104: Sobriety, Success, & Self Love w/ Amanda Kuda

In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel dives deep into the journey of elective sobriety and self-improvement with Amanda Kuda. Amanda, a holistic life coach, speaker, and author, shares her experience of breaking up with alcohol and how it transformed her life in ways she could never have imagined. The conversation explores not only the rise of elective sobriety but also how choosing to live an alcohol-free life opens doors to untapped potential and a deeper connection with oneself.Thank you Magic Mind for sponsoring this video! They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code “HTL20” at checkout. You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/htl20Key TakeawaysElective Sobriety Journey: Amanda opens up about her personal decision to stop drinking, not out of necessity, but to elevate her life and achieve greater self-awareness and fulfillment.Challenges of Moderation: Amanda discusses how trying to moderate her alcohol intake made her realize that it was consuming too much of her mental space, leading her to choose total sobriety.Breaking Through to a Better Life: Both Kelly and Amanda discuss how quitting alcohol has drastically improved their lives, bringing clarity, peace, and success that felt previously unreachable.Social Dynamics and Sobriety: Amanda touches on how her social circle evolved post-sobriety, as she prioritized deeper connections over superficial interactions that often revolved around alcohol.Austin’s Vibrant, Sober-Friendly Lifestyle: Amanda shares her experience living in Austin, Texas, where she found a community of health-conscious, sober-minded individuals, including the first alcohol-free bar, Sands Bar.Unbottled Potential: Amanda’s book, Unbottled Potential, is highlighted as a self-improvement guide for people looking to live their best lives by quitting alcohol, even if they don’t have a “problem” with it. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in personal growth. “It’s not about doing more; it’s about doing less—eliminating the one thing that is holding you back.” Amanda Kuda’s Links:Website: https://www.amandakuda.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandakuda/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.kudaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandakudaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandakuda/Book - Unbottled Potential: https://amzn.to/3MTmW2S   Quiz - Are You A Comfort Zone Drinker: https://amandakuda.com/quizFree Mini-Course - Awakened without Alcohol: https://amandakuda.podia.com/awakened-without-alcohol-free-seriesFree Training Course - https://amandakuda.com/free-training 
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