In this bonus episode, Caroline and I reflect on five years alcohol-free.

We’re not here to preach—just to share what changed for us: mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially.

In this conversation, we reflect on:

• Why we chose to stop drinking during the chaos of lockdown
• What alcohol was really doing to our minds, bodies, and relationship
• The fear of losing our identity and social life without it
• How our sleep, energy, weight, and finances all transformed
• The challenges that come with giving it up—and the gifts that come after

Whether you’re sober curious or just rethinking your habits, this one’s for you.

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