Euphoric Alcohol-Free

After climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, Dupe Witherick wanted to make an even bigger impact and conquer the world. It was this epic moment of strength and resilience that inspired her to take 21 days off of drinking, which quickly turned into over 3 years alcohol-free, leading to a book and a thriving career as a transformational coach.

Dupe and Karolina break down how the intuitive act of taking a break or quitting alcohol can help you unleash your biggest, most powerful dreams - in fact, it's the fastest path to making what you want, happen.

You'll hear about Dupe's infamous "cocktail of clarity", the beauty of quitting alcohol and experiencing more REM sleep, and the drinking trends that are so permeated throughout the UK that made it challenging for her to even quit in the first place. Alcohol is so deeply connected to grief, boredom, and unfulfillment, it's incredible to see what's on the other side of it.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• How alcohol is so ingrained in the UK - from drinking after work, and the pressure Dupe felt to drink whiskey to fit in, "keep up with the men", and not feel different
• The epic decision and intuitive hit Dupe had to quit drinking alcohol after climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
• Dupe's early experiences in making the decision to go alcohol-free, including how creating a vision board gave her focus and joy
• Quitting alcohol can be the fastest road to achieving your dreams, whether it's to become a transformational coach or write a book
• How having an alcohol-free toolkit can keep you going, no matter what you're going through. The universe gives us this challenge of alcohol to transform through and it's really the vehicle that helps us unleash the deeper purpose in our lives

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Join Karolina and Teri Patterson August 4-6, 2023 in Nevada City, California for an intimate mastermind weekend retreat, just for alcohol-free life coaches! Recharge your business and get the roadmap to scale your business to 6-figures and beyond. Sign up here and use code LOVELOVE to get $500 off!

Learn more about Dupe on her website (where you can get Chapter 1!) and check out her book, A Cocktail of Clarity: How to Ditch Drinking, Embody a Joyful New Identity and Thrive Alcohol Free.

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.

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Teri Patterson and Karolina share a similar belief: that the alcohol-free movement needs to be heard and understood. It's a path towards freedom and achieving your greatest dreams. And we can't do it on our own.

In today's behind the scenes conversation, dig into identity change, how to embody the mindset of a 6-figure leader with systems and strategy, and why it's worth it to invest in mentorship and networking when you're building your business.

Plus, learn more about the incredible mastermind retreat Karolina is co-hosting with Teri this summer in Nevada City for alcohol-free life coaches. Get ready for a transformational and inspiring experience with the business breakthroughs you've been waiting for. Sign up here and use code LOVELOVE to get $500 off!

IN THIS EPISODE:

• The power of creating space in our lives to unlock change. When we create space, we can focus on what really lights us up
• The term "six figures" is not just a buzzword - six figures can be a gateway to making more of an impact and running your business more sustainably
• Why Teri initially struggled with making an investment in herself (and when she finally did, she shares the massive shift she experienced by being around influential and inspiring people)
• We can't "dabble" with our dreams - we need to commit to them, work wholeheartedly at them, and believe in them. It's about expanding our wisdom, knowledge, and capacity
• More about beautiful Nevada City, California, and the stunningly historic property that the upcoming mastermind retreat will be hosted at
• How to change your identity to embody the mindset of a 6-figure leader. Karolina shares her secrets to scaling

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Join Karolina and Teri August 4-6, 2023 in Nevada City, California for an intimate mastermind weekend retreat, just for alcohol-free life coaches! Recharge your business and get the roadmap to scale your business to 6-figures and beyond. Sign up here and use code LOVELOVE to get $500 off!

Connect with Teri on her website, The Sober Nutritionist. You can also tune in to her podcast or follow her on Instagram.

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.

Today, Karolina is talking with emotional eating and digestive health and hormone expert Amber Romaniuk. Sometimes the reasons why we form a relationship with alcohol can also present in other areas of our lives, like emotional eating.

Amber is so vulnerable as she shares her remarkable story with emotional eating, binging food, and how she's been able to heal her inner child, fix her gut and digestive issues, and catapult that into a successful practice where she helps thousands of women across the globe do the same.

Your body is a divine vessel and the more you love yourself, the better you will feel!

IN THIS EPISODE:

• How Amber deeply struggled with food addiction and self-sabotage and was conditioned throughout her childhood to suffer from unconscious, mindless eating patterns
• The impacts of emotional eating on your digestive health, hormones, and mental health
• Amber explains the microcosm of control when it comes to food. Our egos tell us that we're in control because we can choose what we eat, but we're also out of control if we're binge eating and over-eating
• The many different meanings of health - it's more than just a number on a scale. It's about optimal energy balance, gut balance, hormones, being free of cravings, your mental health feeling at ease, and not feeling guilty after you have a piece of cake
• How to mend your past traumas and heal your inner child (and why Amber recommends the Emotional Freedom Technique, or "tapping" to clear out those emotions)
• Amber shares what she eats in a typical day, including her favorite smoothie hack and why a vegan diet didn't work for her

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Connect with Amber on her website where you can take her Emotional Eating Quiz. And follow along on Instagram or on her podcast, No Sugarcoating.

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.

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

Books change lives. How wild is it that 83% of Americans have a deeper yearning to write a book and express their creativity in this beautiful way?!

Writing a book can lead to a speaking career or a coaching career. It could lead to launching an online education company - there are so many possibilities and doors it could open that you can't even begin to fathom.

Karolina shares an inspirational take on achieving our dreams and what it took to finally commit to writing her own bestselling book. Plus, you'll hear more about the Become Emboldened 16-week group coaching program.

When we have a desire to write a book, it is one of the most noble desires in the world and one of the most beautiful gifts. If you're ready to step into mentorship, healing, and strengthening your alcohol-free identity, this is your invitation…

IN THIS EPISODE:

• How the desire to write a book (or embark on any creative endeavor) sets us up on a trajectory to fulfill other desires that we didn't know about
• Karolina shares that it took 4 (!) years to write her bestselling book. Some dreams and projects have longer timespans
• The questions you need to ask yourself before you start writing a book
• How Karolina finally committed to writing her book after years spent behind a cubicle working a 9-5 (hint: she joined a women's coaching program!)
• Why we all need to "inner parent" ourselves when it comes to our dreams - this act of self-care means we're listening to our desires and taking a chance on them
• Learn more about the incredible Become Emboldened 16-week group coaching experience, which starts on June 14th. Join Karolina and learn how to design a life filled with connection, presence, self-love, and health

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Become Emboldened is Karolina's 16-week advanced group coaching program that helps alcohol-free women achieve their dreams. Plus, get a bonus 1:1 call with Karolina and have the option to add a private VIP weekend experience in Laguna Beach. Sign up before the first coaching call on June 14th!

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.

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

Beautiful, we ditch alcohol for a reason - to step into a deeper calling and our deeper purpose. When you cultivate that newfound confidence and new ideas and passions are swirling, that's a ripe time to take advantage of.

Gayle Macdonald is a transformational coach who drank daily for 15 years. After moving to Spain, alcohol became a part of her lifestyle as she learned a new language and frequently met up with friends for tapas. Throughout today's episode, Gayle walks Karolina through her inspiring journey to becoming alcohol-free and now teaching others to do the same, which required listening to her intuition and slowing down to reconnect with herself.

It's so incredible to hear how she redefined her life and career and rebuilt her trust and confidence from the ground up. Enjoy!

IN THIS EPISODE:

• How intense shame and constant guilt led Gayle to make a choice to not drink for 6 months (and what triggered her to finally stop for good)
• The mantra that gave Gayle so much freedom and headspace to trust her decision to become alcohol-free
• Gayle shares how she rebuilt her confidence and self-esteem and learned to recognize that she is worthy of her desires, needs, and wants
• The epiphany Gayle had that inspired her to combine her teaching background with coaching - she now supports others on their alcohol-free journey
• There are many ways to get on the path to recovery - there's not one "secret", though once you become alcohol-free, it feels like an incredible secret you've discovered!
• The advice (and permission) Gayle would give to her younger self when she was in the thick of drinking

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Connect with Gayle on her website, Sober Bliss.

It's not too late to join Karolina's free LIVE workshop series, Ditch Alcohol and Discover Your Purpose. Now that you've re-evaluated the role of alcohol, learn how to ask yourself what you really want most in life and how to go after it! Enroll in the workshop here and get your free workbook!

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.

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

Is drinking distorting what's possible for you?

Karolina is breaking down the powerful identity shift that happens when you become a "non-drinker." It changes your level of confidence, your capacity for courage and self-love, and from that position of increased self-worth, you can actually do the things that you said you would do. You'll also hear about the intricacies of the subconscious mind and how to use a "warming up" strategy to your advantage (hint: this is how Karolina broke through the limiting beliefs around writing her bestselling book!)

If you're in a position where you're getting lit up about your sense of possibility, about what new dreams might be unfolding in your heart, it's time to deepen that line of questioning. Ask yourself, "what's possible for me now?"

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Your intuition may be knocking on your door to help you re-evaluate the role of alcohol in your life. Are you ignoring that voice or will you take a chance on it?
• Karolina describes her journey to an alcohol-free lifestyle. It took a lot of broken promises to herself and seeing her self-worth deteriorate before she stepped into a new identity as a "non-drinker"
• How having an identity as a drinker leads to a "so-so" career, "so-so" friendships, and "so-so" everything, and why that shouldn't be our version of good enough. We can have an extraordinary life beyond our wildest dreams
• The intricacies of our subconscious mind, and how Karolina "warmed up" her subconscious to break through the resistance around writing her first book
• More about Karolina's free 5-day workshop series, Ditch Alcohol and Discover Your Purpose and how it'll stretch your mind to what's possible

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Karolina's free 5-day LIVE workshop series, Ditch Alcohol and Discover Your Purpose, is coming May 29-June 2. Now that you've re-evaluated the role of alcohol, learn how to ask yourself what you really want most in life and how to go after it! Enroll in the workshop here and get your free workbook!

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.

It's incredible to realize how powerful the mind is to help heal the body, and today, we're diving into the oldest Western conception of psychotherapy: hypnosis!

Dr. David Spiegel is an Associate Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and a Medical Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. He has spent more than 40 years tackling clinical research around psycho oncology, stress and health, pain control, sleep, hypnosis, and more, writing 13 books and publishing hundreds of articles along the way.

Today, Karolina and Dr. Spiegel dig into the magic of hypnosis, how it can help you approach ditching alcohol and processing trauma, and the mind-body connection. You're going to want to tune in!

IN THIS EPISODE:

• How hypnosis can be compared to experiencing "hyper-focused attention" that can help you let go of old ways of thinking, change your mind-body relationship, and support stress relief

• Dr. Spiegel shares the 3 things that happen to the brain when you enter a state of hypnosis and how it helps you dissociate from who you are and what you can and can't do

• How bringing out protective and maternal urges with your body can help you flip your mindset around not drinking with positive reinforcement

• The mind-body connection is actually a two-way street. We construct internal AND external realities and our brain decides what to pay attention to

• Processing trauma with hypnosis to gain a new perspective on "old pain" and forgiveness

• The radical difference between hypnosis and mindfulness (hint: mindfulness is a practice, while hypnosis actually solves problems rapidly and can be a quick fix!)

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Be sure to download the Reveri app for clinically-validated self-hypnosis experiences that you can do from the comfort of your home.

To follow Dr. Spiegel's work, check out the Center on Stress and Health and the book he published, Trance and Treatment: Clinical Uses of Hypnosis. He has also published many papers about hypnosis.

Karolina's free 5-day LIVE workshop series, Ditch Alcohol and Discover Your Purpose, is coming May 29-June 2. Now that you've re-evaluated the role of alcohol, learn how to ask yourself what you really want most in life and how to go after it! Enroll in the workshop here and get your free workbook!

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.

So many people don't take action on their dreams because the mental games just get in the way. But today's guest did, and it's so incredibly inspiring.

Luc Zoratto is a Dad, husband, Boston marathoner, and alcohol-free life coach who helps high-performing professionals and entrepreneurs overcome their limitations around alcohol.

Luc gets vulnerable with Karolina today as he shares his story with alcohol and other drugs and how he completely changed his life when he decided to quit 6 years ago, overcoming so many mindset blocks along the way. Now, his work as a coach has truly become a source of purpose, meaning, and legacy. Hear the power of working with a coach and why it could be your life's greatest gift.

This episode is brought to you by Wild AF. If you're looking for a deliciously authentic non-alcoholic wine that's all natural, check out Wild AF Wine today, and give their Sparkling Rosé a try! Most companies add in a lot of sugar or juice which can make the final product taste like kid's grape juice, but not Wild AF. They take a California Syrah and make a nonalcoholic sparkling rosé from it that is delicious. And because they don't add in any sugar or juices, it's actually zero calories and zero sugar, so no guilt included. Use code EuphoricAF30 to get 30% off. Try it today.

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Follow Luc on Instagram at @marathon2sobriety and visit his website, where you can sign up for his newsletter and receive his FREE guide to becoming the life of the party while sober.

Karolina's free 5-day LIVE workshop series, Ditch Alcohol and Discover Your Purpose, is coming May 29-June 2. Now that you've re-evaluated the role of alcohol, learn how to ask yourself what you really want most in life and how to go after it! Enroll in the workshop here and get your free workbook!

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.

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Amy Guldner is such a brilliant, empathetic soul and an integral part of Become Euphoric, our signature program to help women change their relationship with alcohol and unearth their greatest passions. Today, Amy is back on the podcast to talk in detail about her 6 pillars of change and how she helps clients make powerful shifts in their lives, from defining your core values, to practicing self-compassion and grace.

Here's the truth: change is an evolution. We can change the superficial things in our life and still not have that identity change that we're looking for. But hiring a coach can help you smash your limiting beliefs AND give you the gift of accountability and support.

Amy is a symbol of what it looks like to heal your inner critic and be compassionate with yourself. I know you'll get so much out of this beautiful conversation!

This episode is brought to you by Wild AF. If you're looking for a deliciously authentic non-alcoholic wine that's all natural, check out Wild AF Wine today, and give their Sparkling Rosé a try! Most companies add in a lot of sugar or juice which can make the final product taste like kid's grape juice, but not Wild AF. They take a California Syrah and make a nonalcoholic sparkling rosé from it that is delicious. And because they don't add in any sugar or juices, it's actually zero calories and zero sugar, so no guilt included. Use code EuphoricAF30 to get 30% off. Try it today.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why community is so incredibly valuable when it comes to embarking on an alcohol-free journey, along with a coach who we can relate to

• Amy reflects on what she brings to her coaching clients: ruthless compassion, a deep well, hope, curiosity, and celebration of the small victories

• The six pillars of change, starting with figuring out your core values (and why going deeper into science and neuroscience was the pillar that tipped Amy over the edge with her own drinking habits)

• The staggering statistics about alcohol ad spend, including how it's become a $1.5 trillion dollar market!

• How to celebrate the "cracks" when rebuilding your story, ultimately becoming an even stronger and more beautiful version of yourself

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Learn more about Amy through her support in the Become Euphoric group coaching program. Make alcohol insignificant in your life and experience your greatest potential!

Karolina's free 5-day LIVE workshop series, Ditch Alcohol and Discover Your Purpose, is coming May 29-June 2. Learn how to reevaluate the role of alcohol in your life, ask yourself what you really want most out of life, and crush those limiting beliefs. Enroll in the workshop here and get your free workbook!

Karolina's Coaching Certification, The Empowered AF Coach starts May 4th, 2023. Submit your application today and get certified in four different modalities: Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching. Plus, a weekend retreat and 4 months of business training and masterminding to help you attract new clients and scale to six figures.

Tune in to Episode 158: Should You Become a Coach? to hear more from our guest, Amy Guldner.

We're never meant to be a plateaued version of ourselves. We're meant to keep growing! And sometimes, all it takes is a peek into someone else's life who is living OUR dream, to see that it can be possible for ourselves, too.

Karolina shares what happens when we start to grow and transform, especially when we're evolving our lifestyle more than the people around us. If you no longer have anyone to look up to, it may be time to find some new role models! There is an endless collection of support and mentorship out there to discover.

You'll also hear about the explosion of the online coaching space in the past 10 years, plus an invitation to join Karolina in her upcoming coaching certification program. Beautiful, how cool is it that we have so much more power over our careers than we ever used to before? Attaining abundance and having the ability to reach people and live the life is well within your reach!

This episode is brought to you by Wild AF. If you're looking for a deliciously authentic non-alcoholic wine that's all natural, check out Wild AF Wine today, and give their Sparkling Rosé a try! Most companies add in a lot of sugar or juice which can make the final product taste like kid's grape juice, but not Wild AF. They take a California Syrah and make a nonalcoholic sparkling rosé from it that is delicious. And because they don't add in any sugar or juices, it's actually zero calories and zero sugar, so no guilt included. Use code EuphoricAF30 to get 30% off. Try it today.

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Karolina's brand new Coaching Certification, The Empowered AF Coach starts May 4th, 2023. Submit your application today and get certified in four different modalities: Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching. Plus, a weekend retreat and 4 months of business training and masterminding to help you attract new clients and scale to six figures.

The Ditch Alcohol and Discover Your Purpose series is coming soon, at the end of May. Stay tuned for more details!

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

If you're ready to unlock a new level of amazing in your life, get curious and explore what incredible mindset shifts a break from alcohol can bring. Join the FREE 5 Day Restart to change your thinking around alcohol so you can uplevel your entire life.

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