In this episode of The Zero Proof Life, host Carolyn Bennett sits down with alcohol freedom coach Allison Barber to reflect on her five-year milestone of living alcohol-free. Together, they explore the lessons Allison has learned on her journey, from finding clarity and confidence to navigating life’s transitions with emotional resilience. This conversation highlights how personal growth not only transforms the self but ripples outward to positively impact relationships and community.

Key Takeaways

• Five years of alcohol freedom is a milestone worth celebrating.
• Alcohol can negatively affect relationships and self-worth.
• Clarity after quitting alcohol opens new perspectives.
• Emotional resilience helps us navigate transitions with strength.
• Personal growth benefits not only ourselves but those around us.
• Life after alcohol can be joyful, confident, and clear.

Timestamps
00:00 — Celebrating Five Years of Alcohol Freedom
03:26 — The Journey to Self-Discovery
06:17 — Understanding the Role of Alcohol
09:36 — Finding Clarity and Confidence
12:18 — Navigating Life’s Transitions
15:30 — The Impact of Alcohol on Relationships
18:22 — Embracing Change and New Perspectives
21:09 — The Power of Emotional Resilience
24:34 — Creating a Life Beyond Alcohol
27:20 — The Ripple Effect of Personal Growth
36:46 — Outro

Resources & Links

Allison’s Information: 

Hello! I’m Allison Barber from St. Louis, MO.  My Christian faith, discovered in high school, began shaping how I viewed myself and life.  I then competed in collegiate gymnastics where alcohol made a small but impressionable appearance. By 30, I married my high school sweetheart, and we had three daughters. I played supportive roles not only at home but also working for my mother’s business.  Slowly my reliance on wine increased as I used it to cope with life's stress.  After a cervical surgery and a difficult marriage, I discovered Annie Grace’s This Naked Mind. Through her Path program, I transformed from a nightly drinker to a non-drinker by June 2020, gaining lasting freedom.  As a certified This Naked Mind coach, I help others find the same freedom from alcohol—from The Inside Out.

Website:  

www.theinsideoutfreedom.com

IG Link:

@InsideOutFreedom

Facebook Link:

@Inside.Out.Freedom

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