Breaking Free from Shame After Drinking | Linda's Naked Life | E840

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Have you ever felt shame after drinking? Linda spent years trying to align her desire for authenticity with her ongoing battle with alcohol. Despite practicing yoga, meditation, and promoting holistic health, alcohol continued to be her way of coping, even though she felt deep cognitive dissonance. On the outside, she helped others find balance; on the inside, she struggled with shame after drinking. Her people-pleasing nature kept her in this tug-of-war. It wasn’t until she embraced The PATH that she found clarity, hope, and the courage to stop hiding. In this episode, Linda shares how she stopped feeling shame after drinking and began to embrace her true self. In this episode, Annie and Linda discuss : Struggling with authenticity while practicing yoga and holistic health, yet secretly battling alcohol Parenting her parents and siblings—Linda felt responsible for holding her family together Being encouraged to drink by her father, who believed alcohol was essential for connection People-pleasing tendencies that kept Linda stuck in unhealthy cycles, including her reliance on alcohol Drinking to fit in—how alcohol became a way to mask feelings of insecurity and inadequacy Feeling shame after drinking—how Linda struggled with self-judgment and guilt Joining The PATH and finding clarity, hope, and self-compassion as she shifted her mindset The shift from people-pleasing to setting boundaries, and how it helped her regain control Rediscovering her true self after years of using alcohol to cope Embracing emotional connection over numbing with alcohol, and how it deepened her relationships And much more... Episode links: This Naked Mind Institute - jointnmi.com Good Vibration Coaching - https://www.goodvibrationcoaching.com/ Related Episodes: How do I handle cravings and people pleasing? - Reader Question - E 272 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-272-reader-question-how-do-i-handle-cravings-and-people-pleasing/ Naked Life Story – Where are they now? – Halima - E 703 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-703-naked-life-story-hayley-where-are-they-now-halima/ The Cost of Fitting In - Alcohol Freedom Coaching - E785 - https://thisnakedmind.com/the-cost-of-fitting-in-alcohol-freedom-coaching-e785/ 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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