This Naked Mind Podcast Break The Habit, Bring Back Joy | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | EP 871
Is your struggle with alcohol secretly a struggle for your true self? This powerful dual-coaching session with Coaches Zoe and Cole brings you inside The Path to witness the transformation of Jason and Jim. Jason is 50 days alcohol-free but still tormented by the idea that he’s lost his place in his social circle, grappling with the fear of sacrificing his identity as he removes the "existential glue" of drinking. Jim reveals the intense, internal conflict of the "punching bag" who is desperately trying to manage stress and avoid the "embarrassment" of an emotional breakdown. Both coaches showcase the fact that alcohol created an artificially high reference point for pleasure. They discuss the vital work of understanding how to reset dopamine after quitting alcohol, which is key to restoring the capacity for simple, natural joy. Listen in as Jason and Jim discover the freedom that comes from embracing vulnerability and choosing self-compassion over a constant battle.
In Jason’s session:
Spotting reward cues that masquerade as “treats.”
Two-minute resets that interrupt autopilot.
Habit friction: move it, hide it, swap it.
“Next right thing” planning for 5–9 p.m.
Data-not-drama journaling you’ll actually use.
How to reset dopamine after quitting alcohol with tiny pleasures.
And more ideas, scripts, and adjustments.
In Jim’s Session:
Why joy dips: the brain’s recalibration window.
Sensation anchors: seat, breath, jaw, hands.
Pairing movement + music for fast reward.
Social micro-rituals that feel safe and real.
Reframing slips as information, not identity.
Weekend templates that lower craving noise.
Plus more experiments, reflections, and tools.
Zoe Ewart is a Certified Naked Mind Senior Coach who brings her experience and understanding to help with the tricky parts of life’s big changes. Her coaching gives you an enjoyable, light-hearted, and safe environment to effortlessly take back control of alcohol so you can feel better physically, mentally, and spiritually. Zoe taught Pilates for 15 years. She has four adult children and more animals than the Ark ever had.
Learn more about Coach Zoe: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/zoe-ewart/
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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