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EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 58 MIN

From The Bar To Breakthrough: Jacki Fleniken's Story Of Sobriety

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In this episode of the 'Own Your Essence' podcast, host April DeMille engages in a deep, transformational conversation with Jacki Fleniken, an alcohol freedom and transformation coach from Los Angeles. Jacki shares her profound journey from being a daily drinker and bartender to becoming an advocate for sobriety. She discusses the significant turning points in her life, including a major depressive episode, the tragic loss of a friend to alcoholism, and her powerful realization at a celebration of life event. Jacki reveals the ineffective methods she initially tried to curb her drinking and outlines the innovative, non-AA-based methodology she discovered. This new approach helped her understand the deep-rooted reasons for her addiction and led to her lasting sobriety. Jackie also shares inspiring stories of personal growth, including how she met the love of her life and discovered unexpected benefits like renewed self-love and inner peace. Throughout the conversation, Jacki emphasizes the importance of personalized recovery paths, the shortcomings of traditional AA, and the empowering freedom of living an alcohol-free life. This episode provides invaluable insights and hope for those struggling with addiction and seeking a transformative path to sobriety.Jacki Fleniken was once a heavy drinker whose alcohol use intensified during a period of deep depression. At her lowest point, she was consuming an average of 12 beers a day as her life spiraled out of control. In 2023, she discovered a science-based methodology that completely transformed her relationship with alcohol and her life as a whole. Today, Jacki is an Alcohol Freedom & Transformation Coach, dedicated to helping others reclaim control, break free from alcohol, and create lives rooted in clarity, confidence, and self-empowerment.Coachingbyjacki.com@jackifleniken on IGJacki Fleniken on FB✨ Work with April 1:1 If you’re looking to work with April privately, here are the booking links:30-Minute Intuitive Breakthrough Readinghttps://calendly.com/ownyouressencepodcast/intuitive-breakthrough-reading-with-april-demille45-Minute Intuitive Breakthrough Reading https://calendly.com/ownyouressencepodcast/intuitive-breakthrough-reading15-Minute Discovery Callhttps://calendly.com/ownyouressencepodcast/breakthrough-discovery-call-15-minuteSend us Fan Mail Working with April 1:1

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In this episode of the 'Own Your Essence' podcast, host April DeMille engages in a deep, transformational conversation with Jacki Fleniken, an alcohol freedom and transformation coach from Los Angeles. Jacki shares her profound journey from being a daily drinker and bartender to becoming an advocate for sobriety. She discusses the significant turning points in her life, including a major depressive episode, the tragic loss of a friend to alcoholism, and her powerful realization at a celebrati...

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