Learning How To Enjoy Socializing Without Alcohol | Regina’s Naked Life | E814
What if you could enjoy socializing without alcohol and actually feel more connected?
Regina’s story is a powerful reminder that alcohol doesn’t have to be part of the equation. From her early days of using alcohol to fit in, to the realization that alcohol was no longer serving her, Regina shares how her relationship with alcohol shifted. Through challenges and growth, she learned how to enjoy socializing without alcohol and found deeper, more authentic connections. Join Regina and Coach Cole as they dive into her journey and explore how breaking free from alcohol can unlock real social joy.
In this episode, Cole and Regina discuss:
Growing up with family mental health and addiction challenges
First drinking experience at 12 and using alcohol for emotional release
How to enjoy socializing without alcohol when it's been your connection tool
Understanding the difference between social drinking and problem drinking
Family patterns of addiction and mental health struggles
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism for anxiety and trauma
Postpartum psychosis and the wake-up call to change
The power of "This Naked Mind" and cognitive dissonance concepts
Finding empowerment through alcohol-free experiences
Learning how to enjoy socializing without alcohol at concerts and events
Practical strategies for maintaining alcohol freedom
and other topics…
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EP 263: Naked Life Story – Cheryl - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-263-naked-life-story-cheryl/
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