In this powerful episode of the Cricket Fixes Podcast, I’m joined by my dear friend and collaborator, Dr. Jennifer Rossi – an allopathically trained ER physician turned longevity and women’s health specialist – to introduce our dream program:

Zero for Life: The Science-Meets-Soul Method to Alcohol Freedom.

We kick things off with the very modern love story of how Jen slid into my DMs, how our dogs became instant besties, and how that one message turned into a life-changing collaboration. From there, Jen shares her journey from the chaos of the emergency room to helping women thrive through perimenopause and menopause, and why she could no longer ignore what alcohol was doing to people’s bodies, brains, and lives.

Inside this episode, we dive into:

• How alcohol impacts every major organ system in the body

• The truth about alcohol as a Class I carcinogen and its links to dementia, gut health, liver damage, hormones, and sleep

• What’s really going on with dopamine, GABA, and neurotransmitters when you “just have a glass of wine”

• Why cravings are not just a willpower issue – they’re deeply biological

• My own story of alcohol abuse, from stealing beer at 13 to drinking 7–8 drinks a day and losing myself completely

• The cultural backlash against women choosing alcohol-free lives (hi, Self Magazine 👋) and why we’re calling BS on “everything in moderation”

• How our nervous systems are chronically dysregulated by modern life – and why alcohol is gasoline on that fire

• What it looks like to reclaim your identity as a non-drinker without losing your social life, your edge, or your joy

We also give you a first peek inside Zero for Life, our 6-week live cohort.

You’ll hear what’s included in the program, including:

• A 6-week, live Zoom cohort (limited to 30 participants) with Dr. Jen and me

• Weekly 90-minute sessions blending science, soul, nervous system tools, and real-life coaching

• The 33 Tools of Transformation (journal prompts, nervous system regulation tools, EFT/tapping, shaking, somatic practices, and more)

• Multiple guided hypnosis sessions to help you rewire your brain and identity around alcohol

• Nutritional guidance + supplement support to ease cravings and support your brain and body

• Daily support in our private cohort chat so you’re never doing this alone

• A full year of Summit Membership with Cricket Fixes (an $895 value)

We’re launching Zero for Life on January 20, 2026, with your Starter Kit available by December 31 so you can begin your alcohol-free journey before the live cohort even starts.

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to change your relationship with alcohol – whether you’re quietly questioning it or fully ready for zero for life – this episode is your invitation.

🎧 Special Offer for Listeners:

Use code PODCAST20 at checkout for 20% off the Zero for Life program.

⁠Join us now>>>⁠

• 00:00 – Welcome to the Cricket Fixes Podcast

• 00:26 – Meet Dr. Jennifer Rossi & how we magically met on social media

• 02:18 – From ER doctor to longevity & menopause medicine

• 04:28 – Why we created Zero for Life: The Science-Meets-Soul Method

• 06:52 – What alcohol really does to your brain & body (GABA, dopamine, carcinogen talk)

• 10:52 – Cricket’s alcohol story: from teen drinking to 7–8 drinks a day

• 16:30 – Inside the ER: the real cost of “normal” drinking

• 19:31 – Alcohol, hormones, perimenopause, menopause & inflammation

• 23:02 – Calling BS on “everything in moderation” & the Self Magazine backlash

• 27:04 – Nervous system dysregulation, burnout & healthier coping tools

• 32:26 – Where to start if you’re rethinking your relationship with alcohol

• 35:44 – Social pressure, breweries & identity as a non-drinker in Bend, Oregon

• 40:10 – Alcohol, vibration & truly connected conversations

• 41:13 – Inside the Zero for Life program: structure, tools & daily support

• 43:49 – Summit Membership, retreats, partner discounts & why this is my dream program

• 46:38 – How to join us + PODCAST20 discount & final Cricket Fixes invitation