What if you could find better coping mechanisms than alcohol? During Bek’s difficult marriage breakup, she used alcohol to comfort herself and numb painful emotions. Meanwhile, overachiever Emily drank to reward herself, even though she would end up feeling worse. For both women, alcohol was a way to cope with life’s challenges. In this episode, Coach Zoe helps Bek and Emily look back at their pasts to understand the childhood wounds that have kept them stuck as adults. While Bek learns that self-compassion is the key to lasting change, Emily confronts her unresolved beliefs about alcohol. In Bek’s session: - Bek’s struggle to believe in herself  - Why changing behavior alone doesn’t work - Why you need to fall in love with yourself - Alcohol as a comforter during tough times - How childhood rejection shaped her behavior - Why you have to work on yourself first - Learning to trust yourself again - The exhaustion of hiding your true self - The importance of being kind to yourself In Emily’s session: - Using alcohol as a reward for working hard - The exhaustion from always trying to do more  - The childhood need for approval keeping her stuck - The danger of loving yourself conditionally - When the brain tricks us into thinking alcohol helps - Emily’s mantra for managing everyday stress - How drinking affects her creativity - Why The PATH is different from other programs she has tried Zoe Ewart is a Certified Naked Mind Senior Coach who brings her experience and understanding to help with the tricky parts of life’s big changes. Her coaching gives you an enjoyable, light-hearted, and safe environment to effortlessly take back control of alcohol so you can feel better physically, mentally, and spiritually. Zoe taught Pilates for 15 years. She has four adult children and more animals than the Ark ever had. Learn more about Coach Zoe: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/zoe-ewart/  Related Episodes: EP 609: Naked Life Story – Brian C.: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-609-naked-life-story-brian-c/  EP 407: Naked Life Story – Marilin: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-407-naked-life-story-marilin/  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!