Welcome back to another powerful episode of the Willpower Podcast. This one right here? It’s personal, it’s raw, and it might just change the way you think about alcohol.

I sat down with Mel Burbank — she’s a 3.5-year sober badass, former fitness studio owner, CBT specialist, and the founder of Alcohol Free Females. And let me tell you, this convo went deep.

We talked about:

👉 Growing up in New Orleans, where partying is practically a religion

👉 Living a double life — health coach by day, binge drinker by night

👉 The one night that made her never touch alcohol again

👉 Why sobriety isn't punishment — it's actually a superpower

👉 How she helps high-achieving women break the wine culture trap

👉 The whole truth about what alcohol does to your identity, body, and life

This isn’t your average “quit drinking” story. This is a full-on identity shift. If you’ve ever felt like something’s holding you back — this episode is for you.

🎧 Plug in. Let this one sit with you.

🎥 And if you’re ready to see what life could look like without the booze… hit play.

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💥 She’s doing weekly masterclasses to help women change their lives

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