This Naked Mind Podcast20 Sep 2025

How Alcohol Steals Happiness and the Joy of Living Alcohol-Free | Where Are They Now? - Jeanne | E838

Have you ever felt like something was stealing your life away without you fully realizing it? Jeanne returns to the podcast four years after first sharing her story with Annie in 2021. Back then, she was navigating life surrounded by drinking culture while choosing to live alcohol-free. Now, in this candid conversation with Coach Hayley, she opens up about how she came to understand that alcohol steals happiness in ways she never expected. Her journey from multiple failed quit attempts to genuine empowerment shows how moving from head knowledge to heart change creates lasting transformation. Jeanne now embraces being alcohol-free as an invitation to freedom rather than a restriction. In this episode, Coach Hayley and Jeanne discuss: Catching up four years after her first This Naked Mind appearance How she realized alcohol steals happiness from genuine experiences Why failed attempts at quitting don't make you a failure The difference between choosing sobriety and being forced into it Building relationships that aren't dependent on drinking together The growing trend of dry parties and sober events getting cool Moving beyond head knowledge to heart-level change Why alcohol has nothing constructive to offer anyone Understanding your identity isn't defined by drinking struggles Embracing being alcohol-free as an invitation to your truest self How the best is yet to come in your growth journey And other topics… Episode links:Related Episodes: Surrounded by Alcohol - Naked Life Story – Jeanne - EP 397 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-397-naked-life-story-jeanne/ How do I deal with people being uncomfortable with my not drinking?- Reader Question - EP 216 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-216-reader-question-how-do-i-deal-with-people-being-uncomfortable-with-my-not-drinking/ Becoming Superhuman Without Alcohol - Naked Life Story - Niamh - E533 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-533-naked-life-story-niamh/ 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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