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  • Your Persistant Inner Critic - How To Work With It To Combat Your Cravings

Your Persistant Inner Critic - How To Work With It To Combat Your Cravings

Monday 28th August 2023

Coach Sarah Connelly shares how she overcame her inner critic and alcohol cravings, offering practical advice for a compassionate, sober lifestyle.
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Taming the Inner Critic: Sarah Connelly's Path to Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Sarah's struggle with the inner critic and alcohol cravings
  • Understanding the value of alcohol in one's life
  • Effectively working with the inner voice and developing self-compassion
  • Creating a pause between triggers and actions
  • Finding healthier, sustainable ways to fulfill personal values
When you really start to learn how to negotiate in a positive way with this inner voice, you can begin to feel more integrated and more connected with yourself so that your responses to life, to the stresses and all the triggers that come up, is more considered.
Ever feel like your own mind is your worst enemy when trying to quit drinking? In this episode, coach Sarah Connelly opens up about her battle with that nagging inner critic and the constant cravings for alcohol. Sarah’s candid storytelling pulls you right into her world, where she wrestles with the conflicting voices in her head. She doesn’t just talk about the struggle; she shares practical tips on how to turn those critical thoughts into supportive ones.
By focusing on self-compassion and aligning her actions with her long-term values, Sarah shows how you can create a meaningful pause between the urge to drink and the action itself. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to change their relationship with alcohol, offering a heartfelt guide to navigating those tough moments with grace and kindness.
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