When Doing Better Still Feels Wrong

Alcohol Freedom Coaching | EP 951 Angie puts Visine in every morning before anyone sees her eyes. Andrea has done everything right for seventy-six days and still can't shake the feeling that something's wrong with how easy it's been. The same question plagues them both: why do I think I have to suffer to quit drinking? Coaches Hayley and Cole ask the hard questions to uncover why they feel they still need to punish themselves for their drinking. Angie discusses: The nightly habit that starts long before the first drink Why "I can't do it" became a self-fulfilling loop The data point that changed how she sees a slip A new way to start the morning that has nothing to do with willpower Andrea discusses: Seventy-six days alcohol-free that felt almost too easy The old belief that success has to come from struggle What she realized about the difference between work and suffering Why she finally feels like she's earned where she's at And more… Ready to take the next step? Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious! Hayley Scherders is a Certified This Naked Mind Senior Coach with training from the Canadian Addiction and Mental Health Association. Hayley understands how tough change can be and provides a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space where her clients can feel supported. Learn more about Coach Hayley: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/hayley-scherders/ Cole Harvey is a Certified This Naked Mind Senior Coach. As a habit change and mindset coach, Cole helps men understand themselves, build better habits, and find meaning. Learn more about Coach Cole: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/cole-harvey/ Episode links: nakedmindpath.com More on this episode: https://thisnakedmind.com/podcast/does-quitting-drinking-have-to-be-a-struggle-alcohol-freedom-coaching-ep-951/ Related episodes: Shifting Mindset for Lasting Change | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | EP 783 – https://thisnakedmind.com/shifting-beliefs-changing-habits-alcohol-freedom-coaching-e783/ Naked Life Story – Ginelle T. | EP 693 – https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-693-naked-life-story-ginelle-t/ Reader Question – What is a data point? | EP 520 – https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-520-reader-question-what-is-a-data-point/ Follow on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-naked-mind-podcast/id1287269357 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UB06sNguPjVvgAYFBcR9I?si=b7568f24c21249ff This episode is sponsored by Instant Hydration, Quince, AG1, and Hungryroot: Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠⁠⁠quince.com/naked⁠⁠⁠ Hungryroot: Save 40% on your first order PLUS a free item at ⁠⁠⁠hungryroot.com/mind⁠⁠ CODE: mind⁠ Instant Hydration: Save 40% on your first subscription order at instanthydration.com/nakedmind CODE: NAKEDMIND AG1: For a limited time get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order. DrinkAG1.com/NAKEDMIND