How does finding purpose and direction after quitting alcohol help you work through life's most challenging moments?

In this raw episode, Coach Soraya guides Heidi as she grapples with decades of regret, wondering who she might have become without alcohol numbing her anxiety during her 40-year flight attendant career and questioning the relationships she chose from a place of low self-esteem. Meanwhile, Coach Onowa works with Gina, who at 173 days alcohol-free is learning to navigate divorce, job hunting, and rebuilding her social circle without her old coping mechanism. Both coaching sessions reveal the ongoing work of discovering who you are when alcohol is no longer part of the equation.

In Heidi’s session:

Addressing deep regrets about early drinking and lost memories

Exploring the link between low self-esteem, abusive relationships, and alcohol consumption

Understanding alcohol as a coping mechanism for anxiety and powerlessness

The importance of forgiving past choices and understanding "why"

Recognizing anger as a healthy tool for setting boundaries

The connection between eating disorders and control in early life

Challenging the habit of comparing oneself to others

And more topics…

In Gina’s session:

Maintaining an alcohol-free life during a divorce, career change, and house hunt

Celebrating significant milestones without alcohol amidst stress

Addressing the fear of relapse and reinforcing new beliefs

The enhanced clarity and problem-solving abilities without alcohol

Finding purpose and direction after quitting alcohol

Using journaling as a tool for self-awareness and processing fear

The transformative power of vulnerability in building authentic relationships

Viewing life's challenges as opportunities for resilience and growth

Experiencing an expanding world in an alcohol-free state, contrary to expectations

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/

Onowa Bjella is a certified TNM Senior Coach with over 20 years of experience in teaching and coaching. She believes that self-compassion is key to creating a balanced relationship with alcohol. As a mom, Onowa is dedicated to healthy eating and living, and she helps other health-conscious moms take control of their relationship with alcohol and become their best selves.

Learn more about Coach Onowa: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/onowa-bjella/

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