Done Fighting the Urge to Drink?

What if the urge to drink isn't an enemy to fight, but a part of you trying to help with the only tool it knows? In this Alcohol Freedom Coaching episode, two Path members discover what shifts when they stop battling cravings and hard emotions and get curious instead. Coach Cole works with Tim, three months into The Path, who can go out with friends without drinking but finds the urge waiting for him on his daily trip to the market. Tim is tired of white-knuckling and wants to get back to the clear-headed, energetic person he knows he is. Then Coach Zoë talks with Jannie, who noticed that once she stopped fighting and resisting her emotions, she began to feel more peaceful. She shares the night she had a strong craving next to a bottle shop and simply drove home, and why checking in on an evening coaching call has become her way of celebrating each alcohol-free day. What You'll Hear Why fighting the urge to drink can make giving in more likely, and what Tim notices on the days it isn't a fight A new way to see the voice that says "have a drink": not as an enemy, but as something with good intentions and bad tools The small change to Tim's daily routine that takes the wine aisle out of the equation Why Jannie realized that resisting her emotions only kept them coming back How Jannie learned to receive support and offer herself the compassion she gives others Celebrating each alcohol-free day as practice in celebrating yourself "What I'm after is freedom." — Tim Episode page: https://thisnakedmind.com/done-fighting-the-urge-to-drink-alcohol-freedom-coaching-ep-957/ Ready to take the next step? Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious! About Your Host Cole Harvey is a Certified Naked Mind Senior Coach. For years, he felt lost and used alcohol 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/ Zoë 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. Zoë taught Pilates for 15 years. She has four adult children and more animals than the Ark ever had. Learn more about Coach Zoë: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/zoe-ewart/ This episode is sponsored by Instant Hydration, Quince, AG1, and Primal Queen: Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠⁠⁠⁠quince.com/naked⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instant Hydration: Save 40% on your first subscription order at instanthydration.com/nakedmind CODE: NAKEDMIND AG1: Save 25% on your first AG1 subscription, including AG1 Next Gen or Pro. DrinkAG1.com/NAKEDMIND Primal Queen: For a limited time only, you can shop their biggest sale of the year! Just visit primalqueen.com/NAKEDMIND.