Euphoric Alcohol-Free

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!...

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 alcoho...

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...

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...

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 tox...

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", min...

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...

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 w...

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...

Teri Patterson and Karolina share a similar belief: that the alcohol-free movement needs to be heard and understood. It's a path towards freedom and achieving your greatest dreams. And we can't do it on our own. In today's behind the scenes conversation, dig into identity change, how to embody the mindset of a 6-figure leader with systems and strategy, and why it's worth it to invest in mentorship...

Today, Karolina is talking with emotional eating and digestive health and hormone expert Amber Romaniuk. Sometimes the reasons why we form a relationship with alcohol can also present in other areas of our lives, like emotional eating.  Amber is so vulnerable as she shares her remarkable story with emotional eating, binging food, and how she's been able to heal her inner child, fix her gut and dig...

Books change lives. How wild is it that 83% of Americans have a deeper yearning to write a book and express their creativity in this beautiful way?! Writing a book can lead to a speaking career or a coaching career. It could lead to launching an online education company - there are so many possibilities and doors it could open that you can't even begin to fathom. Karolina shares an inspirational t...

Beautiful, we ditch alcohol for a reason - to step into a deeper calling and our deeper purpose. When you cultivate that newfound confidence and new ideas and passions are swirling, that's a ripe time to take advantage of. Gayle Macdonald is a transformational coach who drank daily for 15 years. After moving to Spain, alcohol became a part of her lifestyle as she learned a new language and frequen...

Is drinking distorting what's possible for you? Karolina is breaking down the powerful identity shift that happens when you become a "non-drinker." It changes your level of confidence, your capacity for courage and self-love, and from that position of increased self-worth, you can actually do the things that you said you would do. You'll also hear about the intricacies of the subconscious mind and...

It's incredible to realize how powerful the mind is to help heal the body, and today, we're diving into the oldest Western conception of psychotherapy: hypnosis! Dr. David Spiegel is an Associate Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and a Medical Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. He has spent more than 40 years tackling clinical resea...

So many people don't take action on their dreams because the mental games just get in the way. But today's guest did, and it's so incredibly inspiring. Luc Zoratto is a Dad, husband, Boston marathoner, and alcohol-free life coach who helps high-performing professionals and entrepreneurs overcome their limitations around alcohol.  Luc gets vulnerable with Karolina today as he shares his story with...

Amy Guldner is such a brilliant, empathetic soul and an integral part of Become Euphoric, our signature program to help women change their relationship with alcohol and unearth their greatest passions. Today, Amy is back on the podcast to talk in detail about her 6 pillars of change and how she helps clients make powerful shifts in their lives, from defining your core values, to practicing self-co...

We're never meant to be a plateaued version of ourselves. We're meant to keep growing! And sometimes, all it takes is a peek into someone else's life who is living OUR dream, to see that it can be possible for ourselves, too. Karolina shares what happens when we start to grow and transform, especially when we're evolving our lifestyle more than the people around us. If you no longer have anyone to...

It's time to ditch the fear of failing, the fear of making mistakes, the fear of being imperfect, and the fear of going after what you REALLY want. How often does your fear of failure keep you from stepping into your biggest dreams? Karolina is celebrating five years alcohol-free! But the symbolism of what she's celebrating is even greater than that. It's been five years of putting herself first,...

MONEY … It's a complicated topic, right?! And harnessing a strong money mindset is one of the key areas to cultivating change and attracting more wealth into your life.  Alcohol-free women are in such an incredible position to improve their money mindsets.  Today, Karolina opens up about what helped transform her money perspective and new ways to think, feel, and act when it comes to money. Hear w...

Have you heard the common claim that "a glass of red wine is good for you"? But what if that's not actually the full story? Karolina welcomes board certified internal medicine doctor and the founder of Texas Center for Lifestyle Medicine , Dr. Cheng Ruan to Euphoric The Podcast to answer all of your burning questions. You'll discover the real impacts of alcohol on your body, brain, hormones, and m...

Being a coach is such a rewarding career. From freedom and creativity to abundance and impact, the opportunities are endless. Coaching offers the ability to live a flourishing life, while simultaneously supporting and empowering others to experience the same. Do you feel called to help people? Are there fears that hold you back from going after what you really want?  Karolina shares what being a c...

Do you want to change your relationship with alcohol, but you're worried about what it's going to do to your relationship? If this is something you're currently navigating, you will absolutely want to tune in! Xiomara and her partner Pat entered into their relationship with alcohol as a third companion. Their drinking quickly escalated into blackouts, fights, and hangovers. Discover what caused th...

If you've found your way to this podcast, then it's a safe bet that you are someone who believes in and is doing the hard work of personal development. In this episode, Karolina opens up about the five struggles and fears she faced about becoming an alcohol-free life coach and how she worked through them to reach abundance, impact, and fulfillment. Hear about the lies surrounding imposter syndrome...

Have you ever stopped to wonder what alcohol is doing to our hormones? Did you know that you have the ability to optimize your biological rhythm and hormones to help you live your best life? Hormone expert Dr. Mariza Snyder joins Karolina for a rich and knowledge-packed episode all about female hormonal health. Dr. Snyder is a functional practitioner and the author of 8 books including her latest,...