Releasing Guilt, Embracing Freedom | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | EP 899

Releasing Guilt, Embracing Freedom | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | EP 899

April 21, 2026 · 1h 6m · Episode 899

About this episode

This episode explores the emotional costs of alcohol through the experiences of Michelle and Susan, guided by Coaches Hayley and Cole.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to grief and the loss of a child. What alcohol was really costing me was my peace, my presence, and a life that felt true and authentic. That's the realization both Michelle and Susan come to with the help of Coaches Hayley and Cole. Michelle just hit 30 days and is only now connecting the dots between what alcohol was really costing her and the fear, impatience, and disconnection she'd written off as just life. Susan is alcohol-free and sitting with a grief so deep she wonders if she deserves to feel better at all. This one is real, raw, and worth every minute. In Michelle’s session: Why wine still felt tempting even when she knew it was no longer serving her The link between drinking, marriage, routine, and end-of-day shutdown Creating new patterns, from different seats on the couch to different drinks at dinner Noticing how alcohol affects patience, sleep, stress, and health data Questioning the fear that changing her drinking could change her marriage Seeing what alcohol was really costing me in calm, clarity, and connection Letting go of future-tripping and staying present And more topics… In Susan’s session: Processing…

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