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When Doing Better Still Feels Wrong

October 20, 2026 · 1 h 2 min

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Alcohol Freedom Coaching | EP 951

Angie puts Visine in every morning before anyone sees her eyes. Andrea has done everything right for seventy-six days and still can't shake the feeling that something's wrong with how easy it's been. The same question plagues them both: why do I think I have to suffer to quit drinking? Coaches Hayley and Cole ask the hard questions to uncover why they feel they still need to punish themselves for their drinking.

Angie discusses:

  • The nightly habit that starts long before the first drink

  • Why "I can't do it" became a self-fulfilling loop

  • The data point that changed how she sees a slip

  • A new way to start the morning that has nothing to do with willpower

Andrea discusses:

  • Seventy-six days alcohol-free that felt almost too easy

  • The old belief that success has to come from struggle

  • What she realized about the difference between work and suffering

  • Why she finally feels like she's earned where she's at

  • And more…

Ready to take the next step? Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious!


Hayley Scherders is a Certified This Naked Mind Senior Coach with training from the Canadian Addiction and Mental Health Association. Hayley understands how tough change can be and provides a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space where her clients can feel supported.

Learn more about Coach Hayley: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/hayley-scherders/

Cole Harvey is a Certified This Naked Mind Senior Coach. As a habit change and mindset coach, Cole helps men understand themselves, build better habits, and find meaning.

Learn more about Coach Cole: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/cole-harvey/


Episode links:

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More on this episode: https://thisnakedmind.com/podcast/does-quitting-drinking-have-to-be-a-struggle-alcohol-freedom-coaching-ep-951/


Related episodes:

Shifting Mindset for Lasting Change | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | EP 783 – https://thisnakedmind.com/shifting-beliefs-changing-habits-alcohol-freedom-coaching-e783/

Naked Life Story – Ginelle T. | EP 693 – https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-693-naked-life-story-ginelle-t/

Reader Question – What is a data point? | EP 520 – https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-520-reader-question-what-is-a-data-point/ 


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