In today’s powerful episode of The Midlife Awakening, Odelia sits down with Alcohol Freedom Coach Jacki Fleniken, who went from drinking 12–13 beers a day to living completely alcohol-free — not through willpower, shame, or restriction, but through a science-based method that rewired her beliefs, neural pathways, and emotional patterns around drinking.

Jacki’s story is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring. After hitting emotional rock bottom, she realised that alcohol wasn’t helping her cope — it was controlling her life. A heartbreaking wake-up call at a celebration of life pushed her to ask the question:
 “Is this going to be my story too?”

What followed was a transformational journey of self-inquiry, neuroscience-based tools, subconscious reprogramming, and a commitment to understanding the root beliefs driving her drinking. Today, she helps others find freedom — not just sobriety — from alcohol, nicotine, gambling, and more.

If you’re sober-curious, struggling quietly, or simply wondering if your relationship with alcohol is still serving you, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

⭐ What We Cover in This Episode

• Jacki’s journey from heavy drinking to total alcohol freedom
• The moment that changed everything — and why midlife is often the awakening point
• The science behind addiction: neural pathways, subconscious beliefs, dopamine & dinorphin
• Why traditional approaches like AA didn’t work for her
• How she rewired her brain to stop craving alcohol
• The physical and emotional symptoms of healing (including post-acute withdrawal)
• Why it’s not about quitting drinking — it’s about choosing freedom
• How to deal with anxiety, emotional triggers, and coping without alcohol
• The mindset work that creates lasting change
• The first step you can take today if you’re scared to start

⭐ Who This Episode Is For

• Women in midlife questioning their relationship with alcohol
• Anyone struggling with addictive patterns or emotional coping mechanisms
• Those curious about mindset-based or science-based approaches to habit change
• People who want freedom, not restriction, when it comes to alcohol
• Anyone seeking hope, validation, or a relatable story of transformation

⭐ Connect with Jacki Fleniken

Explore her work or book a free call: https://www.coachingbyjacki.com/index.html

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackifleniken/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/jacki.fleniken.2025

Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/jacki-fleniken-89a751353

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 ✨ $400 off a 13-week coaching package (details inside the episode)

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