What if the biggest obstacle in your alcohol journey isn’t the alcohol itself, but what you believe about yourself? In this Alcohol Freedom Coaching session, Coach Ruby Williams guides Anna Maree and Marci through their unique challenges with drinking. Anna Maree reveals how despite reaching elite athletic status and building a thriving business, she’s haunted by the feeling that her accomplishments are never enough—a belief stemming from childhood experiences. Working with Coach Ruby, she explores techniques to let go of negative beliefs that have driven her to seek escape through alcohol. Marci shares her struggle with loneliness and planning for success after experiencing the departure of loved ones. Both women discover practical tools for moving forward rather than reverting back to harmful patterns..

In Anne Maree’s session:

Identifying the belief that “nothing I ever do is good enough”

Understanding how childhood experiences shape current beliefs

How high achievement can mask deeper emotional struggles

Techniques to let go of negative beliefs through questioning

Using the ACT method to challenge unhelpful thoughts

Drinking to numb feelings versus facing emotions

Learning to celebrate progress rather than seeking perfection

Creating smaller, achievable targets for success

The importance of self-compassion

and other topics

In Marci’s session:

Recognizing patterns of drinking when alone versus with others

Creating a plan for after social events to prevent relapses or data points

How retirement changes drinking triggers

The four-list tool for managing boredom and loneliness

Moving forward versus “not reverting back” mindset shift

Using post-it note affirmations as reminders

Understanding why social connection reduces drinking urges

Planning ahead for high-risk situations

Celebrating small wins

and more

Ruby Williams is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach dedicated to helping people rethink their relationship with alcohol. With 19 years of experience in the wine industry, Ruby understands how alcohol can become a regular part of life, especially in social or stressful situations. After finding freedom in 2019, she was empowered to improve her health, lose weight, and achieve lifelong goals. Ruby uses thoughtful questioning to help clients shift their mindset and build a more balanced, fulfilling, and healthier relationship with alcohol.

Learn more about Coach Ruby: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/ruby-williams/ 

Related Episodes:

EP 494: How To Stop Drinking at Home Alone https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-494-reader-question-how-to-stop-drinking-at-home-alone/

EP 532: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard & Rina Bowring https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-532-coaching-questions-with-scott-pinyard-rina-bowring/

EP 706: Reader’s Question – Healing Emotional Pain Without Alcohol https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-706-readers-question-healing-emotional-pain-without-alcohol/

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