Today I'm joined by Certified Senior Coach of This Naked Mind and my longtime friend, Ruby Williams. We explore the idea of the "addictive personality" - whether it's a helpful framework or a limiting belief - and dig into Ruby's personal story of moving from food issues to alcohol dependence and beyond.
Ruby shares how childhood trauma, emotional coping mechanisms, and weight loss surgery shaped her early relationship with food, and how alcohol later took its place.
We talk about the overlap between disordered eating and alcohol use, why addiction often transfers from one outlet to another, and how the tools we now use with our clients can apply far beyond just alcohol.
You'll also hear how Ruby went from feeling stuck and hopeless to completely transforming her life after becoming alcohol-free - and why neuroplasticity, emotional healing, and self-compassion are key.
If you've ever believed you were "just wired this way," this episode offers a powerful reframe. It's not your fault. But it is your responsibility - and there is real hope.
Here are the highlights:
Ruby's Personal Story and Coping Mechanisms (3:38)
The Role of Environment and Genetics in Addiction (8:56)
The Concept of Neuroplasticity and Addiction (15:17)
The Naked Mind Method and Its Principles (24:40)
The Role of Emotions and Coping Mechanisms in Addiction (27:37)
The Importance of Community and Support in Recovery (30:09)
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What if your weekend "treat" is actually what's stealing your energy? Feeling better might
be easier than you think.
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