Defying Societal Expectations & Taking a Break from Alcohol
Raise your hand if you’ve ever regretted a night involving alcohol. (Spoiler alert: Every drinker has—even if it’s just regret of feeling less-than-your-best in the morning.)
But what if you could wake up every day feeling like a million bucks? What if you could live your happiest, most vibrant and adventurous life without alcohol? What if your confidence, clarity, and willpower skyrocketed?
In this episode, my good friend and certified alcohol-free life coach Karolina Rzadkowolska—a former everyday, “normal” drinker—talks about how quitting alcohol quite literally changed her life, and how rethinking your relationship with alcohol can change yours, too.
In this episode, Karolina and I talk about:
What happened when Karolina decided to take a break from alcohol
Going against societal expectations
False alcohol-related stereotypes
The alcohol-free/sober-curious movement
My own break from alcohol
Why Karolina ultimately decided to quit drinking
The importance of behavior AND mindset change
The false idea that alcohol “relaxes” us
How quitting alcohol unleashed Karolina’s confidence
Alcohol’s toll on the body
The rewards of bravery
Giving yourself grace when experimenting with sober curiosity
Going for normal vs. exceptional
How sobriety is not the point and what is
What the American Cancer Society says about drinking
What you should do if you’re thinking about limiting alcohol
How quitting alcohol trains your brain to tackle limiting beliefs in any area of your life
The transformations that Karolina has seen in past clients who have quit drinking
Karolina’s book, Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You
Karolina’s transformation—before and after
Karolina’s six-figure book deal with Harper-Collins
How to achieve your biggest dreams
Getting out of your comfort zone
Connect with and learn more about Karolina at euphoricaf.com.
Pre-order Karolina’s book at euphoricbook.com to get bonus resources like a Foodie’s Guide to Mocktails, the How to Rock a Party Alcohol Free e-book, and more.
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