In this episode, I’m joined by NLP practitioner Tina LeAnn, founder of The Sovereign Soul, NLP Master Practitioner & Trainer, Human Design & Gene Keys expert, transformational coach, and host of The Sovereign Soul Podcast. Tina’s work sits at the intersection of deep energetics and practical structure.

We’ll explore how our early coping mechanisms quietly shape our adult behaviour, especially when it comes to alcohol and other habits.

We talk about why “I’ll just stop drinking” rarely works without understanding what’s happening underneath — and how language, neuroplasticity, and self-compassion can help rewire the brain for real change.

Tina shares her own story of growing up around addiction, and the moment she realised that the subconscious isn’t our enemy, it’s just trying to keep us safe.

This one’s full of lightbulb moments, laughter and genuine hope that healing is always possible.

Highlights:

(01:35) – What NLP really means and how it works in daily life

(04:43) – How early childhood experiences create invisible programming

(13:24) – The link between emotional suppression and using alcohol as a coping tool

(17:11) – Inside a breakthrough NLP session: what actually happens

(26:48) – Reframing addiction as learned strategy, not personal failure

(30:55) – How self-compassion, not shame, helps break the cycle

Connect with Tina:

https://thesovereignsoul.co/

https://www.instagram.com/iamtinaleann/

https://www.facebook.com/iamtinaleann/

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