Rethinking Sobriety: Breaking the Cycle of Over Drinking without Sacrificing Happiness with Colleen Kachmann

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.In this episode, Dr. Christine Li welcomes Colleen Kachmann, an author, podcaster, and master life coach on the show to discuss addiction, sobriety, and the pursuit of happiness. Listen in as Colleen shares insights from her personal journey as an alcoholic, the importance of pursuing happiness over strict sobriety and as she explains how reprogramming the unconscious mind and regulating the nervous system can lead to lasting change. And stay tuned! The episode delves into the power of choice, self-empowerment, and the pursuit of real fulfillment as Colleen offers actionable steps to help women struggling with addiction, seeking balanced approaches to alcohol, or aiming to enhance overall well-being. Colleen Kachmann is an author, podcaster and master life coach who helps women learn how to enjoy being sober so they can actually choose whether or not to have a drink. She uses cutting edge, evidence-based strategies in neuropsychology and polyvagal theory to help you reprogram your unconscious mind and step into the passionate, proud and powerful version of yourself.Timestamps:•[2:49] Colleen shares her personal story of alcohol addiction and recovery as a high-functioning perfectionist. •[9:14] Colleen challenges the idea that lifelong sobriety is the only option and teaches women how to pursue happiness instead of sobriety. •[18:59] Colleen teaches women to enjoy themselves sober by starting with 15-minute coping skills and reinforcing positive experiences with narrative.•[21:29] Dr. Li poses the question about the nervous system's role in addiction… and Colleen explains that chronic drinking depresses the central nervous system, leading to chronic stress and overwhelm.For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit:  https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library where she offers you 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate. CLICK HERE NOW TO CLAIM YOUR FREE RESOURCES:  https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, please register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Us!Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachColleen KachmannWebsite: https://recoverwithcolleen.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/recoverwithcolleenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoverwithcolleen/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenkachmann/The Recover with Colleen podcast has a new name and is now...It's Not About the Alcohol Free masterclass in emotional sobriety: https://recoverwithcolleen.com/Accelerated-Recovery-Masterclass/6