What if the very events that bring you the most joy are also your biggest source of fear when it comes to staying alcohol-free? Chris struggles with drinking at family celebrations and sports games, while T returns to The Path after two years alcohol-free that felt emotionally flat, wondering how to enjoy life without alcohol and still feel excitement and relaxation. Coach Cole helps Chris use visualization and an experiment mentality for upcoming social events, while Coach Soraya supports T in seeing how childhood invisibility shaped her relationship with herself and alcohol.
Chris’s session:
“First freaking times” at pool parties & games—turning triggers into experiments
Visualization: practice the event ahead of time
BYO plan: NA drinks & a Yeti cup—have something in your hand
Confident energy: own your choice & invite others to try NA options
Post-event “data”: what felt better, what needs tweaking, what you learned
Creativity over consumption: swapping late-night drinks for art, Legos, & family time
How to enjoy life without alcohol by focusing on presence, play, & connection
T’s session:
Why two alcohol-free years felt “flat” & what “flat” was protecting
Relational safety: being validated & verbally known as a path to joy
Feeling your way (not thinking) into wants, rituals, & evening routines
Naming numbing: alcohol as anesthetic & what it tries to solve
Gentle self-worth rebuild through safe, supportive people
Micro-experiments: sunset walks, movement, tiny creative reps
How to enjoy life without alcohol by restoring self-connection & belonging
Cole Harvey is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach. For years, he felt lost and used alcohol as a way 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.
More on Coach Cole: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/cole-harvey/
Soraya Odishoo is a Certified This Naked Mind Coach and certified Kula Yoga instructor. With a deep commitment to working with individuals who feel disconnected from their true selves, Soraya specializes in helping people break free from addictions to substances or behaviors that no longer serve them. Her heart-centered, trauma-informed approach focuses on accessibility for BIPOC and LGBTQIA++ communities. Soraya’s passion lies in guiding others back to their personal power, allowing them to find peace, purpose, and lasting healing.
More on Coach Soraya: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/soraya-arjan-odishoo-alpc/
Episode links:
nakedmindpath.com
Related Episodes:
What’s the Secret To Finding Purpose After Stopping Drinking? – Reader’s Questions – E640 – https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-640-readers-question-whats-the-secret-to-finding-purpose-after-stopping-drinking/
Alcohol Free Firsts - Coaching Questions - E265 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-265-coaching-questions-with-scott-pinyard
Finding Your True Self and Building Genuine Connections Without Alcohol - Alcohol Freedom Coaching - E821 - https://thisnakedmind.com/building-genuine-connections-without-alcohol-e821/
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