Episode 211: The Benefits of Cold Exposure with Jennifer Richardson

After attending immersive experiences and retreats, Karolina has come home a different person. 

Which is why she knew she was meant to include an immersive retreat in the Empowered AF Coach Certification program. So what the hell happens at a Certification Retreat? 

This episode is covering everything you need to know about the certification retreat! From pretending you just landed off your private jet to putting all your wishes into a meaningful bracelet and stepping into the mindset of a six-figure coach, you’ll know how much your life can change in 3 days. 

To save your spot and have the opportunity to network and connect with other incredible women, apply for the Empowered AF Coach Certification program which starts March 28th and offers Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• What’s in store for you when you enroll in the Empowered AF Coach Certification: 4-5 months of certification training, a 3-day immersive retreat, and a 4-month online business mastermind
• What the certification covers to make you a stand out coach. 
• Manifesting your ideal clients, using thought leadership to build your platform, and the trends and changes to the coaching industry
• A behind the scenes peek at last year’s retreat, including the Come As You’ll Be Party, New Moon ceremony, sound healing, and downtime/excursions
• The psychological impact retreats can have and the important friendships and connections that can form from them – plus, how to apply!

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Grow your dream coaching business to help others make alcohol insignificant and fulfill their greater purpose. Apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins March 28th. Join the coaching program to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

Karolina’s book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review. 

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

Have you ever wondered what it’s actually like to be a successful coach and thought leader? 

In this episode, Karolina is pulling back the curtain and demystifying what a typical day in her life looks like.

Yes, some days bring the freedom and glamour of sitting on a tropical beach with a laptop, but it’s not an impossible grind, either. More often than not, it’s something in between these two extremes. 

Now in her sixth year in business, you’ll hear an honest look at how Karolina balances her days, how she maintains healthy boundaries, and what her life looks like when she’s at home vs. when she’s jet setting around the globe. 

The freedom to work on what she chooses, when she chooses, and where she chooses, is the ultimate gift, and you can have that too!

If you are curious about starting your own coaching business to help others fulfill their greater purpose, apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins March 28th.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Freedom vs. security; the pros and cons of starting your own coaching business and balancing this decision with your own values
• The skills you learn while starting a business – and how these skills can be applicable in so many different avenues, even if you decide to switch paths
• How Karolina structures meetings each week: the limits she imposes, the kinds of meetings she holds, who she meets with, and the different coaching she offers
• The strategy side of her business: what it entails, and why it’s Karolina’s favorite part of her work (where her creativity can really shine!)
• Being intentional about setting up your days so they’re most effective and how this differs while at home vs. traveling
• Creating boundaries, reaching your human potential, and the difference between coaching (which is future-focused) and therapy (which is past-focused)

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Grow your dream coaching business to help others make alcohol insignificant and fulfill their greater purpose. Apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins March 28th. Join the coaching program to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

Karolina’s book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review. 

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.

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

Have you ever felt the universe was trying to tell you something? 

Personally, Karolina has received many signs from the universe that seemed almost magical – particularly regarding her late grandmother and the decision to go alcohol-free. These signs have given her comfort and guidance in the path she’s carved out for herself.

Four days after this podcast airs is Karolina’s 6-year soberversary, which is also the third anniversary of her grandmother’s passing. To some people, it might seem coincidental that these events occurred on the same date, but she finds meaning in this.

What will the universal signs be for you? How do you know you’re experiencing them? And how can you be open to receiving them? In this episode, Karolina shares insight about the signs the universe has sent her, with the hope that you will find guidance as you embark on your own path.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Karolina’s family during World War II – some members were taken to concentration camps or murdered; her grandmother was part of the resistance Home Army
• How Karolina’s grandmother gave birth to Karolina’s father in the midst of a bombing, all by herself, while Karolina’s grandfather was in a concentration camp
• The signs Karolina saw from her grandmother after death, from her Amethyst stone to the emergence of a certain wildflower Karolina began seeing everywhere
• Recognizing that our dreams aren’t selfish – following these dreams is a way of seizing the opportunity to honor our ancestors and the hardships they went through
• Advice and ideas for how to look for signs from the universe through symbols (they could be animals, numbers, colors, flowers, etc.) and how to be open to these signs

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Grow your dream coaching business to help others make alcohol insignificant and fulfill their greater purpose. Apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins March 28th. Join the coaching program to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

Karolina’s book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review. 

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.

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

There are so many benefits to deliberate cold exposure, but the one you might find surprising is the potential impact it can have on your alcohol-free journey.

Today’s guest is Jennifer Richardson, a registered holistic nutritionist, mood coach, deliberate cold exposure facilitator, and founder of Cold Community NORTH, a company that organizes cold exposure and contrast therapy events and retreats in Canada.

If you’ve ever been curious about building cold exposure into a regular practice, Jennifer answers all kinds of questions. She talks about its physical and mental benefits – from reducing inflammation to increasing dopamine levels – and the incredible impact it’s made on her own life, helping her through sobriety. 

Personally, Karolina has also benefited from cold immersion. It’s an amazing tool that can help you become healthier, happier, and more resilient no matter where you are in life – and it’s also a practice she’ll be incorporating in the upcoming Euphoric Costa Rica Retreat!

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Jennifer’s story: her entrance into the nutrition and mental health field for her own wellness, and the impact cold plunges and cold exposure have had on her sobriety
• The practice of cold exposure or cold immersion and how to get started, from cold plunges and cold showers to stepping outside during cold weather
• Mental benefits of cold exposure: increases resilience, boosts mood and dopamine levels, regulates nervous system, helps you sit with stress, can help with sobriety
• Physical benefits of cold exposure: how it eases aches and pains, reduces inflammation, increases cardiovascular health, and increases metabolism
• Cold immersion recommendations for men vs. women, how to practice cold exposure safely, and when to avoid cold immersion
• Contrast therapy and how to use breath work and movement in your cold exposure experience 

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Learn about Cold Community NORTH and follow Jennifer on Instagram! She also recommends checking out @StayUnbounded and Ice Works Bath Co, who offer handcrafted cold immersion tubs. 

Grow your dream coaching business to help others make alcohol insignificant and fulfill their greater purpose. Apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins in March. Join the coaching program to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

Secure one of the last few spots on Karolina’s alcohol-free women’s empowerment retreat! The Euphoric Costa Rica Retreat is about deepening your bigger purpose so you can be the most confident, empowered version of yourself in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Karolina’s book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review. 

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.

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

As today’s guest Marina J. reminds us, if we don’t allow ourselves to heal from toxic relationships, it’s difficult to really live. 

Marina J. is an expert on narcissistic abuse, coaching women so they can reclaim their freedom, power, and light. She specializes in shadow work and is the author of Turn Yourself On, which is about turning on your power and your ability to heal.

Recently, Karolina released the episode, “10 Reasons Alcohol is Like a Toxic Ex-Boyfriend,” which was based on a real experience. For her, learning she didn’t just have a jerk of an ex-boyfriend – that she actually suffered narcissistic abuse – was so empowering. 

Narcissistic abuse is more common than we might think, but giving it a name and proper space allows you to unpack it and move forward. The good news? There are some key things we can do now to start flourishing, so please share this episode with the women in your life who need to hear it.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Marina’s story, and the impact taking on other people’s feelings had on her body – including the realizations she had when she started practicing yoga
• Telltale signs of a narcissist and the red flags to look for (for example: narcissists don’t self-reflect)
• Gaslighting, shadow work, and the length it takes to heal from a narcissistic, abusive relationship vs. a normal relationship
• Entangling yourself from a narcissist and the importance of finding somebody who allows you to be heard so you can start rebuilding yourself
• The similarities between narcissists and dementors from the Harry Potter books – and the idea that narcissists are MADE vs. the idea that they’re born that way

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Tune in to the recent episode, 10 Reasons Alcohol is Like a Toxic Ex-Boyfriend, and learn more about Marina on her website, where you’ll find her courses, her classes, and her free Facebook group, where she does regular training.

Get paid to help others make alcohol insignificant and fulfill their greater purpose. Apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins in March. Join the coaching program to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

Secure one of the last few spots on Karolina’s alcohol-free women’s empowerment retreat! The Euphoric Costa Rica Retreat is about deepening your bigger purpose so you can be the most confident, empowered version of yourself in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Karolina’s book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review. 

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.

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

Dry January is over. Now what? How does this play into the rest of 2024?

In our last episode, Susie Streelman shared that 44% of people want to try Dry January. However, things can get confusing come Februrary. 

If you’re at these crossroads, here’s a question for you to ponder: Are you interested in achieving your goals in 2024? If so, does alcohol REALLY fit with them? Can you ACTUALLY do both?

Karolina reveals the major epiphanies and poignant questions she had in February 2018 after her Dry January “break” was over. As you know, Karolina ultimately chose “Door B,” which helped her unlock everything she’s ever wanted, from a deeper purpose to a career that allowed her to fulfill some of her greatest dreams.

If you’re leaning towards “Door B,” join Become Euphoric, a 4-month group coaching program, with classes starting on February 6th (and a discount if you sign up right now!) 

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Karolina’s “high of her life” during Dry January in 2018, which she’d only originally planned to be a month break (and the danger of interjecting the word “forever” too early)
• Feelings she had at events (including a Cirque du Soleil show) that are supposed to be fun after drinking again: foggy, fuzzy, bored, apathetic, jaded, frustrated and cranky
• Epiphanies Karolina had during her second break while journaling and reprogramming her subconscious
• Tony Robbins’s philosophy of life: that we find the most meaning when we’re growing and giving
• The future of the alcohol-free movement (Gen Z is barely drinking these days) and the  Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins in March, and includes certification in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Are you at a sober-curious crossroads now? Join Become Euphoric, a 4-month group coaching program, with classes starting on February 6th (and a discount if you sign up right now). Make alcohol insignificant and discover a happier, freer life. 

Get paid to help others make alcohol insignificant and fulfill their greater purpose. Apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins in March. Join the coaching program to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

Secure one of the last few spots on Karolina’s alcohol-free women’s empowerment retreat! The Euphoric Costa Rica Retreat is about deepening your bigger purpose so you can be the most confident, empowered version of yourself in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Karolina’s book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review. 

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.

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

The alcohol-free movement is growing, and today, we’re going to dig into ALL of the statistics and trends that will no doubt validate your choice. The idea of being alcohol-free used to be practically unheard of, but today, establishments that don’t provide alcohol-free options are behind the times.

Susie Streelman is the dynamic founder behind ZeroProof Experiences, a company that hosts social, alcohol-free events all over the world. Susie is dominating the event space and is so well-connected to other alcohol-free leaders and alcohol-free drink companies.

In this episode, Susie shares her story and some of her predictions around the alcohol-free movement, including some fascinating discoveries about Gen Z’s drinking habits. She also shares some of the latest jaw dropping data. Here’s a preview: 49% of people are interested in alcohol-free beverages when they go out!

Beautiful, this is the way the world is going. We have a role to play and contributions to make to this amazing movement.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• All about ZeroProof Experiences, which hosts alcohol-free events around the world, and what’s coming up for the company
• Susie’s background, her decision to go alcohol-free, and how she celebrates at establishments that don’t offer alcohol-free options (alcohol-free listeners, take note!)
• Recent statistics about the alcohol-free movement, from participation in Dry January to how Gen Z views drinking alcohol
• The beer industry vs. the wine industry, plus Susie’s favorite beverage recommendations
• How beverage industries are changing their marketing tactics to adapt to alcohol-free trends

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Want to see all the details and stats? Learn more about ZeroProof Experiences and download the Dry January Trends for 2024. Check out some of her company’s upcoming events!

Secure one of the last few spots on Karolina’s alcohol-free women’s empowerment retreat! The Euphoric Costa Rica Retreat is about deepening your bigger purpose so you can be the most confident, empowered version of yourself in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Get paid to help others make alcohol insignificant and fulfill their greater purpose. Apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins in March. Join the coaching program to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

Karolina’s book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review. 

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.

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

Are you ready for those big “aha” moments that will change your life? Are you ready to listen to your intuition and connect with your deepest, most divine source of wisdom?

For Karolina, one of the most powerful ways to get those deep insights is by going on a retreat. In this episode, she talks about how retreats can change your life, and about the profound impacts they’ve had on her own, providing insight on all things ranging from alcohol to reflections on motherhood. 

In our lives, we’re so distracted, running from one thing to the next, and it’s almost impossible to just unplug for a week. Retreats are so sacred. Between embodiment workshops, hiking, and daily yoga sessions, they get you out of your comfort zone, surrounded by incredible, like-minded women, and force you to be intentional about listening to your highest self. 

There are still a few spots left in the upcoming Euphoric Costa Rica Retreat, which is all about deepening your bigger purpose so you can be the most empowered version of yourself in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Join Karolina in April and you will return home braver and empowered with a new group of women cheering you on, saying girl – you are meant to do this!

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Karolina’s experience attending retreats and the unexpected “aha” moments they gave her about her own life 
• The difference between going on a retreat vs. practicing some of these “retreat” exercises at home or going on a vacation
• Getting outside your comfort zone and disconnecting from your normal routine, and the deep levels of friendship that can form among other retreat members
• A detailed look at the alcohol-free Euphoric Costa Rica Retreat for women this April, and how it’ll help you deepen your bigger purpose (plus, it’s the only Euphoric retreat in 2024!)
• Wealth embodiment, attracting goodness in your life, and looking at 2024 not as the time to “tighten the ship,” but to take on your new, more empowered identity

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Secure one of the last few spots on Karolina’s alcohol-free women’s empowerment retreat! The Euphoric Costa Rica Retreat is about deepening your bigger purpose so you can be the most confident, empowered version of yourself in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Get paid to help others make alcohol insignificant and fulfill their greater purpose. Apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins in March. Join the coaching program to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

Karolina’s book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review. 

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.

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

Get ready for life-changing advice on how to own your identity, shift your beliefs, stand up for your vision, and set boundaries. 

Rachel Luna is an international speaker, certified master neuroscience coach to 6- and 7-figure earning entrepreneurs, and author of Permission to Offend, as seen on The Today Show. The cancer survivor and former marine is also the host of the Permission to Offend podcast and was named by Forbes as one of the 11 most inspiring female entrepreneurs to follow on Instagram.

In this episode, Rachel takes us through her spiritual journey and her unconventional path to going alcohol-free. You also won’t want to miss her life-changing journaling framework (this part is gold!), one of the many exercises featured in her book that will empower you to dream bigger.

You’ll also hear how she handles failures, her advice for success and fulfillment, and the importance of shifting into a state of gratitude to activate your body’s energy. There are so many gems in this episode and Karolina has learned so much from Rachel. We can’t wait for you to tune in!

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Rachel’s history with alcohol and how she’d use it as a numbing agent to the fact that she always felt she was “too much” – but also never enough
• The impact being alcohol-free has made in both her success and her connection to her spiritual life
• Not being defined by success or shortcomings – rather, by the way you treat people and the work you leave behind
• Journaling to manifest using neuroscience-backed methods and scripting your desires in detail as though they have already happened
• Giving space for negative emotions so you can then clear the space to create energy to go after your dreams
• The importance of faith when it comes to continuing, even when things don’t work, and the difference this made in Rachel’s life when it came to trusting that “soft nudge”

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Visit Rachel Luna’s website, buy her book, listen to Rachel’s podcast, Permission to Offend, and follow her on Instagram. 

April’s alcohol-free Become Euphoric Costa Rica Retreat for women is about deepening your bigger purpose so you can be the most confident, empowered version of yourself in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Get paid to help others make alcohol insignificant and fulfill their greater purpose. Apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins in March. Join the coaching program to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

Karolina’s book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review. 

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.

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

Today we’re going back to the basics on how to change your relationship with alcohol, and it starts with listening to your intuition.

With Dry January and Dry Bootcamp approaching, it’s the perfect time to present an in-depth overview of how to change your drinking and amp up the fun, pleasure, and joy in your life. This episode is for you whether you’re early in your alcohol-free journey, or are reevaluating the role of alcohol in your life. 

Karolina talks about the conditioning we receive about alcohol and debunks some of its “positive” attributes. The thing to remember is that it’s not the DRINK you want. What you actually want is the FEELING you believe a drink will give you. 

Karolina’s life was forever changed from Dry January, and now, you can join her for Dry Bootcamp starting January 9th, a 22-day immersive coaching experience that will help you take a life-changing break from alcohol. It is such a special time of year to commit to yourself and discover your potential!

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Connecting to your intuition and realizing that going alcohol-free is NOT something imposed on you – rather, there’s something that’s been leading you here
• The old school paradigm of going alcohol-free vs. the idea of removing what no longer serves you, plus the benefits of journaling about your lived experiences with alcohol
• Conditioning we receive about alcohol being a trophy of enlightenment, glamour, and sophistication, and debunking alcohol’s “positive” qualities 
• Why it can be beneficial to start with a break from alcohol instead of making the decision to go cold-turkey forever
• Getting to know yourself in a new way: what healthy things are ACTUALLY fun, relaxing, or confidence-boosting for you?

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Dry Bootcamp starts on January 9th! This 22-day immersive coaching experience will help you take a life-changing break from alcohol with more than 20 lessons, workbooks, meditations, and most importantly, live coaching calls with Karolina and a live community element with 24/7 coaching and peer support to solve any challenges and answer questions to help you uplevel your mindset immediately. Enrollment closes on Jan. 8. Sign up today! Those who register also get a discount on the Become Euphoric 4-month group coaching program.

April’s alcohol-free Become Euphoric Costa Rica Retreat for women is about deepening your bigger purpose so you can be the most confident, empowered version of yourself in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Get paid to help others make alcohol insignificant and fulfill their greater purpose. Apply now for the Empowered AF Coach Certification, which begins in March. Join the coaching program to get certified in Alcohol-Free Life Coaching, Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.

Karolina’s book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review. 

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.

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