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Episode 187: Unexplained Symptoms and the Root Cause of Autoimmune Diseases + How to Feel Better with Dr. E Aug 30, 2023

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Have you kicked alcohol to the curb but still have some unexplained symptoms?

Maybe you're suffering some aches, pains, or headaches. Or even brain fog or digestive issues. If your medical system can't figure out what's wrong, today's guest will illuminate what could be the root of the issue and provide a course for healing and feeling better.

Dr. Efrat LaMandre is here to talk about autoimmune diseases – how to figure out if you have one and how to start changing your life to improve it. She's the founder of The Knew Method and author of It's NOT in Your Head. She helps people optimize their health, prevent illness, reduce medication and feel great by getting to the root cause of their illness.

Dr. E has lived the limitations of conventional medicine, and in this episode, she urges us to not accept feeling unwell. It's all part of the quest to not settle, because we all deserve beautiful lives where we feel strong and healthy.

This episode is brought to you by Wild AF. If you're looking for a deliciously authentic non-alcoholic wine that's all natural, check out Wild AF Wine today. Try their brand-new Sparkling White (which has hints of nectarine and lemon) and Sparkling Rosé (with hints of cherry and rhubarb)! Use code EuphoricAF20 at checkout to get 20% off. Here's to changing drinking culture one alcohol-free drink at a time.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Dr. E's origin story, from starting in primary care to her wife's medical journey that caused her to eventually develop The Knew Method
How so many people have normalized not feeling well – but sometimes mild symptoms are indications that something else is at play
Sneaky symptoms that indicate an autoimmune disease may be present, including brain fog, difficulty concentrating, midday fatigue, post-meal fatigue, joint pain, etc.
The impact diet plays on inflammation, autoimmune systems, and hormones, and what your plate should look like for every meal
Things you can do besides check your diet in order to feel better, from intermittent fasting to maximizing sleep – plus, the truth about Fibromyalgia

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Take control of your symptoms and follow Dr. E on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok and on theknewmethod.com, and check out her podcast, The Knew Method and her amazing book, It's NOT in Your Head: Your Body Doesn't Feel Right But You Don't Know Why.

This episode is brought to you by Wild AF. If you're looking for a deliciously authentic non-alcoholic wine that's all natural, check out Wild AF Wine today. Try their brand-new Sparkling White and Sparkling Rosé! Most companies add in a lot of sugar or juice which can make the final product taste like kid's grape juice, but not Wild AF. Use the code EuphoricAF20 at checkout to get 20% off.

If you're sober-curious and going back and forth with alcohol, Karolina would love to support you through the Become Euphoric 4-Month group coaching program. Make alcohol insignificant and discover a happier, freer life sans alcohol!

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

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Episode 186: Ditching Alcohol is the First Step in Your Journey to Achieve Your Dreams Aug 23, 2023

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Beautiful, you decided to reevaluate the role of alcohol in your life for a reason.

That reason? You have a bigger purpose. Those visions you have about your future aren't random. That is the universe hand-selecting you as the person to achieve those dreams. Ditching alcohol is the first step in that journey.

When Karolina went alcohol-free, it was like the universe tapping her, saying, "Finally! You've cleared that from your life – now we can give you the incredible insights you're meant to write about!" After that, the book she'd always wanted to write, Euphoric, came together so easily. It was like the universe just told the book to her.

Beautiful, you are meant for something big on this planet. Your journey is not just for you to change your life, but also a vehicle to help the world heal!

IN THIS EPISODE:

The dreams that come to us when we ditch alcohol – some are dreams we've always had, while others come up because alcohol is no longer clouding our vision
Karolina's own experience dreaming the big dreams after going alcohol-free, from writing a book to launching a wildly successful business
The roles of nature, silence, and solitude in finding that inner voice that will lead you toward a higher path
How, having the dream often comes before you're qualified to achieve it. But over time, you will grow into the person you need to be to achieve that vision
The implications following this calling can have and the lives you can change simply by following your dreams

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

This episode is brought to you by Wild AF. If you're looking for a deliciously authentic non-alcoholic wine that's all natural, check out Wild AF Wine today. Try their brand-new Sparkling White and Sparkling Rosé! Most companies add in a lot of sugar or juice which can make the final product taste like kid's grape juice, but not Wild AF. Use the code EuphoricAF20 at checkout to get 20 percent off.

The waitlist for Become Emboldened is now open! If you're feeling empowered from taking a break from alcohol for at least 2 months, this 16-week program is for you. Become confident in your alcohol-free identity and unleash your greater purpose. Work with Karolina and an incredible community of like-minded women and create a roadmap to turn your dreams into reality.

Karolina's Coaching Certification, The Empowered AF Coach, launches in March. Submit your application today and get certified in four different modalities: Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching. Plus, a weekend retreat and 4 months of business training and masterminding to help you attract new clients and scale to six figures. Email Karolina about the Early Bird bonus.

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

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And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

Episode 185: Push Past Adversity to Achieve Your Goals & Change Your Story with Ryan Cass Aug 16, 2023

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When Ryan Cass was six years old, he made a promise to himself.

After a harrowing night where the police visited his home due to incidents involving alcohol, Ryan was the one who answered the door, shaking like a leaf. That night, he promised himself that when he grew up, he would never do this.

In today's episode, Ryan talks candidly with Karolina about how he changed the story of systemic alcohol abuse in his family, using this as the driving force to create a different kind of life. Today, he holds a senior management position at Boeing and runs two companies, a nonprofit, a scholarship fund, and is the voice behind the podcast Win Today.

Beautiful, do you want to achieve your goals? Write them down. If you do, you're 43% more likely to succeed! It's one of the things that made all the difference for Ryan, and it might help you on your way, too. We don't always get to write all the chapters in our book, but we DO get to control where the story goes.

IN THIS EPISODE:

How your experiences can show you what you DON'T want in your life and provide motivation to create something different
The common thread between Tony Robbins, Richard Branson and Michael Jordan that made them all so successful
Asking not how but who – who has done what you want to do? How can you model them and follow their recipe?
The power of writing your goals down and sharing them with people, which can increase your likelihood of success by 43 percent and 70 percent, respectively
Creating a system around your goals – plus, the number one motivator above all else, according to Harvard Business Review

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Listen to Ryan Cass's podcast, Win Today, visit his website, follow him on Instagram, learn more about Champion Tribe, and read Go Giver by Bob Burg.

Bet on yourself and join the Become Euphoric 4-Month Group Coaching Program and discover a happier, freer life sans alcohol. The goal of the program is to help you break the cycle of drinking, and in it, Karolina will cover all kinds of strategies to help, from group coaching calls to Karolina's Masterclass.

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.

And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

Episode 184: Life Doesn't Just Happen to You with Angela Pugh Aug 09, 2023

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Take out a pen and piece of paper. Write down what you want.

Don't worry. Nobody's going to see it. Can't think of just one thing? Write it all – everything you want. The next step? Create this life where you get to have the things you want.

Today's guest, Angela Pugh, is a master life coach, speaker, entrepreneur, and host of the nationally-ranked Addiction Unlimited podcast. In this episode, she shares an important realization she had on her journey to sobriety: that she was not the victim of her life, and that she needed to play a more active role in creating the life she wanted.

Beautiful, you are not a side character, and your desires are not selfish. YOU are the star of your own life, and you have the power to create your own reality!

IN THIS EPISODE:

Angela's story of sobriety, from bartending in Hollywood to her life-changing event that motivated her to cut bad habits and become a better person
Progressive drinking – many people don't drink "too much" when they first start but drink more and more as they grow older
A realization Angela had while being a sober bartender – that people are most amazing when they're in their right mind
The idea of taking the life that's unfolding in front of you vs. creating the life you want and taking personal responsibility for the life you've created
Visualizing the person you want to be like when life gets difficult, from mothers to future selves to Oprah

REFLECTION QUESTION:

Has this podcast (or Karolina's book or Instagram presence) helped you and your life? Has it helped you determine more of what you want in your life or help you take a break from alcohol or feel less alone? If so, will you share this podcast with another friend and leave a review?

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Listen to Angela's podcast, Addiction Unlimited, and follow her on Facebook and Instagram and check out her website.

Check out Turning Pro: Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life's Work by Steven Pressfield.

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.

And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

Episode 183: Here's Your Permission to Start Your Career Over and Create a Life You Dream Of with Chelsea Turgeon Aug 02, 2023

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You can start your career over. The hardest part? Giving yourself permission to do so.

So many people have this idea that they're in too deep. They've invested too much time or schooling into something, and that it's too late to start over. In this episode, Karolina talks with Chelsea Turgeon about how she pivoted from one of those professions most never pivot from – (a doctor!) – to start her own 6-figure business that allows her to travel the world.

Chelsea has been on the show before, but Karolina is bringing her back to share her personal journey. Even more fun is this episode was recorded in Norway where they're traveling together! Chelsea talks about the sunk-cost fallacy, the future of the job industry, and the power of salvaging - not the past, but the future.

Beautiful, there are so many "shoulds" in this life. You should have a white picket fence. You should have alcohol, because that's what normal adults drink. You should be employed by a "stable" employer. But what's more secure than owning your own financial independence?

IN THIS EPISODE:

The sunk-cost fallacy, in which people are reluctant to abandon their careers because they've invested too much – and Chelsea's better way to approach it
Chelsea's inspirational story: leaving her career as a doctor, buying a one-way ticket to South Korea, and launching her coaching business helping people find their dream careers
Ways in which we normalize misery, and having the intentionality to step outside of that and ask some bigger questions like: why are we doing this?
How to use what you're currently doing to leverage time (and money) to start your new passions, plus the fallacy of "job security"
The future of jobs, and how many won't be recognizable to us today due to technology – and the importance of updating our thinking about what's possible
Tips and tricks to cover the cost of travel, from renting your house to staying in a place longer than a few days

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Listen to Chelsea's podcast, Life After Medicine, which is about creating a fulfilling life outside the box, and check out her website and Instagram.

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.

And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

Episode 182: 10 Reasons Alcohol is Like a Toxic Ex Boyfriend Jul 26, 2023

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Beautiful, what if you thought about alcohol as a person you're in a relationship with?

If you look at it this way, you can see there are a lot of red flags, right? From lowering your self-esteem, to not supporting your self-improvement, alcohol frequently steals your momentum and makes you take five steps backward.

In today's episode, Karolina talks openly about how alcohol is actually like a toxic ex-boyfriend. Just like an actual unhealthy relationship, it can feel so terrifying to leave, even though we know this relationship isn't making us happy.

The hope is that this episode gives you an "I Will Survive" Aretha Franklin kinda energy, helping you make the decision to go alcohol-free or feel even more solid in this choice. Because truthfully, you are actually much more endearing, interesting, and powerful on your own!

Ready to do alcohol differently? Dry Bootcamp is back on August 1st. Join Karolina for a 22-day life-changing, immersive community experience! Take a break from alcohol and discover how to take care of your emotional needs in a luxurious, beautiful, and healthy way. There will be group coaching calls, mocktail happy hours, unique guides, and instructions on how to train your brain to adopt rituals that are good for you! Enroll here for $159.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Karolina's real-life, toxic ex-boyfriend, and how this compares with the healthy relationship she has with her husband
Alcohol's effect on our brain chemistry, lowering good neurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin) and releasing stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline
How 60 percent of drinkers actually have unhealthy relationships with alcohol, so you have to know, it's not you - it's him!
The impact alcohol has on our health goals, self-esteem, free time, self-improvement efforts, confidence, and how with "him", nothing ever changes - the patterns are always the same
It takes intuition and courage to re-evaluate the role of alcohol in your life. Karolina shares how empowering it can feel to even recognize that you've outgrown alcohol
Dry Bootcamp starts August 1st - and is actually less expensive than the cost of a monthly drinking habit!

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram

And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

Episode 181: Dial in Your Nutrition and Fitness with Bela Castro Jul 19, 2023

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Today, Karolina talks with Bela Castro, a holistic health coach and a former professional tennis player. For Bela, alcohol was always a challenge. Her parents drank as an escape mechanism, and it wasn't until she stopped drinking herself that she was able to feel better and glow from within.

In this episode, Bela offers the lowdown on eating nutritious, whole foods, the magic of "brown fats", minimizing sugar, incorporating a fitness routine into a busy lifestyle, as well as what alcohol actually does to our bodies. Bela also breaks down what she eats in a day, from adding flaxseed milk to her oats, to her nighttime tea ritual to relax and unwind.

There are so many inspiring lifestyle hacks and takeaways in this episode.

IN THIS EPISODE:

The psychology of food and alcohol addiction and mindset practices to make intentions around food better and easier
Looking at things that help nourish us (amino acids, fatty acids, healthy carbs, etc.) and the things that cause inflammation in our bodies (alcohol, sugar, wheat)
Companies that are providing alternatives to the products we're trying to reduce consumption of - for example, non-alcoholic drinks
The importance of taking things one step at a time and listening to your own body and its needs in terms of diet
Tricks to incorporate fitness into your busy life, from developing a morning routine to balancing strength training, cardio, and mobility

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Check out Bela on her website and learn about her mastermind, health programs and more.

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

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And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

Episode 180: Am I An Alcoholic? Jul 12, 2023

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Am I an alcoholic?

It's the question you might be asking yourself after having too many drinks at a party. It's the question you might be asking yourself Monday morning after a weekend of heavy drinking.

The problem with this question? It's too black and white. It doesn't give many solutions to move forward. Today, Karolina dives deep into the framing of this question, and how to ask even better questions, like "Is alcohol aligned with my values?"

Our goal is to help you find strength in your alcohol-free story so you can reevaluate the role of alcohol in your life and help create a powerful legacy that changes our drinking culture – because ditching alcohol can be empowering no matter how much you drink!

IN THIS EPISODE:

How the question - am I an alcoholic? - assumes you're either a "normal drinker" or an alcohol; in reality, most find themselves in the messy middle
Consumption levels in the U.S.; though only a small percentage of people drink heavily, the majority of drinkers drink above health guidelines
Better questions to ask, such as, is this making me happy? Is alcohol aligned with my values? Does alcohol help me achieve my goals and dreams?
Alcohol's normalized, glorified role in American culture today, and how, as an adult, it's a way to socialize, celebrate, commiserate, etc.
The problem with the label "alcoholic" and the new terms for drinking in health and wellness circles
Instilling in future generations that they don't need to consider themselves problem drinkers to reevaluate the role of alcohol in their lives

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Join Karolina and Teri Patterson August 4-6, 2023 in Nevada City, California for an intimate mastermind weekend retreat, just for alcohol-free life coaches! Recharge your business and get the roadmap to scale your business to 6-figures and beyond. Sign up here and use code LOVELOVE to get $500 off!

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

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And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

Episode 179: Sober Sex with Sarah Olsen Jul 05, 2023

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Let's talk about sober sex.

Today, Karolina gets candid about intimacy, communication, and exploring new ways of doing things when you're not relying on alcohol as a crutch.

In this conversation, she's joined by Sarah Olsen, a brilliant coach and Reiki practitioner who met Karolina during a sober weekend in Palm Springs. Together, they talk about the importance of discovering your love language with your partner, the power of "getting in the room", erogenous zones, and Sarah's favorite questions to ask her husband before bed that rekindles their attraction for each other.

Get ready to investigate and experiment with intimacy, love, and connection through an alcohol-free lifestyle!

IN THIS EPISODE:

Alcohol can be so intertwined when it comes to dating, falling for someone, and even navigating our own sex life
How Sarah went from binge drinking wine to recognizing that alcohol was affecting her energy and lifestyle. It wasn't a "rock bottom" moment but a revelation that lead to 3 years alcohol-free
Having a partner who fully supports you is so important to your success. Sarah was often the one who instigated their drinking patterns, so when it came to taking a break, she was elated that her partner was her #1 supporter
What it was like for Sarah to navigate sober sex after previously being intoxicated 90% of the time when they were intimate - including how they solved their insecurities around initiation
Societal expectations around "what's hot" and why we need to focus more on ourselves. What turns you on? What do you love? What draws you to people?

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Connect with Sarah on her website, Put It Down Lifestyle. You can also follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Check out Sarah's book recommendations, Mating In Captivity by Esther Perel and The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman.

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram

And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

Episode 178: From Corporate Drinking to Alcohol-Free Coach and Author with Dupe Witherick Jun 28, 2023

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After climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, Dupe Witherick wanted to make an even bigger impact and conquer the world. It was this epic moment of strength and resilience that inspired her to take 21 days off of drinking, which quickly turned into over 3 years alcohol-free, leading to a book and a thriving career as a transformational coach.

Dupe and Karolina break down how the intuitive act of taking a break or quitting alcohol can help you unleash your biggest, most powerful dreams - in fact, it's the fastest path to making what you want, happen.

You'll hear about Dupe's infamous "cocktail of clarity", the beauty of quitting alcohol and experiencing more REM sleep, and the drinking trends that are so permeated throughout the UK that made it challenging for her to even quit in the first place. Alcohol is so deeply connected to grief, boredom, and unfulfillment, it's incredible to see what's on the other side of it.

IN THIS EPISODE:

How alcohol is so ingrained in the UK - from drinking after work, and the pressure Dupe felt to drink whiskey to fit in, "keep up with the men", and not feel different
The epic decision and intuitive hit Dupe had to quit drinking alcohol after climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
Dupe's early experiences in making the decision to go alcohol-free, including how creating a vision board gave her focus and joy
Quitting alcohol can be the fastest road to achieving your dreams, whether it's to become a transformational coach or write a book
How having an alcohol-free toolkit can keep you going, no matter what you're going through. The universe gives us this challenge of alcohol to transform through and it's really the vehicle that helps us unleash the deeper purpose in our lives

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Learn more about Dupe on her website (where you can get Chapter 1!) and check out her book, A Cocktail of Clarity: How to Ditch Drinking, Embody a Joyful New Identity and Thrive Alcohol Free.

Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram

And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

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