Unbottled Potential

Ready to invest in your alcohol-free journey? In this episode, Amanda celebrates her six-year alcohol-free journey by sharing the wisdom and lessons she has learned in that time. She speaks about how abstaining from alcohol can lead to personal growth and development, and how it will encourage you to look for more creative and invigorating ways to have fun and tap into your inner joy. Join us today as Amanda dives deep into lessons on how taking a break from drinking can lead to more meaningful experiences and opportunities!

[00:01 - 08:30] Opening Segment

• 6 lessons learned in 6 years of alcohol-free living

• You don't need to have a problem with alcohol for it to be a problem in your life

• How alcohol is usually an ineffective solution to social anxieties and emotional shortcomings

• We cannot drink away our problems, they will come back with a roar.

• You deserve to be the fullest expression of your potential without alcohol

[08:31 - 16:18] Take the Next Step

• Drinking to solve problems demonstrates a lack of confidence and damages self-esteem

• Emotions are there for a reason and can be handled with the resources within or close by

• Taking alcohol out of the equation can help realize that some situations are not as fun as they seem

• How alcohol-free living raises your energetic frequency

• Showing up for yourself leads to becoming a radiant high vibe human being

[16:19 - 23:57] Closing Segment

• When you stop drinking, you can start manifesting with ease

• There will never be a convenient time to take a break from alcohol

Resources Mentioned:

The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem - Nathaniel Barnden

Key Quotes:

"If we're always using alcohol or we're frequently using alcohol as our ineffective solution, we don't give ourselves the opportunity to find real solutions." - Amanda Kuda

"The most convenient day to take a break from alcohol is always going to be a day that you decide that you are more important than being in the comfort zone." - Amanda Kuda

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

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Are you living in authentic freedom from alcohol's intoxicating lies? In this episode, you will hear about Meg Geisewite's journey as she uncovers the lies we tell ourselves about alcohol, its effects on our health, and how it impacts our relationships. She shares how she recognized her relationship with alcohol was unhealthy and explains the steps she took to make changes in her life. Meg encourages you to live your fullest potential without shame or guilt and embrace your true inner light. Tune in to hear this inspiring conversation about rewriting stories for a better future!

Meg is an ordinary mom who found herself trapped in the mommy wine culture. She began her sober-curious journey in November of 2019 where her love of science led her to discover the real truth about alcohol and its seductive lies. In Meg's debut book, Intoxicating Lies, Meg flips the script of silence in the mommy wine culture and the most common lies we tell ourselves about alcohol.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 07:32] Opening Segment

• Meg introduces her new book, Intoxicating Lies

• Breaking free from gray area drinking and the mommy wine culture

• Meg's journey to sobriety and how she uncovered the truth about alcohol

• How she found herself stuck in a cycle of taking breaks from drinking but always going back to it

[07:33 - 15:25] How Meg Found Sobriety Through Therapeutic Processes

• How Meg discovered something was wrong with the relationship with alcohol, despite others saying it was normal

• Tools that can help you achieve success on your sober journey

• Therapy, podcasts, books, free online communities

• No shame in needing help; alcohol is the problem, not the individual

[15:26 - 23:19] Unlocking Trauma and Finding Self-Worth

• How Meg worked with a transformational life coach

• Releasing and healing from those sessions shifted her completely

• Why your purpose is just to shine and help others shine

• How the universe has your back even when you feel scared or uncertain

[23:20 - 30:29] Exploring the Relationship with Alcohol

• Why meditation and rest can help you find healing and express your potential

• You should seek community connection and support

• The most common lie Meg heard from women was that alcohol was a reward

• The non-negotiables for Meg

[30:30 - 40:40] Closing Segment

• Appreciate nature and find beauty in the day

• The importance of movement, meditation, and journaling

Grab a copy of Intoxicating Lies: One Woman's Journey to Freedom from Gray Area Drinking!

Want to connect with Meg? Follow her on Instagram. Head to Intoxicating Lies to find your journey to freedom!

Key Quotes:

"Drinking was just freezing my problems only to be dealt with the next day." - Meg Geisewite

"We have to shed these old versions of ourselves without shame or guilt." - Meg Geisewite

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

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Have you already discovered the hack you need to be successful? In this episode, Amanda Kuda shares how she shifted her perspective on giving up drinking to be an opportunity for growth and self-empowerment. She provides insight into the tools she used to stay motivated, including committing to a period of sobriety and connecting with her higher self. Through her story of taking a break from alcohol, Amanda encourages others to explore their potential and open themselves up to transformation. Tune in now to learn more about how you can understand sobriety as an opportunity instead of a problem!

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 05:39] Opening Segment

• Hacks and tips to get through a dry January

• Amanda's journey of transformation

• How most of Amanda's friends who said they were doing dry January fell off

[05:40 - 16:32] From Weekend Warrior to Alcohol-Free Champion

• How Amanda pivoted from being resistant to being stubborn and rebellious

• Seeing sobriety as a "magic bullet"

• Why Amanda committed to 90 days of sobriety

• You should embrace sobriety as an opportunity

• Being sober gives you a competitive edge

[16:33 - 20:17] Closing Segment

• Re-examine and renegotiate your relationship with alcohol

• Commit to yourself and keep going on your journey

Key Quotes:

"I decided that sobriety for me was an opportunity, it wasn't a problem." - Amanda Kuda

"If you want to have results that other people cannot have, you have to start doing what other people will not do." - Amanda Kuda

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

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Can life's messiest moments end up being the most profound? In this episode, join Amanda and Sarah Levy as they discuss the power of sobriety stories and the importance of normalizing conversations about alcohol. She shares how she got help to get sober and how her recovery has been an empowering experience for her. Through her journey to sobriety, Sarah found clarity and self-discovery which ultimately led to the publication of her book - Drinking Games. Tune in now to learn more about Sarah's inspiring story and how sobriety can provide a gateway to discovering your true potential!

Sarah Levy is a writer based in Los Angeles by way of New York. Her work examines the intersection of sobriety, relationships, and identity and has been featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine's The Cut, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Vogue, Elle, and other publications. She holds a B.A. in Literary Arts from Brown University. Drinking Games is her first book.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 07:22] Opening Segment

• Introducing Sarah and her memoir "Drinking Games"

• Her work examines the intersection of sobriety, relationships, and identity

• How alcohol redefined her relationship with food and people

• The resources for sobriety that exist now did not exist when Sarah started contemplating sobriety

[07:23 - 14:34] Exploring Sobriety

• Sobriety is becoming a more accepted part of our collective vocabulary

• Hoe Sarah felt alone in her story and couldn't find resources to help her

• Sobriety needs a rebrand and a makeover as the language and labels associated with it have a negative connotation

• Mental health and having a drinking problem are complex issues that need to be understood differently

[14:35 - 21:43] Breaking the Stigma Around Sobriety

• How to navigate sober dating with confidence

• Shifting our understanding of what it means to be sober

• Sobriety should become as accessible as therapy

• Alcohol kept people disconnected from themselves

[21:44 - 29:02] Finding Love Sober

• How Sarah found her husband after a year and a half of dating alcohol-free

• How establishing upfront that you don't drink can be beneficial

• Dating sober allowed for quicker decisions on whether or not someone was compatible

• Taking time to get to know yourself helps attract an authentic partner

[29:03 - 36:08] Sarah's Journey to Sobriety and Manifesting Her Dreams

• Develop a mindset of abundance instead of scarcity

• Why Sarah decided to write a book

• Sharing her story and filling the gap of what life looks like after sobriety

• How sobriety has opened up the potential to achieve dreams

[36:09 - 39:14] Closing Segment

• How recovery and sobriety have given Sarah limitless potential

• Make sure to grab a copy of Drinking Games

Want to connect with Sarah? Follow her on Instagram. Head to her website, and discover what you really want in life!

Key Quotes:

"What I love about being sober is the potential that I get every day to just really make the most of today." - Sarah Levy

"The ability to show up for my family, show up for my friends, the potential to really experience every day that I have now is such a gift." - Sarah Levy

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

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Are you pursuing the lives you dream of instead of settling for the ones you feel stuck in? In the conversation, Becky Vollmer shares her story of quitting drinking and transitioning out of the corporate world to pursue a life of purpose and meaning. She talks about what it took for her to finally make the decision to quit drinking and why listening to her soul was the key to unlocking her potential as a teacher, speaker, and movement creator. This inspiring conversation explores the universal experience of feeling stuck, how to overcome it and why we often put others' expectations ahead of our own. It also introduces the concept of an empowerment gap which holds people back from making changes in their lives even when they know they need to. Let's dive in!

Becky Vollmer is a speaker, yoga teacher, and creator of You Are Not Stuck, a movement that empowers people to pursue the lives they most deeply desire. She guides a global community on social media that is several hundred thousand strong, teaches online courses about empowerment and choice, and leads sold-out programs that combine movement, breathwork, self-exploration, and action planning at yoga and wellness centers across the country.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 07:52] Opening Segment

• Introducing Becky and her upcoming book "You Are Not Stuck"

• Becky's background and story

• A leading voice in the sobriety and recovery community

• Becky shares her journey to becoming alcohol-free

• Growing up in a home where alcohol was normalized

[07:53 - 15:40] Clearing the Channel

• How quitting drinking made Becky a more powerful and potent person

• A voice inside bellowed at her to stop drinking

• The real chains in life were alcohol-related

• Why drinking was getting messages through a "shitty connection"

[15:41 - 23:10] Closing the Empowerment Gap and Taking Control of Your Life

• Feeling stuck is a universal experience that transcends gender, race, religion, geography, and age

• Common responses to feeling stuck include withdrawing, crying, and procrastinating

• The "empowerment gap" is the space between knowing you need to change and being ready to change

• Understand what it is you don't want and why

[23:11 - 31:46] Uncovering Your True Path

• How to follow your soul and make a change without guilt or shame

• Recognizing the tension between what you should do and what you want to do

• The importance of examining values

• Aligning values and priorities to create magic

[31:47 - 41:07] Closing Segment

• How a stranger gave Becky permission to make a different choice for life

• How the book can be a catalyst for connecting to the soul and acting on it

Grab a copy of You Are Not Stuck, and connect with Becky on Instagram. Head to her website, and move from fear to freedom!

Join Amanda's Unbottled Potential Dry January Challenge: https://amandakuda.podia.com/unbottled-potential-challenge-level-one/buy

Key Quotes:

"Even if you desperately want something different, it's that lack of feeling authorized to make changes and take control of your own lives that holds you back." - Becky Vollmer

"It's okay to do something different, even if it doesn't seem permissible or socially acceptable, or whatever excuse you've given yourself or staying put where you are" Amanda Kuda

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

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What if you just committed to changing one small yet very significant suboptimal habit that is keeping you from optimizing your life? In this episode, Amanda offers her expert advice on creating and setting goals that will stick. She shares her unique approach to goal setting - rather than drastically changing your lifestyle, take time to do some introspection and consider what your values and dreams are. Amanda points out how this goal setting will set you up for success and make space for healthy habits to reach your fullest potential. So start the new year right and join the Dry January challenge!

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 04:11] Opening Segment

• Why New Year is not a time for a complete body makeover

• Don't try to change everything all at once
• Avoid drastic changes that can lead to overwhelm

• Take time to do curious inquisition into your life and what you want

[04:12 - 08:07] Uncover Suboptimal Habits

• How your desires are likely to change over time

• Separate your life into significant areas of accomplishment

• Ultimate form of optimization is elimination - removing the ineffective

• How alcohol is masking other inefficiencies and limiting beliefs

[08:08 - 14:28] Closing Segment

• Commit to removing alcohol for long enough to have a runway for success

• Take small steps to reach your best life in 2023

Join Amanda's Unbottled Potential Dry January Challenge: https://amandakuda.podia.com/unbottled-potential-challenge-level-one/buy

Key Quotes:

"Drinking is just a way we create chaos in our life." - Amanda Kuda

"There is no quick fix to finding your potential. Your potential is something that is built upon and actualized throughout your life." - Amanda Kuda

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

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When you show up for yourself, you're able to show up for others in a way that is beautiful and surprising. In this episode, Amanda dives into the importance of staying present and emotionally regulated during the holiday season. Through her own experiences, she encourages you to give yourself the best present this holiday season - your presence. Whether it be to celebrate or to cope with sorrows, she encourages you to actively process your emotions instead of allowing them to fester. Let's dig into how being a non-drinker allows you to experience the holidays with more joy than before!

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 04:21] Opening Segment

• Amanda motivates people during the holidays or any time when emotions are heightened

• Why the best present you can give yourself and others is your presence

• How alcohol can be an easy way to elevate joy or drown out sorrows

[04:22 - 09:02] Closing Segment

• Show up for yourself and create an internal world of self-worth and triumph

• How this will make a difference in your life and the lives of others

• Your presence is a beautiful thing, no matter where you are on the emotional spectrum

Key Quotes:

"The best present that you can give yourself and others is your presence." - Amanda Kuda

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

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Can being an empath be an incredible gift of compassion and connection? In this episode, Jane Novak discusses her experience as a highly sensitive person interacting with alcohol. She discusses how alcohol can numb the senses and lead to an overall disconnect from oneself. However, with awareness and patience, you can begin freeing yourself from these negative energies and develop a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you. Let's unlock and reclaim your energy and power!

Jane Novak is an international speaker, author, philosopher, and spiritual teacher who empowers sensitive people and truth seekers to find peace, realize their true nature, and live a heart-centered life.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 07:23] Opening Segment

• Jane introduces How to Be Highly Sensitive and Empowered

• Jane's story and philosophy on highly sensitive individuals and impasses

• How alcohol can negatively impact highly sensitive individuals

• How withdrawing from alcohol can help them to better manage their sensitivities

[15:19 - 23:10] Highly Sensitive People

• How sensitive people often feel overwhelmed and need someone to take care of them

• The key to being sensitive and empowered

• Becoming self-aware and being present in the moment

• Practicing self-awareness can help reduce anxiety and allow for more enjoyable experiences

[23:10 - 29:53] Sensitive People Don't Need to Escape the World

• Sensitive people find it difficult to figure out their own needs and often end up in unhealthy relationships

• Jane's journey to discovering her sensitivity and abilities as an empath

• Use your gifts to navigate the world

• Sensitive people are truth seekers who look for understanding their true nature

[29:54 - 33:55] Closing Segment

• Why the solution to the challenges of life comes from a deeper place within oneself

Want to connect with Jane? Follow her on Instagram. Order her Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3HBdsHe

Key Quotes:

"If you don't know how to take care of yourself, you can actually sort of lose yourself in the world." - Amanda Kuda

"I think there's nothing more important than just feeling peace and happiness because that's what we thrive for." - Amanda Kuda

"Being peaceful does not equal that you don't have challenges, but that you don't turn these challenges into suffering." - Amanda Kuda

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

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Have you ever wondered what to do the morning after a sobriety slip-up? In this episode, Amanda discusses the morning after a sobriety slip-up and how to best navigate through it. She emphasizes the importance of listening to that inner voice of shame and anxiety, which is often a guide for us to do better. Hearing this voice can help us set realistic expectations for ourselves and remind us of our purpose in life. Amanda provides practical advice on how to best deal with a sobriety slip-up, reflect on it, and learn from this experience. Let's dive in!

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 05:42] Opening Segment

• How the morning after a sobriety slip-up can be a difficult experience

• It is not your fault that you are experiencing a hangover

• The experience of being alcohol-free is not punishment, it is an opportunity to shine brighter

[05:43 - 11:30] Alcohol is Not Meeting You Halfway

• Alcohol is not a good partner for sobriety, and should not be relied on to help with healing

• Why sobriety is a modality of healing

• Throw out the shame story of being broken and wrong.

[11:31 - 16:41] Find Someone to Support You

• The key to success in sobriety and healing is to make it as non-negotiable as possible

• Find someone who can help you reflect productively

• It is not easy to start over again, and it is important to be patient and learn from your mistakes

[16:42 - 20:51] Closing Segment

• Hydrate and nourish your body, and avoid overworking out

• The effects of alcohol on the body

Key Quotes:

"Your inner guide has a plan for you that is far bigger than you can ever imagine." - Amanda Kuda

"Healing Is not linear and sobriety is a modality of healing." - Amanda Kuda

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

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Are you prepared to thrive during this holiday season without alcohol? In this episode, Amanda points out the importance of making being alcohol-free a non-negotiable, prioritizing your energetic spend, and being clear with those around you. She offers great tips and tangible things that can help you survive during this season without alcohol and overcome anxiety triggers. Tune in and discover Amanda's favorite non-alcoholic beverages!

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 05:36] Opening Segment

• An overview of how to survive the holidays sober

• Why it's crucial to make being sober and alcohol-free non-negotiable

• Give yourself permission to prioritize your energetic spend

[05:37 - 11:13] How to Tune In and Protect Your Confidence

• Alcohol-free holiday celebrations are important to recalibrate and protect one's sanity

• Events and celebrations that may be challenging or overwhelming

• Allow yourself to opt out if you feel overextended

[11:14 - 16:21] Talking About Your Sobriety During the Holidays

• The key to successful alcohol abstinence is preparation and communication with those you care about

• Be honest and clear with those around you

• Creating a support system can make abstaining from alcohol easier

[16:22 - 21:47] Tips to Prepare for an Event

• What you should consider preparing for events

• Bring your own non-alcoholic beverage
• Be aware of your personal triggers

• Having tools available to help you through your triggers is key

[21:48 - 27:24] Closing Segment

• How to get over an anxiety trigger in a quick and efficient way

• A technique for reducing anxiety - Bilateral stimulation

Resources Mentioned:

Book a 75-Minute Immersion with Amanda

Amanda's Favorite Non-Alcoholic Brands:

Athletic Brewing

Surely Wine

Lyres Spirits

Key Quotes:

"Halfhearted efforts only get halfhearted results." - Amanda Kuda

"Confidence comes from commitments that you make and keep to yourself." - 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.

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