Show Notes
Paul spent years drinking every day and waking up with harsh words for himself. In this episode, he shares how he stepped out of that cycle, filled his days with yoga, music and coaching, and found a life that feels like freedom.
What happens after the last drink? For Paul, stopping was only the start. Rebuilding your life after drinking, he says, takes more than removing the alcohol. Paul is a certified This Naked Mind coach in England who started drinking at 14. He talks with host Cole about weekends that turned into daily drinking, moderation rules that stopped working, and self-talk that wore down his self-esteem. Then he shares what came next: a yoga retreat weeks after his last drink, a creative outlet in music, and a life that feels like freedom.
What You'll Hear
How hotel stays for work turned weekend drinking into an everyday habit
What happened when the rules of an online moderation group stopped working
How a daily cycle of promises and self-criticism wore down his self-esteem, and how it lifted
The yoga retreat, weeks after his last drink, that brought him to tears on a beach
Why stopping drinking was only the first step for Paul
The two-column exercise Paul would hand his younger self
“You realize you're giving up nothing.” -Paul
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About Your Host
Cole Harvey is a Certified Naked Mind Senior Coach. For years, he felt lost and used alcohol to cope, until he decided to go alcohol-free and focus on finding his purpose. Through curiosity, self-compassion, and adventure, he transformed his life. As a habit change and mindset coach, Cole helps young men understand themselves, build better habits, and find meaning. Learn more about Coach Cole: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/cole-harvey/
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