Unwind Without Wine

I am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways. This episode looked at what led me to decide to break from drinking. I vulnerably shared what I unearthed by looking at my relationship with alcohol as well as what I hope to accomplish and experience through this exercise. Main takeaways from this episode: When I looked at what attracted me to drinking, I noticed how attached I was to think I couldn't relax without a drink. This attachment got in the way of having meaningful conversations and nurturing relationships - without messy conversations after a few drinks. Sometimes it takes those we love to find the motivation to look at things differently and then take action. There are empowering ways to begin to loosen and unwind your attachments (or addictions) without shame and humiliation. When you put attention and intention on something, you become more porous and susceptible to noticing and feeling even more. I invite you to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcast and encourage you to join my Soulful Soundbites community on Mighty Networks.com at soulfulsoundbites.mn.co to ask questions or comment on the show. Be sure to follow me on Instagram (@SparkPath) and Facebook (SparkPath Healing) or visit my website (sparkpathhealing.com) to learn about SparkPath Healing. Thank YOU for listening and an extra warm thank you to those of you who write a review, share the podcast with a friend, and engage in the Soulful Soundbites Community. And much gratitude to Erica Smigielski, creator, producer, and writer, continues to place energetic ‘milk bottles’ through each episode to help those who seek or need a ray of light. Janae MacMaster and the QBR Team (quickbusinessresolutions.com) provide endless support (and tireless edits) to bring you this podcast. Clementine Moss designed and recorded the music for Soulful Soundbites. Follow her and experience her magic at instagram.com/clemthegreat/. Annie Grace captured her wisdom, research, and experiences related to alcohol - and without shame - in her book, “This Naked Mind.” Learn more about Annie and her book at thisnakedmind.com