Life Beyond the Binge...

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Life Beyond the Binge: A Commercial Fisherwoman's Journey Home is more than a memoir about binge drinking; it's a story about the beliefs, experiences, and losses that shape us and the courage it takes to rewrite our lives.

After losing her husband to alcohol-related suicide, Colleen was forced to confront not only her grief, but also the stories they had both carried for years. Through honesty, compassion, and hard-earned wisdom, she reveals that the behaviors we struggle with, whether alcohol, perfectionism, overworking, or people-pleasing, are often symptoms of something deeper.

Blending personal stories with practical tools for change, Life Beyond the Binge offers a path toward healing, resilience, self-compassion, and lasting transformation.

Because the story you've been living isn't necessarily the story you're meant to keep living.

Change the story. Change your life.

Colleen Clifford is a commercial fisherwoman, speaker, health coach, author, and mental health advocate who is passionate about helping people create lives they no longer feel the need to escape from.

After losing her husband to alcohol-related suicide and overcoming her own struggle with binge drinking, Colleen made a promise to turn pain into purpose.

Today, through her writing, speaking, coaching, and the Anchored Crew community, she encourages others to challenge the stories holding them back and discover the freedom that comes from living with authenticity, courage, and self-compassion.

Her message is simple: it is never too late to begin again.

What Binge Drinking Really Is – Gain a deeper understanding of the behaviors, patterns, and beliefs that make binge drinking so difficult to recognize and overcome.

Why It's So Easy to Miss – Learn about the physical, emotional, and mental effects of binge drinking, including the dangers of brownouts, blackouts, and the lasting impact they can have.

Tools for Lasting Change – Explore practical strategies, healthy boundaries, and daily practices that support meaningful, sustainable transformation.

A New Relationship with Cravings – Discover ways to understand, navigate, and move through cravings with greater awareness and confidence.

The Story Beneath the Behavior – Uncover the experiences, emotions, and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck, and learn how to create a life rooted in purpose, freedom, and joy.

A Community of Support – Continue the journey with The Anchored Crew, a community created to provide encouragement, accountability, connection, and a safe space for growth.

• A deeper understanding of what binge drinking really is and how it can quietly shape your life. 
• Insight into the 95/5 Percent Factor and how small, intentional choices can create lasting change. 
• Greater awareness of the realities and risks of brownouts and blackouts. 
• The tools to identify the beliefs, habits, and patterns that may be holding you back. 
• Practical guidance for creating clear boundaries and establishing non-negotiables that support an alcohol-free life. 
• Permission to approach healing with self-compassion, curiosity, and grace. 
• Encouragement to discover what is possible when you begin building a life you no longer want to escape from.
• Ongoing support through The Anchored Crew, Colleen's community designed for people seeking connection, accountability, encouragement, and a life of greater freedom. Join the community here!