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  • 43. Part 2: Things are Changing - BTS of my Sober Coaching Biz

    In part two of her book publishing journey, Amanda shares the exciting changes she's making in her business as she approaches the six-month mark before her book's release. As a coach who helps women break free from their relationship with alcohol and achieve personal growth, she breaks down how she is restructuring her business to serve her audience better. She introduces a revamped version of Stop Drinking Start Manifesting, which has helped countless women manifest their dreams and live without alcohol. If you're ready to take control of your life and awaken without alcohol, apply for Amanda's program through her website today. Don't let alcohol hold you back from reaching your full potential!

    [00:01 - 04:12] Opening Segment

    • Amand's book publishing journey and changes in her business

    • Her expertise in holistic life coaching and helping women change their relationship with alcohol

    • Introduction of a revamped program with a hybrid format

    [04:13 - 08:09] Awaken Without Alcohol

    • A 12-week program for shifting your mindset and finding a holistic approach to life

    • A focus on a holistic, spiritual approach to life

    • Working with ambitious women who feel stuck and want more from life

    [08:10 - 11:52] Closing Segment

    • The program aims to shift mindset and provide personal and spiritual development tools

    • The goal is to make alcohol insignificant in one's life

    • How to overcome challenges without resorting to drinking

    Discover a Better You with our program Awaken without Alcohol!

    Join our book launch team today and get exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content!

    Key Quotes:

    "If you have been a zombie alone in taking, picking up everything people have been telling you you should do. It can be really intimidating to figure out what it is you really want." - Amanda Kuda

    Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com.

    It's time to unbottle your potential. Apply to work with Amanda.

    If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!

    12 min
  • 42. Part 1: Things are Changing - BTS of my Book Journey

    Are you curious to know what goes on behind the scenes of a book launch? In today's episode, Amanda shares her journey as a first-time author and the exciting news of her upcoming book launch. She takes us through her first book's publishing experience and the challenges she faced along the way. As Amanda shares her excitement about the upcoming launch of her book, she invites readers to join her book launch team and communicates how she's making changes to her business plans. She believes transformation is available for everyone who comes across her work and holds a steadfast vision for them. So if you're looking for inspiration on your personal growth journey or want an inside look at what goes into publishing a book, tune in to Unbottled Potential today!

    [00:01 - 04:02] Opening Segment

    • Behind-the-scenes look at publishing Amanda's first book

    • How the book publishing process is a long and challenging one

    • How you can join Amanda's book launch team

    [04:03 - 07:48] Things are Changing

    • Revealing stunning cover design for the upcoming book launch

    • How Amanda received the cover design for the book and how she felt about it

    • Amanda's excitement and plans for her upcoming book launch and business expansion

    [07:49 - 12:56] Closing Segment

    • The potential endorsements for the book

    • Why Amanda feels honored to write a book that will change people's lives

    • Hold a vision of a miraculous and authentic life for you

    Join our book launch team today and get exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content!

    Key Quotes:

    "Changing one's life can be scary, but I believe that it is your destiny to change your relationship with alcohol and to step into a life that is so miraculous and authentic and potentially." - Amanda Kuda

    Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com

    It's time to unbottle your potential. Apply to work with Amanda.

    If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!

    13 min
  • 41. The Importance of Sober Expanders

    Are you seeking a language and message that resonates with your sobriety journey? Join Amanda as she shares how she pursued personal growth and spiritual development by finding mentors and expanders. She talks about how she found expanders who looked like her when she wanted to start a business and change her relationship with alcohol, emphasizing the importance of believing in your own potential and finding people who can help you get there. Amanda offers advice for manifesting mentors who understand the sacrifices and brave decisions made to transform one's life and reach their truest potential. Tune in to gain insight on how to find micro expanders, build your own supportive community, and discover your passion and purpose without alcohol.

    [00:01 - 05:44] Opening Segment

    • Expanders are people who help you see to believe that the dream you dream is possible

    • Look for expanders who have similar backgrounds to yours
    • Find micro expanders or fragment expanders which have a bit of what you desire

    • The physical/mental/emotional/spiritual transformation you desire is achievable

    [05:45 - 11:21] Creating Your Own Path

    • How to find messages that expand you on your alcohol-free journey

    • Your story will not line up with everyone else's, and that is okay

    • Become the expander and create a path even when only fragments of it can be seen in others

    • It is okay to leave a space if the messages do not resonate with you

    [11:22 - 16:45] Discover the Possibilities of a Bigger Life

    • Make sure to find mentors and peers who expand their reality

    • Amanda's stories of finding mentors who understand what she is up to

    • Mentors should appreciate the bravery it takes to change your relationship with alcohol

    [16:46 - 24:02] Closing Segment

    •The transformative power of mentorship and community

    Key Quotes:

    "Expanders are people who you resonate with, who you see a bit of yourself in them, who they mirror your life experience to the point that you can say if they can do it, so can I." - Amanda Kuda

    "It's so helpful to find people who translate the messages into something that you're willing to receive and that actually expands you into possibility rather than contracts you away from something that you're desiring to do." - Amanda Kuda

    Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com

    It's time to unbottle your potential. Apply to work with Amanda.

    If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!

    25 min
  • 40. The Sober Curiosity Sweet Spot

    The simple admission that you are stuck or that you are on the wrong path is what is going to take you to your next level of potential. In this episode, Amanda Kuda talks about how to reach your "sober curiosity sweet spot" and make lasting change. She helps people make their way through the two typical phases of their sober curious journey – the "lurking phase" (where they are learning more information and intellectualizing) and the "actualizing phase" (where they take action by joining a course or program, taking a break, or moderating). Listen in as Amanda dives into her experience with sobriety and how she supports others in facing uncomfortable feelings, recognizing patterns of stuckness, and taking bold action for growth!

    [00:01 - 03:50] Opening Segment

    • Exploring the sober curiosity sweet spot

    • A special place that fuels success on the sober curious journey

    • The lurking phase and the placebo effect

    • Taking low barrier-to-entry action

    [03:51 - 07:41] Ready to Commit to 90 Days Alcohol-Free?

    • Realize that you are meant for something more

    • Alcohol has kept you stuck and numbed your dissatisfaction

    • Partner with someone to support you in finding your passion and purpose

    • Invest in a spiritual and intuitive mentor to help stretch you into your next level

    [07:42 - 11:11] How to Get Unstuck and Take Bold Action

    • The catalyst to help you get unstuck and explore what's next

    • How Amanda's clients explored what they can do in addition to fulfilling their current roles

    • Exploring what else is meant for them in addition to being a mother, wife, and homemaker

    • Why sticky, mushy, and icky feelings are a sign of being in the right spot

    [11:12 - 14:35] Closing Segment

    • How alcohol is an ineffective solution to ignore the reality of change

    • Encouragement to take bold action and get support

    Key Quotes:

    "If you're committed to partnering with someone to support you or taking some sort of initiative in action to find your passion and your purpose, you're going to set yourself up for a life that is so miraculous and so fulfilling." - Amanda Kuda

    "The biggest work we do in coaching together isn't necessarily giving up alcohol; it is helping you find resources to get through the sticky points that have kept you stuck in a relationship with alcohol." - Amanda Kuda

    Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com

    It's time to unbottle your potential. Apply to work with Amanda.

    If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!

    15 min
  • 39. The #1 Struggle for High-Performing Sober Curious Women

    Your soul will feel so much more satisfied if you let go of everything you've tethered yourself to and ask for some support. In this episode, Amanda shares her experience of learning to accept support in her life and the struggle that high-performing women and alcohol-free individuals can face when they resist asking for help. She dives into four key areas where we refuse assistance and offers tips on how to rewrite these behaviors to make life easier. Join us for an inspiring conversation about learning to embrace support to move forward in life, relationships, business, and more!

    [00:01 - 07:11] Opening Segment

    • Accepting support is a crucial struggle for high-performing, sober curious women

    • The four key areas of our lives where we tend to resist support

    • The resistance to being supported can prevent you from living in your zone of genius

    [07:12 - 13:55] How to Step Into Your Next Level Self and Quit Drinking

    • How to step into your next level in every area of your life

    • The importance of getting accountability and support to rewrite life stories

    • Doing a detox is not enough to help with overwhelming feelings

    [13:56 - 20:29] Go Through Your Alcohol-Free Journey

    • Having someone to help you see your greatness is more helpful than alcohol

    • Failing to ask for help can keep you stuck in your cycles

    • Investing in one-on-one support can help you break through stuck points more quickly

    [20:30 - 27:18] How to Find Ways to Split the Load in Your Life

    • Hiring someone or asking for help can lighten the burden

    • Allowing you to focus on what lights you up

    • Avoid taking on too many responsibilities and tasks, even if you can do them

    [27:19 - 33:07] Closing Segment

    • Ask for more support or find ways to split the load

    • Allow yourself to be fully and deeply supported by relationships

    Resources Mentioned:

    Finding Your Zone of Genius w/ Gay Hendricks

    The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

    Key Quotes:

    "I trust deeply that you were put on this planet, in this place, in this timeline, in this body with these specific situations for a reason. And it was not to be miserable." - Amanda Kuda

    "As you stop drinking and you get all of this extra energy, and intellectual capacity and creativity come back online, you will feel like a superhuman." - Amanda Kuda

    Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com

    It's time to unbottle your potential. Apply to work with Amanda.

    If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!

    34 min
  • 38. Seeing Through The (Sober) Eyes of Love

    Have you ever considered how your drinking may be linked to a reactive mindset and seeing the world through the lens of fear? In this episode, Amanda examines the power of seeing life and relationships through love rather than judgment and victimhood. She shares her personal story of how quitting alcohol allowed her to lean more heavily into spiritual teachings and start to embody them on a visceral level. Amanda provides resources for those wishing to learn more about shifting their mindset around alcohol and encourages others to take a step back when tempted to react from fear. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about how embracing love over fear can lead to healthier relationships with ourselves and those around us!

    [00:01 - 06:14] Opening Segment

    • The two ways of seeing the world

    • The lens of fear (judgment, separation, lack, frustration, victimhood)
    • The lens of love (connection, possibility, prosperity, abundance)

    • How quitting drinking and leaning into spiritual practices can lead to an easier life and better relationships

    [06:15 - 11:30] Shift From Fear to Love

    • How Amanda found peace and clarity in her alcohol-free journey

    • Why Real Housewife energy is dramatic and catty

    • How a miracle is a shift in perception

    • No tolerance for low energy in life

    [11:31 - 17:02] Rewiring Your Brain to Navigate Difficult Relationships

    • Why Amanda asked the universe for a miracle to see friendships differently

    • How her friends went out of their way to support her new lifestyle

    • The importance of rewiring your brain to look at the world from a positive, loving place

    • Praying every day to be patient, kind, and loving

    [17:03 - 25:34] Closing Segment

    • How Amanda could leave her job with integrity and maintain positive relationships

    • Choose to see through love instead of fear

    • Choose not to react and respond from emotions unless necessary

    Resources Mentioned:

    Stop Drinking, Start Manifesting Course

    Awakened without Alcohol Series

    Key Quotes:

    "Alcohol rewires our brain and really prevents us from being able to handle adversity and challenge in our life." - Amanda Kuda

    "A miracle is a shift in perception, a shift from looking through the lens of fear to looking through the lens of love." - Amanda Kuda

    Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com

    It's time to unbottle your potential. Apply to work with Amanda.

    If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!

    26 min
  • 37. How to Have Main Character Energy in Sobriety

    Are you committed to being the main character in your own life? In this episode, Amanda explores the concept of "main character energy" and how making decisions from a place of inner wisdom and strength can empower you to create an authentic life full of boldness and beauty. By sharing her own stories and encouraging listeners to take risks that stretch their comfort zones, this conversation speaks to the power of embracing opportunities that can be scary but ultimately lead to great anecdotes and personal growth. Join us as we explore how the main character's energy can empower you to create a life where you are the hero of your own story!

    [00:01 - 07:20] Opening Segment

    • How to live under the philosophy of main character energy

    • Imagining yourself in a theater as the star of your movie

    • Amanda shares an example of not living in main character energy

    • Wanting to be the center of attention but not knowing how to hold that energy

    [07:21 - 14:38] From Housewife Energy to Main Character Energy

    • How Amanda realized she was relying on outside validation for worth

    • Working to cultivate a better version of yourself

    • How you can change your energy from housewife to main character

    • Create a bold and beautiful life that you can look back on with pride

    [14:39 - 21:44] Experience a Miracle in Your Life

    • You do not have to live out an ancient story that you have been repeating

    • You can shift your perception in an instant

    • True bravery and spontaneity are not found in a bottle

    • Amanda's decisions that helped her shift her perspective

    [21:45 - 34:59] Closing Segment

    • Choosing your adventure

    • Be committed to being the main character of your life

    Key Quotes:

    "We all have these places where we stay stuck, but you can shift that in an instant." - Amanda Kuda

    "When you get to the bottom of the page to make those choices, I want you to start choosing your own adventure." - Amanda Kuda

    Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com

    It's time to unbottle your potential. Apply to work with Amanda.

    If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!

    35 min
  • 36. Sobriety + Self Love

    Can dating yourself be a guide to self-love, personal growth, and spiritual development? In this episode, Amanda shares her journey to self-love and how it has changed her life. With tips and advice on what it looks like to date yourself, this conversation highlights the importance of investing in oneself and pursuing activities that bring joy and self-fulfillment. Amanda talks about how important it is to learn to date and be with yourself, no matter if you are in a romantic relationship or single, and breaks down how to cultivate your own skills and passions as an act of self-love. Listen and enjoy!

    [00:01 - 04:05] Opening Segment

    • Why dating yourself is important whether you are in a romantic partnership or single

    • How alcohol-free living, personal growth, and spiritual development can help with self-love

    • When you stop drinking, you have to renegotiate your social time and find new hobbies

    [04:06 - 07:50] Overcoming Fear and Cultivating Your Skills

    • Respect and love yourself in the same way you expect from another person

    • How to overcome the fear of spending time alone

    • Invest in yourself, both financially and emotionally

    • Show up for yourself, even when it is uncomfortable

    [07:51 - 11:36] Amanda's Journey of Investing Time in Something She Loves

    • How Amanda was committed to cultivating skills and took a hip-hop class

    • Feeling intimidated by younger students in the class

    • Doing something for myself is attractive and sexy

    • Investing time in something you love and growing your skill is attractive

    [11:37 - 18:14] Closing Segment

    • Going on dates that challenge and cultivate a skill or desire

    • Invest time, energy, and money in yourself

    • Join The Unbottled Potential Membership

    Key Quotes:

    "You need to respect and love and care for and show up for yourself in the same way that you expect another person to do so." - Amanda Kuda

    Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com

    It's time to unbottle your potential. Apply to work with Amanda.

    If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!

    19 min
  • 35. Connecting with your Authentic, Alcohol-Free Self

    There's some part of you that has heard the call to come home to your authentic self and peel away the first layer, which is your relationship with alcohol. In this episode, Amanda shares her own personal story of how she was able to let go of alcohol and find her true self, which ultimately lead to increased self-worth and finding love. She explains how alcohol can disconnect us from our authentic selves and can lead to a vicious cycle of further disconnection. Amanda offers tangible advice on how to listen to our inner guide and take the steps toward sobriety. Let's dig into how to access your true potential in life, relationships, business, and more!

    [00:01 - 07:38] Opening Segment

    • Why February is a month of love and self-reflection

    • The fastest way to find romantic love

    • How Amanda was committed to figuring out who her authentic self was

    • Alcohol dilutes our sparkle and authentic fire

    [07:39 - 15:03] Celebrating Your Journey to Authenticity and Self-Love

    • Going alcohol-free is the fastest path to finding your authentic self

    • What can help you understand personal & spiritual development on an internal level

    • Celebrating yourself and loving yourself is the best way to be loved by others

    • The Letter to a Light Worker Passage

    [15:04 - 19:09] Closing Segment

    • Everyone has a unique message to share with the world

    • How Darkness is a birthing process to find your light

    • Join The Unbottled Potential Membership

    Resources Mentioned:

    Light Is The New Black by Rebecca Campbell

    Key Quotes:

    "The fastest way to find romantic love is to have an internal sense of love." - Amanda Kuda

    Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com

    It's time to unbottle your potential. Apply to work with Amanda.

    If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform

    20 min
  • 34. So You Did Dry January...Now What?

    Are you looking to break free from alcohol and reach your best life? In this episode, Amanda provides helpful questions and tools to reflect on your own experience over the Dry January. She discusses the importance of both recognizing and celebrating areas of ease and difficulty in your alcohol-free journey, as well as setting realistic goals when it comes to making a lifestyle change. Amanda encourages you to join The Unbottled Potential Membership, a community where you can learn, grow and step into your potential as an alcohol-free woman. Let's dive in!

    [00:01 - 08:07] Opening Segment

    • Evaluating your dry January - Last day of the challenge

    • Take time to evaluate what went on during the month

    • Ask yourself why you decided to abstain this month

    • Acknowledge the different phases you've gone through in the past 30 days

    [08:08 - 15:52] Conquer Your Goals and Break Out of Your Routine

    • Consider setting a longer, more advantageous goal

    • How breaking out of our ordinary routine is fun and our mind craves novelty

    • Sobriety is hard when you're first starting out, but it will become easier with practice

    • Leverage abstinence to become the best version of yourself

    [15:53 - 17:28] Closing Segment

    • Use momentum to keep going instead of stopping and starting again

    • Join The Unbottled Potential Membership

    • A resource for women who are sober curious or already alcohol-free

    Key Quotes:

    "The more that you practice and the more that you strengthen yourself, the easier it becomes." - Amanda Kuda

    "It is easier to keep going than to stop and start again." - Amanda Kuda

    Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com

    It's time to unbottle your potential. Apply to work with Amanda.

    If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!

    18 min

About Unbottled Potential

From the publisher's feed

Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Expert, Coach and Author, Amanda Kuda is redefining how we think about alcohol by helping you discover your best self through elective sobriety.