307: Break Up With Alcohol to Reach Your Highest Potential with Amanda Kuda

This episode delves into topics surrounding alcohol, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Could ditching the drink be the doorway to a life more authentic and fulfilling? In this episode of I AM HUMAN, I interview Amanda Kuda, author of Unbottled Potential: Break Up With Alcohol and Breakthrough to Your Best Life, about why and how alcohol can be stopping us from reaching our highest potential and living our best lives. We talk about emotions, authenticity and how learning to sit with the ups and downs makes you a more resilient person. This is a fantastic episode if you are sober curious, but it applies to anyone who feels that they have a habit that’s holding them back from living a life they desire. Together, we traverse the landscape of our drinking culture, with Amanda's personal account of sobriety shedding light on the transformative effects of living without alcohol. Our conversation doesn't shy away from the emotional complexities untangled in the process, revealing the unspoken freedom and potential that awaits on the other side of the 'sober curious' movement. Discussion points: Amanda’s alcohol journey, exploring alcohol's impact on life, pillars of lifestyle health Statistics on drinking, the “gray area” Peer pressure, alcohol consumption, sober-curiosity Covid and the extreme opposite responses to stress and change Questions to ask yourself about your relationship with alcohol Rethinking alcohol consumption for health Alcohol and health risks Breaking the cycle of dysfunction Understanding energy, vibration, and alcohol's effect Embracing authenticity, adhering to social expectations, self-expression Sober curious resources  Please subscribe, and reach out to us with your comments, questions, and feedback Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please consult a healthcare professional. The I AM HUMAN podcast explores topics such as plant-based nutrition, lifestyle medicine, personal development, and spirituality to promote health, well-being, longevity, and joy and help you craft your best life yet. Subscribe today, and send your feedback to podcast@doctoryami.com Dr. Yami is a board-certified pediatrician, certified lifestyle medicine physician, national board-certified health and wellness coach, author and international speaker. She is a passionate promoter of healthy lifestyles, especially the power of plant-based diets for the prevention of chronic disease. She hosts the popular podcast I AM HUMAN (formerly Veggie Doctor Radio) which boasts listeners from 98 countries and more than a million downloads to date. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, has a certificate in plant-based nutrition and is a certified Food for Life Instructor. Dr. Yami owns Nourish Wellness, a pediatric practice in Yakima, Washington where she lives with her husband and two sons. Her book is called “A Parent’s Guide to Intuitive Eating: How to Raise Kids Who Love to Eat Healthy”. You can learn more about Dr. Yami at DoctorYami.com. Resources: Website: https://amandakuda.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/amandakuda/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@amanda.kuda Facebook: https://facebook.com/amandakuda LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/amandakuda/ ⭐️Unbottled Potential: Break Up with Alcohol and Break Through to Your Best Life by Amanda Kuda: https://amzn.to/3IIK68Z  ⭐️What's Your Sober Curious Calling? Take the Quiz: https://amandakuda.com/quiz  More From Dr. Yami: Listen: http://bit.ly/vdrpodcast TEDx Talk - http://bit.ly/DOCTORYAMITEDX A Parent's Guide to Intuitive Eating: How to Raise Kids Who Love to Eat Healthy by Dr. Yami - https://amzn.to/40ZEQpT Questions? Email me: podcast@doctoryami.com More Listening Options: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/vdritunes    Spotify: http://bit.ly/vdrspotify   YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thedoctoryami Credits: Show Poducers: Dr. Yami, Alejandra Parra Graphic Designer: Alejandra Parra Music: GlowBox Productions, https://glowboxproductions.com   Editing: The Castos Productions team, https://castos.com/productions Our Sponsors:* Check out Equilibria and use my code DRYAMI for a great deal: myeq.com/DRYAMI* Check out Green Chef and use my code iamhuman50 for a great deal: Greenchef.com/iamhuman50* Get 50% off your first BOX plus 20% off your next BOX: factormeals.com/dryami50Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy