Do you feel like you’re drinking more than you want to, but don’t feel like you’ve hit a "rock bottom"?

In this episode of the Alcohol Myth Podcast, coaches Ellen Biggs and Jonathan pull back the curtain on the dominant narrative that you have to lose everything before you can choose a different path. We explore the concept of the "Unwelcome Invitation"—those uncomfortable moments, health scares, or quiet realizations that act as a catalyst for change long before a crisis occurs.

Whether you identify as "sober curious" or are looking for a new way to understand your relationship with alcohol without labels like "alcoholic" or the traditional 12-step approach, this conversation is for you. We discuss the power of self-compassion, the science of effective liminal psychology, and why alcohol is often just a "shitty consolation prize" keeping you from a bigger life.

In this episode, we cover:

Why the "Rock Bottom" myth is damaging and keeps people trapped.

How to recognize and accept an "Unwelcome Invitation" to change.

The role of self-compassion in building a life you don't want to escape from.

Personal stories of recovery, resilience, and finding freedom through This Naked Mind methodology.

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Chapters
0:00 - The Importance of the Sober Curious Conversation
1:26 - Defining the "Unwelcome Invitation"
2:42 - Breaking the Rock Bottom Myth: Do You Have to Lose it All?
4:53 - Ellen’s Story: The Quiet Realization Before the Change
7:23 - You Don't Have to Call Yourself an Alcoholic
8:33 - Trying "All the Things" vs. Doing the Internal Work
10:55 - Jonathan’s Experience: DUI Near-Misses and Health Warnings
14:13 - The Turning Point: How Drinking Impacts Those We Love 18:23 - Finding This Naked Mind and the Path to Freedom
21:57 - The Power of Mindfulness and Compassion in Recovery
24:44 - The Journey is the Point: Life on the Other Side
27:40 - How to Accept the Invitation When You’re in Pain
33:02 - Is Alcohol Your "Shitty Consolation Prize"?
35:46 - Why Self-Compassion is a Prerequisite for Change
38:14 - A Message of Hope: It’s Always Darkest Before the Dawn

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