Meet Dupe

I'm Dupe (pronounced Du-pay) and like so many I have been drinking since my late teens, as this was a rite of passage, the norm in our society and was never questioned.

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At university, I started to drink on a more regular basis, as it was fun and a way to fit in, as everyone did.  I then went on to work in the corporate world and this involved team socials, client dinners, business travel, conferences, all of which seemed to revolve around alcohol.

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I then became a Mum in 2014 and alcohol again seemed to feature with play dates and parties where it was rude not to have a glass of wine or fizz.  Also, it felt like a reward after a day at work to have a G&T or a glass of wine to relax and unwind. 

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Before I became alcohol free in November 2020, I was a normal drinker, there was no rock bottom. People would have said I enjoyed a drink and had fun. I was doing well, exercised 5-6 days a week, thought I was healthy and was just getting on with life with my husband, daughter and dog. 

 

However, I had got to the point where I knew deep down that alcohol was no longer serving me.  I was also aware of a nudge saying there was more to life and I should ditch the booze.  This was coming up more often, so I was becoming more aware of it.

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The phrase, “the truth will set you free” also kept coming up for me, so I thought it was time to re-evaluate and decided to stop for 21 days, which I thought would be an amazing achievement and then I could think about moderating.  Little did I know this would be the start of a new adventure.

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I discovered the term "grey area drinker" and realised that there is a spectrum of drinkers between those who are tee-total and those who have hit rock bottom, which was fascinating.  I also learnt: what alcohol really is compared to what I thought it was; the impact it has on your brain and subconscious mind; and discovered tools that helped me to continue on my alcohol free journey.

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Since becoming alcohol free, life has just got better and better.  I realised I was more aware, I had a lot more clarity and I was more present.  I started to see some situations for what they really were and made changes.  I became more confident in my own skin and I am convinced becoming alcohol free has made me braver.  Ultimately, I had more peace and joy in my life!

 

I also found I seemed to have more time or at least I didn’t waste time, so was reading more, learning more, doing more, not just sitting in front of the TV with a glass of wine or a G&T at the end of the day.  I became more patient, felt myself becoming more curious and creative and just felt an overall shift.

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I am now a runner and completed my first half marathon.  I do yoga every day and have self-care tools that I use regularly.  I am a qualified Accredited Transformational Coach and focus on alcohol free wellbeing coaching, having qualified as an Accredited Sober Club Coach.

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I am now keen to help professional working women questioning their relationship with alcohol and know there is more to life and alcohol is potentially holding you back.  I truly believe being alcohol free is a super power and makes you brave.  Getting rid of this one thing is just the start of what could be the most amazing life. 

 

I will help you to thrive, reach your full potential and live your best life alcohol free and cheer you along the way!

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