16. 6-Months Sober with Amy Edwards

Let's make every day better than the last! In this episode, Amy Edwards shares how she became curious about alcohol-free living, how she overcame her hesitation to give up drinking, and the benefits of exploration and curiosity regarding sobriety. She talks about how she's been focusing on growing spiritually and professionally, and how being sober has helped her in those pursuits. Amy discloses how she's worked on building new habits and cultivating daily practices to be more authentic and comfortable with herself and how she learned over the last 180 days that she can shine brightly even in social situations without drinking. Tune in and push out of your comfort zone! Amy Edwards, 50, is the host of The Amy Edwards Show, a podcast to help others transform their lives and become their best, most rocking version through more efficient and effective habits, mindset shifts, and radical honesty. Amy has recorded and released 5 albums as a solo rock and roll artist, is the author of two books, is a radio personality and voice artist, and is a mom to two girls. She believes in using her voice to empower us all!  Key Highlights: [00:01 - 07:19] Opening Segment • Amy shares her alcohol-free living and personal growth journey How she decided to go alcohol-free for 90 days and has been successful so far • Exploring ways to use sobriety for personal growth [07:20 - 15:19] How Even Alcoholic Individuals Can Achieve Success • Why Amy was resistant to trying sobriety at the beginning • Amy's journey to becoming more self-aware and self-love Culminating her current podcast and music career • Cutting out drinking with friends and family to model healthy habits for her daughters [15:20 - 23:21] Shining Brightly in Social Situations •How a 180-day sobriety challenge has expanded Amy's comfort zone • How to build habits and practices to be more authentic and comfortable in social situations • The importance of having goals and being accountable You should push yourself out of your comfort zone [23:22 - 31:17] Alcohol-Free Journey Expands Spiritual Practice • Why stopping drinking can help you to process your emotions better How Amy's spiritual practices have been more profound since she stopped drinking • When you're physiologically taken care of, you're naturally able to access your higher self and spiritual practices [31:18 - 38:45] The Sexual Spaces without Alcohol • Amy's experience navigating the space of sexuality when sober Being proud of herself and learning about her own sexuality • Stop picking up on how other people feel and make them feel comfortable [38:46 - 45:42] Having a Successful Experience • Amy shares her experience with friends who ordered drinks she was interested in trying • Breaking old patterns with friends can be challenging but is worth it when they are supportive • You need to have a mindset of "I can" and not be afraid to say no to drinks [45:43 - 54:04] Closing Segment • How Amy learned to stop worrying and love herself • A powerful message for success Want to connect with Amy? Follow her on Instagram & TikTok. Visit her website, let's make it rock! Resources Mentioned: 5-Day Free Series: Awakened Without Alcohol Amanda on The Amy Edwards Show YouTube Amanda on The Amy Edwards Show Apple Podcast Key Quotes: "If you just go for it, whatever you're dreaming, it's possible." - Amy Edwards "It's all about our growth and our process and what we can learn from what we're seeing all the time." - Amy Edwards "Anytime we push out of our comfort zone, we're expanding." - Amy Edwards Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com  It's time to unbottle your potential. Apply to work with Amanda. If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!