EP 614: Reader's Question - How to Overcome the 'Excuse to Drink' Mentality

This Naked Mind Podcast

Annie Grace

Mental Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 29 July 2023

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Welcome to an exclusive inside look at the monthly coaching call with Annie Grace for members of The PATH: 365. In this episode of the This Naked Mind podcast, Annie delves deep into the concept of the 'excuse to drink' and encourages radical curiosity and self-discovery. Join us as we uncover the fascinating psychology behind our behaviors and gain freedom from judgment.

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0:00.0	Hey there!
0:05.2	Every month Annie has a call with our path 365 members and answers their questions.
0:09.5	She tackles a wide range of topics from what to do with big emotions, what kinds of tips
0:13.2	and advice she has for addressing difficult situations, how to deal with cravings and so
0:17.1	much more.
0:18.1	Listen in as she does some real life coaching for our path members.
0:27.4	I feel like the pause is giving me the opportunity, excuse to drink.
0:30.6	I understand the concept, just trying to figure out and let it sink in.
0:34.6	And it looks like a lot of people are feeling the same.
0:37.8	All right, so the pause is not going to work if you don't engage in the lessons and if
0:41.8	you don't get radically curious with yourself.
0:44.3	And if you can't let go of the judgment, all right?
0:48.7	So why is it that you want to drink?
0:51.5	What is it that you think that alcohol is doing for you?
0:54.0	What is it that you think is so great?
0:55.9	That entire thinking process of like I have to do this right now because like it's going
1:02.1	to get taken away so I need to get all of it in.
1:04.3	It's like the idea of I'm going on a diet tomorrow so I'm going to eat like three pines
1:08.0	of ice cream, don't judge that either.
1:12.2	That's a very natural human response to, but get curious about it.
1:17.5	Okay, why do I want to make myself sick eating ice cream because I'm not going to eat
1:21.2	it tomorrow?
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