Have you ever found yourself wondering if you actually need rest … or if you're just being lazy?

Modern culture tells us to hustle, hustle, hustle, but there's a wave of "soft girl" healing and self-compassion talk in the air, too.

How do you find the balance between these two paradoxes of speeding up and slowing down?

And how do you know when it's time to deeply nourish yourself vs. when is it time to GO?!

I call the limbo of neither deeply resting nor deeply pursuing your purpose "the drift," a phrase I've taken from Napoleon Hill's amazing book, Outwitting the Devil. It's something I have to work through and negotiate all the time.

In this episode, I unpack the truth behind the drift, including what's REALLY causing your resistance to push forward (which is probably due to fear, not lack of discipline). I also offer my go-to tips for getting real rest so when it's time to get back to work, you're nourished and ready.

P.S. Enroll now in my new membership, Euphoric the Club, to nourish the alcohol-free body, mind, and soul that fuels your wildest dreams. Join the revolution of successful women who don't drink (and the women who are becoming them) for only $59/mo.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• "The drift" – that uncomfortable purgatory of neither deeply resting nor deeply pursuing your purpose, and how it sabotages creativity and well-being
• How to get deep rest, and reminder: scrolling is not rest, but nature walks, baths, and unplugging are
• The reasons why we might not be taking action, including being afraid (both of failure and of success!)
• Why intentional, luxurious rest is not a reward, but an essential fuel source, with hacks for weaving deep nourishment into your daily life
• Setting a container for rest: a day, a weekend, a week, but being intentional about it so you can return back to your creative, soul-driven work

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Listen to Episode 273 with Gay and Katie Hendricks about the Upper Limit and read Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill.

Euphoric the Club is the ultimate alcohol-free space for successful women who don't drink (and the women who are becoming them)! Imagine 365 days of nourishing the alcohol-free body, mind, and soul that fuels your dreams, with soft girl wellness challenges and trainings with me to remember how powerful and limitless you are. When you join for only $59 a month, you'll get access to over 170 classes and all our monthly rituals and $1,000 off the Empowered AF Coach Certification program.

Awarded the most empowering book in the sober curious genre, 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.

What if wealth wasn't a number in your bank account, but an emotion you could embody right now?

I'm giving you a behind the scenes look at my evolving relationship with money and sharing the unexpected truths I've uncovered about what it really means to feel wealthy. For years, I chased the numbers, the income goals, and the business milestones. And yet, I still didn't feel wealthy.

Spoiler alert: It's not about the 6-figure milestones or some dream income goal. It's about what wealth symbolizes for you: freedom, peace, safety, self-worth, and how to unlock that feeling.

Because wealth isn't a reflection of how much money you actually have. There are people who feel abundant with $5,000, and there are people who feel scarcity with $1 million. Why is that?

If you've ever felt like you're "doing everything right" financially but still feel stuck, anxious, or behind, this episode will meet you right where you are and challenge you to redefine what wealth really means for you.

This is one of the many topics we'll go deep on inside of Euphoric the Club, my brand-new membership to nourish the alcohol-free body, mind, and soul that fuels your wildest dreams. Join the revolution of success women who don't drink (and the women who are becoming them) for only $59/mo.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• The radical way to feel rich right now, no matter what's in your wallet (and how to interrupt your scarcity loop)
• Why wealth is less about digits on a screen and more about self-worth, freedom, and giving yourself permission to take up space
• The inside scoop on Euphoric the Club, where emotional wealth, community, and somatic rituals combine to help you embody abundance every single day
• What would you do differently in your morning routine if you had $10 million in the bank? Rush less? Appreciate more? Be more present?
• How to break through the Upper Limit (for more, listen to my episode with Gay Hendricks!)

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Listen to Episode 167 about the money mindset for AF women and Episode 273 with Gay and Katie Hendricks about the Upper Limit.

Read Creating Money by Sanaya Roman and Duane Packer (and for more book recommendations on this topic, DM me on Instagram)

Euphoric the Club is the ultimate alcohol-free space for successful women who don't drink (and the women who are becoming them)! Imagine 365 days of nourishing the alcohol-free body, mind, and soul that fuels your dreams, with soft girl wellness challenges and trainings with me to remember how powerful and limitless you are. When you join for only $59 a month, you'll get access to over 170 classes and all our monthly rituals.

Awarded the most empowering book in the sober curious genre, 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.

When Alisa Cooper lost her husband unexpectedly on a dream trip abroad, her entire world cracked open.

In this powerful episode, Alisa shares how she transformed unimaginable grief into the catalyst for becoming the most alive, aligned, and authentic version of herself. I first met her at a retreat in Brazil, and from that very first conversation, I knew I was in the presence of someone deeply wise.

Alisa hasn't let this tragedy dominate her life. At the heart of her healing is a process she created for herself, called Cocoon to Butterfly, a 9 stage grief-to-freedom journey that helps others alchemize loss into self-love, purpose, and true inner peace.

If you're navigating the loss of a loved one, grieving a version of yourself, or craving deeper meaning in your life, this episode will stir something in your soul. It's about remembering who you are, reclaiming your light, and rising!

I'm also so honored to be a speaker at Alisa's Cocoon to Butterfly: The Live Experience at the end of June in Tacoma, Washington. If you're feeling moved to come, don't second-guess it – just get yourself there! It's going to be such a special experience.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of grief, loss, and the death of a spouse.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Alisa's love story with her husband, from summer teenage romance to going their separate ways – and then coming back together as adults
• How losing her husband led to alchemizing grief into a vibrant, purpose-driven life, and sparked the creation of a transformational movement
• The mystical experience Alisa had communicating with her late husband, including the telepathic moments and healing messages she received
• Breaking down grief as fuel for ascension, and why embracing your darkest pain is the gateway to discovering your authentic self
• The "Cocoon to Butterfly" stages that turn heartbreak into a catalyst for freedom, growth, and self-love (and check out the live experience this June!)

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

The Cocoon to Butterfly: The Live Experience is happening June 28-29 in Tacoma, Washington. I hope to see you there!

Euphoric the Club is your ultimate alcohol-free space for successful women who don't drink (and the women who are becoming them)! Imagine 365 days of nourishing the alcohol-free body, mind, and soul that fuels your dreams, soft girl wellness challenges, and trainings with me to remember how powerful and limitless you are. When you join for only $59 a month, you'll get access to over 170 classes on becoming a powerful woman who stops drinking to unleash her entrepreneurial fire, guest experts, barre classes, and so much more.

Awarded the most empowering book in the sober curious genre, 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 wake up after a full 8 hours and still feel like a groggy, overworked version of yourself?

Optimizing sleep is something I've worked hard at, and now I've cracked the code to get high-quality rest almost every night. It improved after going alcohol-free and has become even better since starting my fertility journey!

In this episode, I'm spilling the (decaf!) tea on why you might not be sleeping and how to finally sleep like a freaking baby. Some tips you've probably heard before (no tech before bed!) but I also share the lesser known practices that aren't talked about - the nitty gritty microchanges you can make TODAY that have enormous potential impact.

If you're done settling for restless nights and tired mornings, this episode will give you the exact practices to reclaim your rest and your freaking life.

These tips are exactly what you can expect inside Euphoric the Club, my brand new membership program for successful women who don't drink (and the women who are becoming them).

Become a founding member of this revolution and join for $59 a month, which also includes access to all my signature courses like Become Euphoric and Become Emboldened. It's going to be the most incredible experience on the internet, and I can't wait for you to get started.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why alcohol is the WORST sleep disruptor, with neuroscience behind why it puts your brain into a coma state, blocks REM cycles, and triggers 3 am wake-ups
• Luxurious nighttime rituals and science-backed hacks I use to sleep like a freaking baby, from bath-time decompression to reading before bed
• Surprising sleep saboteurs, including late-night snacks, sugary desserts, and even the way your phone emits blue light (plus Karolina's ultra-simple tricks to overcome them)
• How tracking your sleep (with devices like the Oura ring) creates instant feedback and builds motivation to make tiny tweaks that deliver massive results
• All the details on Euphoric the Club, a community of like-minded women who want to live their best and most successful alcohol-free lives

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Euphoric the Club is your ultimate alcohol-free space for successful women who don't drink (and also the women who want to be them)! It's a place where you can lose the desire for alcohol and feel normalized among like-minded women, with monthly challenges and meet-ups that help you feel your best, step into your purpose, and light your fire. Join for $59 a month.

My 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.

This is the second installment of a two-part episode detailing the deeply personal and divine lessons I've learned since my husband and I started trying to conceive.

In Part 1, I laid the groundwork of our story, including how it began and why we moved away from conventional medicine to a more holistic approach.

In Part 2 of this vulnerable two-part series, I'm sharing the next layer of raw and divine wisdom I've uncovered through 2.5 years of trying to conceive. From the outside, it may look like a fertility story… but at its core, it's about self-worth, intuition, healing, and radically redefining what it means to care for yourself.

Over the past 2.5 years, we've done it all: from medical testing and major dietary changes to detox protocols, sauna therapy, and even switching the kind of water we drink. At one point, we were actually drinking psyllium husk everyday. It was disgusting.

We have invested so much money, time, and energy into our dreams to become parents. And at times, it's easy to wonder: is this actually going to work? Do I even deserve to care for myself in such a fundamental way?

Of course, the goal is to have a baby. But it's not allll about the baby. It's also about reclaiming self-worth, loving ourselves, and honoring our health on a cellular level, because there is no better investment.

Thank you so much for the love you shared after last week's episode. It made my day hearing from you. I hope today's conversation speaks to you and lifts you up just as much.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why healing rituals aren't a chore—they're an act of devotion
• How I'm using hypnosis to unearth subconscious and generational patterns, including inherited beliefs and family trauma
• The real (and rocky) impact this journey had on our intimacy and marriage
• The importance of the kind of language we use and who we surround ourselves with when en route to our goals
• Why investing in my health has challenged everything I thought I knew about money, self-worth, and what it means to fundamentally take care of myself

If you're on your own journey to conceive—or navigating any season of deep personal transformation—this episode will crack your heart open in the most healing way.

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Tune in to Episode 274 for Part 1 of this conversation. My 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's episode is deeply vulnerable for me and one of the most personal I've ever recorded: I'm unpacking everything I've learned so far on my 2.5 year fertility journey.

I'll admit I've been guarded about this experience. It's a topic people often have judgement about – but I feel called to share. This conversation isn't just about labs, lifestyle changes, or protocols (though I share all of that too).

My biggest takeaway? The mindset, hope, and deep healing I've found in the process.

I never want to look back at this period in my life and just see pain, frustration, or confusion. Joy isn't at the finish line: it's in the detours, the upgrades, and the protein-rich breakfasts I eat now that I never used to enjoy! Joy is in becoming the healthiest version of myself I've ever been.

Please send the positive vibes, and I hope this episode encourages you to cultivate joy and purpose in your life, even in the midst of big challenges.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why I refuse to call myself "infertile" and how language and identity can shape our experiences of struggle
• The differences between conventional and alternative fertility care approaches (and why the system can be so frustrating)
• How environmental toxins affect fertility and the changes I've made to what I consume, as an act of self-love
• Harnessing spiritual connection and faith in this journey and why hope and deep trust in timing have been essential

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

My 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 my 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.

I have experienced the upper limit problem personally and with my clients. Hear how I had one of the worst weeks ever following the excitement of my 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

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Read some of my 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.

My 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's one daily practice I swear by, and I've 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.

I break down my EXACT system in this episode, including why I use multiple notebooks and what I track 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:

• My addictive 5x8 notepad strategy that catapulted me 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 my alcohol-free lifestyle
• Why I track my weekend adventures in a notebook, making it easier to recall what I did and remember the important moments (plus, everything else I track!)
• Creative ways you can copy this EXACT system to track workouts, your diet, social media, email, the books you've read, your business goals and lists, and more

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

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.

If your teen years were filled with insecurity, people-pleasing, or a desperate desire to fit in (hello, alcohol!), this episode will hit home.

Today I'm joined by Katie Bongard, a school counselor, alum of the Empowered AF 5X Coach Certification Program, and founder of Untamed Guidance, a coaching business aimed at instilling self-worth and self-love in tween and teen girls.

Katie's work is SO important to this world. We talk about the emotional minefields girls are navigating today, from self-esteem to social media - and why so many of us are still carrying similar baggage from our own adolescence.

One message that really landed? If you want your kids to believe in themselves and go after their dreams… you have to show them what that looks like. How will they listen if you didn't model that for them?

This conversation isn't just for parents. It's for anyone doing the deep work of reparenting themselves, breaking cycles, and modeling what's possible - for others, and for your own inner teen.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Katie's personal story: losing her dad at age 12 and the role alcohol played in her life as a teen and adult
• Empowerment techniques Katie uses to guide tween and teen girls into self-love and worthiness
• Social media's influence on youth today and why a societal shift towards banning it for younger users could change the narrative for future generations
• How modeling positive behaviors can fundamentally shift your child's perspective, making self-love and gratitude daily rituals
• Using technology for good with innovative tools like journaling and affirmation apps that offer practical, daily support for boosting mental well-being and mindfulness

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Follow Katie Bongard on Instagram, see her free resources (some teen and parent guides, plus a newsletter), and visit the Untamed Guidance website.

If you know you're meant to help other people change their relationship with alcohol and achieve deep healing (along with their bigger dreams), get on the waitlist for the Empowered AF 5X Coach Certification Program – and get 5x certified as a world class alcohol-free coach.

Check out the Thought Leader Mastermind, a 6-month mastermind for alcohol-free entrepreneurs to take their business from a hustle to a movement, grow their impact and income, and step into their brilliance as an industry thought leader.

Lose your desire to drink and lean into your dream life with my book Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You. When you order today, you'll also unlock tons of resources and checklists to support you on your journey.

Loved the book? I'd be honored if you left a review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram and watch me romanticize the AF lifestyle and show you how to make your entrepreneurial dreams come true.

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

What if the only thing standing between you and your dream business… is your partner's support?

When I first told my husband I wanted to launch an alcohol-free coaching business, he had no frame of reference for it. He was nice about it, but had no clue about the potential.

Friends and family are often the last ones to understand your vision – and in fact, in trying to protect you from falling on your face, they might even try to talk you out of it.

In the newest episode of Euphoric the Podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it really took to get my husband on board with my massive dream. Spoiler alert: he's now my business partner, COO, and CFO. But that transformation didn't happen overnight.

I'll share the exact strategic moves and conversations that helped me lead with my vision, even when no one else could see it.

I also share candid insights about my mom's journey from a post-war communist country to achieving the American dream, even when my dad wasn't sure (and why women are often the visionaries in the family).

It is SO important to give yourself permission to be the visionary.

P.S. The 5X Certification program starts TODAY! We might have one more spot available. DM me if it's yours.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why not everyone needs to understand your massive business vision and how to maintain belief in your dreams, even when those around you think you're crazy
• Candid insights about my mom's incredible journey from a post-war communist country to achieving the American dream, even when my dad wasn't sure
• Tips for turning skepticism into support, including how to sidestep the protector instinct that can hold you back from launching your dream business
• Why women often are less likely to start businesses than men are – and yet, statistically women entrepreneurs outperform men

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Be sure to check out my recent episode about how my husband was able to quit his day job and go full-time with me in this business.

If you know you're meant to help other people change their relationship with alcohol and achieve deep healing (along with their bigger dreams), get on the waitlist for the Empowered AF 5X Coach Certification Program – and get 5x certified as a world class alcohol-free coach.

Check out the Thought Leader Mastermind, a 6-month mastermind for alcohol-free entrepreneurs to take their business from a hustle to a movement, grow their impact and income, and step into their brilliance as an industry thought leader.

Lose your desire to drink and lean into your dream life with my book Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You. When you order today, you'll also unlock tons of resources and checklists to support you on your journey.

Loved the book? I'd be honored if you left a review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram and watch me romanticize the AF lifestyle and show you how to make your entrepreneurial dreams come true.

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