This Naked Mind Podcast18 Okt 2024

Overcoming the Fear of Drinking Again: Erin’s Naked Life | E741

Is the fear of drinking again keeping you from fully enjoying your life? After going through detox three times, Erin was afraid to drink again. She didn’t want to go on vacations or to bars because she was scared. Even though she stayed away from alcohol for years, she still felt stuck because she was often thinking about not drinking. She was eager to step into the next chapter of her life but couldn’t leave behind the structure that had supported her. Then, Erin found This Naked Mind, which helped her see that she could live without fear, shame, or anxiety. In this episode, Annie chats with Erin about what it took to change her mindset and finally live a life of true freedom. In this episode, Annie and Erin will discuss: - Why feeling powerless doesn’t help - Moving past the fear of drinking again - Learning and growing from mistakes - Feeling lonely on your alcohol-free journey - How ads trick our brains into thinking alcohol is fun - Seeing cravings as a chance to learn - Why she started drinking again during cancer treatment - Her initial resistance to This Naked Mind - Drinking to connect with your partner - The problem with using fear to stay in control - And other topics… Related Episodes: EP 41: Relationships, Marriage & Alcohol with Stacey Martino: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-41-relationships-marriage-alcohol-with-stacey-martino/ EP 106: Reader’s Question – Why does living alcohol-free feel lonely?: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-106-readers-question-living-alcohol-free-feel-lonely/ EP 184: Reader Question – Does alcohol advertising really work?: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-184-does-alcohol-advertising-really-work-2/ EP 222: Reader Question – What if my marriage is dependent on alcohol?: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-222-reader-question-what-if-my-marriage-is-dependent-on-alcohol/ Ready to take the next step on your journey? Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious!

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