The Resilient Mind Why I Stopped Drinking & What Happened Changed Everything - Anna Donaghey
Jun 11, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Anna Donaghey, The Beliefs Coach, shares her journey from high-functioning drinking to self-awareness and clarity. She explores how alcohol can mask deeper emotional struggles and discusses the importance of confronting personal beliefs and emotional triggers. Anna emphasizes embracing a full spectrum of emotions rather than numbing them. The dialogue reinforces the idea of conscious drinking and personal growth, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own relationship with alcohol.
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Anna's Long-Term Drinking Story
- Anna drank at least a bottle of wine nightly for about 25 to 30 years while climbing the corporate ladder.
- Her drinking was secretive but began to create fractures in relationships despite outward success.
Alcohol's Hidden Commonality
- Anna's drinking story deeply resonates because it's frighteningly common and isolating.
- Alcohol acts as a secret coping mechanism while making people feel alone and dependent.
Explore Your Drinking Habits
- Reflect honestly on whether your drinking makes you happy or causes unease.
- Explore your drinking habits without judgment to gain awareness and make conscious choices.
