In this episode, we’re talking about something radical—thanking the version of you who reached for alcohol.

Most people who want to drink less carry years of regret, embarrassment, and self-judgment. They replay old mistakes and think, “I should’ve known better.”

But before alcohol ever became a problem, it was a solution. A way to cope, soothe, belong, relax, escape, or survive. Your past self wasn’t weak. They were resourceful. They were doing the best they could with the tools, knowledge, and emotional capacity they had at the time.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• why judging your past self keeps you stuck;
• what changes when you shift from self-blame to self-compassion;
• a simple reflection exercise to help you thank — and release — the past
• why this gratitude creates more momentum than shame ever will.

Changing your drinking isn’t about punishing who you were. It’s about understanding who you were… so you can become who you want to be.

If you want support untangling your patterns, healing the emotional drivers behind your drinking, and building a new identity based on trust instead of shame, book a free consultation via the link in the show notes and let's talk about whether coaching with me is the right next step for you.

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