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What stories have you been telling yourself about who you are, what you're capable of, or what your past means? Have you ever questioned whether those stories are actually true?
In this episode of Inspiring Possible, Christy Pennison talks with Colleen Clifford, author of Life Beyond the Binge: A Commercial Fisherwoman's Story, Journey Home. Colleen Clifford shares how binge drinking shaped parts of her life, how her late husband's alcohol-related suicide influenced her writing, and what finally helped her stop drinking five years ago.
The conversation moves beyond alcohol to examine the stories we create around painful experiences. Colleen Clifford explains how questioning whether a story is true helped her recognize a belief she had carried for 40 years, that she wasn't lovable and would never marry or have children.
She and Christy Pennison explore:
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Understanding binge drinking and its risks
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Finding the reason strong enough to support lasting change
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Managing cravings with awareness and a plan
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Exploring the story beneath a behavior
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Questioning the narratives we create about ourselves
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Seeking support instead of internalizing pain
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Building compassion through shared human experiences
Don't miss this vulnerable episode about changing automatic behaviors, examining the stories that keep us stuck, and finding freedom in a new understanding of the past.
