If you are truly yourself, will you still belong in your community? Deborah has always been a likable person who fits in effortlessly. But as she steps into her alcohol-free identity, she worries she will lose her connection with her community. In this coaching session, Coach Lance helps her break down her fears around rejection and judgment, showing her that real belonging comes from being unapologetically herself. Deborah discovers that the greatest gift she can offer herself and those around her is the freedom to be her most authentic self. In this episode, Coach Lance and Deborah will discuss: - Her decision to start The PATH with a fake name - The courage to be authentic in a conformist world  - How societal norms shape our relationship with alcohol - The difference between fitting in and truly belonging  - The fear of rejection when stepping into a new identity - Practical tools for embracing authenticity  - The fear of missing out on connection - The unexpected freedom of giving up alcohol - How authenticity can be contagious - The exhausting cycle of being a social chameleon - And other topics… Lance Anthony Scott is a Certified TNM Coach who brings the same passion he once reserved for the arts to his coaching. He believes that both the arts and overcoming alcohol dependency are about truth, authenticity, and expressing a beauty that is honest and real. After breaking out of what he calls “booze jail” using the This Naked Mind methodology, Lance became deeply inspired to support others who, like himself, felt falsely imprisoned by alcohol.  Learn more about Coach Lance: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/lance-anthony-scott/  Related Episodes: EP 675: Naked Life Story – Susie P.: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-675-naked-life-story-susie-p/ 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!