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💬 Client Insight:

“I’d tried everything—books, Dry January, even therapy. But I always ended up back at day one. Working with Amanda was different. I don’t feel like I’m missing out anymore. I feel free.”

Why Hire an Alcohol Freedom Coach?

Everything you need to know

If you’ve ever said, “I just need to cut back”, “Why can’t I stop once I start?”, or “I don’t even know who I am without wine”, you’re not alone.

The truth is, alcohol habits are emotional—not logical. And that’s exactly why hiring an Alcohol Freedom Coach can be the game-changing solution you didn’t know you needed.

In this guide, we’ll answer the most common questions about alcohol freedom coaching, the science behind it, and why working with a coach (like Amanda at ZeroFierce) can be far more effective than going it alone.

🔥 What is an Alcohol Freedom Coach?

An Alcohol Freedom Coach helps you transform your relationship with alcohol by changing the way you think and feel about drinking—so that the desire fades, and you don’t have to fight cravings with willpower alone.

Amanda at Zero Fierce is trained in This Naked Mind methodology and Affective Liminal Psychology (ALP), an evidence-based approach to habit change that works with your emotions and beliefs to create lasting transformation.

💡 What is Affective Liminal Psychology (ALP)

Affective Liminal Psychology is the foundation of the Zero Fierce coaching model. Unlike traditional sobriety programs that tell you to “just stop drinking,” ALP helps you:

  • 🌱 Shift emotional drivers behind alcohol use (stress, grief, boredom, etc.)

  • 🧠 Rewire beliefs that say “alcohol helps me relax” or “I need it to be social”

  • 💬 Transform identity from someone who needs a drink to someone who feels free without it

🧠 ALP = Emotional + Identity-Based Change

  • Affective = Emotion-focused (because alcohol is emotional, not logical)

  • Liminal = That “in-between” space where change becomes possible

  • Psychology = Understanding and reshaping your subconscious beliefs

👉 Instead of telling you, “Don’t drink”, ALP gently dissolves the desire to drink—so freedom becomes effortless.

🧭 Why Hire a Coach Instead of Going It Alone?

While self-help books and Dry January challenges can offer short-term relief, coaching goes deeper.

Benefits of Working with an Alcohol Freedom Coach:

  • ✅ Personalized support tailored to your triggers, goals, and lifestyle

  • ✅ Mindset and belief rewiring to make alcohol genuinely less appealing

  • ✅ Weekly accountability so you stay consistent, even during setbacks

  • ✅ Emotional processing for grief, stress, anxiety, and overwhelm

You don’t just stop drinking—you start thriving in every area of your life.

✨ What Results Can I Expect from Coaching?

Clients who work with Zero Fierce often experience:

  • Real-Life Benefits

  • Better sleep, more energy, clearer skin, reduced anxiety

  • Deeper connections, stronger boundaries, fewer regrets

  • Sharper focus, improved confidence, better time use

  • Thousands saved on alcohol, late-night food, and taxis

  • No more guilt, shame, or hiding your drinking habits

  • Over 90% of clients significantly reduce or completely eliminate alcohol within weeks.

🔄 How Does the Coaching Process Work?

Step-by-step:
  1. Free Discovery Call – No pressure, just a real conversation

  2. Choose Your Plan – 5, 10, or custom session packages

  3. Begin Coaching – Weekly Zoom/ Phone calls + in-between support

  4. Track Progress – Emotional wins, mindset shifts, and habit changes

ZeroFierce clients often say the first session alone feels like a massive weight lifted.

🎯 Who Is This Coaching For?

This is for you if:

  • You’re stuck in a “drink > regret > repeat” cycle

  • You drink to cope with stress, loneliness, grief, or boredom

  • You don’t want to hit rock bottom—you want to take control now

  • You’ve tried moderating, quitting, or hiding your drinking before

It’s not about labels. You don’t need to call yourself an “alcoholic.”
It’s about deciding that alcohol isn’t serving your best life anymore.

🔄 What If I Don’t Want to Go Fully Alcohol-Free?

That’s perfectly okay.

Coaching doesn’t require immediate abstinence. You can:

  • Stay curious

  • Cut back gradually

  • Focus on why you drink and what you really need

You’re always in control of the pace and direction. Nobody knows you better than you.

🌀 Alcohol Freedom Options: What’s the Difference?

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous):


AA offers peer-based support and a strong community centered on complete abstinence. Many people find comfort in its structure and regular meetings. However, it often comes with labels (“alcoholic”), a spiritual foundation that may not suit everyone, and a lifelong commitment to identifying with the struggle.

Self-Help (Books, Apps, Challenges):


Self-help tools like books, habit trackers, and 30-day challenges are flexible, private, and a great starting point. But without personal accountability, it’s easy to drift back into old habits. Many people report initial enthusiasm followed by frustration when results don’t stick.

Therapy:


A therapist can help you explore deep emotional wounds, trauma, and mental health issues that may be contributing to alcohol use. Therapy offers long-term emotional healing, but it may not directly address your day-to-day drinking patterns or help you build new routines around alcohol.

ZeroFierce Coaching:


This approach focuses on changing your beliefs and emotional relationship with alcohol using science-based tools like Affective Liminal Psychology (ALP). It’s personalised, compassionate, and non-judgmental. While it isn’t a medical detox or clinical therapy, it offers a unique space to create lasting change—without shame, labels, or fear-based motivation. It focuses on the present, and on your future. 

🚀 Is Coaching Really Worth It?

The short answer? Yes.

What you gain:

  • 💰 More money (alcohol is expensive)

  • ❤️ More peace (no more morning-after guilt)

  • 🔋 More energy (for work, kids, life)

  • 💡 More clarity (to pursue the life you really want)

You’re not just quitting drinking. You’re reclaiming your identity.

📞 How Do I Get Started?

  1. Visit the booking page

  2. Book a Free Discovery Call

  3. Ask questions, set goals, and explore your options

  4. Begin your journey to alcohol freedom—on your terms 🤍

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