Euphoric Alcohol-Free

What happens when you want to start sharing about the benefits of alcohol-free living or start a career in the alcohol-free movement, but you're worried about professional or personal judgment when you "come out?" Will people assume things about you? Make up stories about you? In this episode, Karolina is tackling those fears head-on and sharing four powerful ways to proudly step into your power a...

Can you truly have fun without alcohol? Spoiler alert: Alcohol is NOT the key to joy—it's your mindset! Karolina is revealing the incredible science behind our brain's dopamine system (and how it gets hijacked by drinking). This episode will inspire you to rediscover unfiltered pleasure in your everyday activities – including the occasional midnight dance party and your next bucket list worthy tri...

Our sense of belonging and acceptance has been tied to alcohol for so long. But you have the power to reshape your life, influence your community, and live with radical fulfillment. There are SO many people in the world who are putting their dreams first and not just living for the weekend to drink. Who are the five people that you see the most? Do you want their life? Or do you want something big...

In honor of dry July, Karolina is debunking the most common myths and objections about going alcohol-free. What if everything you believed about "normal drinking" was a lie? Society puts "normal drinking" on a pedestal: the cultured person who enjoys just one glass of wine over a nice dinner. But is this achievable or even desirable?  It turns out that 60% of regular drinkers overdrink, and it's a...

Is drinking really tied to our cultural roots, or is it a habit we can choose to reshape? Since 2018, Karolina's been crisscrossing the globe, proving that you can experience the vibrant charm of cities like Paris, Madrid, and Tokyo without a drop of alcohol. Imagine enjoying the same joys of a wine country weekend or a sunset dinner on the patio without the next day fog. Detaching from alcohol no...

If you've ever felt like you're "not enough" or "too much", now is the time to confidently and BOLDLY take up space in your life. Allison Guilbault is here to get real on boundaries and self-worth. As a top-tier therapist and empowerment coach, she has a flair for helping high-achieving women overcome anxiety, trauma, and intimacy issues. Are you caught in the "yes" trap? Allison shares how saying...

Karolina is sitting down with the incredible psychotherapist  Jane Ballard to uncover your burning questions around purpose, body image, mental health, and the ripple effect of alcohol on our lives.  These are the top challenges women face every single day behind closed doors. But having purpose can be our lifeline and quite literally extend our lives, while adding depths of fulfillment and happin...

Are you ready to make this summer unforgettable without a drop of alcohol? Karolina is sharing all of her juiciest secrets so you can have a summer filled with pleasure, joy, wonder, and adventure. Reawaken your inner child by swimming to a waterfall, stargazing on a camping trip, or indulging in sensory experiences with food. Who knew that a simple skincare routine and reconnecting with nature co...

If you've ever dreamed of writing a book, the time to start is now. And you can ditch the idea that you need a massive following to score a book deal. (Karolina got hers with an email list of just 6,000!) This episode breaks down the PRACTICAL steps you need to make your book a reality, with a focus on traditional publishing. We'll cover rough drafts, finding an agent, how to write a compelling bo...

It's time to step into your power and channel your inner main character energy with these 7 game-changing tips. Are you pushing pause on making big moves or living life on the sidelines?  If your life over the past year was made into a movie, would it be interesting and worth watching? In this episode, Karolina will inspire you to embrace your emotions, invest BIG in personal growth, and find your...

What did you want to be when you grew up? If you've ever fumbled around with this question and felt lost in an endless maze of career choices, you're not alone!  Karolina is laying it ALL out – diving deep into her personal journey and how she awakened to her much bigger purpose.  She opens up about her struggles with self-worth during the 2009 recession, leading to an unfulfilling mortgage job, t...

Everyone who drinks has these two things working against them:  Social conditioning and the power of habits.  Karolina explains how we grow up in a world that encourages drinking and how we form so many beliefs around it on how it meets our needs.  In order to change your relationship with alcohol, belief work is the most important first step to change what associations, meanings, and benefits you...

Going alcohol-free is not just a wellness trend, but a revolutionary way to live your BEST life in 2024. Alcohol-free drinks are flying off the shelves and societal norms are shifting. There's so many reasons why it should be no surprise to anyone why you're not drinking. In fact, embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle will give you a competitive edge in life. But are you feeling deprived or left out...

It's time to challenge everything you thought you knew about being alcohol-free. Forget feeling FOMO around alcohol. What are you REALLY missing?  It's simply not true that fun can only be found at the bottom of a glass. Society has spun a web of misconceptions about what it means to live sober. Karolina is diving deep in today's episode, flipping the script on 10 of the BIGGEST myths. Consider th...

Have you ever thought about the impact of hormonal imbalances on your health? Today, Karolina is unfolding the mysteries of cycle syncing and its profound effects on everything from your mood to your metabolism, with alcohol-free coach and hormone expert Elly Young. Forget one-size-fits-all health advice and say goodbye to weight gain and brain fog. It's time to tailor your wellness routine to wor...

Are you ready to defy expectations and journey into entrepreneurship — all in pursuit of personal fulfillment? Karolina's mentor Samantha Daily took that brave leap, waving goodbye to societal norms to embrace a life-changing adventure in Spain that transformed her life, relationship, and career. In this episode, she bares it ALL - and peels back the curtain on the raw realities of the entrepreneu...

Shelby Perry was 10 months alcohol-free when a freak snowboarding accident caused her to lose her right eye. It would have been easy to let this enormous setback bring her down – but instead, she created something beautiful from it.  In this episode, we dive deep into Shelby's story, from her relationship with alcohol, to the day that changed EVERYTHING.  And guess what sped up her recovery and he...

You've heard of manifestation, right? It's not about wishful thinking, but aligning thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and actions to turn dreams into reality. Business mentor Alexandria Wombwell-Povey transformed her life from a depleted and uninspired insurance broker, to deeply fulfilled, abundant, and joyful. Imagine building your dream house in Tulum or experiencing a life-changing retreat on Richa...

There's one daily practice Karolina swears by, and she's been doing it for years. It's a little embarrassing (and a little OCD), but it's SO easy to copy, and more importantly, it works! It's not an app or some fancy software. All you need is a few 5x8 notepads and a curiosity to track everything from your aspirations to your self-care rituals. Spoiler alert? Writing in a notepad is not just about...

Why do we hit invisible ceilings in our happiness, love, and success? This is the "upper limit problem," and it's sneakier than you might think… often leading us to self-sabotage, just when things are starting to look up. Today's guests, Gay and Katie Hendricks, are literally Karolina's idols. Experts on all things personal growth and relationships, they have trained thousands of coaches, authored...

Ever wonder what happens when a high-stakes career collides with a life-changing wake-up call?  Tracy Frederick was a badass criminal defense attorney, but when her son became critically ill, she knew it was time to reassess. Now? She's a transformative coach and retreat leader of Go Limitless Retreats , where she creates life-changing adventures for women in beautiful Costa Rica. If you've ever t...

Your subconscious mind controls your beliefs, values, emotions, personality, and essentially drives your reality. We act out what we subconsciously believe we are worthy of, and most of our subconscious beliefs are programmed by other people in childhood. But here's the kicker, we can reprogram them. In today's episode, Karolina is going to demystify the subconscious mind so you can understand the...

After attending immersive experiences and retreats, Karolina has come home a different person.  Which is why she knew she was meant to include an immersive retreat in the Empowered AF Coach Certification program. So what the hell happens at a Certification Retreat?  This episode is covering everything you need to know about the certification retreat! From pretending you just landed off your privat...

Have you ever wondered what it's actually like to be a successful coach and thought leader?  In this episode, Karolina is pulling back the curtain and demystifying what a typical day in her life looks like. Yes, some days bring the freedom and glamour of sitting on a tropical beach with a laptop, but it's not an impossible grind, either. More often than not, it's something in between these two ext...

Have you ever felt the universe was trying to tell you something?  Personally, Karolina has received many signs from the universe that seemed almost magical – particularly regarding her late grandmother and the decision to go alcohol-free. These signs have given her comfort and guidance in the path she's carved out for herself. Four days after this podcast airs is Karolina's 6-year soberversary, w...