This Naked Mind Podcast What If Staying On Track Didn’t Require Willpower? | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | EP 885
What happens when you're crushing your break, feeling better than you have in years, but that little voice starts whispering, "Okay, but what about day 31?" In this episode, Coaches Soraya and Hayley help two Path members figure out exactly that. Christine opens up about her "Hellcat" pattern of achievement and escape, learning how to stay on track after a 30-day alcohol break by understanding the anxiety underneath it all. Alex discovers he doesn't need a task to check off—he can follow how good he feels as his GPS. These conversations get real about navigating life beyond the break, being with uncomfortable feelings, and building momentum that lasts.
In Christine's session:
Understanding binge drinking cycles as responses to anxiety and perfectionism
Learning how to stay on track after a 30 day alcohol break by addressing underlying emotions
Why seeking worthiness through external validation fuels the urge to escape
The "Hellcat" pattern of going full speed then crashing with alcohol to decompress
Discovering anxiety isn't the enemy—it's a signal asking for attention and care
Tools for being with uncomfortable emotions instead of numbing or escaping them
How transforming your relationship with anxiety breaks the drinking cycle
And more breakthroughs about worthiness, self-compassion, and finding calm...
In Alex’s Session:
Why day 31 feels more uncertain than day 30 when the break structure ends
Practical strategies for how to stay on track after a 30 day alcohol break using emotion-based goals
The difference between completing tasks versus building a life you don't want to escape from
How lengthening your break can provide vital feedback and create new goals
Reframing potential setbacks from disappointment to curiosity and valuable data points
Choosing "renewed" over "horrible" and why emotional shifts drive lasting change
And more insights...
Soraya Odishoo is a compassionate Certified This Naked Mind Coach who blends somatic healing with therapeutic models to support recovery. She serves people who feel disconnected from their true selves and want freedom from substances or behaviors that no longer serve them. She takes a trauma-informed, heart-centered approach with a strong focus on accessibility for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Learn more about Coach Soraya: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/soraya-arjan-odishoo-alpc/
Hayley Scherders is a Senior Coach with This Naked Mind with training from the Canadian Addiction and Mental Health Association. Drawing from personal experience, Hayley provides a safe, compassionate, judgment-free space where clients feel supported. She believes that with the right mindset, anyone can change at any time.
Learn more about Coach Hayley: http://thisnakedmind.com/coach/hayley-scherders/
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What is a data point? - Reader Question - E520 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-520-reader-question-what-is-a-data-point/
How To Stop Numbing Your Feelings and Start Living - Alcohol Freedom Coaching - E859 - https://thisnakedmind.com/using-alcohol-to-numb-emotions-afc-e859/
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