Euphoric Alcohol-Free

There's one daily practice Karolina swears by, and she's been doing it for years. It's a little embarrassing (and a little OCD), but it's SO easy to copy, and more importantly, it works!

It's not an app or some fancy software. All you need is a few 5x8 notepads and a curiosity to track everything from your aspirations to your self-care rituals.

Spoiler alert? Writing in a notepad is not just about making a list and crossing off to-dos. It's about celebrating every micro-win and giving yourself a well-deserved dopamine dose.

Karolina breaks down her EXACT system in this episode, including why she uses multiple notebooks and what she tracks on a regular basis. This simple strategy is one of the most powerful ways to reward your habits and maintain progress on your goals, in just 5 minutes a day.

If you've ever felt the satisfaction from crossing off a task on your to-do list, then maybe this secret hack to success is something you'll love, too.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Karolina's addictive 5x8 notepad strategy that catapulted her from a burned-out employee to a thriving multiple 6-figure entrepreneur
• The daily dopamine hack: how the simple act of crossing off small achievements in a notebook powers Karolina's alcohol-free lifestyle
• Why Karolina tracks her weekend adventures in a notebook, making it easier to recall what she did and remember the important moments (plus, everything else she tracks!)
• Creative ways you can copy Karolina's EXACT system to track workouts, your diet, social media, email, the books you've read, your business goals and lists, and more

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Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram. And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

Why do we hit invisible ceilings in our happiness, love, and success? This is the "upper limit problem," and it's sneakier than you might think… often leading us to self-sabotage, just when things are starting to look up. Today's guests, Gay and Katie Hendricks, are literally Karolina's idols. Experts on all things personal growth and relationships, they have trained thousands of coaches, authored more than 40 books, and have even appeared on Oprah. It's time to peel back the layers of upper limits and smash our own glass ceilings. When we fear we're shining too bright, we're dimming our zone of genius. This problem can also seep into our relationships – impacting our personal growth AND our happiness. Karolina has experienced the upper limit problem personally and with her clients. Hear how she had one of the worst weeks ever following the excitement of her 6-figure book deal. Why is this phenomenon even happening to us?

Don't miss the key insights from Gay and Katie on "conscious loving" to build healthy, dynamic relationships, and how to unlearn the unconscious patterns we repeatedly fall into.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• What is an upper limit? And the evolutionary reasons why people often can't handle long periods of time where things go well
• How to unearth your genius by revisiting your childhood: what did you love to do? How did time used to disappear?
• The limiting beliefs that can crimp your genius – for example, that you're fundamentally flawed in some way
• How Gay and Katie met, a glimpse into the roots of their love story, and the theory behind "conscious loving", to increase the energy you have together
• The #1 relationship killer and the three BIG emotions you need to get good at in order to solve problems
• Using body sensations to develop your emotional intelligence

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Read some of Karolina's all-time favorite books by Gay and Katie Hendricks, including The Big Leap and Conscious Loving, and learn about the Hendricks Institute. On their website, you can also find their content about befriending fear.

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram. And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

Ever wonder what happens when a high-stakes career collides with a life-changing wake-up call?

Tracy Frederick was a badass criminal defense attorney, but when her son became critically ill, she knew it was time to reassess. Now? She's a transformative coach and retreat leader of Go Limitless Retreats, where she creates life-changing adventures for women in beautiful Costa Rica.

If you've ever thought about turning to entrepreneurship after going alcohol-free, you'll love hearing Tracy's powerful story, and how she went from stressed out and overwhelmed to experiencing freedom, growth, and fulfillment as her own boss.

She and Karolina discuss it all in this episode—work-life balance, including the myth of "doing it all", how she embraces freedom and flexibility in her schedule, plus the negative impacts of working in stressful jobs (and how it affects our emotional health).

Inspired yet? It's never too late to pivot and create the career of your dreams while discovering resilience within yourself. Learn all of the modalities, frameworks, and mindsets that will help you build a business you love. Check out Karolina's Empowered AF Coach Certification program before applications close this week.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Tracy's incredible story: her high-stress job as a criminal defense attorney (and the unexpected heart condition that changed everything)
• Can there be work-life balance in certain careers? How can the next generation work to create less wear and tear for people who work in high-stakes industries?
• How Tracy's former career impacted how she lived her life, and the beautiful changes she saw when she turned to the coaching industry and became a badass entrepreneur
• Turning a dream into reality in Costa Rica with Go Limitless Retreats, which helps women get unstuck and find clarity
• How the Empowered AF Coach Certification will change your life. Apply now to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Want to learn more about the subconscious mind? Apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins March 28th. Join the coaching program to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram. And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

Your subconscious mind controls your beliefs, values, emotions, personality, and essentially drives your reality.

We act out what we subconsciously believe we are worthy of, and most of our subconscious beliefs are programmed by other people in childhood. But here's the kicker, we can reprogram them.

In today's episode, Karolina is going to demystify the subconscious mind so you can understand the incredible power of it, and how it's going to change your life.

We don't have a perfectly programmed subconscious. And it's nobody's fault. You'll hear about different modalities you can use to override the programming you picked up in childhood (like hypnosis, EFT, and NLP), and how to immerse yourself in environments that can change your identity.

There's a lot of science in this episode, shared in an easy to understand format. All of Karolina's successes as a leader, coach, and author were a result of this reprogramming–and this conversation is jam-packed with fascinating insights that will help you create beliefs that will serve you.

And if you want to delve deeper into this topic, learn more about the Empowered AF Coach Certification program, which starts March 28th!

IN THIS EPISODE:

• All about the conscious mind (everything you're paying attention to) vs. the subconscious mind (everything you're not consciously focusing on in the moment)
• How our subconscious brain deletes, distorts, filters, or generalizes the information we receive
• How the incredible works of Charles Sanders Peirce, Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung helped shape our understanding of the subconscious mind
• Karolina's favorite techniques to change subconscious programming, including hypnosis, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and the emotional freedom technique (EFT)
• A behind the scenes peek at Karolina's Empowered AF Coach Certification program which starts March 28th and delves deep into reprogramming the subconscious mind!

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Want to learn more about the subconscious mind? Apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins March 28th. Join the coaching program to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram. And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

After attending immersive experiences and retreats, Karolina has come home a different person.

Which is why she knew she was meant to include an immersive retreat in the Empowered AF Coach Certification program. So what the hell happens at a Certification Retreat?

This episode is covering everything you need to know about the certification retreat! From pretending you just landed off your private jet to putting all your wishes into a meaningful bracelet and stepping into the mindset of a six-figure coach, you'll know how much your life can change in 3 days.

To save your spot and have the opportunity to network and connect with other incredible women, apply for the Empowered AF Coach Certification program which starts March 28th and offers Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• What's in store for you when you enroll in the Empowered AF Coach Certification: 4-5 months of certification training, a 3-day immersive retreat, and a 4-month online business mastermind
• What the certification covers to make you a stand out coach.
• Manifesting your ideal clients, using thought leadership to build your platform, and the trends and changes to the coaching industry
• A behind the scenes peek at last year's retreat, including the Come As You'll Be Party, New Moon ceremony, sound healing, and downtime/excursions
• The psychological impact retreats can have and the important friendships and connections that can form from them – plus, how to apply!

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Grow your dream coaching business to help others make alcohol insignificant and fulfill their greater purpose. Apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins March 28th. Join the coaching program to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.

And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

Have you ever wondered what it's actually like to be a successful coach and thought leader?

In this episode, Karolina is pulling back the curtain and demystifying what a typical day in her life looks like.

Yes, some days bring the freedom and glamour of sitting on a tropical beach with a laptop, but it's not an impossible grind, either. More often than not, it's something in between these two extremes.

Now in her sixth year in business, you'll hear an honest look at how Karolina balances her days, how she maintains healthy boundaries, and what her life looks like when she's at home vs. when she's jet setting around the globe.

The freedom to work on what she chooses, when she chooses, and where she chooses, is the ultimate gift, and you can have that too!

If you are curious about starting your own coaching business to help others fulfill their greater purpose, apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins March 28th.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Freedom vs. security; the pros and cons of starting your own coaching business and balancing this decision with your own values
• The skills you learn while starting a business – and how these skills can be applicable in so many different avenues, even if you decide to switch paths
• How Karolina structures meetings each week: the limits she imposes, the kinds of meetings she holds, who she meets with, and the different coaching she offers
• The strategy side of her business: what it entails, and why it's Karolina's favorite part of her work (where her creativity can really shine!)
• Being intentional about setting up your days so they're most effective and how this differs while at home vs. traveling
• Creating boundaries, reaching your human potential, and the difference between coaching (which is future-focused) and therapy (which is past-focused)

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Grow your dream coaching business to help others make alcohol insignificant and fulfill their greater purpose. Apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins March 28th. Join the coaching program to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.

And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

Have you ever felt the universe was trying to tell you something?

Personally, Karolina has received many signs from the universe that seemed almost magical – particularly regarding her late grandmother and the decision to go alcohol-free. These signs have given her comfort and guidance in the path she's carved out for herself.

Four days after this podcast airs is Karolina's 6-year soberversary, which is also the third anniversary of her grandmother's passing. To some people, it might seem coincidental that these events occurred on the same date, but she finds meaning in this.

What will the universal signs be for you? How do you know you're experiencing them? And how can you be open to receiving them? In this episode, Karolina shares insight about the signs the universe has sent her, with the hope that you will find guidance as you embark on your own path.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Karolina's family during World War II – some members were taken to concentration camps or murdered; her grandmother was part of the resistance Home Army
• How Karolina's grandmother gave birth to Karolina's father in the midst of a bombing, all by herself, while Karolina's grandfather was in a concentration camp
• The signs Karolina saw from her grandmother after death, from her Amethyst stone to the emergence of a certain wildflower Karolina began seeing everywhere
• Recognizing that our dreams aren't selfish – following these dreams is a way of seizing the opportunity to honor our ancestors and the hardships they went through
• Advice and ideas for how to look for signs from the universe through symbols (they could be animals, numbers, colors, flowers, etc.) and how to be open to these signs

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Grow your dream coaching business to help others make alcohol insignificant and fulfill their greater purpose. Apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins March 28th. Join the coaching program to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.

And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

There are so many benefits to deliberate cold exposure, but the one you might find surprising is the potential impact it can have on your alcohol-free journey.

Today's guest is Jennifer Richardson, a registered holistic nutritionist, mood coach, deliberate cold exposure facilitator, and founder of Cold Community NORTH, a company that organizes cold exposure and contrast therapy events and retreats in Canada.

If you've ever been curious about building cold exposure into a regular practice, Jennifer answers all kinds of questions. She talks about its physical and mental benefits – from reducing inflammation to increasing dopamine levels – and the incredible impact it's made on her own life, helping her through sobriety.

Personally, Karolina has also benefited from cold immersion. It's an amazing tool that can help you become healthier, happier, and more resilient no matter where you are in life – and it's also a practice she'll be incorporating in the upcoming Euphoric Costa Rica Retreat!

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Jennifer's story: her entrance into the nutrition and mental health field for her own wellness, and the impact cold plunges and cold exposure have had on her sobriety
• The practice of cold exposure or cold immersion and how to get started, from cold plunges and cold showers to stepping outside during cold weather
• Mental benefits of cold exposure: increases resilience, boosts mood and dopamine levels, regulates nervous system, helps you sit with stress, can help with sobriety
• Physical benefits of cold exposure: how it eases aches and pains, reduces inflammation, increases cardiovascular health, and increases metabolism
• Cold immersion recommendations for men vs. women, how to practice cold exposure safely, and when to avoid cold immersion
• Contrast therapy and how to use breath work and movement in your cold exposure experience

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Learn about Cold Community NORTH and follow Jennifer on Instagram! She also recommends checking out @StayUnbounded and Ice Works Bath Co, who offer handcrafted cold immersion tubs.

Grow your dream coaching business to help others make alcohol insignificant and fulfill their greater purpose. Apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins in March. Join the coaching program to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

Secure one of the last few spots on Karolina's alcohol-free women's empowerment retreat! The Euphoric Costa Rica Retreat is about deepening your bigger purpose so you can be the most confident, empowered version of yourself in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.

And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

As today's guest Marina J. reminds us, if we don't allow ourselves to heal from toxic relationships, it's difficult to really live.

Marina J. is an expert on narcissistic abuse, coaching women so they can reclaim their freedom, power, and light. She specializes in shadow work and is the author of Turn Yourself On, which is about turning on your power and your ability to heal.

Recently, Karolina released the episode, "10 Reasons Alcohol is Like a Toxic Ex-Boyfriend," which was based on a real experience. For her, learning she didn't just have a jerk of an ex-boyfriend – that she actually suffered narcissistic abuse – was so empowering.

Narcissistic abuse is more common than we might think, but giving it a name and proper space allows you to unpack it and move forward. The good news? There are some key things we can do now to start flourishing, so please share this episode with the women in your life who need to hear it.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Marina's story, and the impact taking on other people's feelings had on her body – including the realizations she had when she started practicing yoga
• Telltale signs of a narcissist and the red flags to look for (for example: narcissists don't self-reflect)
• Gaslighting, shadow work, and the length it takes to heal from a narcissistic, abusive relationship vs. a normal relationship
• Entangling yourself from a narcissist and the importance of finding somebody who allows you to be heard so you can start rebuilding yourself
• The similarities between narcissists and dementors from the Harry Potter books – and the idea that narcissists are MADE vs. the idea that they're born that way

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Tune in to the recent episode, 10 Reasons Alcohol is Like a Toxic Ex-Boyfriend, and learn more about Marina on her website, where you'll find her courses, her classes, and her free Facebook group, where she does regular training.

Get paid to help others make alcohol insignificant and fulfill their greater purpose. Apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins in March. Join the coaching program to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

Secure one of the last few spots on Karolina's alcohol-free women's empowerment retreat! The Euphoric Costa Rica Retreat is about deepening your bigger purpose so you can be the most confident, empowered version of yourself in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.

And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

Dry January is over. Now what? How does this play into the rest of 2024?

In our last episode, Susie Streelman shared that 44% of people want to try Dry January. However, things can get confusing come Februrary. If you're at these crossroads, here's a question for you to ponder: Are you interested in achieving your goals in 2024? If so, does alcohol REALLY fit with them? Can you ACTUALLY do both?

Karolina reveals the major epiphanies and poignant questions she had in February 2018 after her Dry January "break" was over. As you know, Karolina ultimately chose "Door B," which helped her unlock everything she's ever wanted, from a deeper purpose to a career that allowed her to fulfill some of her greatest dreams.

If you're leaning towards "Door B," join Become Euphoric, a 4-month group coaching program, with classes starting on February 6th (and a discount if you sign up right now!)

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Karolina's "high of her life" during Dry January in 2018, which she'd only originally planned to be a month break (and the danger of interjecting the word "forever" too early)
• Feelings she had at events (including a Cirque du Soleil show) that are supposed to be fun after drinking again: foggy, fuzzy, bored, apathetic, jaded, frustrated and cranky
• Epiphanies Karolina had during her second break while journaling and reprogramming her subconscious
• Tony Robbins's philosophy of life: that we find the most meaning when we're growing and giving
• The future of the alcohol-free movement (Gen Z is barely drinking these days) and the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins in March, and includes certification in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Are you at a sober-curious crossroads now? Join Become Euphoric, a 4-month group coaching program, with classes starting on February 6th (and a discount if you sign up right now). Make alcohol insignificant and discover a happier, freer life.

Get paid to help others make alcohol insignificant and fulfill their greater purpose. Apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins in March. Join the coaching program to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

Secure one of the last few spots on Karolina's alcohol-free women's empowerment retreat! The Euphoric Costa Rica Retreat is about deepening your bigger purpose so you can be the most confident, empowered version of yourself in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.

And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.