Season 3 Finale of the LAF Life Podcast is LIVE! 
In this episode, we dive into the most surprising benefit of getting sober and explore alternative ways to find and experience relief without alcohol. It's been an incredible journey, and we’re excited to share these insights with you! We also take a walk down memory lane, recapping the amazing guests we've had this season. From inspiring stories to practical tips, each guest brought something unique to our LAF community.
Thank you all for your continued support and for being part of this incredible journey. Tune in now to catch the season finale, and let's keep living alcohol-free together!

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**Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this episode are not professional or medical opinions. If you are struggling with an addiction please contact a medical professional for help.

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Ready to discover the unexpected joys of a booze-free life?  Meet Amy Willis, a powerhouse Holistic Sober Coach, alcohol culture consultant, and LGBTQ+ advocate, on the latest LAF Life Podcast! Amy reveals her biggest surprise benefit of sobriety, shares how she’s transforming beliefs about alcohol that could help you quit for good, and how she’s creating alcohol-free workplaces with her company HOL + WELL.  Don’t miss this eye-opening convo!

To find out more about Amy and her coaching business HOL + WELL
Follow her on Instagram: @msamycwillis
JOIN her Facebook Group: HOL + WELL Sober Collective
Find her on LinkedIn: Amy C. Willis, MA, RHC, CLC
or Checkout Amy's Website: holandwell.com
Amy has been kind enough to offer our listeners a 10% discount on Coaching services by using  discount code: LAF10

Article Reference in this episode:
Alcohol Raises Heart Disease Risk, Particularly Among Women
https://www.acc.org/About-ACC/Press-Releases/2024/03/28/11/58/alcohol-raises-heart-disease-risk-particularly-among-women#:~:text=Young%20to%20middle%2Daged%20women,of%20Cardiology's%20Annual%20Scientific%20Session.

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Ladies, did you know that alcohol can wreak havoc on your hormones during menopause and perimenopause? From night sweats to mood swings, that glass of wine might be making things worse!  Hormone health is crucial during this stage of life. In this episode we dive into the surprising ways alcohol impacts menopause and why going alcohol-free could be a game-changer for your well-being.

Recommended Resources for this Episode:

Dr Mary Claire Haver MD, author The New Menopause
https://www.instagram.com/drmaryclaire/
Articles
Gill J. The effects of moderate alcohol consumption on female hormone levels and reproductive function. Alcohol Alcohol. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11022013/
Grodstein, F., Goldman, M. B. and Cramer, D. W. (1994) Infertility in women and moderate alcohol use. American Journal of Public Health https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8092366/
Girls Gone Strong Coaching
Girls Gone Strong Menopause Coaching
https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/academy/
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=reels&v=1356618611691295
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlsgonestrong/reel/CiaQOpoOBhK/
YouTube Videos
https://youtu.be/9cueLwtVQS0?si=69x14XB-Rob25f6C
https://youtu.be/ReFZ__ZeSEQ?si=nFPZgzacaQbFl9Vt
https://youtu.be/6tXoJN8-H6k?si=OnO2Hz35YvPArVqB
https://youtu.be/P3Bzp2BeXR4?si=Ey6Tp-qafgSG0_zU
https://youtu.be/MeD-XThlpXU?si=dPAvkTDt6gFv1oZm

DNA Testing in Canada
The Benefit Code https://core-health.ca/collections/all

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Wellness Togeth...

This week we have an extraordinary guest, Samantha Powderhorn. From Tadoule Lake, a remote Indigenous community, Samantha's journey is one of resilience and transformation. As a full-time working mom of 6, Samantha has faced more challenges than most can imagine. She's a MMIW survivor, thyroid cancer warrior, and has overcome immense trauma and abuse. She once sought love and validation from a life marred by her parents' alcoholism and neglect. But Samantha found the love she truly needed in the most powerful place: within herself. Quitting alcohol and embracing running, Samantha has become an avid marathon runner, proving that strength and self-love can conquer all. Tune in to hear Samantha's inspiring story of perseverance, healing, and the incredible power of self-love.

Follow Sam on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sayisitaurus/
or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sdfn_sammi28

Recommended Reads:
Pretty Wrecked, Tracy Viola https://www.tracyviolaauthor.com/book
We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life, Laura McKowen
https://www.lauramckowen.com/books

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Wellness Togeth...

We walk the talk with guest Lindsay Sutherland Boal founder of She Walks Canada and The Uncovery App. An incredibly insightful conversation where we explored how women are showing up in all areas of life, the definition of problematic drinking, the pitfalls of trying to moderate,  and so much more. Determined to create solutions she struggled to find, in 2021 a year after giving up alcohol, Lindsay launched She Walks Canada. She Walks Canada is an online platform that offers connection and coaching to likeminded women on a path to alcohol free living. After overachieving her goal of women walking the globe together, Lindsay pondered what's next? Taking her mission to the next level she developed The Uncovery App. Just released in the spring, this is the first women centric empowerment app through the lens of alcohol free living.
We're so excited about the quest Lindsay's on to help woman discover the bright side of life. We can't wait to see what's to come next!

Follow Lindsay on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/shewalkscanada
or https://www.instagram.com/theuncoveryapp/
Find a walk in your city or become a walk ambassador :
www.shewalkscanada.com
To unlock a limited lifetime subscription offer to the Uncovery App visit:
www.theuncoveryapp.com

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Wellness Togeth...

The topic for this episode was inspired by a recent burst of social media posts popping up in our feed for products claiming to be healthier "alternative to alcohol".   Another scary new trend of substances declaring they give you "all the BUZZ" of alcohol with none of the negative side effects. We're curious to understand what's in these products and what are the long term effects of using them. As the saying goes if it sounds too good to be true it probably is! We ask the question "why do some many people have the constant desire to be "Buzzed"? Is it just a means of escape? It's become more and more common for people to look to a substance or the next "quick fix" to alter their current state. Why are we relying on these outside sources when we have so many free ones that naturally increase our brains feel good chemicals? This just proves that as a society we still have a lot more work to do on the inside before we stop seeking solutions from the outside.

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Wellness Togeth...

Great conversation with author Paulette Kengg exploring her spirit led sobriety. Paulette came from a very tragic childhood growing up with 2 alcoholic parents. Surprisingly her own drinking was never problematic until she experienced an extreme bout of  insomnia in her early 50's and an old friend recommended "just have a glass a wine" as a cure to help her sleep.  Initially the wine worked but to Paulette's utter shock she quickly found her brains response changing as she rapidly became addicted and dependent on alcohol. After a life threatening accident and many attempts with different recovery programs, Paulette finally decided to turn back to her faith and found sobriety in her surrender to God. Paulette feels she was called by God to write and share her book Spirit-Led Sobriety. By openly sharing her story, she hopes to help release others from the overwhelming shame around alcohol abuse that continues to linger in the Christian Community.

Connect with Paulette on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/spiritledsobriety22/
To purchase your copy of her book Spirit-Led Sobriety go to Amazon: https://a.co/d/e0xiHaS
JOIN Paulette's private Facebook Group:
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/879472050408496/

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**Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this episode are not professional or medical opinions. If you are struggling with an addiction please contact a medical professional for help.

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Wellness Togeth...

In this episode your hosts are having a meaningful conversation about Alcohol.  
Since choosing an alcohol free lifestyle we are often approached by people with lots of questions. We believe these conversations are important to have as you never know who you may be helping. We also recognize that some of those conversations can feel awkward or challenging especially with our teenagers. It's imperative as parents to be curious, ask questions and stay We also touch on how to talk to anyone in your life that may be reaching out because they are questioning their relationship with alcohol. We ask the hard questions while empathizing the importance of taking a gentle and non judgmental approach. The key is to make people feel supported enough to know the door is always open for future conversations.

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Wellness Togeth...

Self published author of "Pretty Wrecked", Tracy Viola is letting the stink out of her trash can as she divulges the challenges she faced as a teenager that lead her to believe  when she tried drugs & alcohol that she had found the answers to everything! Tracy was a teenage addict that was fortunate enough to find recovery at the young age of 20. Tracy wrote her story from a unique perspective after 28 yrs of sobriety she decided it was finally time to share her story of triumph and her strength in recovery. Tracy's self published novel "Pretty Wrecked" Confessions of a Teenage Addict and Her Road to Recovery is currently available on Amazon. Get it now!!

Pick up Tracy book on her website: https://www.tracyviolaauthor.com/
Follow Tracy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracyviolaauthor/

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**Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this episode are not professional or medical opinions. If you are struggling with an addiction please contact a medical professional for help.

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Wellness Togeth...

Our guest Katey Armstrong comes to us with a unique perspective on living alcohol free. Unlike most of our guests Katey didn't grow up struggling with her relationship with alcohol. Katey was actually only an occasional drinker who never really enjoyed it. What Katey did always struggle with, were the objections she continually got every time she said "No" to drinking.  3 years ago Katey realized there was no real reason for her to continue to consume alcohol, she didn't enjoy it nor did it align with her lifestyle as a health & wellness coach, so she gave it up completely.  Katey explains to us how she finally found her voice after years of continuing to say "No" to alcohol. It's no surprise that Katey has found many sober curious people gravitating towards her now, as she is a perfect example of what it looks like to be living an abundantly energetic alcohol free life!

Follow Katey in Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthyevolutionbykatey/
Check out her website: https://healthyevolution.ca/

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Wellness Togeth...