For Nan, drinking started young, as a way to prove she was grown up and could handle anything. Decades of nightly wine later, she found that letting go of drinking also meant letting go of an identity, and it gave her a quiet mind.

Nan built a financial advisory practice she loved, and for decades a glass or two of wine closed out every evening. It was how she wound down, and it felt like who she was. A 10-day break with her partner felt like pure deprivation. Then a colleague asked Nan to support her through a 30-day alcohol experiment, and Nan started reading along. Her sleep improved, and she later joined The Path, where the nonstop chatter about drinking finally went quiet. If you may be physically dependent on alcohol, please speak with a medical professional before cutting back or stopping.

What You’ll Hear

• Why drinking became Nan’s way of proving she was grown up and could handle anything
• Why a 10-day break felt like deprivation, and what made a 30-day experiment feel different
• The afternoon chatter about drinking, and what finally made it go quiet
• Why a year of “firsts” changed her mind about a 12-month program
• What her first alcohol-free holidays with family were like
• What Nan would say to someone a few days into their first break

“I don’t think they’re talking about the inner peace that comes from that first drink every evening.” – Nan

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About Your Host

Cole Harvey is a Certified Naked Mind Senior Coach. For years, he felt lost and used alcohol to cope, until he decided to go alcohol-free and focus on finding his purpose. Through curiosity, self-compassion, and adventure, he transformed his life. As a habit change and mindset coach, Cole helps young men understand themselves, build better habits, and find meaning.

Learn more about Coach Cole: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/cole-harvey/

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