Freedom From Alcohol

Moderation. That word can send shivers up the spine of drinkers who believe they can have 'just one', those who have attempted numerous times to limit how much they drink, and those who hold out hope they can one day drink like a 'normal' person.  The thing about moderation is that after you reach a certain point in your drinking career, moderation becomes impossible. And, really...why would...

Today we talk about relapses, or 'slip-ups' or whatever you may refer to them as. Although it is beneficial to have the 100% all-in mentality when it comes to being alcohol-free, it is also important to have a plan if/when you do have a slip-up. Ready to gain YOUR Freedom From Alcohol? 👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call today! https://book.coachbychris.com/freedom-og ____ FREEDOM FROM ALCOHOL: A Commun...

Congrats to our very own Coach Lauren Howman for celebrating her 4th year alcohol free!! Chris and Lauren chop it up; she gives her reflections on the past 4 years and why she loves being a Alcohol-Free Coach so much. Ready to gain YOUR Freedom From Alcohol? 👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call today! https://book.coachbychris.com/freedom-og ____ FREEDOM FROM ALCOHOL: A Community for People Who Are Ready...

One of our clients, Mel, joins Chris to talk about his inspiring alcohol-free journey. At the time of recording, Mel was at 13 months alcohol-free & loving life! Is YOUR story next? Ready to gain YOUR Freedom From Alcohol? 👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call today! https://book.coachbychris.com/freedom-og ____ FREEDOM FROM ALCOHOL: A Community for People Who Are Ready to Break FREE From Alcohol.&nbs...

What is the REAL cost of alcohol? Aside from the money you set aside each month for the drinks, themselves, what about the late night food purchases, the taxi rides, the DWI's, the lost money, the lost wallets and IDs and on and on... Not to mention the cost of your own physical and mental health. The cost of alcoholism to USA is $250 billion dollars annually! Ready to gain YOUR Freedom From Alcoh...

In order to make lasting change, you have to change your identity. Do you identify as a 'non-drinker', or as someone who is 'alcohol-free'? Ready to gain YOUR Freedom From Alcohol? 👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call today! https://book.coachbychris.com/freedom-og ____ FREEDOM FROM ALCOHOL: A Community for People Who Are Ready to Break FREE From Alcohol.  Join co-hosts, and fellow Non-Drinker &...

What if you could communicate with all the different parts of you? Including the part that keeps choosing to go back to alcohol. What if you could better understand what all your inner parts are trying to help you with? I'm joined in this episode by Craig Perra, owner of  mindfulhabithelp.com , who breaks down "parts work" and how he uses it to help men overcome p*rn and s*x addictions....

"I can just have one drink" is like saying "I can just take one step into quicksand." One common challenge we face in our Alcohol-Free Journey is when that voice inside your head says something to the effect of "I'll bet I can have 1 drink tonight" or "1 drink won't kill me..." We discuss our experience with this thought, as well as how to deal with it when it does come up. Ready to gain YOUR Free...

David got tired of drinking taking over his life so he decided it was time to do something about it. AA and other methods he previously tried didn't work. That's when he decided to work with me and my team in my Freedom From Alcohol Mastermind. Now, he's just shy of 6 months completely alcohol-free with no desire to drink again! He's even found a wonderful new hobby! Watch David Hill 's story belo...

Today, we talk about the importance of having a plan. Whether you're going out to a place that's serving alcohol, or whether it's your overall approach to becoming a non-drinker - you will need a plan in order to stay the path! Ready to gain YOUR Freedom From Alcohol? 👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call today! https://book.coachbychris.com/freedom-og ____ FREEDOM FROM ALCOHOL: A Community for People Who...

Today, we talk about Losing the Labels. "I am an alcoholic" "I am sober" ...do labels such as these inhibit you, or enhance you? How do you identify on your non-drinker journey?  Chris mentions his reasons for backing off on the "Sober" in his previous Sober Coach branding, and Lauren and Matt discuss their thoughts on the labels that come with the choice to be a non-drinker. Ready to gain YO...

Today, we discuss the topic of FOMO ("fear of missing out") in sobriety.  Here are some potential strategies for dealing with FOMO: Find Sober Activities: Seek out social activities and hobbies that don't involve alcohol. Engaging in alternative forms of recreation can help fill the void left by alcohol-related events. Build a Support System: Surround yourself with friends and support groups...

From weekend binge-drinker to alcohol-free! This is Gina's story of breaking free from booze by working with us in our Freedom From Alcohol program. If you resonate with Gina's story and are ready to break free, send me a DM to learn more about working together. You can also visit my website to find out more here: https://www.coachbychris.com/ Massive congratulations Gina!!! Keep crushing it! Read...

There comes a time in the early alcohol-free days where you start to feel depleted and just generally 'blah'...flat...bored. This is totally normal. In fact, there is a term for this: The Pink Cloud Syndrome (Google it). Today, we unpack what creates this feeling, and what to do about it. ____ Ready to gain YOUR Freedom From Alcohol? 👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call today! https://book.coachbychris.c...

Do you ever wonder why some people can drink "normally" and others seem to launch into a 3-day binge after trying to have "just one"? Ready to gain YOUR Freedom From Alcohol? 👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call today! https://book.coachbychris.com/freedom-og ____ FREEDOM FROM ALCOHOL: A Community for People Who Are Ready to Break FREE From Alcohol.  Join co-hosts, and fellow Non-Drinker & Life...

When you think of Hypnosis, what comes to mind? ...The Vegas shows that see crowd members come on stage to act like chickens, perhaps? Well, there is much more to Hypnosis, and today we debunk the myths that sorround it, and illustrate why it's so effective. Chris is certified in Hypnotherapy, and his skills in this modality have helped our clients achieve the freedom from alcohol they desire. ___...

Have you ever found yourself romanticizing alcohol?...Picturing yourself out for dinner with "nice" glass of expensive wine??...Having that cold beer on a summer day after you've just mowed the lawn? Well, if you have, you are certainly not alone! We are here to reframe and debunk some of this old programming around alcohol.  Ready to gain YOUR Freedom From Alcohol? 👉https://book.coachbychri...

What are the key differences between a Dry Drunk vs Happy Non-Drinker? We discuss in this episode! 🤔Ready to gain YOUR Freedom From Alcohol?  👉https://book.coachbychris.com/freedom-og —————— FREEDOM FROM ALCOHOL: A Community for People Who Are Ready to Break FREE From Alcohol. Join co-hosts, and fellow Non-Drinker & Life Coaches, CHRIS SHATEK, LAUREN HOWMAN & MATT GARDINER as they d...

Welcome to our new home on Tuesdays! We'll be releasing a brand new episode each & every Tuesday moving forward. This episode is a deep dive into Matt's origins with alcohol, and how he found his way out to become a non-drinker. 🤔Ready to gain YOUR Freedom From Alcohol? 👉https://book.coachbychris.com/freedom-og —————— FREEDOM FROM ALCOHOL: A Community for People Who Are Ready to Break FREE F...

Welcome to our new home on Tuesdays! We'll be releasing a brand new episode each & every Tuesday moving forward. And what better way to start it off with our very own Lauren Howman!! This episode is a deep dive into Lauren's origins with alcohol, and how she found her way out the other side. 🤔Ready to gain YOUR Freedom From Alcohol? 👉https://book.coachbychris.com/freedom-og —————— FREEDOM FR...

Check out Michael’s story going from 16 drinks a day to not even thinking about alcohol at all! If you’re ready for results like this, DM me or go to coachbychris.com 🤔Ready to gain YOUR Freedom From Alcohol? 👉https://book.coachbychris.com/freedom-og —————— FREEDOM FROM ALCOHOL: A Community for People Who Are Ready to Break FREE From Alcohol. Join co-hosts, and fellow Non-Drinker & Life Coac...

❤️Happy Valentines Day❤️ "Let's talk about sex, baby!" 🎤🎶 After alcohol is out of the picture, many of us need to rediscover how we can be intimate with our partners (existing or new). We figured quitting alcohol and addiction isn't taboo enough, let's throw some "sex talk" into the mix! 🤔Ready to gain YOUR Freedom From Alcohol? 👉https://book.coachbychris.com/freedom-og —————— FREEDOM FROM ALC...

Do you hear your story in Mel's Story? 🤔Ready to gain YOUR Freedom From Alcohol? https://book.coachbychris.com/freedom-og —————— FREEDOM FROM ALCOHOL: A Community for People Who Are Ready to Break FREE From Alcohol. Join co-hosts, and fellow Non-Drinker & Life Coaches, CHRIS SHATEK, LAUREN HOWMAN & MATT GARDINER as they discuss topics of early & ongoing alcohol-free living. ✅ Join 'F...

Today, we discuss how journaling has been a big part, and an important tool in each of our alcohol-free journeys. Chris gives a breakdown of 4-2-1 journaling, which is a style that we use within the Freedom From Alcohol program. ✍️ Lauren just so happens to have a 4-2-1 Journal that she published, which is available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/efHjeQQ 🤔Ready to gain YOUR Freedom From Alcohol? 👉htt...

Today, we discuss the 3rd pillar of the 'Freedom From Alcohol' coaching program: Reframing. It is so important to reframe the way you think about drinking, in order to drop the desire for it. Society has really conditioned us to think that drinking is acceptable. It is up to us to shed the lies & illusions that alcohol imposes on us, in order to live a life that is truly free from alcohol (tha...