Why the label "Alcoholic" keeps you stuck and what to do instead

25/08/2025 15 min
Why the label "Alcoholic" keeps you stuck and what to do instead

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Episode Synopsis

In this powerful episode, I dive deep into why I don’t use or agree with the label “alcoholic” — and how it can actually keep you stuck in the addiction cycle. As a neuroscience coach specializing in addiction and recovery, I’ve seen firsthand how this outdated identity-based label can sabotage long-term freedom and force people to rely solely on willpower.I’ll break down the science behind why this label reinforces limiting beliefs, keeps you in a state of shame, and prevents true healing. More importantly, I’ll share a more empowering and brain-based approach to alcohol recovery — one that doesn’t require you to wear a lifelong label or see yourself as broken.If you’re ready to break free from alcohol without relying on willpower or old-school recovery models, this episode is for you.If you want to know how I can help you quit drinking click the link below 👇https://stan.store/GuidedRecovery Key Topics:Why the label “alcoholic” can keep you stuckHow identity impacts addiction and recoveryThe neuroscience of behavior changeA new, empowering approach to sobrietyHow to find freedom without relying on willpower aloneKeywords: alcohol addiction recovery, get sober without AA, neuroscience of addiction, sober coaching, quit drinking, alcohol-free living, change your relationship with alcohol, mindful sobriety, identity and addiction, how to stop drinking#SoberCurious #AlcoholFreeLife #AddictionRecovery #NeuroscienceOfSobriety #QuitDrinking #SoberCoach #MindfulRecovery #BeyondTheLabel #SobrietyTools #AlcoholAddictionHelp