Alcohol, Shame, and the Healing Power of Self-Compassion | Kathryn Elliott

Can self-compassion be the cure to break free from your relationship with alcohol?

In this guest glimpse, alcohol mindset coach Kathryn Elliott shares her powerful story of moving from shame and excuses into freedom and kindness. For years, alcohol carried weight and control in her life, accompanied by the heavy burden of shame. Kathyrn discovered that you cannot shame yourself into change - instead, the path forward is through self-compassion.

Drawing on Dr Kristin Neff's framework of mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness, Kathryn explains how these practices helped her transform her relationship with alcohol. Now, 6.5 years free, she offers tools for grounding, gentle self-love, and breaking generational patterns.

This episode is a reminder that self-compassion is not indulgence, it is a radical act of healing and leadership. Kathryn invites us to turn toward kindness, embrace our uniqueness, and step into freedom.

Join us for this glimpse into Kathryn's journey and discover how compassion can transform not only your relationship with alcohol, but your relationship with yourself.

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