You’ve been a bartender for years, and alcohol has been a constant in your social life, your travels, and career—so how do you stop drinking when you work in a bar? For Gina, the turning point came when she realized that alcohol no longer added value to her life, in fact, it almost seemed mundane to drink. After reading This Naked Mind by Annie Grace, Gina unlocked a new way of thinking about alcohol and began to see how much freedom there was without it. In this episode, Gina shares her journey and the strategies that helped her break free from a life dictated by alcohol.

In this episode, Gina and Cole discuss:

How alcohol became an "annoying albatross" after being a constant part of her life.

Her unique experience as a lifelong bartender and solo traveler, with alcohol as a companion.

Pondering the question - how do you stop drinking when you work in a bar

The profound impact of Annie Grace's "This Naked Mind" and how it confirmed everything she thought.

Why she didn't tell a single soul about her journey for a year.

Rediscovering her creative potential and finishing a novel started 15 years ago in a "drunken stupor."

The financial benefits of sobriety – saving $10,000 in a year and two months!

How she manages to still interview bartenders and write about spirits without craving a drink.

Gina's powerful message to her past self: "You do not have to be drunk to have fun."

And so much more…

Episode links:

Gina’s podcast - https://lakeandsumterstyle.com/healthy-living-podcast/

Gina’s article - https://lakeandsumterstyle.com/repurposing-a-beloved-glass-for-a-more-purposeful-life/

Related Episodes:

Can someone in the service industry stay sober? - Reader Questions - E560 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-560-reader-question-can-someone-in-the-service-industry-stay-sober/

The Sober Experiment - Alex and Lisa’s Naked Life - E259 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-259-naked-life-story-alex-and-lisa/

How To Plan an Alcohol-Free Vacation - Reader’s Questions - E652 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-652-readers-question-how-to-plan-an-alcohol-free-vacation/

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