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  • 63. Amanda Marit: From Lacking Confidence to Becoming a Bright Light in the World

    How can you elevate your consciousness, create positive energy, and align with the universe's abundance to manifest a life of purpose?

    This episode features Amanda Marit – an intuitive transformational coach who helps people step into their purpose and light in the world. Amanda shares her spiritual awakening story and how her transformation led to helping others on their spiritual journey. She explains how the universe brought the right people, connections, and support when she put out her intentions and how she stopped drinking and started listening to what her body wanted. Amanda covers topics such as remaining conscious of your thoughts and beliefs around others, using laughter and meditation to clear your energy, and hiring angels to help manifest something in your life.

    Listen in to gain insight into Amanda's journey toward self-discovery, spiritual growth, and manifestation!

    [00:01 - 07:28] Opening Segment

    • How Amanda helps women activate their own confidence, blend feminine energy, and dream big

    • How Amanda Marit showed up when Amanda was looking for a mentor spiritually aligned with her

    • Amanda's story of her spiritual awakening

    • From lacking self-worth and confidence to becoming vibrant and confident

    [07:29 - 21:37] How Amanda Found Her Purpose and Changed Her Life

    • Why Amanda lost interest in alcohol and stopped drinking

    • Body starts craving different things when going through a spiritual awakening

    • Tips for navigating spiritual upgrades and avoiding energy drain

    • Be mindful of how people make you feel when you are spending time with them

    [21:38 - 36:30] Disconnect from Other People's Energy

    • How to connect with your angels and receive miracles in your life

    • Come back to your own beliefs and who you are

    • How you can turn your challenges into gold

    • Patience and faith are vital lessons to learn in life.

    [36:31 - 50:11] Transmuting Fear and Unraveling Old Versions

    • How Amanda had an 'ugly cry' before her house fell into place

    • How she found the perfect home and stayed longer than expected

    • Experience transformation through Amandas High Vibe Program

    • The importance of believing that anything is possible with faith

    [50:12 - 56:10] Closing Segment

    • Masculine & feminine energy, creation & manifestation, shifting identity, and business training

    • Certification is an upgrade experience to guide people through transformation

    Want to connect with Amanda? Follow her on Instagram. Visit her website to expand into higher possibilities in life, love, business, and more!

    Resources Mentioned:

    Spiritual Coach Certification

    Key Quotes:

    "When we wake up, we awake a cosmic version of ourselves, and our soul. We remember that we're more than just a physical body." - Amanda Marit

    "Pay attention to how someone makes you feel when you're spending time with them because the more you awaken spiritually, the more you become open to feeling and sensing energy." - Amanda Marit

    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!

    57 min
  • 62. Bonus: Writing a Book with MY Book Coach, Richelle Fredson

    Are you ready to turn your writing aspirations into reality? Join us as we talk with Rochelle Fredson, a book publishing coach and consultant, about her journey in helping aspiring authors achieve their goals. With over 15 years of experience in the field, she shares her expert advice on how to create a successful book proposal that stands out from the rest. She covers topics such as getting to the right book idea, differentiating your work from existing titles, understanding publisher expectations for sales potential, and more.

    If you have always dreamed of becoming an author, this episode is sure to provide valuable insight into the process. Tune in now for amazing advice and resources that will set you up for success!

    [00:01 - 07:35] Opening Segment

    • Learn how to write a successful book proposal

    • Rochelle's background as a book proposal coach and publishing consultant

    • How she helps aspiring authors get the right book idea

    • Book proposal is the most crucial thing to get published

    [07:35 - 22:27] Your Key to Getting Published and Working with an Agent

    • Proposal helps dive deeper into the idea, target audience, market, and strategy

    • Going through the discovery process of a proposal helps create a more strategic book

    • How to differentiate yourself from existing titles and leverage existing titles to share the message

    • Confidence when talking with an agent/publisher is key

    [22:28 - 37:02] Bringing Your Dream to Life

    • Start by figuring out the theme of your stories that will be relatable to readers

    • Sharing your story can create belonging and self-awareness in others

    • Having thought partners and support can accelerate the process

    • How publishing a book is a therapeutic journey

    [37:03 - 43:38] Closing Segment

    • What is the Book Proposal Blueprint Program?

    • Participants get feedback, mindset support, and fellowship with other writers

    • How Rochelle provides nurturing and strategic guidance

    Want to connect with Richelle? Follow her on Instagram. Head to her website to develop your book idea, and attract the right agents and publishers!

    Learn about the Book Proposal Blueprint Program: https://richelle.mykajabi.com/a/2147613429/2Kwpz92S

    Live Training on 8/3: https://richelle.mykajabi.com/a/2147602772/2Kwpz92S

    Key Quotes:

    "It is my mission now to help aspiring authors get to the right book idea, create a successful book proposal, and get in front of agents and publishers that will be their aligned partners." - Richelle Fredson

    "One of my biggest missions for people with their book proposals is for their personalities to shine because publishers are investing in you as much as they're investing in your idea." - Richelle Fredson

    "The biggest thing to remember when writing about your life is that your book is about you, but it's not for you." - Richelle Fredson

    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!

    44 min
  • 61. Quitting Alcohol as a Couple with Dr. Cory Ostroot & Jessica Waala

    Are you ready to gain insights on how a wake-up call can lead to transformative changes in life?

    Join us on this episode as we chat with Dr. Cory and Jessica about their journey of transitioning to a sober lifestyle together. Learn how they both had a history of binge drinking in college but experienced a wake-up call. Hear from them as they share their stories of why they decided to take a break from drinking, the difficulties they experienced when it came to fitting in without alcohol, and how they were able to form a beautiful relationship without alcohol. Listen in as we discuss how alcohol can be detrimental to one's physical and mental health, how taking time off from drinking can be incredibly rewarding, and the power of communication and connection in relationships.

    Get inspired by their story and learn how making good decisions can lead to feeling vibrant and clear while creating more time to do things!

    [00:01 - 07:47] Opening Segment

    • How Dr. Cory and Jessica decided to go alcohol-free together

    • Their similar relationships with alcohol during college

    • Dr. Cory's sudden loss of energy at a party

    • His wake-up call in his late twenties at the time

    [07:48 - 22:29] Corey and Jessica's Journey to Sobriety

    • How taking time off from drinking led to a healthier life

    • Dr. Cory & Jessica's journey of going an entire year without drinking

    • Reflecting on the impact of alcohol and why they've chosen to go alcohol-free

    • Why you need a 3-6 month window to experience your body's vibrancy outside of alcohol

    [22:30 - 38:44] Exploring Love Without Alcohol

    • Why Jessica was initially hesitant to go a year without drinking

    • An initiation into what real love is without the crutch of alcohol

    • Realize what your lifestyle is and what feels vibrant and clear for you

    • People don't realize how good they can feel without alcohol until they experience it

    [38:45 - 53:41] Unlocking the Power of Breath Work

    • How cutting out alcohol transformed Dr.Cory & Jessica's business and lives

    • Keep leading and hosting workshops to share the power of breath

    • The benefits of cutting out alcohol

    • More time, clarity of mind, and increased energy and capacity to serve

    [53:42 - 1:00:47] Closing Segment

    • Breathwork can be a powerful tool for those looking to change their relationship with alcohol

    • The reset breathwork method

    • How it stretches and challenges the sympathetic nervous system to build resiliency

    Want to connect with Dr. Cory & Jessica? Follow them on Instagram. Head to The Healing Couple to reset your life, energy, and mind!

    Key Quotes:

    "People really don't know how good they can feel until they're at least out of the alcohol window for three to six months." - Dr. Cory Ostroot

    "Breath is the quickest, most transformative way to tap into to feel good to your vibrancy, to your life force and your energy." - Jessica Waala

    "Unconsciously what happens is that we go throughout life and it's very easy if you're not conscious about it, to just fill your life with things that are not needle movers." - Dr. Cory Ostroot

    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!

    1 hr 1 min
  • 60. How to Eat to Change How You Drink with Dr. Brooke Scheller

    What do you believe are the benefits of embracing sobriety for a better life and improved health?

    In this episode, Dr. Brooke Scheller shares her own journey from living a double life as a heavy drinker and high achiever to becoming alcohol-free. She explores how traumatic experiences that happened in her teenage years led to her newfound commitment to sobriety and how alcohol use can negatively affect your physical and mental health. Dr. Brooke also stresses how trying to make up for an alcohol intake with healthy habits is difficult and how talking to healthcare practitioners about alcohol use can be challenging.

    This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to make positive lifestyle changes and improve their overall health through sobriety!

    Dr. Brooke Scheller is a doctor of clinical nutrition, a nationally recognized health expert, and the founder of Functional Sobriety, a nutrition-based approach to an alcohol-free lifestyle. Dr. Brooke offers online courses and individual one-on-one programs that use cutting-edge nutritional practices to change your relationship with alcohol and repair the body from long-term alcohol use.

    [00:01 - 07:50] Opening Segment

    • Dr. Brooke, a Clinical Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, talks about functional sobriety

    • Pre-order her book How to Eat to Change How You Drink

    • Dr. Brooke's story of living a double life as a heavy drinker

    • Her desire to achieve and do but was using alcohol to escape and unwind

    [07:51 - 22:23] Exploring the Impact of Alcohol on Health

    • Health practitioners often brush off concerns about alcohol use

    • Alcohol is extremely toxic and depletes nutrients

    • Healthy habits cannot make up for the damage caused by alcohol

    • The trend of sobriety and sober curious is shifting the narrative around alcohol consumption

    [22:24 - 38:48] Uncovering the Biochemical Effects of Alcohol Use

    • How cutting back on alcohol can make a huge impact on overall wellness and health

    • Alcohol directly affects our nutrients, which play a big role in our mood, energy, etc.

    • Complete abstinence from alcohol is the best way to gain progress in health goals

    • Life is better without alcohol, and it takes time to adjust one's lifestyle

    [38:49 - 44:44] Closing Segment

    • Belief that there is a cause to everything

    • Miraculous things will happen if given the right tools and conditions

    • How to find vibrant health with Dr. Brook's functional sobriety approach

    Want to connect with Dr. Brooke? Follow her on Instagram. Head to Functional Sobriety to gain freedom from alcohol and heal your body from long-term alcohol use!

    Resources Mentioned:

    Join the Functional Sobriety Program

    Key Quotes:

    "I know we really want to try very hard to make alcohol healthy for us. But unfortunately, trust me; it is more harmful than it is healthy." - Dr. Brooke Scheller

    "You can take supplements, you can cut out gluten, you can do all these different things, but if you're still drinking alcohol, you're still going to be setting yourself back a couple of steps because of that." - Dr. Brooke Scheller

    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!

    45 min
  • 59. Exploring the Choice of Not Having Children with Ruby Warrington

    Have you ever questioned or explored the decision not to have children?

    In this episode, Ruby Warrington explores the underlying reasons behind the decision not to have children. She dives deep into conversations around these often left unexplored issues and provides insight into how women can make conscious decisions regarding motherhood. She shares her journey of alcohol-free living and how it helped her gain clarity on the root causes of her own behaviors, family dysfunction, self-doubt, and low self-esteem issues. Ruby covers the idea of generativity - leaving a positive legacy for future generations through various ways, such as mentoring, teaching, and creating products and services that shape society somehow.

    Listen in to learn more about making conscious decisions about parenthood and positively impacting future generations!

    Ruby Warrington is the creator of the term Sober Curious. Author of the 2018 book and million-download podcast of the same title, her work has spearheaded a global movement to reevaluate our relationship with alcohol. Other works include Material Girl, Mystical World (2017), The Sober Curious Reset (2020), and her latest book, Women Without Kids.

    [00:01 - 07:39] Opening Segment

    • Ruby introduces her new book, Women Without Kids

    • Exploring deeper issues around not wanting to have children

    • The decision to become a mother and how it impacts the trajectory of women's lives

    • Why the birth rate is declining globally and how it will impact our societies in the future

    [07:40 - 22:28] Exploring the Impact of Our Relationship with Our Mothers on Becoming a Parent

    • Confronting discomfort is the key to healing and becoming more confident in ourselves

    • Two choices: either take the edge off or confront the reality of our lives

    • How hard it has been not to have an emotionally intimate connection with her mother

    • Processing pain is not numbing it, but turning towards it and going deeper

    [22:29 - 37:51] How to Leave a Positive Legacy and Impact Future Generations

    • The impact of having a child with special needs on a family

    • Factors that influenced the author's decision not to become a parent

    • Uncomfortable truths around motherhood and family responsibility

    • The generativity concept and how it can be applied to all our actions

    [37:52 - 45:14] Making Conscious Decisions and Finding Peace With Your Choices

    • Even small actions can have a ripple effect on the lives of people we come into contact with

    • Why healing Ruby's family lineage has been an important part of her legacy

    • Making conscious decisions and understanding motivations behind them is progress

    • Everyone should pursue desires confidently and nonjudgmentally

    [45:15 - 53:33] Closing Segment

    • Women now have the option to pursue alternative paths to parenthood in a meaningful way

    • It is possible to celebrate life transitions that don't include getting married or having kids

    • Celebrating accomplishments is an important way to honor women who are making positive contributions to the world

    Want to connect with Ruby? Follow her on Instagram. Visit her website to learn more about her work!

    Key Quotes:

    "The way to process our pain and to process our wounding is not to numb it or to shy away from it, but it's actually to turn towards it and go deeper into it." - Ruby Warrington

    "I believe that sharing our stories is a way to offer opportunities for healing to others." - Ruby Warrington

    "The more you can understand your deeper motivations behind making the choices or having the desires that you do, the more confidently you can stand behind those choices and the more confident that you can pursue and fulfill those desires." - Ruby Warrington

    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!

    54 min
  • 58. BTS of my Book Shower - Celebrating Professional Accomplishments with Upasna Gautam

    Have you ever considered organizing a special event to honor your own professional achievements?

    Join Amanda as she shares a special conversation about the concept of a book shower - similar to a wedding or baby shower, but for career milestones. She is joined by her friend Upasna Gautam who offered to host a book shower for her to celebrate her upcoming book launch. Learn the ins and outs of creating an intentional space for connection and honoring an achievement through Amanda's experience. Get tips on how to choose the right atmosphere, outfit, activities, and much more!

    Tune into this episode to discover how to create a meaningful event to celebrate your professional successes!

    Upasna is a Senior Product Management leader on the Digital News Platforms team at CNN, where she develops and builds the content management technology that delivers breaking news to the world.

    [00:01 - 07:49] Opening Segment

    • The book shower for Amanda's book journey

    • A way to honor and celebrate Amanda's achievement of writing a book

    • How the event was an opportunity for intentional networking and exchanging knowledge and wisdom

    • Honor and celebrate Amanda's hard work and long-held dream

    [07:50 - 15:37] Celebrating Connections: A Magnificent Gathering

    • A meaningful and honoring celebratory activity with meaningful and intentional networking

    • Combination of two activities: sound bath experience and writing affirmations on blank cards

    • The goal was to make sure everyone left with new connections and friendships

    • A curated list of 15-20 people who were supportive of Amanda's journey

    [15:38 - 22:15] An Intentional and Spiritual Experience

    • Amanda shares what Mother's Blessings ceremonies involve

    • An intentional space to honor the transition into motherhood

    • How Upasna & Amanda set up the dress code and gifts on a book shower

    [22:16 - 29:38] How to Create an Intimate Gathering for a Loved One

    • Why documenting and sharing the experience was an important part of the process

    • The goal of the book shower was for everyone to be fully present

    • Content captured can be used to share about the book journey and look back on it later

    [29:39 - 37:12] Closing Segment

    • Choose something that is a dream and put an intention out there

    Want to connect with Upasna? Follow her on Instagram & Twitter.

    Key Quote:

    "At the end of it all, women have a lot more to celebrate and milestones to celebrate in life than just marriage and children." - Upasna Gautam

    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!

    38 min
  • 57. Using Music as a Tool for Healing & Transformation with Megan Taylor

    Are you curious about the transformative power of sobriety and its impact on personal growth?

    This episode features Megan Taylor, a DJ, spiritual teacher, and sobriety advocate who has been alcohol-free for three years. Megan shares her own story of how she started exploring personal development and how it led to her decision to abstain from alcohol. She dives into how quitting drinking has allowed her to access deeper healing than before and has enhanced her spiritual ability to sense the energy of music, which she uses to create powerful experiences for people.

    Listen in and learn more about Megan's journey and the potential that quitting drinking opens up for growth and learning!

    [00:01 - 07:09] Opening Segment

    • Megan's experience music consultant, DJ, spiritual student, and teacher

    • Starting her personal development journey at 18 years old

    • How Megan realized alcohol was not an energetic match for her goals

    • Conflicting stories of needing alcohol to fit in with a social circle

    [07:10 - 14:09] Megan's Journey to Sobriety

    • The difference in energy and creativity when sober

    • The power of not drinking and the difference between drinking a little and not drinking

    • Alcohol is numbing people, especially women and moms

    • Tiny self-betrayals erode self-esteem and sense of self

    [14:10 - 21:16] Experiencing the Joys of Sobriety

    • Alcohol is not worth it on a biochemical and energetic level

    • The responsibility to show people that sobriety is a lifestyle choice

    • How Megan gained confidence in talking about sobriety and sharing how joyful it is

    • Saying no can be hard due to generational patterning

    [21:17 - 28:24] A Reflection on How Alcohol Can Impact Relationships

    • How to shift into a new space and encounter conversations about not drinking

    • Why dating men without alcohol can feel like being 14 again

    • A reflection on dating sober and the awkwardness that comes with it

    [28:25 - 35:21] The Gift of Sobriety

    • Not drinking unleashes potential and expands life in unexpected ways

    • Making radical decisions within two months of not drinking

    • How to access a deeper healing journey due to not drinking

    [35:22 - 42:17] From Drinking to DJing

    • How quitting alcohol opened up new possibilities for a creative career

    • Megan stopped drinking and felt a profound change in clarity and creativity

    • Becoming more intentional about music as a DJ, using intuition and feeling to read the room

    • How Megan developed gifts that didn't make sense before

    [42:18 - 51:07] Closing Segment

    • Music is a powerful tool to create an energetic celebration and heal ourselves

    • Many of us have spiritual or energetic gifts that we can use to our advantage

    • Honor your gifts and understand how to work with them

    Want to connect with Megan? Follow her on Instagram. Head to her website for more inspirational content!

    Key Quotes:

    "It's not really about alcohol; it's just all the choices that when we do, we abandon ourselves." - Megan Taylor

    "You can't be fully in your gifts if you're controlled." - Megan Taylor

    "As you honor your gifts and you start to lean in your gifts, you learn how to work with them and how not to work with them." - Megan Taylor

    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!

    52 min
  • 56. When Should You Try To Moderate Alcohol?

    Are you ready to redefine your relationship with alcohol and explore the path of moderation?

    In this episode, Amanda invites you to a conversation about when and if one should try to moderate their drinking. She discusses flawed logic patterns that come up in this scenario, such as treating alcohol like a diet or thinking it adds value to life. She introduces the concept of moderators and abstainers, explains why alcohol is essentially a poison, and encourages you to make it insignificant in your lives.

    This enlightening episode encourages you to do the work and build your self-esteem and self-confidence to move on and call in things that weren't possible before - even if it feels uncomfortable!

    [00:01 - 07:10] Opening Segment

    • A common question - When should you try to moderate?

    • Amanda's program is not about moderation but about making alcohol insignificant in your life

    • The two flawed logic patterns that come up with moderating

    • Moderators tend to do well with moderation, while abstainers do better with all or nothing

    [07:11 - 14:02] How to Make the Change

    • Alcohol is a poison that changes the chemistry of your brain and body

    • Restricting something that is harmful to mind, body, and soul makes sense

    • The analogy of a close friend dating someone who is not good for them

    • Why moderation should not be considered until alcohol has become insignificant

    [14:03 - 20:36] Don't Let Alcohol Reopen Old Wounds

    • Distance is needed for healing and growth

    • Exercises to build self-esteem, spiritual connection, and intuition

    • Getting enough space helps call in things that weren't possible before

    [20:37 - 26:43] Closing Segment

    • Why processing emotions is important

    • Persevere through uncomfortable situations to feel like a rockstar

    Key Quotes:

    "It is not time to consider moderation until alcohol has already become insignificant. If alcohol still has a significance, if there's still this little lust for it, then that's not the day."- Amanda Kuda

    "If you do the math, alcohol doesn't add anything. Again, nutritionally, emotionally, and spiritually to your life. It's just a buffer." - 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!

    27 min
  • 55. When Your Partner Has A Problem | Dana Killion on Loving & Leaving an Addict

    Are you ready to break the silence surrounding addiction and find solace in shared experiences? In this episode, Dana Killion shares her experience of how alcoholism impacted her relationship, the guilt and regret that came with it, and how writing helped her find her voice and heal from the trauma. She speaks about the importance of finding one's voice to help other women struggling with similar issues feel heard and seen. Tune in now for an honest conversation about addiction, healing from trauma through journaling, and finding the courage to speak up!

    [00:01 - 08:17] Opening Segment

    • Get a copy of Where the Shadows Dance

    • Dana shares when she found herself in an emotionally empty state

    • She started journaling as a supplement to therapy and realized she had a story to tell

    • Writing her memoir was healing and allowed her to help other women find their voice

    [08:18 - 16:48] The Reality of Long-Term Chronic Trauma

    • How to navigate the complexities of addiction in a relationship

    • Deception and lying in relationships can damage both parties

    • Compartmentalizing behavior is necessary for the loved ones of addicts

    • Ultimatums may not be effective unless the addict wants to change

    [16:49 - 25:25] A Scary Wake-Up Call

    • How journaling helped Dana find clarity in the midst of trauma

    • Journaling became a tool to pour out pain and emotions

    • The instinctive process of shredding pages that were too painful to keep

    • How Dana saw patterns and connections in the marriage and self through journaling

    [25:26 - 34:16] Finding Healing Through Writing a Memoir

    • How journaling can be a tool to help release pain and trauma

    • Writing a memoir as a way of helping others and ending personal silence

    • The importance of stepping into vulnerability despite fear

    • Moving forward with publishing the book despite the potential judgment

    [34:17 - 45:01] Closing Segment

    • Writing is an opportunity to be vulnerable and brave

    • Memoir is not about pointing fingers at someone but about healing

    • We all have traumas in our lives, but we have the choice to let it break us or build us up

    Want to connect with Dana? Follow her on Instagram & Facebook. Head to her website and explore what lies beyond the shadows!

    Key Quotes:

    "What journaling did and continues to do is it gave me a tool to step myself back and see things more clearly." - Dana Killion

    "Silence is so damaging. We have to find ways to talk about what we're going through." - Dana Killion

    "Whatever difficult thing you've had in your life, find a way to turn it into something that you grow from rather than something that diminishes you." - Dana Killion

    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!

    46 min
  • 54. The Two Skills You Need During Your Alcohol-Free Awakening

    Are you searching for the keys to assertively navigating the challenging process of transforming your relationship with alcohol?

    In this episode, Amanda talks about the importance of patience and persistence when it comes to changing ingrained perceptions around alcohol. She provides tips on how to stay on track throughout this journey and emphasizes the importance of being assertive and committed while allowing time for transformation. The metaphor of a caterpillar's transformation into a butterfly illustrates that although this process may be uncomfortable, it will ultimately lead to the emergence of an undiluted version of oneself.

    With Amanda's help, you can make the most of any situation and come out on top!

    [00:01 - 05:47] Opening Segment

    • Why patience is key during your alcohol-free awakening

    • It takes time to transform and learn a new language of how to get around in life

    • Part of the alcohol-free awakening is learning to be comfortable in one's own skin

    • What can help you understand the transformation process

    [05:48 - 11:31] Patience & Persistence: Keys to Remodeling Your Relationship with Alcohol

    • Relationship with alcohol starts long before the first drink

    • Reprogramming and shifting mindsets takes effort and intent

    • Peeling back layers of persona to reveal an authentic self

    • How transformation is uncomfortable but worth it

    [11:32 - 16:58] Take the Time to Remodel Your Life - Expect Things to Change and Evolve Along the Way

    • Life remodeling will take longer than expected, and there may be hidden surprises

    • Don't try to overhaul your life all at once; go room by room

    • Expect and plan for things to change as you step into a new version of yourself

    [16:59 - 20:35] Closing Segment

    • Amanda is here to be your thought partner, supporter, and guide

    Key Quotes:

    "When you're making big changes at the foundational, fundamental level of who you are and who you thought you were before, you need to be patient." - Amanda Kuda

    "It takes effort and intent to reprogram and shift those mindsets that have such deep roots in your psyche. So we need patience, and we need persistence." - Amanda Kuda

    "I don't want you to overhaul all your life at once. I want you to take baby steps. And if the foundational element that you need to repair is getting alcohol out of the way, then do that and only do that until you feel stable." - Amanda Kuda

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

    Join the "Awaken Without Alcohol" program to wake up to potential purpose and passion.

    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!

    21 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.