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It's Not About the Alcohol

Colleen Freeland
Alcohol Use Disorder
Mental Health
Emotional Sobriety
Gut Health
Self-Care
Weight Loss
Self-Empowerment
Mindfulness
Pain Management
Holistic Healing
Emotional Dysregulation
Mindset
Disordered Eating
Emotional Health
Intuition
Anxiety
Personal Growth
Nervous System Regulation
Emotional Freedom Technique
Chronic Inflammatory Conditions

Would you like to reduce your alcohol consumption by 80 percent so you can enjoy drinking socially without relying on alcohol to manage your stress, anxiety, loneliness and boredom when you're by yourself? Most high achieving women assume over-drinking is caused by a lack of willpower--or worse, the incurable disease of "alcoholism." So they beat themselves up and avoid asking for help because the... more

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In this episode, Colleen speaks directly to the women who live and die by the checklist, the ones who can run circles around everyone else at work, keep ten plates spinning at home, and still collapse into bed wondering why they feel exhausted, behin... more

In this episode, Colleen shares a real moment from her life a few weeks ago. The kind of moment everybody encounters but rarely names. On a Thursday flight, she felt calm, grounded, and uninterested in drinking at all. Forty-eight hours later, on the... more

I recently hit a wall. Not the kind where you're tired—the kind where you wake up and genuinely don't care anymore. About your business. About your goals. About any of it.

And here's what scared me: I saw it coming. I knew I was running on fumes. I... more

In this episode, Colleen unpacks one of the most common and misunderstood experiences women face in this work: the moment you look up, take inventory, and think, "My drinking hasn't changed." Instead of treating that as evidence of failure, she refra... more

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Functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner using human design for holistic health
Episode: EP297 What human design reveals about your chronic symptoms with Hope Pedraza
Courtney Townley
A health and self-leadership coach
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Episode: EP279: The Consistency Code: How to stop self-sabotaging your health with Courtney Townley
Colleen Freeland
Intuitive Drinking Coach and Author
It's Not About the Alcohol
Episode: EP273 Why midlife breakdown is inevitable and what comes next
Dr. Aimee Apigian
Medical physician and trauma expert
Host of The Biology of Trauma podcast
Episode: EP261 How to get out of Survival Mode With Dr. Aimee Apigain
Erica Thomas
Licensed therapist and certified mother-daughter coach
Vita Nova Counseling
Episode: EP258: Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma: Healing the Mother-Daughter Wound with Erica Thomas
Heather Ross
Family recovery coach and host of the Living While Loving Your Child Through Addiction podcast.
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Episode: EP255: Why "tough love" doesn't work with substance use and how to set boundaries that actually help with Heather Ross
Sarah Haas
Women's weight release and body love coach
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Episode: EP252: How to release self-criticism so you can actually lose weight with body love coach Sarah Haas
Michele Hobin
Safety professional and kitchen designer
Episode: EP249: What it means to recover from sobriety–with Michele Hobin
Tina Marx
Business and flow coach with a focus on mindset and holistic approaches to life coaching.
Episode: EP246 HSPs and alcohol: why sensitive women are more likely to drink with Tina Marx

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Colleen
Colleen is a mindful drinking coach who specializes in helping professional women navigate their relationship with alcohol. She emphasizes emotional sobriety and practices that enhance mental well-being.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 209 ratings
  • When you feel you’ve done something wrong

    This minisode touched me deeply. I never thought that our negative emotions could be our super powers. But when Colleen described how she journaled for five minutes then understood that her negative emotions arose from experiences she had as a child, I could completely understand. I had a lot of those. Then she turned this over and asked: What is the opposite of that thought? And she understood that she couldn’t do anything wrong. Make mistakes, sure. But do something bad? No. We are good people... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    s z keller
    United States4 months ago
  • A Refreshing Perspective

    It so important to look under the hood of what’s driving our desires to drink or any other coping mechanism that we use. This podcast looks under the hood and gives your new resources to replace those old coping mechanisms.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeaLJski
    United States4 months ago
  • Real, honest and life changing

    I came to help with my alcohol use problems, and stayed because this show is so much more - it’s about breaking free from lifelong, crippling thought shackles & habits, and leveling up to peace, freedom and unity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SwissAmber
    United States8 months ago
  • Spot On

    Spot on! I absolutely agree with everything said in the episode I listened to about amino acids! I absolutely love her approach and she is the first person that seems to really make sense. Creating content and putting together a podcast is so time-consuming and I could tell she’s passionate about what she’s doing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Homeschoolaaron
    United States8 months ago
  • Really useful

    Informative and full of ideas and techniques. She has a nice turn of phrase.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rodney (UK)
    United Kingdom9 months ago

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The approachable style and relatability of the host resonate strongly with many, making complex topics accessible.
Audiences find the insights into the psychological underpinnings of alcohol consumption to be both groundbreaking and transformational.
Overall, feedback highlights how the podcast offers a refreshing take on managing alcohol use and emotional health.
Listeners appreciate the emphasis on emotional awareness and self-acceptance, feeling encouraged by the candid discussions and practical advice.

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EP297 What human design reveals about your chronic symptoms with Hope Pedraza
Q: Can you tell me how you came to know all of this?
Hope shares that her journey began as a nutrition coach, recognizing that deeper issues needed to be addressed. After personal health challenges and the discovery of human design, she sought a holistic approach to wellness that combined physical and energetic aspects.
EP297 What human design reveals about your chronic symptoms with Hope Pedraza
Q: Can you talk about how the Manifestr, how you helped her becoming aware that she needs more, I guess, downtime and less consistent go, go, go?
Hope explains that for many women, particularly those conditioned to tie their worth to productivity, it's important to cultivate safety in allowing oneself to rest. This client realized that her rest cycles are just as valuable as her creative cycles.
EP273 Why midlife breakdown is inevitable and what comes next
Q: What role do things like having a good night of sleep and eating good quality food play in changing habits?
These practices help in regulating emotions and should be part of a holistic approach to personal well-being.
EP273 Why midlife breakdown is inevitable and what comes next
Q: What was the turning point for you?
COVID was the tipping point that led to a realization about her drinking behaviors and seeking help.
EP267: How I went from heavy daily drinker to "less is more"
Q: What are two of the most damaging beliefs or assumptions people need to unlearn before they can truly change?
Beliefs like 'I love to drink' and 'I need to drink more to get the buzz' are damaging and need to be challenged.

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