9. How to Quit Drinking Without Losing Your Friends

Oftentimes people are afraid of changing their relationship with alcohol because they believe they'll lose their friends, however, this decision can help you build strong friendships and have a deeper connection with them. In this conversation, Amanda shares her story of transitioning out of drinking and how it's affected their friendships in different ways. She highlights the importance of being open to change and being willing to let go of friendships that are not supporting your growth. She explains that the way a friendship transitions can sometimes be surprising and that it's crucial to be open to the possibility of a new connection. Listen and enjoy! Key Highlights: [00:01 - 05:34] Opening Segment • An overview of how to quit drinking without losing friends • The importance of evaluating your friendships and determining if they are beneficial to your alcohol-free journey • You should shift your perspective to create miracles in your relationships [05:35 - 10:54] Quit Drinking Without Losing Your Friends • Call out any perceptions that you might have about what is going to happen to your friendships • Reach out to our friends and create new ways of connecting • Identify the characteristics of your close friendships What you want to see more of and less of [10:55 - 16:20] How to Transition Friendships Safely • Why Amanda stopped and I said a prayer to the universe at some point • How to show up to your friendships in your state of transition • Open yourself up to a different way of thinking  Allow those relationships to shift form and surprise you [16:21 - 20:48] Closing Segment • Transitioning friendships can be surprising and miraculous • Tapping into intuition can help guide you in making the right decision about friendships Key Quotes: "The most powerful thing that we can do if we are ready to grow into the new version of ourselves is to release some of the things that are keeping us tethered to that past identity." - Amanda Kuda "Your friends are not made through length of time, your friends are made through depth of connection." - Amanda Kuda Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com  If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!