Alcohol amplified Coles struggles and pushed him further into darkness and depression.
He reflects on being the life of the party and pushing others to drink,
driven by insecurities.Over time, he realized he needed to break free from the prison of
alcohol and prioritize his physical and mental well-being.Cole shares his experience of continuing to socialise without alcohol and
embracing a new way of life.The fear of missing out (FOMO) and concern about others' opinions
gradually became less important to him.Journaling played a significant role in his recovery, allowing him to be
brutally honest with himself and explore his inner self.Cole highlights the importance of self-compassion, curiosity, and
vulnerability in the journaling process.He explains that he had already experienced the full spectrum of
alcohol's effects and wasn't afraid of missing out on anything.Cole encourages others to envision their future selves free from addiction and to be grateful for the decision to change.
He provides coaching services through his website, maps2meaning.com, and can be contacted via email. He is also active on Instagram. Please see links below.
Contact Cole here: https://mapstomeaning.com/contact
The book mentioned in the episode can be found below:
Dark Side of the Light Chasers: Reclaiming your power, creativity, brilliance, and dreams eBook : Ford, Debbie: Amazon.co.uk: Books