In hard moments, does what you turn to help you grow?

Kate had worked very hard to heal from the trauma of her first marriage which left her feeling like she wasn’t good enough. But when betrayal in her current marriage reopened old wounds, she found herself drinking again after three years of being alcohol-free. Meanwhile, Dawn is sensitive to everyday noises like ticking clocks and chewing sounds. She drinks to quiet the noise and ease her irritation. In this episode, Coach Ruby helps both women navigate their discomfort. While Kate learns to heal through self-care and rebuilding her self-worth, Dawn explores new ways to manage her emotions and sensitivities.

In Kate’s session:

- Her journey to finding freedom with alcohol

- Navigating betrayal and trauma in her marriage

- Turning to alcohol privately for comfort

- Addressing feelings of not being good enough

- Slipping back into the habit of hiding to drink

- Learning to show herself grace and compassion

- Experiencing a shift during the Fixation to Freedom challenge

- Releasing the pain and anger she held inside

- Choosing to focus on herself and her healing

- Rebuilding her self-worth and confidence

In Dawn’s session:

- Drinking to ease her sensitivity to noise

- Feeling irritated by everyday sounds

- Noticing that alcohol eased irritation but didn’t solve it

- Exploring tools like earplugs and noise filters

- Seeing how her emotions impact her marriage

- Recognizing anger patterns from childhood

- Holding in anger to avoid upsetting others

- Staying calm with breathing exercises and mantras

- Using humor to lighten tense moments

- Shifting the belief that alcohol is her only relief

- Trusting herself to find what works

Ruby Williams is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach dedicated to helping people rethink their relationship with alcohol. With 19 years of experience in the wine industry, Ruby understands how alcohol can become a regular part of life, especially in social or stressful situations. After finding freedom in 2019, she improved her health, lost weight, and achieved lifelong goals. Now, Ruby uses thoughtful questioning and mindset shifts to help clients build a more balanced, fulfilling, and healthier relationship with alcohol.

Learn more about Coach Ruby: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/ruby-williams/

Related Episodes:

EP 246: Reader Question – How Do You Deal With Anger or Emotions When Alcohol-Free? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-246-reader-question-how-do-you-deal-with-anger-or-emotions-when-alcohol-free

EP 314: Reader Question – How Do I Stay Sober in Trying Times? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-314-reader-question-how-do-i-stay-sober-in-trying-times/

EP 570: Reader’s Questions – Why Do I Keep Going Back to Drinking? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-570-readers-questions-why-do-i-keep-going-back-to-drinking/

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