LLN Episode #122: Karolina Rzadkowolska – Let's Blow the Lid Off the Truth Behind Alcohol

About Karolina Rzadkowolska: Karolina Rzadkowolska is a certified alcohol-free life coach who helps intuitive women make alcohol insignificant in their lives. She's worked with thousands of clients through her online courses and coaching to change their drinking habit and unleash a new level of health, happiness, and potential to go after their biggest dreams. Her book Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You (HarperCollins) came out on bookshelves on January 4th. She's the host of Euphoric the Podcast, founder of Euphoric AF, and her work has been featured in the Huffington Post, The Sunday Post, Popsugar, Real Simple, Elite Daily and multiple TV shows. Karolina's passionate about helping you discover what really makes you happy outside of a beverage and design a life you love. She would love to hear from you at www.euphoricaf.com . What We Discuss in this Episode: Karolina shares a little background about what brought her to the point of being a certified alcohol-free life coach and what effect it's had on her life. In her book, Euphoric, Karolina shares how going alcohol-free was the best decision she's ever made. She shares what her "Aha! Moment" was when she realized she needed to reevaluate the role of alcohol in her life How difficult was the transition for you personally? There are a lot of health-conscious people who drink or binge drink. Why isn't alcohol considered as dangerous as other unhealthy behaviors like smoking, overeating, or inactivity? Why is using alcohol a taboo topic in our culture? In addition to sharing her personal experience in feeling, looking, and sleeping better since alcohol, Karolina shares a myriad of researched health benefits. What were some of the most surprising? In addition to the physical health benefits of eliminating alcohol, Karolina speaks to some of the mental health benefits. How has your outlook on life changed and how has it changed for your clients? Why is it so hard—even stressful—to moderate drinking? What effect does the guilt and shame cycle have on a person's self-esteem? Why do you feel your book is so important right now at this current moment in time? How has COVID, and 2020 more generally, changed the playing field? What role do you believe the patriarchy has played in the alcohol industry? How is the relationship of women with alcohol different than men? What are some common mistakes people make when trying to reduce or eliminate alcohol? What can they do to ensure they stick with your eight-week plan? How might you know alcohol is holding you back? Are their signs or feelings that may indicate it is time for a change? Many people believe they can't socialize without alcohol, or that hanging with friends and partners will no longer be fun. But you say socializing without alcohol is like a superpower. Please elaborate. Do you enjoy non-alcoholic beers, wines, or mocktails? What other sober curious trends and activities do you think will increase in the upcoming years? Resources from Karolina Rzadkowolska: Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You: www.euphoricbook.com / Free Resources from Karolina Rzadkowolska: https://www.euphoricbook.com/gift Connect With Karolina Rzadkowolska: Website: https://www.euphoricaf.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euphoric.af Connect with Lynne: If you're looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized & Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, wrangling sugar gremlins, and overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, and much more so women can feel energized, healthy, confident, and joyful each day. Website: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth Free Resources from Lynne Wadsworth: 5 Simple Steps to Gain Energy, Feel Great & Uplevel Your Health: Are you ready to create a Healthier Lifestyle? Would you like to feel lighter, more energized, and even add joy to your life? 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