So many people believe that if they just felt bad enough about their drinking, they’d finally stop.

But shame isn’t a good motivator for change—it’s a trap.

In this episode, I break down why shame keeps you stuck in the drinking cycle and what actually works instead. You’ll learn:

• why shame fuels avoidance, not awareness;
• how it triggers the stress response and sets you up to drink again;
• the difference between guilt and shame (and why that matters);
• why it's important to build emotional resilience so you can feel your feelings instead of numbing them;
• and how support and connection dissolve shame far more effectively than willpower ever could.

You can’t hate yourself into healing. But you can build a new relationship with yourself—and with alcohol—through curiosity, honesty, and compassion.

If you've ever thought you needed to be harder on yourself to stop drinking, this episode is for you.

And if you're ready to break the shame cycle for good, book a free consultation with me and let’s talk about what’s next!

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