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What really happens when you stop drinking ~ not just to your body, but to your confidence, relationships, and mental health?
In this raw and radiant conversation, I sit down with my dear friend and award-winning beauty editor Donna Francis to talk about her year of no alcohol - and how that decision changed everything.
Together we explore:
✨ How giving up alcohol improved Donna’s energy, skin, sleep, and self-esteem
✨ The reality of “hangxiety” and why her nervous system finally feels calm
✨ The emotional stretch of facing life’s stressors (like last year’s hurricane) without numbing
✨ What happens to friendships and social circles when you choose sobriety
✨ The deeper peace ~ and pride ~ that come from living fully awake
As two women who’ve both experienced life on the other side of alcohol (I’m nine years alcohol-free), this episode is an honest, uplifting look at what it means to come home to yourself - without the crutch of a drink.
If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with alcohol, or you’re craving more energy, clarity, and confidence, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and deeply empowered.
Connect with Donna:
https://www.instagram.com/thebeautyed
Check Out Dr. Kelli’s Courses + Free Resources https://www.anxiety-recovery.com/courses
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW
Please rate and share the show. Leave a comment if you liked this episode!
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Connect with Kelli https://www.instagram.com/dr_kelli
Visit https://www.anxiety-recovery.com
Disclaimer: This podcast episode is for educational purposes only. Always work with your personal healthcare provider for your specific health needs.
By Kelli Ritter, PhD5
66 ratings
What really happens when you stop drinking ~ not just to your body, but to your confidence, relationships, and mental health?
In this raw and radiant conversation, I sit down with my dear friend and award-winning beauty editor Donna Francis to talk about her year of no alcohol - and how that decision changed everything.
Together we explore:
✨ How giving up alcohol improved Donna’s energy, skin, sleep, and self-esteem
✨ The reality of “hangxiety” and why her nervous system finally feels calm
✨ The emotional stretch of facing life’s stressors (like last year’s hurricane) without numbing
✨ What happens to friendships and social circles when you choose sobriety
✨ The deeper peace ~ and pride ~ that come from living fully awake
As two women who’ve both experienced life on the other side of alcohol (I’m nine years alcohol-free), this episode is an honest, uplifting look at what it means to come home to yourself - without the crutch of a drink.
If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with alcohol, or you’re craving more energy, clarity, and confidence, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and deeply empowered.
Connect with Donna:
https://www.instagram.com/thebeautyed
Check Out Dr. Kelli’s Courses + Free Resources https://www.anxiety-recovery.com/courses
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW
Please rate and share the show. Leave a comment if you liked this episode!
Light Therapy with LifeWave Phototherapy Patches https://lifewave.com/kelliritter
Midwest Red Light Therapy https://midwestredlighttherapy.com
Use Discount Code: NOURISHED10
Earthing shoes, Harmony 783 - https://harmony783.com/pages/my-shop#2305666
Discount Code: KELLI1
Connect with Kelli https://www.instagram.com/dr_kelli
Visit https://www.anxiety-recovery.com
Disclaimer: This podcast episode is for educational purposes only. Always work with your personal healthcare provider for your specific health needs.

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