20. The Root of Why You Drink Alcohol

It's important to understand those core reasons you turn to alcohol every time. In this episode, Amanda delves into how most people try to quit drinking by abstaining for a certain period of time, or by trying different approaches such as moderation or clean living. Still, they relapse since they don't identify the root of why they drink. Amanda shares an exercise that is designed to help people identify the reasons why they drink and highlights how alcohol doesn't allow you to process your emotions properly. Let's dig into it! Key Highlights: [00:01 - 05:33] Opening Segment • The key to breaking through to sobriety and living a better life Understanding the root of why you drink alcohol • Amanda shares an exercise that can help you identify the root reasons for drinking • How to deal with underlying traumas that may be contributing to your drinking [05:34 - 17:10] How to Use Alcohol to Become More of What You Believe • Be honest with yourself about why you drink alcohol Think about the social factors that are associated with it • The ways that alcohol helps you to become more of and feel less of something • Emotions can't be avoided or run from effectively; they must be processed [17:11 - 27:12] Find a Coach to Help You Overcome Your BS • The importance of having a coach or therapist to help you process your emotions and learn how to cope better • Recognize when you are getting caught in your own BS and blind spots • How coaching can help you overcome alcoholism Reorient your skills so that you don't feel deficient or out of place in social or emotional situations [27:13 - 30:26] Closing Segment • Things are put in our paths for a reason, and all experiences are meant to be processed and felt Stop denying your ability to process your emotions Resources Mentioned: Stop Drinking, Start Manifesting 7-Week Course You Can Heal Your Life - Lousie Hay Key Quotes: "We don't want you to put on a facade, but we want to find a way of authentically relating to others in social situations that feels great for you." - Amanda Kuda "You can avoid a lot of social situations, basically, but you can't effectively run from your emotions." - Amanda Kuda "You to know that you are capable of so much more than you give yourself credit for." - Amanda Kuda Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com  It's time to unbottle your potential. Apply to work with Amanda. If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!