62. Cheers to Wellness: Trying on An Alcohol-Free Lifestyle with Laura Valvasori

Thinking about participating in “Dry January” or wondering what it might be like to try out an alcohol-free lifestyle this year? In this episode, host Brenda Jasmin is joined by author and business wellbeing mentor, Laura Valvasori. Listen in as they discuss Laura’s journey towards becoming alcohol-free began after she realized alcohol was affecting her health negatively and was out of alignment with her otherwise healthy lifestyle. Laura shares her experiences with going alcohol-free and the life-changing impact it’s had on her well-being. She also discusses the importance of shifting subconscious beliefs about alcohol and forming new habits and rituals for stress relief. Laura is now passionate about sharing her learnings to guide other women through their journey of exploring and “trying on” an alcohol-free lifestyle. She emphasizes that her intention is not to dictate what people should do, but to provide information and tools to enable them to make individual decisions about their alcohol intake. 01:11 Laura's Journey to an Alcohol-Free Life 03:47 The Turning Point: Deciding to Quit Alcohol 05:52 The Decision to Go Alcohol-Free 15:59 The Health Benefits of Going Alcohol-Free 26:33 The Transition to an Alcohol-Free Life 28:41 Shifting Your Subconscious Beliefs About Alcohol 35:47 The Importance of Non-Alcoholic Alternatives 37:28 The Impact of Alcohol-Free Choices on Social Interactions 45:40 The Role of Habits and Rituals in Alcohol Consumption 47:59 Finding New Ways to De-Stress and Cope with Life 53:52 The Importance of Being True to Yourself About Laura Valvasori: Laura Valvasori is a Business & Well-Being Mentor, the Author of Good to Grow: Cultivate Your Mindset and Habits to Thrive as an Entrepreneur, a Certified Emotion Code Practitioner, and the creator of the Still Me, But Alcohol-Free program. Like many women, in her early forties, Laura started feeling like alcohol was no longer agreeing with her body and drinking was starting to feel out of alignment with her otherwise healthy lifestyle. After hitting a breaking point, she decided to "try on" going alcohol-free in a quest to feel better. Today, over 3 years later, she lives happily alcohol-free. She is now passionate about sharing what she's learned to guide other women through the journey of shifting to an alcohol-free life. Here's how you can connect with Laura Valvasori: Laura’s upcoming programs and events: Still Me, But Alcohol-Free, launching February 1st, 2024, is a 6-week program, designed for women, to guide you through "trying on" going alcohol-free with the right mindset, tools, and support to help you be successful. Find out more at: https://www.lauravalvasori.com/still-me-alcohol-free For those in the Oakville, Ontario area, you can join Laura for the Dry January Tasting Experience on January 18th from 6:30 – 8:30 at The Clover Collective. You’ll have an opportunity to taste a variety of non-alcoholic drinks while having a fun, social experience with like-minded women. Buy your tickets at: https://www.lauravalvasori.com/dry-january-tasting-experience Free Resources: “Five Hacks to a Happier Happy Hour Alcohol-Free” – FREE 40-minute MentorClass to help you "try on" socializing alcohol-free. You will also get a copy of Laura’s favourite drink recommendations and a 10% discount code to use for www.clearsips.ca. Free sign-up to watch: https://www.lauravalvasori.com/five-hacks-mentorclass-on-demand Instagram and TikTok at @laura_valvasori Email: [email protected] www.lauravalvasori.com Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin: Instagram: @_brendajasmin Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/ Website: www.brendajasmin.com Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/