This Naked Mind Podcast How To Stop Drinking Without Calling Yourself An Alcoholic | Meet The Coaches | E819
TW: This episode discusses sensitive topics related to alcohol use, addiction, and mental health.
Are you searching for how to stop drinking without calling yourself an alcoholic? That’s the question Coaches Bill, Lisa, and Pam answer in this episode, as they courageously share their journeys of finding freedom from alcohol. Coach Bill explains how This Naked Mind helped him quit drinking without adopting the label of "addict," while Coach Lisa reflects on how The Path offered her a safe, supportive space to learn about herself and stop judging her relationship with alcohol. Tune in as they explore how self-compassion, curiosity, and community can help you create the life you deserve.
In this episode, Coach Bill + Coach Pam discuss:
Choosing This Naked Mind because it showed him how to stop drinking without calling yourself an alcoholic
Seeking a program that uplifted him and showed him his inherent power.
The profound shift from despair to helping others find freedom.
Practicing grace, compassion, and kindness towards himself in the process.
Overcoming fear with curiosity to examine what was "underneath the drinking."
The beauty of connecting with others in the This Naked Mind community.
The realization that The Path shows you the way to feel your inherent awesomeness.
Moving from a mindset of perfection to one of continuous progress.
…and more
In this episode, Coach Lisa + Coach Pam discuss:
Feeling truly "seen" for the first time by This Naked Mind content.
Finding security and safety within The Path program, realizing she wasn't alone.
Learning to stop judging herself and building self-trust.
How alcohol forced a conversation that led to designing a life she's excited to wake up to.
The understanding that her "anxiety" was her inner wisdom desperate to be heard.
The profound feeling of hope and possibility on her first alcohol-free Christmas morning.
The truth that there's "no VIP line to freedom" – every step matters and consistency builds self-trust.
…and more
Coach Bill is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach who turned his personal struggle into his life's mission. Starting his relationship with alcohol at 16 to cope with trauma and lack of community support, Bill spent 40 years trapped in cycles of negativity and dependency before finding freedom through This Naked Mind on December 27, 2021. He believes there's a better way than traditional recovery methods and specializes in helping LGBTQAI+ individuals explore their unique path to alcohol freedom through honest self-exploration in a completely safe, judgment-free environment.
https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/bill-masters/
Coach Lisa is a Certified Senior This Naked Mind Coach and Designing Your Life Coach. After breaking free from daily drinking in 2018, she now helps high-achieving women overcome anxiety and disconnection through intentional, alcohol-free living. Lisa’s coaching blends science-backed mindset work with practical life design strategies, guiding women to create lasting change and authentic joy. With over two decades of leadership in international sport, she brings a grounded, compassionate presence to clients navigating burnout, reinvention, and self-discovery.
Learn more about Coach Lisa:
https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/lisa-kwiatkowski/
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