Why does quitting alcohol sometimes feel harder after you stop drinking? In this Meet Our Coaches episode, Coach Pam sits down with Coaches Lynnie and Kim —two alumni-turned-coaches from The Path—to explore what it really means to be free. For both of them, learning how to find emotional freedom from alcohol required more than just abstinence. It took unlearning old beliefs, reframing shame, and stepping into a compassionate, curious mindset. Whether you're stuck in deprivation mode or just wondering why you still feel "off" without alcohol, their stories offer hope, perspective, and practical tools.

In this episode, Coach Lynnie and Coach Pam discuss:

Breaking up with alcohol was easier than she expected—with the right tools

How loneliness was amplified by drinking

The unexpected joy of feeling your emotions out loud

Learning how to find emotional freedom from alcohol by rewriting old beliefs

The shift from autopilot to conscious, confident living

How vulnerability creates real-time healing and connection

Rebuilding family, faith, and identity through this journey

Why investing in yourself ripples into every area of your life

…and more

In this episode, Coach Kim and Coach Pam discuss:

Feeling stuck after 16 years sober and trying to moderate again

Discovering the missing piece: emotional freedom

Learning how to find emotional freedom from alcohol by embracing JOMO

Why The Path worked when nothing else had

How to navigate the “overwhelm phase” in early alcohol-free life

Tips for customizing your path based on how you learn best

Why feeling “behind” is just a thought—and how to shift it

What it means when alcohol becomes no more significant than eggplant

…and more

Coach Lynnie is a Certified This Naked Mind Coach who helps clients shift their mindset, break free from limiting beliefs, and create lasting change through alcohol-free living. After starting her journey with The Alcohol Experiment in 2022, she now supports others with a blend of science-based tools, compassion, and lived experience. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Lynnie empowers others to embrace their authentic selves without alcohol. She’s especially passionate about transforming workplace drinking culture and helping people reclaim confidence, clarity, and joy.

Learn more about Coach Lynnie: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/lynnie-mcgivern/

Coach Kim is a Certified This Naked Mind Coach who helps high-achieving, perfectionistic women find emotional freedom from alcohol. After 16 years of sobriety and a return to drinking, she discovered lasting change through The Path in 2022. Her coaching blends lived experience with deep compassion, offering a safe space for women who feel like they’ve tried everything. Kim believes true freedom comes when we stop trying to escape and start living fully.

Learn more about Coach Kim: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/kim-dewitt-alpc/

Episode links:

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