I can't wait for you to hear this meaningful and helpful conversation with my friend Jen Gilhoi who has been alcohol free since July 2014. We talk about the struggles we have had being in bars and restaurants without alcohol free options to point and choose from. We bring to light the commonality we have when we reach out to other people who are alcohol free and the bond we automatically get by mentioning boldly that we too are alcohol free.

Finding events and things to do in an alcohol saturated world can be tough but we both found it in the sauna culture! Find out more by tuning in!

Speaking of sauna... here's the info about the 2 upcoming Sauna/Cold Plunge Experiences being brought to SW Minnesota by myself and Gabby Cohrs!

Saturday, April 15th - tickets for one hour sauna sessions between 3-8 pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-hour-sauna-sessions-max-4-people-per-hour-tickets-601730380767

Sunday, April 16th 1-4 PM - Women's Retreat includes fluid art painting project and Sauna/Cold Plunge: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/schvitz-and-giggles-tickets-601743489977

Jen's Website: https://www.jengilhoi.com/

Cara's Website: https://www.caramenz.com/

Today I talk about how we all can create new thoughts and habits by retraining our brain because of brain plasticity. This is GOOD NEWS! We as humans get so used to doing things the same way but once you try on a new thought or do something new and different, that creates a NEW pathway, like in a forest!

I'm linking the Harvard Health article I refer to here so you can learn more about it. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/brain-plasticity-in-drug-addiction-burden-and-benefit-2020062620479

Today I can't wait for you to meet my long time friend Denise! Denise is an amazing friend and one who I reached out to after I did my 30 days of not consuming alcohol. She was shocked after I mentioned it was something I really needed to do.

We all think we are in our "stuff" alone and that nobody else is dealing with any shame but that is SO wrong. I hope this episode encourages you to reach out to someone and share what's bothering you. Feel free to reach out to me as well! It's SO freeing!

You can schedule a free call with me by going to my website: www.caramenz.com

Enjoy!

The space between the time we set a goal and when we reach it can be YEARS!  How do we as ambitious people continue to want to reach for our goals and dreams if we aren't celebrating the daily habits and wins we are reaching to get us closer to that goal?  We can't wait for other people to give us high fives or the likes to reach a certain number to "feel" like we're doing a good job.  That comes from within!

If you need some encouragement and someone to hold you accountable - reach out by scheduling a time on my calendar to chat!

 https://www.caramenz.com/

The best time to stop drinking is WHEN YOU ARE READY!  Don't use the excuse or wait to stop after a certain holiday, b-day or vacation because the best time to stop is NOW.  You will LOVE your vacations and celebratory events much more and if you don't, then it's maybe a sign that the EVENT isn't really for you.  It's amazing to wake up without a hangover and to remember all the details of the previous day.  Experiment to see how much fun you truly can have!!  

Follow our "Schvitz Sisters" podcast for updates on our mobile sauna experience that we are bringing to Redwood Falls, MN on Saturday, April 15th and a women's retreat on Sunday, April 16th.  You can experience a wood fired barrel sauna and cold plunge along with amazing community of people and new friends.  Stay tuned!  LINK TO FOLLOW Schvitz Sisters:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schvitz-sisters/id1674614206

Make it an awesome day and if you'd like support in your journey to change your relationship with alcohol, let's chat!  There's a calendar to click on my websit to schedule a free coaching call to see how I can help and if we're a fit!  www.caramenz.com 

Your friend, Cara

Today I chat about something that held me back from wanting to quit drinking.  We need to change our language!

Check out my website if you'd like to connect or have a 1:1 consult to see how I can help you on  your journey to uncovering your true essence!

https://www.caramenz.com

Yay!  I decided to record a podcast in the hopes to help other people not feel ashamed about their relationship with alcohol.  

I became alcohol free 12/28/19 and in the last 3 years have discovered so much about myself.  You don't have to do this alone!  Life is SO good on the this side and there are so many experiences and waiting for you!  You CAN change your relationship with alcohol without being labeled.  There's an amazing person underneath the shame you might be carrying and it doesn't need to continue.  

I talked about being Highly Sensitive in this episode and mentioned a free test you can take on my website --->  www.caramenz.com