Feel Good Alcohol-Free with Lindsay Hennekey

Episode 7: Rediscovering Your Confidence

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Apr 23, 2025

Explore the transformative journey of redefining confidence beyond alcohol. Discover how true confidence is built through action, not a waiting game. Uncover the deceptive role of alcohol as a false crutch for self-assurance and the impact of repeated disappointments on self-trust. Learn the power of stacking tiny wins to reclaim your inner strength and rewrite your narrative. Plus, practical insights on a confidence audit to identify areas for growth and the importance of community support in your path to lasting change.

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INSIGHT

Confidence Is Built, Not Given

Confidence is not a feeling you wait for but a byproduct of repeated hard actions.
Lindsay Hennekey says you earn confidence by doing the hard thing until you prove you can.

ANECDOTE

Sunday Cycle Of Broken Promises

Lindsay describes her Sunday cycle of broken promises and standing in the wine aisle despite vowing not to buy wine.
She recounts drinking all afternoon and feeling like a shell of a person afterwards.

INSIGHT

Alcohol Mutes Fear, Not Confidence

Alcohol reduces activity in the prefrontal cortex, lowering judgment, impulse control, and self-awareness.
Lindsay explains that this suppression feels like confidence but actually just mutes fear and overthinking temporarily.

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In this episode Lindsay discusses the journey to finding freedom from alcohol and the importance of building true confidence. She emphasizes that confidence is not an innate trait but something that can be developed through consistent action and self-trust. The conversation explores the role of alcohol as a false confidence booster and provides practical steps for you to build your confidence and embrace an alcohol-free lifestyle.

You'll Learn:

👉 The truth about confidence: why it’s not something you have, but something you build

👉 How alcohol tricks you into believing you’re more confident (and why it’s a lie)

👉 The real reason moderation destroys self-trust and keeps you stuck

👉 Why your brain is working against you when you try to quit—and how to flip the script

👉 The power of stacking tiny wins to rewrite your inner dialogue and reclaim real confidence

Resources and Links:

📞 For a step forward, book a discovery call with Lindsay and see if working together is a good fit. https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/apply-for-coaching

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You’re not broken. You’re just out of practice. And confidence? It’s built—one tiny win at a time.

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And remember, Lindsay is a sober coach, not a health professional. If you are chemically dependent on alcohol (or think you might be), consult your doctor on the steps you need to take to safely detox.