Why do people go back to drinking? Our first episode of the Alcohol Freedom Coaching series offers some insight into what triggers people to drink again, even after experiencing success with quitting. Listen in as This Naked Mind Certified Coach Ellie Crowe gives you an inside look at two intimate alcohol coaching sessions. First, Ellie helps Laurie explore her fears about cravings returning and how to build a strong foundation for lasting alcohol freedom. Then, in a deeply moving conversation, Tina opens up about her complicated relationship with food and alcohol, uncovering the link between her past and her current struggles with binge eating and drinking. Coach Ellie guides both Laurie and Tina through using tools like self-compassion and self-awareness to gain confidence in themselves and their relationships with alcohol. In Lauri’s session: - The joy of reaching 30 days without alcohol - The fear of slipping back into old habits - Discovering a world of amazing non-alcoholic drinks - The hidden costs of relying on alcohol - The TNM tools that helped Lauri with her cravings - Finding strength in each small step forward - Trusting in the process, not the destination In Tina’s session: - How Tina’s childhood fueled her bingeing  - Finding freedom by dismantling old patterns - The power of confronting our complex emotions - Healing through self-forgiveness and acceptance - How childhood survival mechanisms evolve into self-sabotage - Building self-compassion to support lasting change - The joy of letting go of perfection Ellie Crowe is a Senior Certified TNM Coach and co-host of the Present & Sober podcast. As a once-strung-out, working mom of three who understands the trap of using wine to escape, Ellie’s mission is to help her clients discover joy, peace, and contentment by living wholeheartedly in the present moment. Learn more about Coach Ellie: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/ellie-crowe/ Related Episodes: EP 707: Naked Life Story - Roberta R.: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-707-naked-life-story-roberta-r/  EP 719: Naked Life Story - Katie W.: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-719-naked-life-story-katie-w/  Ready to take the next step on your journey?  Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious!