Does alcohol really lead to the good life, or is it taking more than it gives? For a long time, Rajinder believed alcohol was necessary to have fun at celebrations and on vacations. From the glass of mimosa on the plane to the pretty cocktail at resort check-in, Rajinder’s holidays were always wrapped up in alcohol. But the hangovers were awful, and the plane rides home left her feeling like she needed a vacation from her vacation. It wasn’t until she discovered This Naked Mind that she started to question how much alcohol was really adding to or taking away from her experience of fun. In this coaching session, Coach Onowa works with Rajinder to explore the belief that alcohol leads to the good life.  In this episode, Coach Onowa and Rajinder will discuss: - Why we think alcohol equals fun - How advertising shapes our beliefs about alcohol - The illusion of fun that alcohol creates - What fun really feels like  - Why you need to question long-held beliefs - How drinking can take away from real fun - Why it helps to understand how alcohol affects the body - How alcohol numbs not just the bad, but also the good - How drinking can mess with your sleep and mood - Planning alcohol-free vacations - And other topics… Onowa Bjella is a Certified Naked Mind Senior Coach with over two decades of experience as an educational professional. Having lost her mother at a young age, she understands how people with trauma often turn to alcohol. Onowa helps health-conscious moms like herself embrace self-compassion and take control of their relationship with alcohol. Learn more about Coach Onowa: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/onowa-bjella/  Related Episodes: EP 18: Reader Question – Is Not Drinking Really More Fun?: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-18-reader-question-is-not-drinking-really-more-fun/  EP 164: Reader Question – Are vacations and holidays more fun without drinking?: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-164-are-vacations-and-holidays-more-fun-without-drinking/  EP 184: Reader Question – Does alcohol advertising really work?: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-184-does-alcohol-advertising-really-work-2/ EP 362: Reader Question – Will I ever have fun without drinking alcohol?: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-362-reader-question-will-i-ever-have-fun-without-drinking-alcohol/  EP 652: Reader’s Question – How To Plan an Alcohol-Free Vacation: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-652-readers-question-how-to-plan-an-alcohol-free-vacation/  Other Resources: How To Understand Alcohol’s Effects on Your Body: https://thisnakedmind.com/alcohols-effects-body/  Ready to take the next step on your journey?  Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious!