How deeply have you explored the stories you tell yourself about your relationship with alcohol? What underlying beliefs do you carry from your past, and how does it shape your journey to an alcohol-free lifestyle? In this episode, Amanda dives into exactly those questions as she discusses why alcohol abstinence alone isn’t enough for sustainable sobriety and what you need to do to achieve alcohol freedom!    🌟Join my LIVE COHORT: Alcohol-Freedom For Sober October. Register here.   🌟 “Unbottled Potential” is available in Paperback, Kindle, and Audiobook form! You can order your copy here. You can also order the book on Amazon and various other platforms.    [00:01 - 03:30] Abstinence Alone Isn't Enough Merely abstaining from alcohol will not automatically change your relationship with it. A longer break doesn't guarantee a shift in mindset. Before ever consuming alcohol, many have preconceived notions, stories, or beliefs about it. These can stem from childhood observations and societal conditioning. Our thoughts influence our feelings, which in turn dictate our behaviors. Without addressing the underlying thoughts and feelings, changing alcohol consumption patterns may be difficult.   [03:31 - 07:55] How to Address Your Internal and Metal Relationship with Alcohol To alter your relationship with alcohol, it's essential to dig deep and challenge these ingrained stories and beliefs.  It's possible to change your behavior by reshaping and rewriting the stories and mindsets you have about alcohol. Don’t forget to embrace the journey! Tackling the challenges of an alcohol-free lifestyle can lead to personal growth and the realization of one's full potential   Join my LIVE COHORT: Alcohol-Freedom For Sober October. Register here.   🌟 Where To Order my book Unbottled Potential  Amazon Apple Books Barnes and Noble Target BAM!  Bookshop.org   Key Quotes:   “Abstinence alone is not going to change your relationship with alcohol.” – Amanda Kuda     “Alcohol is a habit-forming substance, and your beliefs and understanding and thoughts about alcohol actually predate your physical relationship with alcohol.” – Amanda Kuda      Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com.    It's time to unbottle your potential! Join the Awaken without Alcohol Program, where you'll learn the combined power of elective sobriety, spirituality & manifestation.   If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!

It’s finally out! Amanda’s book, “Unbottled Potential,” is now on the shelves! The journey of this book was intricate and deeply personal. Amanda shares how after years of writing, planning, and rigorous editing, she’s finally able and proud to present her work. In this episode, she talks about her journey writing her book, what it means to her, and how she hopes it helps her readers.   “Unbottled Potential” is available in Paperback, Kindle, and Audiobook form! You can order your copy here. You can also order the book on Amazon and various other platforms.    [00:01 - 05:42] A Behind-The-Scenes Look into 'Unbottled Potential’ Becoming alcohol-free played a pivotal role in achieving Amanda’s dream of writing a book. This book serves as a beacon of support for readers. It aims to inspire and help others achieve their own potential by pursuing a life free from the constraints of addiction. This book is meant to walk with you in life– It’s not only for people who are getting ready to quit   [05:43 - 08:18] What ‘Unbottled Potential’ Aims to Achieve  Your support sends a powerful message to publishers, booksellers, and the larger market that discussions around the impact of alcohol are crucial. This book aims to guide people who feel the need to change their lives but don’t know how. Sharing this book can help someone find a resource they weren’t aware of and possibly change their life.    DON’T MISS OUT: If you purchase "Unbottled Potential" before Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, you'll gain access to an exclusive Rad Light event on Saturday,  Oct. 7, 2023, at 5 PM EST!   Here’s How to Join:   Pre-order your copy of "Unbottled Potential." Visit amandacuda.com/book and enter your receipt information by Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, 12 PM EST. Get your exclusive invite to my event!   Don’t let this opportunity slip by – it’s your time to connect, learn, and celebrate the journey to unleashing your potential. See you there! 🌟   🌟 Where To Order Unbottled Potential  Amazon Apple Books Barnes and Noble Target BAM!  Bookshop.org     Key Quotes:   “I’ve always had this dream [of writing a book] in my heart… I know that my decision to be alcohol-free is what helps me bring this dream to fruition.” – Amanda Kuda    “Alcohol kept me safely tethered to the ground where I continued marching in unison with everyone else. But I was not meant to be tethered tightly to the ground. I was meant to soar. I believe you, too, are meant to soar.” – Amanda Kuda    “I want you to experience joy and happiness and bliss and success beyond your wireless dreams. I want you to realize your fullest potential.” – Amanda Kuda       Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com.    It's time to unbottle your potential! Join the Awaken without Alcohol Program, where you'll learn the combined power of elective sobriety, spirituality & manifestation.   If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!

There's a voice within us suggesting we're destined for more than our current reality, a voice we often silence. However, ignoring it may eventually become one of our biggest regrets.   In this episode, Karolina Rzadkowolska shares what it means to go alcohol-free and how it can help improve one's life in many ways. She talks about her journey with alcohol and how giving it up was crucial for personal growth and achieving her goals. Karolina highlights the importance of values assessment and how it can help lead an aligned life, the freedom that comes from entrepreneurship, how alcohol holds you back from expressing your creativity, and how taking a break from drinking can lead to discovering one's passions.   Join Karolina and Amanda in this powerful conversation exploring the gifts and potential of alcohol-free women!     [00:01 - 07:15] How Ditching Alcohol Unlocked Carolina'sTrue Potential • Using alcohol as a tool to become more social • How Carolina realized drinking wasn't fun anymore and took a break How she stepped into the person she was created to be • Entrepreneurship doesn't have to mean ditching your job   [07:16 - 13:52] The Myth of Alcohol and Creativity • The epiphany around ditching alcohol led to creative ideas • Why Carolina wanted to make a bigger impact with work and gifts in the world Alcohol-free women have an incredible gift of energy, enthusiasm, creativity, confidence and more • How alcohol holds us back from expressing creativity   [13:53 - 20:18] Uncovering Your True Gifts • How alcohol-free women can unleash their creative expression and fulfillment Creativity can take many forms • Common blocks to uncovering our gifts are self-limiting beliefs and global beliefs   [20:19 - 27:43] Exploring Your Passions and Finding Your Purpose • The value of exploring passions through experimentation and trying new things • How to become an active participant in fun without alcohol Asking what one is interested in and researching topics of interest • Take the intuition as a sign that you have everything inside of you to do something   [27:44 - 34:26] Tips to Overcome Fear and Tap Into Your Courage to Pursue Your Passions • Recognize the sacrifices and hardships of previous generations • Anything is possible with the right mindset • If someone else has done it, nothing is stopping you from doing it too • Time will pass either way, so why not focus on your dreams?   [34:27 - 43:05] Closing Segment • Women who decide to go alcohol-free were hand-picked by the universe to live incredible legacies • Going alcohol-free prepares us for our life purpose work and helps build our courage muscle • We can always reevaluate our purpose and create a meaningful, contributing life that helps others     Want to connect with Karolina? Follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram. Visit her Euphoric to become a powerful alcohol-free woman who manifests her biggest dreams!   Get Euphoric the book TODAY, change your relationship with alcohol, and express your greater purpose!     Key Quotes:     “I do believe that our natural birthright is to express our creativity. And there's so many different forms of doing that.” - Karolina Rzadkowolska   “No matter when alcohol is present in your life, it's anesthetizing your emotions, it's stunting them. You're never processing them. You're never healing them.” - Karolina Rzadkowolska   “The alcohol-free journey is preparing you for the monumental life purpose work that you are meant to do on this planet.” - Karolina Rzadkowolska   “I do believe that no matter what you've already done, there's always a next chapter in front of you.” - Karolina Rzadkowolska     Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com.    It's time to unbottle your potential! Join the Awaken without Alcohol Program, where you'll learn the combined power of elective sobriety, spirituality & manifestation.   If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!  

Have you ever felt the need for a drink to ease dating or intimacy nerves? How would you navigate these moments without alcohol, embracing genuine connections?   Join Tawny Lara as she celebrates the release of her book Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without Booze. Today, she delves into her journey of writing the book, exploring different perspectives from members of the LGBT+ community, sober writers, and more. She discusses the importance of sober dating, replacing alcohol with activities that build meaningful connections, and understanding one's own sexuality without societal pressures. Tawny touches on how to set boundaries and make changes when one decides to quit drinking, how to cope with breakups, and how to express what makes you feel comfortable.    Tune in as we explore diverse perspectives on dating, sex, and relationships without alcohol so that you can forge deep, genuine bonds with yourself and those around you!     [00:01 - 08:00] Opening Segment • Dry Humping -a guide to dating, relating, and hooking up without the booze A memoir but a journalistic exploration of alcohol-free sex, dating, and relationships • Tawny's sober curiosity journey and long-term relationships   [08:01 - 15:23] Exploring the Benefits of Sober Dating • Sober dating can be awkward, so incorporating physical activities can help release anxiety • It's important to date your partner even if you are in a long-term relationship • Why getting in touch with yourself without alcohol is key • How getting sober helped people embrace their sexuality   [15:24 - 24:00] Uncovering the Real Impact of Alcohol on Sex, Dating, and Relationships • Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, which reduces pleasure and inhibits body functions Alcohol cannot selectively numb emotions or parts of the body • Boosting self-esteem through activities can help build confidence in dating and relationships • Tips for exploring being comfortable with oneself and another partner without alcohol   [24:01 - 31:45] Navigating a Relationship When One Partner Chooses Sobriety • Fill up your calendar with things that bring you joy and help you connect to yourself • How to communicate what you want in bed and develop the confidence to ask for it Take your time, and don't rush into sex or dating until you're ready • The importance of navigating boundaries around drinking and having conversations about it   [31:46 - 42:39] Closing Segment • People often put more weight on alcohol than other changes like diet or exercise • It's vital to have tools to manage anxiety and paranoia around relationships with alcohol • Sexual liberation means more than experimentation - it's about understanding yourself and your needs       Want to connect with Tawny? Follow her on Instagram & TikTok. Visit her website, your guide to sober (curious) dating & relationships!    Subscribe to her weekly sober dating and relationships advice column, Beyond Liquid Courage!   Grab your copy NOW and start your journey to a richer, booze-free dating life!      Key Quotes:     “You can't just remove alcohol from your life and just go on. You have to replace it with something. Replace alcohol with really spending time with yourself and getting to know who you are.” - Tawny Lara   “The more time you do spend with yourself getting to know who you are, getting to know your body, you will organically build more confidence.” - Tawny Lara   “Fill up your calendar with things that make you happy, that bring you joy. Keep you busy, and help you connect to other people, but ultimately the goal is to feel more connected with yourself.” - Tawny Lara       Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com.    It's time to unbottle your potential! Join the Awaken without Alcohol Program, where you'll learn the combined power of elective sobriety, spirituality & manifestation.   If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!

In what ways does the discovery of self contribute to a more prosperous recovery journey?     In this episode, Amanda Kuda interviews Nina, a somatic healer and author of "The Mindbody Guide to the Twelve Steps," about her journey from inherited trauma and addiction to healing. Nina delves into her experiences with depression and addiction and how the 12-step program transformed her life despite initial reservations. The discussion underscores the significance of personalized healing methods and the transformative power of self-awareness in recovery. Listen to an inspiring episode that sheds light on how one can take control of one's life through understanding oneself better!     Nina Pick is a somatic healing practitioner who offers a trauma-informed, heart-centered, and attachment-based approach. She offers sessions for individuals and couples and a Somatics of Recovery course based on her book.     [00:01 - 07:57] Opening Segment • Amanda introduces Nina, author of the new book "The Mind-Body Guide to the Twelve Steps" • Nina experienced chronic depression and turned to alcohol and marijuana as self-medication How her journey led her to sobriety • How to navigate sensory stimuli in a healthy way     [07:58 - 15:47] Navigating Recovery: Exploring the Power of 12-Steps • How Nina felt fundamentally weird or different and wanted to be normal She chose alcohol and drugs to shut off the sensory things • People don't learn coping mechanisms to manage emotions and extra-sensory things • How a therapist helped Nina find healing through 12-step meetings     [15:48 - 23:25] Finding the Right Fit: The Healing Power of Softness • Why Nina found Overeaters Anonymous more comfortable and resonant than AA How it provided a more gentle, feminine approach and community • Additional support beyond therapy is essential for recovery • The importance of being in the right place     [23:26 - 32:29] The Connection Between Somatics and Spirituality • How Nina got healthy in her relationship with her body and food, stopped smoking weed, and got sober Dreaming of a unified field of body, mind, spirit, and soul • Why Nina decided to go to grad school for counseling to help others on their journey • Trauma manifests in disconnect from the body     [32:30 - 41:28] How Somatics Can Help Us Connect with Ourselves and the Earth • Somatics is about helping us come back to living inside ourselves and connecting with the earth It honors all of our survival strategies and helps us re-inhabit ourselves It allows for spiritual connection, empathy, and vulnerability • How somatics has tools that bring a sense of safety and connection     [41:29 - 49:28] Bridging Talk and Touch for Deep Safety and Connection • Anchoring of the sit bones can be helpful to connect with our source of power and knowing • Self-directed touch is a valuable resource for somatic practitioners and clients • Frustration and loneliness can be cues to activate self-soothing tools • You can use compassion and gentleness to honor the need for connection in a relationship     [49:29 - 55:39] Closing Segment • Make sure to have the necessary support to thrive on your journey Finding joy, sensuality, and pleasure in recovery       Want to connect with Nina? Visit her website and honor the body's innate capacity for wisdom, healing, and transformation!    Check out 'The Mind-Body Guide to the Twelve Steps' for a transformative journey. Grab your copy and elevate your healing process today!       Key Quotes:       “Our addiction and healing don't just begin with us, right? They begin in our childhood, and they begin with our ancestors.” - Nina Pick   “We react differently, and we create love and safety for others from our own sense of love and safety in ourselves.” - Nina Pick         Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com.    It's time to unbottle your potential! Join the Awaken without Alcohol Program, where you'll learn the combined power of elective sobriety, spirituality & manifestation.   If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!  

What kind of liberation does sobriety offer, especially for mothers?   In this episode, Celeste Yvonne shares her inspiring story of quitting drinking five and a half years ago and how it has changed her life for the better. She talks about how society perpetuates the idea that women can do it all, which is unsustainable, and how watching her father's story about addiction helped her recognize the importance of sobriety. Celeste also touches on the liberation that sobriety offers and how there is more inclusivity, positivity, and opportunities for those looking to rethink their relationship with alcohol. Tune into this inspiring conversation between Amanda and Celeste to learn more about sobriety during motherhood!   Celeste Yvonne is a writer and certified sober coach (IAPRC) with over 20 years of experience as a communications professional in corporate America. Her essays on parenting, the mental load of motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety resonate with mothers everywhere and have been featured in the Washington Post, Good Morning America, Today Show, and Refinery 29, among others.      [00:01 - 08:41] Opening Segment • Celeste introduces her upcoming book It's Not About the Wine • How Celeste experienced motherhood from both sides of mommy wine culture How harmful the message of using alcohol to cope with motherhood can be • The lack of postpartum support in the US and impossible parenting standards   [08:42 - 17:02] Breaking the Cycle of Alcoholism • Unequal distribution of household labor and the mental load of motherhood is detrimental to women • Hustle culture and toxic positivity can bring women down • Subliminal message sent when mothers drink that their children are driving them to drink • Transformational re-parenting is needed to end the cycle of using alcohol to cope with parenting   [17:03 - 26:16] Overcoming Resentment and Shame to Create a Better Future • Having a direct example of what not to do shifted what Celeste was able to create for herself and her kids • Why mothers often feel ashamed and regretful that they didn't quit drinking earlier Mothers who quit drinking are giving their children an empowering experience and a beautiful transformation to witness • The why of sobriety can change over time, from quitting for our children to quitting for ourselves   [26:17 - 34:25] Exploring the Impact of Social Isolation on Mom Wine Culture • Unequal distribution of labor at home can lead to resentment and anger • Drinking can bypass our inability to communicate needs and expectations • Social media only shows the highlight reels of parenting • How the pandemic illuminated issues with alcohol culture   [34:26 - 45:45] Closing Segment • How social media was promoting alcohol as a way to sustain through the pandemic • Recovery meetings went virtual, allowing mothers to attend without worrying about childcare • How the sobriety movement is gaining momentum     Want to connect with Celeste? Follow her on Instagram. Head to her website to connect the dots between motherhood and self-fulfillment!     Key Quotes:     "I think the last message I ever want my children to take away from me as a mom, especially a mom with a drinking problem, is that alcohol is a good way to cope with parenting." - Celeste Yvonne    "There is no better time to quit drinking or be sober than right now because things are changing, and they're changing fast." - Celeste Yvonne    "Sobriety is not deprivation, it's liberation." - Celeste Yvonne      Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com.    It's time to unbottle your potential! Join the Awaken without Alcohol Program, where you'll learn the combined power of elective sobriety, spirituality & manifestation.   If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!

How does the way you think entirely change the way your body is?   Christianne Wolf's book, The Healed State, is a powerful guide to help people break free from self-sabotage and uncover their own healing potential. Today, Christianne discusses the seven stages of healing and how understanding them can help us find our way back to a healed state. She explores how alcohol addiction may manifest as a form of self-sabotage and shares tips for regulating our physical cravings. Let's dive into why self-care is so crucial in cultivating a healthy lifestyle and how creating supportive relationships can lead to feelings of happiness and contentment.     Christianne is an award-winning best-selling author of The Body Rescue Plan series and The Healed State. She runs health and well-being retreats and memberships from her home in Portugal, where she moved from the UK to be by the sea with her husband, daughter, and two rescue dogs.        [00:01 - 07:27] Opening Segment • Understanding the Healed State with Christianne Wolf Her story of how she got to be an expert in the wellness space • The stages of healing, which include physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and environmental aspects • Why people self-sabotage with alcohol and how to get into a healed state     [07:28 - 14:38] Exploring Our Relationship with Alcohol • People go back to self-sabotaging habits for the quick high and to avoid dealing with pain • Dopamine highs cause a pendulum swing in the body, trying to find equilibrium • Mindset work helps identify what pain is being masked by alcohol/sugar • Eating without deprivation helps shift addictive behavior     [14:39 - 22:01] Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve and Lower Cortisol • Making your own chocolate is a healthier option than buying pre-packaged treats • The vagus nerve is the biggest nerve in the body and helps regulate stress levels Breathwork, cold water, gargling, and humming are all ways to stimulate the vagus nerve Shallow breathing can weaken the vagus nerve     [22:02 - 29:35] Learn How to Self-Soothe Without Pain and Prepare for Positive States • Foods that are good/bad for the Vagus nerve • Pain can be a motivator, but it's essential to learn how to be motivated without pain • How to go through seven states of healing • Preparing for positive states is just as important as preparing for negative ones     [29:36 - 36:50] Tips for Navigating High Vibration Environments and Self-Regulating • The victim mode of creating a whole life around being the victim and getting attention • How you can stimulate the vagus nerve to come down in a gentle way • Getting used to euphoric feeling without alcohol, success, and higher vibration friends • The importance of creating connections with people     [36:51 - 46:35] Closing Segment • Get off your phone and go outside to create self-soothing habits • Take baby steps to tune into things that give you energy rather than take it away • Mental state can change a lot of things in the body       Want to connect with Christianne? Follow her on Instagram & Facebook. Visit The Body Rescue Plan to re-condition your mind so that your old habits stop getting in the way of you enjoying your life!       Key Quotes:     "There is a different energy exchange when you make something yourself." - Christianne Wolf   "Sometimes people think they're bored when they're not; they're just not stimulated." - Christianne Wolf   "Nature is our biggest healer. Just get out nature, feel, and breathe. Go for a walk without your phone and tune in." - Christianne Wolf       Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com.    It's time to unbottle your potential! Join the Awaken without Alcohol Program, where you'll learn the combined power of elective sobriety, spirituality & manifestation.   If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!

How can adjusting your expectations during times of loss lead to a more resilient mindset?   In this episode, Gina Moffa and Amanda have a candid conversation about navigating grief and loss. They discuss the importance of understanding how it can manifest in physical symptoms and why it's essential to equip yourself with tools to move through these emotions. They also delve into how to adjust expectations during times of loss, as well as how to protect oneself and be prepared for anything that comes up. They explore the idea that positive changes can bring about a sense of loss and grief, such as transitioning from drinking alcohol to becoming sober.   Listen in and discover tangible advice on navigating this new landscape without feeling isolated in your pain or ashamed of not knowing how to connect with others!   Gina is a licensed psychotherapist, mental health educator, and media consultant in New York City. In practice for nearly two decades, she has helped thousands of people seeking treatment for trauma and grief, as well as challenging life experiences and transitions.     [00:01 - 08:01] Opening Segment • Gina shares her story of experiencing grief and how to move through it with ease Losing her mom, her job, and her home all within the same week • Gina's book Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go Tools for navigating grief and loss   [08:02 - 15:49] Navigating Loss and Grief: Equipping Ourselves for the Inevitable • Grief is a full-body experience and can manifest in physical ailments It is important to tend to our bodies and not ignore it • Our past experiences flavor how we process grief • Equip ourselves for loss, as none of us will get through life unscathed by it   [15:50 - 23:12] Adjusting Expectations and Understanding Grief • Grief is not just feeling sad or angry, but many things • How adjusting expectations and understanding grief experience is ever-shifting • Accept help and support in an authentic way that feels good • Befriend and engage triggers to navigate around them   [23:13 - 31:28] The Loss of Identity & Friendship as You Shift from a Drinker to a Non-Drinker • It's challenging to know what we need and who to ask it of when feeling vulnerable • People don't always know how to support those in grief • Having gone through specific losses can help us show up better for others • Navigating the transition from drinker to non-drinker is brave and may lead to shifts in friend groups   [31:29 - 39:08] Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go • How navigating a new lifestyle without alcohol can be difficult and cause a sense of loss • It is vital to have conversations about this transition with tenderness and understanding. • Authentic connection, love, caring, witnessing, and safety are the most effective healing tools • Reaching out for help is courageous and necessary in times of grief or loss   [39:09 - 46:55] Closing Segment • How to empower people to move forward while still honoring their loss • Society often tells people to 'let go' and 'move on,' but this doesn't mean severing the connection • Grief is a reflection of the love we had, and it should be honored in whatever way feels important to us     Want to connect with Gina? Follow her on Instagram. Head to her website to navigate the tough times!     Don't miss out on this opportunity to embark on your journey of healing & growth. Get your copy of Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss     Key Quotes:   "You forget that our history flavors, whatever losses we have before, whatever traumas we have before are always going to be remembered in our nervous system." - Gina Moffa   "Solitude is wonderful; isolation can be dangerous." - Gina Moffa   "It's just important that we're very present with what our needs are at all given times and be able to communicate them as best we can. And it's not always easy because sometimes we don't even know what we need." - Gina Moffa   "No matter what it is, whatever the loss, whatever change, the most important thing we have and the most effective healing tool in my mind is the authentic connection, love, caring, witnessing, and a sense of being safe to be you." - Gina Moffa       Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com.    It's time to unbottle your potential! Join the Awaken without Alcohol Program, where you'll learn the combined power of elective sobriety, spirituality & manifestation.   If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!

How can examining our alcohol relationship uncover growth barriers and self-discovery?   In this episode, Amanda talks about the three steps to make alcohol insignificant in your life. She suggests taking a 90-day break as a non-negotiable challenge to show that alcohol does not have to be the main focus of life. She encourages you to examine your relationship with alcohol and how it might hinder personal growth. Amanda touches on developing self-confidence and inner strength, using practical resources to handle emotional issues, and bouncing back quickly after setbacks - all while tapping into one's inner power and connecting to a higher power!   By breaking free from the alcohol script, awakening to inner power, and manifesting authentic desires, you can achieve the life of your dreams!   [00:01 - 05:27] Opening Segment • Amanda shares three steps to make alcohol insignificant in your life • The Awaken Without Alcohol program - for ambitious and soul-centered women A spiritual approach to alcohol-free living and one-on-one with Amanda • How to help women who are ready to commit to their alcohol-free journey   [05:28 - 10:49] Step Into Your Most Authentic Self • Abstain, investigate, and get over your own stories • Reexamine your relationship with alcohol from different perspectives Investigate why you've been using alcohol to keep yourself stuck • Curiosity over an alcohol-free lifestyle is not random - it is because intuition knows there is more for you   [10:50 - 17:12] Awaken Your Inner Power and Unlock the Competitive Edge • Stepping into your fullest potential and out of the herd mentality can be scary • Choosing to be on the cutting edge can be a competitive edge in all areas of life • Breaking free from alcohol's grip is the first step to awakening your inner power • Alcohol prevents us from tapping into our spiritual presence   [17:13 - 24:30] Closing Segment • Transform your life and manifest your dreams • Developing self-confidence and the capability to handle anything life throws at us is key • Practical resources are available to help you on your alcohol-free journey     Resources Mentioned:   The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem       Key Quotes:   "To break free from alcohol's grip, you really need to take a sustained breakup." - Amanda Kuda   "You have a life ahead of you that is so much better than what you can achieve and accomplish with alcohol in the picture." - Amanda Kuda   "Be curious no matter where you are on your journey because your curiosity has the power to shift the trajectory of your life and the lives of everyone around you." - Amanda Kuda       Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com    It's time to unbottle your potential! Join the Awaken without Alcohol Program, where you'll learn the combined power of elective sobriety, spirituality & manifestation.   If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!

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!