You Are Not Alone. I Know What It's Like to...
Have a constant battle in your head both wanting TO drink and wanting NOT TO drink.
Start the day convinced you are not drinking tonight only to find yourself pouring a glass at 5pm.
View every invitation and event through the lens of - will there be drinks there?
Feel defeated and hopeless and question if it's even worth the effort.
Put on a happy face and pretend everything is OK.
A Day in My Drinking Life...
3am - wake up sweaty, heart racing, anxious thoughts, burying my face in the pillow - I drank more than I intended to AGAIN....
6am - alarm goes off, crawl out of bed exhausted and fragile, promising myself not to drink tonight -- I HAVE to get this under control. Put on a smile and pretend I'm ok...
8am - sweat it out at the gym, berate myself for my lack of willpower, make plans to NOT DRINK
12pm - run to the store and decide to pick up a bottle (or 2) just in case tonight isn't the night to make a big change -- after all it's Thursday - maybe I can start on Monday
3pm - start the negotiations with myself about how much I can drink tonight - it's ok if I just have 2, then I'll still be able to sleep and maybe it's not so bad anyway...
6pm - two glasses in - what now? well heck - I'm feeling really good - I haven't felt this good all day - I DESERVE to feel good don't I? I'll pour another glass....
9pm - a bottle in (maybe more) - how did that happen? maybe it's not so bad - no one even seemed to notice, it's not like I got in a fight or anything - everyone needs a vice, right? crash out in bed
REPEAT
REPEAT AGAIN
AND AGAIN... (for 15 years....)
The Decision That Changed Everything
I knew I had to get off this hamster wheel – but I felt completely stuck with nowhere to turn.
It wasn't dramatic - but it was defining. I decided I couldn't do it alone.
I joined my first 21-day online challenge with a mixture of fear, uncertainty and hope.
And what I came to discover was that I was not alone, I was not broken, and it actually made total sense why this was so hard for me! The relief I felt was overwhelming.
After 21 days alcohol free I felt so much better but I was also really confused - I certainly wasn't ready to give up alcohol all together. But I was starting to get really curious....
What jobs had I given alcohol in my life?
When and why did alcohol go from fun party friend to my go-to for everything life threw at me?
Who would I be without alcohol?
AND SO MUCH MORE.....
And that was the start of my journey towards alcohol freedom. I realized I didn't have to wait for a rock bottom. It was enough to recognize that the way I was living wasn't good enough for me anymore.
I discovered This Naked Mind - a compassionate, science-based, coach-led program that empowered me to rethink and reimagine my relationship with alcohol. And that is what I am so excited to share with you.
How I Found My Freedom (And How You Can Too)
Understanding the Science -- Learning Self-Compassion -- Experimentation -- Community & Connection -- Supportive, Resourceful & Judgement-free Coaching
In October 2023, I found my true freedom from alcohol.
What made the difference wasn't willpower or restriction – it was understanding that I had given alcohol jobs it was never meant to do. It had become my solution for stress, celebration, boredom, connection, and every emotion in between.
Today, alcohol is completely irrelevant in my life. I truly believe it has NOTHING to offer me. And when there is no desire for it, no willpower is required. I feel completely free.
My passion now is helping people like me transform their relationship with alcohol. You don't have to label yourself an alcoholic or declare yourself powerless over alcohol to find your true freedom. And you don't have to wait for things to get really bad - is it BAD enough? is the wrong question. A better question is - is this GOOD enough for me?
My Approach: Science, Compassion, and Plenty of Tools to Effectively Remove Your Desire to Drink
I work with clients to customize an approach based on your unique goals – whether that's cutting back, moderation, or total freedom from alcohol.
We'll untangle the beliefs you have about alcohol and discover new tools to handle every situation. Our work together will be based in science, compassion, curiosity, experimentation, and is completely judgment-free. When you remove the desire to drink, you won't need rules or willpower and you won't need to fear missing out. You will be in control and you will get to decide what kind of role you want alcohol to play in your life.
Ready to Renegotiate Your Relationship with Alcohol?
Whether you want to reduce your drinking or give it up completely, I can help you reach your goals.
You've got so much living to do – it's time to reclaim your life!
