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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2025 · 38 MIN

“I Thought I Was Too Young”: The Untold Truth About Liver Disease & Alcohol / EP 67

from Sober & Lit Podcast · host Susan Larkin & Ruby Williams

What happens when “just one glass” turns into a deadly diagnosis?In this raw and riveting episode of Feel Lit Alcohol Free, Ruby Williams and Susan Larkin sit down with Karla Adkins, co-founder of Zero Proof Life and author of She Came Tumbling Down. Karla was a young professional when she was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver at just 36—a wake-up call that nearly came too late!Why Karla wrote her riveting book: "I can't be silent anymore. I have to share my story. I want people to know what can happen, the truth of this dangerous game that a lot of people are playing."We dive deep into:✅ The toxic culture of pandemic drinking and “mommy wine” humor✅ Why liver disease is rising rapidly in women ages 25–34✅ What it really takes to heal—physically, emotionally, and spiritually✅ How Karla went from silent shame to powerful sobriety advocateThis conversation is urgent, inspiring, and unforgettable. Let’s get into it.Read Karla's compelling story And She Came Tumbling Down : Breaking the Bonds of Alcohol and Creating a Life of Freedom Connect with Karla: Karlaadkins.com  @thezeroprooflife @karlakadkinsWe Love Hearing From YouDon't forget to follow and subscribe and leave a review! It helps to get the word out that living sober is lit! Listeners have said that our podcast has helped them get alcohol free! Join our private community! Connect with the Podcast Hosts:Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com Ruby Williams at Freedom Renegade Coaching https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/Follow Susan: @drinklesswithsusanFollow Ruby: @rubywilliamscoachingIt is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to take a break from alcohol. The creators, hosts, and producers of the The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, or psychological advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any resource or communication on behalf of the podcast or otherwise to be a substitute for such.

What happens when “just one glass” turns into a deadly diagnosis? In this raw and riveting episode of Feel Lit Alcohol Free, Ruby Williams and Susan Larkin sit down with Karla Adkins, co-founder of Zero Proof Life and author of She Came Tumbling Down. Karla was a young professional when she was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver at just 36—a wake-up call that nearly came too late! Why Karla wrote her riveting book: "I can't be silent anymore. I have to share my story. I want people to kn...

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