Welcome to the new episode of the Healing and Dealing Podcast. In this episode, Xiomara is joining me to talk about her life and her partner who decided to go alcohol-free back in February 2022. Xiomara shares how the alcohol impacted the dynamics of their relationship with her partner and her relationships with her friends and family. We will delve into the topic about the positive changes in their lives after being alcohol-free and the alcohol-free bachelorette party she organized. She will also talk about how the Euphoric Program helped her recognize the growth-oriented mindset needed for personal development and creating sober spaces and communities for others. Listen and be inspired by the transformative journey of Xiomara and her partner towards sobriety.

 

“I think we've definitely learned healthier coping mechanisms. So it's not about, you know, numbing your feelings anymore. It's about feeling your feelings and learning how to deal with the hard feelings in a healthy way, rather than numbing and turning to alcohol. So just to bounce off of that, yeah. But for me, my relationships, for the most part, have improved. I'm not going to say, you know, I think most people who go alcohol-free do have to deal with losing some relationships. You know, some of them for sure probably I was tolerating because I was drinking. And so when you quit drinking, especially like, early on, I really needed to be in healthy relationships. And I wasn't going to accept being mistreated anymore. And so there was like, one major relationship where I was like, I'm sorry, but I can't continue my relationship, essentially. And so that was a big one. And this was a pretty major family member. So that's been difficult. But again, it's kind of just like for your own peace of mind and mental health. And just, if it's getting to the point where I'm just like, so depressed from this person that I'm like, contemplating my own drinking habits, and like turning that then like, I can't have that person in my life.”-  Xiomara

 

The key highlights of this episode:

• Xiomara and Karolina's Decision: Xiomara and Karolina decided to go alcohol-free as a couple to improve their relationship and personal well-being.

• Past Alcohol-Related Issues: Alcohol had caused problems in their relationship in the past, including fights and confusion.

• Benefits of Being Alcohol-Free: Going alcohol-free had brought more peace, improved communication, and greater clarity to their relationship.

• Impact on Friendships: Their decision to go alcohol-free affected their friendships, with some improving and others fading away.

• Alcohol-Free Bachelorette Party: Xiomara organized an alcohol-free bachelorette party, fostering deeper connections among friends.

• Coping Strategies for ADHD: Xiomara shared her coping strategies for ADHD, including meditation, breathwork, mindfulness, and occasional caffeine consumption.

• The Euphoric Program: Xiomara expressed gratitude for the Euphoric program, which helped her develop a growth-oriented mindset and create sober spaces and communities.

• Podcast Recommendation: Charlotte recommended a podcast by Mel Robbins about adults with ADHD and their coping mechanisms.

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https://youralcoholfreejourney.com

 

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