Imagine going to a routine physical and walking away with life-changing news. How would you respond? How quickly would you implement change to radically transform your health?

After losing a dear friend who was alcohol dependent, Melissa McGovern fell into some unhealthy patterns, drinking and indulging in comfort foods. Then everything changed in August 2023.

Her blood work showed high liver enzymes. High cholesterol. High blood pressure. Her doctor was very concerned. She knew she had to make a change, and FAST.

After that doctor’s visit, Melissa quit drinking and changed her diet, losing a staggering 30 pounds in just 3 months. And now at age 53, she’s an alcohol-free coach, an alum of Karolina’s Empowered AF Coach Certification program, and she is SLAYING.

This episode is so moving, and Melissa’s incredible transformation in such a short time is truly astounding. Get your tissues ready!

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Melissa’s journey from alcohol dependence to discovering a vibrant, purpose-driven life, from not knowing what a limiting belief was to becoming a “limiting belief sleuth”
• How quitting drinking drastically reduced Melissa’s cholesterol and A1C levels
• The wake-up call and heartbreaking loss of Melissa’s friend, who was struggling with alcohol abuse and how his loss fueled a deep purpose within Melissa
• The difference the physical changes made to Melissa’s mental health (and the techniques she used to get in touch with the confident version of herself she used to be!)

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

If this story was touching to you and you want to work with Melissa, visit her website, The Sober New Yorker, follow her on Instagram and listen to her podcast.

Lose your desire to drink and lean into your dream life with Karolina’s book Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You. When you order today, you’ll also unlock tons of resources and checklists to support you on your journey.

Loved the book? We’d be honored if you left a review!

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram and watch me romanticize the AF lifestyle and show you how to make your entrepreneurial dreams come true.

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Going alcohol-free is one of the best things you can do for your health. But what about after that? What are the next steps?

Megan Swan is a guru on women’s wellness who works with high-performing, high-achieving women. In this episode, she and Karolina talk about how to think about your wellness differently so it’s easier to incorporate into your life.

Megan and Karolina met years ago, and she actually just graduated from the Empowered AF Coach Certification program (plus, she led a yoga class and shared incredible wellness rituals at the retreat, too!)

If your holistic wellness routines are taking a backseat as you tackle your most ambitious goals, Megan will inspire you to prioritize your health so you can get to the next level without burning out.

She even debunks myths about sugar (just eat the damn fruit!), will help you find ways to “sneak in” movement, AND build a bank of healthy, guilt-free meals to pull from.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• How removing alcohol and embracing fruits, veggies, and fermented foods can supercharge your digestion
• Megan’s 7-year alcohol-free milestone, and why she feels better than she ever has at age 45
• Eating intuitively, debunking diet myths, removing food guilt, and why there’s no one-size-fits-all solution
• Manageable changes you can make to integrate wellness into your busy life more seamlessly and superfoods to incorporate into your diet

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Listen to Megan’s podcast, Wellness as a Way of Life, follow her on Instagram, and visit her website. (Also, if you liked this episode, be sure to listen to Episode 125, which also features Megan!)

Lose your desire to drink and lean into your dream life with Karolina’s book Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You. When you order today, you’ll also unlock tons of resources and checklists to support you on your journey.

Loved the book? We’d be honored if you left a review!

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram and watch me romanticize the AF lifestyle and show you how to make your entrepreneurial dreams come true.

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

What decisions are holding you back from entering your "Big Moves" era?

Karolina recently coined the term when she was stuck in the dreaded waiting game, unable to make a series of decisions until a certain one was finalized.

Where can you say YES to your heart without over-analyzing everything?

When a decision feels like a “hell yes!” but we fail to take action, we lose steam and feel weird or guilty about it. Waiting creates anxiety, and stagnation.

It can make you feel powerless.

Karolina talks about the power of making those gutsy “hell yes!” decisions – leading to a spontaneous trip to Mexico, a business retreat in Brazil, and how exhilarating and transformative the resulting domino effect can be for future decision-making.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling way too many open tabs in life, this episode is your wake-up call to make those monumental changes you've been dreaming about.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Karolina's "Big Moves Era" and how you can make quick, powerful decisions to supercharge your life
• The “waiting game” – how we fall victim to it, and the big decisive moves that can bust us out of it and elevate our personal and professional life to unprecedented heights
• How understanding your human design type can revolutionize the way you make decisions – especially those “hell yes!” decisions
• Why sometimes indecision – or just putting off a big decision because circumstances aren’t perfect – is actually worse than telling yourself no
• Practical tips to start acting like the future, super-successful version of yourself right now

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Learn how your personality best makes decisions by discovering your Human Design type.

Lose your desire to drink and lean into your dream life with Karolina’s book Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You. When you order today, you’ll also unlock tons of resources and checklists to support you on your journey.

Loved the book? We’d be honored if you left a review!

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram and watch me romanticize the AF lifestyle and show you how to make your entrepreneurial dreams come true.

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