<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[ZeroFierce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Struggling to control alcohol? Amanda is a This Naked Mind Certified Coach and can help you get free forever! No willpower, no pain, just freedom. ]]></description><link>https://www.zerofierce.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:06:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.zerofierce.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growth gets talked about like it’s a big, dramatic makeover. New year, new you. Reinvent yourself. Become a completely different human by next Tuesday. But real growth? The kind that actually sticks? It’s usually quieter than that. It’s the tiny choices you make when nobody’s clapping. It’s the boring, unsexy stuff you do on a random Wednesday evening because you’ve decided your life is worth building. And honestly, giving up alcohol cracked growth wide open for me. Alcohol-free life didn’t...]]></description><link>https://www.zerofierce.com/post/the-joy-in-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c7dfd61de78e3b212e4f5</guid><category><![CDATA[A new you without alcohol]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 18:41:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_01d14a619eff482eb019060ada42f98b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Am I an Alcoholic? The Constant Googling, Liver Worries, and the Peace That Comes When You Decide]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve found yourself repeatedly searching things like “am I an alcoholic?”, “signs of alcoholism”, “is my liver damaged?” or “how much is too much alcohol?” - you’re not alone. And you’re not “dramatic” or “attention-seeking” for checking. That late-night Googling is usually a sign of something deeper: your brain is trying to reduce uncertainty and soothe anxiety… while also trying to keep alcohol in the picture. That tug-of-war has a name. It’s called cognitive dissonance, and it’s...]]></description><link>https://www.zerofierce.com/post/am-i-an-alcoholic-the-constant-googling-liver-worries-and-the-peace-that-comes-when-you-decide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a09cb0fd7b330c99a62b1e3</guid><category><![CDATA[Is alcohol addictive?]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 14:20:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e546e4fda51547a287b459c10d25937b.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcohol and Menopause: Why Booze Hits Harder in Midlife]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve noticed that alcohol and menopause are a particularly rubbish combination, you’re not imagining it. There comes a point where alcohol stops feeling like your glamorous little mate and starts behaving more like an absolute knob. What used to be a couple of drinks and a slightly fuzzy morning can suddenly turn into 3am dread, a mouth like a flip flop, anxiety for no bloody reason, and the sort of sleep that feels less “restorative” and more “lightly haunted”. If you’re in...]]></description><link>https://www.zerofierce.com/post/alcohol-and-menopause-why-booze-hits-harder-in-midlife</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b6a9b9fae9b1d3432f34c9</guid><category><![CDATA[Benefits of giving up alcohol]]></category><category><![CDATA[A new you without alcohol]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:53:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_3c3ae645ad7a4babb3349d448ade8a17~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you really an alcoholic?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Years ago a little voice inside my head would plague me every now and again. It was annoying as hell. It would always be at its loudest after a heavy night of drinking. "You're in trouble... you feel like crap. You cannot keep control of your drinking. Everyone else can! LOSER." "Wow. You did it again. You texted that person late at night. NOW what trouble are you in. Eh?" "You idiot. You can hardly walk or work. Your head is all tizzy. You feel like a bag of dirt. You will rot your brain...]]></description><link>https://www.zerofierce.com/post/are-you-really-an-alcoholic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b387e4821f583de7963951</guid><category><![CDATA[Is alcohol addictive?]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:55:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/14bbddab2bcd43e095c48170f7f40740.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discovered: A new way to relax and unwind that is better than wine!]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people first take a break from alcohol, in those all-important first few days and weeks, it is commonplace to experience a little...]]></description><link>https://www.zerofierce.com/post/discovered-a-new-way-to-relax-and-unwind-that-is-better-than-wine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67afa7d063ab0c735830b4e6</guid><category><![CDATA[A new you without alcohol]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:01:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_25c28d3a6ec84d40a1bad4467b539318~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seeking Nuance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today at the day job I had my end of year assessment, where a respected manager was to give me feedback on my year, and how best to...]]></description><link>https://www.zerofierce.com/post/seeking-nuance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a26ea7ec5570ecea314fa9</guid><category><![CDATA[Benefits of giving up alcohol]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:49:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_152fbde44f0d46f596ddf136c2d6c7c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing gratitude over drinking: A new mindset]]></title><description><![CDATA[This morning I awoke to the most beautiful sunny morning in Hayling Island, in the UK. 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I never think about drinking, thes]]></description><link>https://www.zerofierce.com/post/coping-with-stress-without-alcohol</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e58e9ae74855aa28f1213f</guid><category><![CDATA[Benefits of giving up alcohol]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Sep 2024 18:21:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f52a3_f80d1f4c2e96421ab989b71463131fc4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda @ Zero Fierce</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your dreams CAN come true ]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I sit and stare at this now slightly tatty looking author copy of my paperback book, I marvel at how far I have come. 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We are an open book,...]]></description><link>https://www.zerofierce.com/post/training-time-affective-liminal-psychology-tampa-florida</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65f89e5a12a7aa2d4fe08bfa</guid><category><![CDATA[Benefits of giving up alcohol]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:34:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f52a3_eb43f4cf2dc94478b6d9df18bac4a71c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_780,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda @ Zero Fierce</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Reading and Riding Change Your Life? The Book and the Peloton Bike.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can you pinpoint a moment in your life where everything changed? I can pinpoint loads of moments, but sadly many of them are tragic, and...]]></description><link>https://www.zerofierce.com/post/can-reading-and-riding-change-your-life-the-book-and-the-peloton-bike</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65e245b1d3b9aa98ec5d999f</guid><category><![CDATA[Benefits of giving up alcohol]]></category><category><![CDATA[A new you without alcohol]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 22:10:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f52a3_a3c97e883cdc4c65bb82390981347041~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_200,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda @ Zero Fierce</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Do you still crave alcohol?"]]></title><description><![CDATA["Do you still crave alcohol?" asked a friend recently. 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Stressful day at work? A drink will solve it. Long day...]]></description><link>https://www.zerofierce.com/post/how-to-get-alcohol-back-under-control</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6568dcca5d697cb7da2c86f9</guid><category><![CDATA[Is alcohol addictive?]]></category><category><![CDATA[A new you without alcohol]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:46:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_33ae04e4e66148f894887f248f61e8e8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda @ Zero Fierce</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The loss of a best friend. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The day I was accepted by This Naked Mind Institute, I found out my brother, one of my best friends in the world, was seriously ill with...]]></description><link>https://www.zerofierce.com/post/the-loss-of-a-best-friend</link><guid isPermaLink="false">654643c95b9046a061668ab6</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2023 14:04:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c93f254feb74e26a7235756dfc5246c.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda @ Zero Fierce</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fierce Pink Mocktail Recipe]]></title><description><![CDATA[This pink drink recipe is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness month, which coincides with Sober October. 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