What To Do When The Emotions Hit After You Quit Drinking | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E845

Trigger Warning: The topics discussed in this episode, particularly in the second half, involve sensitive subjects such as family trauma, abuse, and addiction. Listener discretion is advised.

Are you drinking to avoid emotions and finding yourself trapped in endless mental loops about whether to have that drink? Mimi struggles with cognitive dissonance - the uncomfortable tension between wanting to be healthy and fearing social rejection when she doesn't drink. Meanwhile, Heather discovers that childhood trauma is driving her unconscious reach for alcohol whenever difficult emotions surface. In this powerful episode, Coach Cole and Coach Hayley demonstrate what coaching inside The Path looks like, guiding both women through breakthrough moments using This Naked Mind methodology. Watch as they help Mimi find peace with her decision not to drink and support Heather in witnessing emotions she's been pushing down for years, showing how compassionate coaching can bring deep healing and lasting freedom.

In Mimi’s session:

Exploring cognitive dissonance and why it creates inner conflictFear of judgment when choosing not to drink at social and family eventsAnxiety about losing connection when alcohol isn’t part of the pictureRecognizing the cost of drinking for belonging vs peace of mindNaming cravings and the fear of giving in during family visitsDiscovering the freedom that comes from releasing old storiesSeeing how coaching inside The Path untangles fear, belonging, and valuesAnd so much more

In Heather’s session:

Facing the flood of emotions that surface after removing alcoholExploring the connection between childhood trauma and drinking to avoid emotionsWhy unresolved experiences from the past can resurface during alcohol-free livingLearning to witness emotions instead of pushing them downRecognizing how alcohol gave the illusion of relief but delayed healingProcessing sadness, fear, and discomfort with compassion instead of avoidanceExperiencing how The Path’s coaching helps create safety and lasting growthAnd more…

Cole Harvey is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach. For years, he felt lost and used alcohol as a way to cope, until he decided to go alcohol-free and focus on finding his purpose. Through curiosity, self-compassion, and adventure, he transformed his life. As a habit change and mindset coach, Cole helps young men understand themselves, build better habits, and find meaning.

Learn more about Coach Cole: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/cole-harvey/ 

Hayley Scherders is a Senior Coach with This Naked Mind and with training from the Canadian Addiction and Mental Health Association. Drawing from personal experiences, Hayley understands how tough change can be and provides a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space where her clients can feel supported. She believes that with the right mindset, anyone can change their life at any time.

Learn more about Coach Hayley: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/hayley-scherders/

 Episode links:

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Have you ever felt guilty about missing precious memories because of alcohol? Amy's journey began in sixth grade in a family where alcohol was simply part of every gathering. Years later, when her kids confronted her about her drinking, she realized she was missing out on being truly present for the moments that mattered most. After reading This Naked Mind and experiencing one terrifying night where she got so sick she thought she might die, Amy finally quit drinking for good. Now she describes feeling like she's not the same person without alcohol—and she's learned to see this complete transformation as a beautiful thing, even though it can feel a little scary discovering who she truly is.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains a mention of suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode, Amy and Coach Cole discuss :

Growing up in a family culture centered around drinking

Beginning her drinking journey in sixth grade

Years of questioning whether she had a drinking problem

The confrontation when her children called out her drinking

Failed attempts at moderation and temporary sobriety

Why she got sick every single time she drank

The final terrifying night that changed everything

How This Naked Mind helped her find lasting change

Embracing the reality that she is not the same person without alcohol

Wanting to be fully present for precious family moments

Rediscovering her authentic self and core values

Moving forward without regret but with intention

And other topics…

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The Ripple Effect of Quitting Drinking | Meet Our Coaches | E843

The ripple effect of quitting drinking—what if it reaches far beyond one empty glass? Coach Pam speaks with TNM Alcohol Freedom Guides, Ruby and Kai, who share how they found their way to freedom with This Naked Mind. As coaches for The Path, they now help others do the same. Ruby, a former wine industry insider, recounts her journey of letting go of the self-blame that kept her stuck, while Kai reflects on the decades she spent using alcohol to quiet her mind and cope with personal challenges. Together, they show how gentle coaching questions reshape beliefs, why connection is the opposite of addiction, and how identity shifts make life bigger and calmer. You’ll get practical tips to turn “data points” into progress, and replace alcohol’s supposed rewards with what you actually need—rest, relief, and connection.

In Coach Ruby’s Session:

A-Ha Moments - The importance of "aha moments" in personal transformation.

Dual Addiction - How her struggles with binge eating and alcohol were intertwined

Shedding Shame - The power of letting go of shame and self-blame to find freedom

The Power of The Path - How community and connection are the opposite of addiction

The Ripple Effect - How her decision to become alcohol-free positively impacted her family and friends

It's Never Too Late - Realizing that true change and self-discovery can happen at any age

In Coach Kai’s Session:

Quietening Inner Voices - Using alcohol from a young age to cope with personal struggles

Willpower is Finite - The moment she realized willpower alone wasn't enough to sustain change

Scientific Approach - How the analytical, science-based approach of This Naked Mind impacted her

You Are Not Broken - The powerful message that it's the alcohol, not the person, that is the problem.

Waste No More Time - The life-changing mantra that motivated her to join The Path and not look back

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/

Kai Birdsall, ALPC, is a Certified Naked Mind Coach who helps people change their relationship with alcohol and the habits that keep them stuck. A professional gay woman with a BSc and MBA, she brings 25+ years of corporate leadership to science-based, compassion-led coaching. Kai now supports women in midlife, LGBTQ+ clients, and anyone navigating big transitions—menopause, divorce, illness, career shifts—to manage stress without alcohol and live more authentically.

Learn more about Coach Kai: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/kai-birdsall-alpc/

Episode links:

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide, grief, loss, and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) in the US or visit your local emergency room. Listen with care.

What if the very thing you swore you'd never do became your biggest crutch? Gavin spent his childhood hating alcohol, watching it tear his family apart and promising he'd never touch it. But by his teens, he was drinking until sunrise, following the exact patterns he'd despised. Years later, married and successful, Gavin realized his wife deserved better—not because she complained, but because he knew deep down he wasn't showing up as his best self. When he began questioning how quitting drinking can improve a relationship, everything shifted. Through This Naked Mind, Gavin discovered he'd built an entire personality around alcohol, hiding his true introverted nature behind the need to be the "life of the party." In this episode, Gavin joins Annie to share how breaking generational drinking patterns allowed him to become the husband he always wanted to be.

In this episode, Coach Cole and Gavin discuss:

Growing up in a family where generational drinking was normalized

Hating alcohol as a child but following the same patterns as a teen

Building a people-pleasing personality that only existed with alcohol

Discovering he was actually an introvert hiding behind drinking

The moment he asked himself if he was being the best husband he could be

How quitting drinking can improve a relationship and marriage

Using 75 Hard as motivation to try sobriety

How This Naked Mind equipped him with knowledge, not just conviction

Wrestling with the question "What place does alcohol have in my life?"

Learning that alcohol was contributing nothing positive

The difference between feeling convicted and feeling equipped to change

How supportive spouses can help without criticism or nagging

Breaking family patterns to show up authentically in marriage

And other topics…

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What if using fear as fuel could become your greatest tool for lasting alcohol freedom? 

Marie has been drinking for three decades, giving alcohol "all the jobs" in her life—numbing overwhelm, escaping difficult emotions, and avoiding the fear of judgment that keeps her stuck in autopilot drinking patterns. Christine feels confident, currently alcohol-free, but worries about potential relapse after experiencing cycles of sobriety and drinking over the past decade. In this powerful coaching demonstration, Coach Cole guides both women through breakthrough moments, showing them how to transform their deepest fears into motivation for change through radical self-compassion. This episode offers a rare glimpse into what actual coaching sessions look like inside The PATH, revealing how fear can become the very thing that drives lasting transformation.

In Marie's Session:

Recognizing how she gives alcohol "all the jobs" in her lifeBreaking the autopilot drinking pattern during overwhelming momentsConfronting three decades of using alcohol to escape difficult emotionsUnderstanding perfectionism and judgment keep her stuck in numbing behaviorsLearning to connect with emotions instead of running away from themDiscovering how self-compassion can serve as protection rather than weaknessMoving from "I can't handle this" to curiosity about her emotional experienceTransforming the fear of not being enough into motivation for growthAnd more topics…

In Christine's Session:

Navigating alcohol-free confidence while fearing potential relapseProcessing the shame and analysis after a recent slip with two glasses of wineUnderstanding trigger patterns from nine years of cycling between sobriety and drinkingLearning that emotions are scary but won't actually harm youDiscovering how to sit with difficult feelings instead of avoiding themRecognizing fear as a useful driver for positive change rather than an enemyBuilding tools to return to The PATH after setbacks without spiralingUsing fear as fuel to strengthen commitment to long-term alcohol freedomAnd more…

Cole Harvey is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach. For years, he felt lost and used alcohol as a way to cope, until he decided to go alcohol-free and focus on finding his purpose. Through curiosity, self-compassion, and adventure, he transformed his life. As a habit change and mindset coach, Cole helps young men understand themselves, build better habits, and find meaning.

Learn more about Coach Cole: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/cole-harvey/

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What is an alcohol coach, and how can they guide you to freedom from alcohol? Path Coaches Cole and Julie join Coach Pam to discuss their unique approach to coaching, which goes beyond just quitting alcohol. In this episode, they share how coaching is not about giving answers but about helping clients shift their mindset, address emotional triggers, and how their work empowers clients to reclaim control of their lives.

In this episode, Coach Pam and Coach Cole discuss:

The unexpected feeling of relief when he committed to a year of not drinking

His journey from fighting his "shadow self" to befriending it

Comparing old "authoritarian" coaching to the gentle guidance of an alcohol coach

Using questions and perception shifts to uncover inner wisdom

The power of letting go of beliefs that no longer serve you

Why learning from setbacks is more powerful than striving for perfection

How the Path program helps you rebuild your foundation brick by brick

Finding incredible and enriching things in witnessing others' transformations

And more…

Coach Pam and Coach Julie discuss:

Recognizing a "nagging feeling" as a sign to explore her relationship with alcohol

The "Aha" moment from drinking and getting curious about it

Transforming from a Path participant to a Path coach

Using the ACT Process to reframe thoughts and reduce the desire to drink

Finding profound change by letting go of stories, shame, and guilt

The importance of community support to realize you're not alone

How she handled major life events with the support of the Path

Why she believes there's "no downside" to investing in a year-long program

And other topics…

Cole Harvey is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach. For years, he felt lost and used alcohol as a way to cope, until he decided to go alcohol-free and focus on finding his purpose. Through curiosity, self-compassion, and adventure, he transformed his life. As a habit change and mindset coach, Cole helps young men understand themselves, build better habits, and find meaning.

Learn more about Coach Cole: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/cole-harvey/

Julie Lively is a certified This Naked Mind Alcohol Freedom Coach and Master Gray Area Drinking Coach. After years of struggling with drinking, Julie found lasting freedom through the science and compassion of This Naked Mind. She now helps midlife women navigating major life transitions—like career changes, empty nests, menopause, and caring for aging parents—break free from alcohol’s grip. Julie empowers women to reclaim confidence, clarity, and peace, guiding them to live alcohol-free and with joy.

Learn more about Coach Julie: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/julie-lively/

Episode links:

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Have you ever felt like something was stealing your life away without you fully realizing it? Jeanne returns to the podcast four years after first sharing her story with Annie in 2021. Back then, she was navigating life surrounded by drinking culture while choosing to live alcohol-free. Now, in this candid conversation with Coach Hayley, she opens up about how she came to understand that alcohol steals happiness in ways she never expected. Her journey from multiple failed quit attempts to genuine empowerment shows how moving from head knowledge to heart change creates lasting transformation. Jeanne now embraces being alcohol-free as an invitation to freedom rather than a restriction.

In this episode, Coach Hayley and Jeanne discuss:

Catching up four years after her first This Naked Mind appearance

How she realized alcohol steals happiness from genuine experiences

Why failed attempts at quitting don't make you a failure

The difference between choosing sobriety and being forced into it

Building relationships that aren't dependent on drinking together

The growing trend of dry parties and sober events getting cool

Moving beyond head knowledge to heart-level change

Why alcohol has nothing constructive to offer anyone

Understanding your identity isn't defined by drinking struggles

Embracing being alcohol-free as an invitation to your truest self

How the best is yet to come in your growth journey

And other topics…

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How can you overcome the belief that you are weak if you can't control your drinking?

This week's episode features two powerful coaching sessions with Coach Hayley and Coach Soraya. In Coach Soraya’s session, Samantha shares her frustration with feeling stagnant, as she struggles to make progress and commit to an alcohol-free break, especially with a husband whose drinking is a constant presence. Coach Haley and Thomas discuss his battle with a persistent inner conflict—should he keep drinking less, or is it time to make a commitment to stop drinking for good? This leads to an insightful discussion about the stigma of weakness and the true nature of alcohol. Both coaches offer a fresh perspective, encouraging Thomas and Samantha to embrace self-compassion and emotional awareness over self-blame.

In Samantha’s session:

Feeling defeated after trying to change for so long

Navigating alcohol use when your partner isn’t on board

The trap of “forever thinking” when it comes to quitting

Remembering how good it felt to be alcohol-free

Learning how to ride the wave of emotional triggers

Discovering that high sensitivity is a superpower, not a flaw

Letting herself be enough—right where she is

Choosing progress over perfection

Finding strength to make a commitment to stop drinking, one step at a time

And much more…

In Thomas’ session:

Asking the question: “Should I cut back or stop completely?”

How alcohol magnifies shame and disrupts self-trust

The impact of societal beliefs on our drinking identity

Reframing willpower as curiosity and experimentation

Experiencing live music without alcohol for the first time

Feeling more connected and present with his kids

Realizing that behavior change follows emotional clarity

Acknowledging his progress without pressure or judgment

Trusting the process to make a commitment to stop drinking

And more…

Soraya Arjan Odishoo is a compassionate Certified This Naked Mind Coach and certified Kula Yoga instructor, combining somatic healing and therapeutic models to support her clients' journeys to recovery. With a deep commitment to working with individuals who feel disconnected from their true selves, Soraya specializes in helping people break free from addictions to substances or behaviors that no longer serve them. Her heart-centered, trauma-informed approach is rooted in collaboration and trust, with a focus on accessibility for BIPOC and LGBTQIA++ communities. Soraya’s passion lies in guiding others back to their personal power, allowing them to find peace, purpose, and lasting healing.

Learn more about Coach Soraya: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/soraya-arjan-odishoo-alpc/

Hayley Scherders is a certified TNM Coach with training from the Canadian Addiction and Mental Health Association. Drawing from personal experiences, Hayley understands how tough change can be and provides a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space where her clients can feel supported. She believes that with the right mindset, anyone can change their life at any time.

Learn more about Coach Hayley: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/hayley-scherders/

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How do you socialize without alcohol? If this question has ever crossed your mind, you’re not alone. Nisha spent years using alcohol to cope with life’s challenges, from fitting in socially to relaxing after a long day. It was always there for her, a crutch in moments of loneliness and stress. But just two days into The Alcohol Experiment, something shifted. The internal tug of war she’d struggled with for years—between wanting to quit and the comfort alcohol provided—came to an end. In this episode, Nisha shares her journey to alcohol freedom, the identity struggles she faced, and how she learned to find joy and meaningful connections without alcohol. Her story is proof that sometimes the hardest part is just taking that first step—and how everything can change once you do.

In this episode, Coach Cole and Nisha discuss :

Nisha’s 25-year relationship with alcohol as a coping mechanism

The emotional and social struggles of drinking to fit in and relieve stress

The internal tug of war: wanting to quit but feeling stuck with alcohol

How alcohol became a crutch during tough times like loneliness, depression, and work stress

The pivotal moment two days into The Alcohol Experiment when everything shifted

Overcoming the fear of socializing without alcohol

The role of identity and how alcohol affected Nisha's sense of self

How The Alcohol Experiment helped Nisha realize the physical toll alcohol was taking on her body

Learning to enjoy social events without the pressure to drink

Nisha’s advice for anyone struggling with the idea of living without alcohol

How she now enjoys socializing with non-alcoholic optionsChoosing the "harder" immediate path for long-term benefits.

Her message to her past self: "You don't need it, and you're not alone."And much more…

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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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