82. Invest in THIS (not THAT) for your Alcohol-Free Journey in 2024

How can someone effectively navigate the different stages of their sobriety journey, from being 'sober curious' to fully 'alcohol-free', and what are the most beneficial types of investments to make at each stage for personal and spiritual growth?   In this episode, Amanda talks about the journey of sobriety and the investments one can make in each phase of this journey. She breaks down the personal development journey through sobriety into three different phases: being sober curious, sober serious, and alcohol free. Amanda advises on potential investments one could make at each stage, from self-learning and small investments like books and challenges to more serious investments like coaching programs or retreats. She punctuates the discussion with her personal experiences and observations from her seven-year alcohol-free journey and outlines key considerations when deciding to invest in one's alcohol-free journey.   [00:00 - 05:10] Personal Growth through Sobriety Being alcohol-free is a significant step in personal development. Amanda reflects on her own journey, being seven years alcohol-free, and how she tailored her offerings to align with different phases of sobriety. The three unique stages of the alcohol-free journey - sober curious, sober serious, and alcohol-free.   [05:10 - 17:01] The 'Sober Curious' Stage: Opportunities for Self-Learning Sober curious individuals are exploring the idea of an alcohol-free lifestyle without fully committing to it. There is a potential for information overload and becoming stuck in a 'research mode' without progressing to actionable steps. Amanda suggests a transition from solely relying on free content to making small investments in one's sobriety journey, such as purchasing books or attending courses.   [17:02 - 26:24] The 'Sober Serious' Stage: Committing to Sobriety Commitment, overcoming personal barriers, and transitioning from learning to action is important to become ‘sober serious’. Amanda discusses the benefits of different types of programs - individual coaching, group coaching, and hybrid models - to cater to diverse learning and support needs. There is a potential unethical practice in the sobriety space. Personal accountability is also important in sobriety.   [26:24 - 37:16] Transitioning to the 'Alcohol-Free' Phase Continuous community support and maintaining momentum are important in moving into the phase of being alcohol-free. There are various ways to stay engaged in the alcohol-free community, including less intensive involvement like monthly or bi-weekly meetings. It is important to surround oneself with mentors who understand and live an alcohol-free lifestyle. Amanda advises investing in retreats, masterminds, or other deep-dive experiences only after firmly establishing an alcohol-free foundation.     Quotes:   "I've used sobriety as a massive opportunity for personal growth and spiritual development." - Amanda Kuda   "Your story is not going to be reflected in every single book that you read." - Amanda Kuda  "Know that free is not always better. Free means that you're piecemealing and that a lot of times you're intellectualizing instead of actualizing." - Amanda Kuda     Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com.  It's time to unbottle your potential! Join the Awaken without Alcohol Program, where you'll learn the combined power of elective sobriety, spirituality & manifestation.   🌟 Where To Order My Book Unbottled Potential  Amazon Apple Books Barnes and Noble Target BAM!  Bookshop.org   If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!