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Journey Out of the Bottle
Journey Out of the Bottle – Bringing Awareness to the Myths, Stigmas & Untold Truths About Alcohol.
This is a A Renaissance Movement to Wake Up, Wise Up & Rise Up to the Fuckery of Alcohol!
Curated with topics that span fierce activism and awareness to elevated nurturing and healing, this podcast is a true fusion of spiritual awakening, ascension, activism, feminism, and humanism—flipping the world of alcohol on its head and exposing the myths, stigmas, and hidden truths behind drinking.
Once I gave up alcohol, my awakening took off at warp speed—like snapping out of a fever dream. Alcohol—and the entire facade around it—had kept me in a twilight slumber of control and fear, making my prescribed life more tolerable.
✨ Happy Hours. Mommy Wine Nights.
✨ Rosé All Day. Sunday Fun Day.
✨ Mimosa Brunches. The big glass of Cabernet after work.
It was marketed as a reward—the Elixir of Life. And I drank from that fountain daily.
I had no idea just how much it was fucking with my entire body, mind, spirit, and essence.
I was doing all the work—retreats, trainings, workshops, ceremonies, rituals, yoga, breathwork—chasing alignment, presence, happiness. But something was still blocking me from reaching my highest potential. And I refused to believe alcohol was the culprit.
I had built an entire life around it.
I was all-too-familiar with 12-step programs and the stigmas attached to that archaic institution. I didn’t want to live a life of punitive disempowerment, clinging to rules, white-knuckling my way through each day. I couldn’t fathom calling myself an alcoholic—after all, I hadn’t been diagnosed. I wasn’t drinking more than my social circle.
So why was it affecting me so much?
Why did I have to be punished—shoved into a label, sentenced to a life of deprivation—while the rest of the world kept drinking?
So… here we are.
This podcast and my coaching community, Journey Out of the Bottle, are about inspiration, liberation, and a full reservoir of resources to live a blissful, wildly sexy life sans alcohol.
And I will continuously provide proven yet unique tools for healing what alcohol covered up... because dealing with our lives is so much easier when our cognition and wits return (which, by the way, they do—and beautifully)!
🚀 No punitive, disempowering rules.
🚀 No being sober or serious.
We are here to LIVE IT UP, uplevel, and reach our highest potential—by finally following our intuitive hearts.
I don’t use the word sober—I am Alcohol Free! And I am wild, spontaneous, filled with joy (my neurotransmitters have returned to homeostasis!)—and I'm LOVING what is now clearly available to me.
The veil has been lifted, and I can now see all aspects of my life—and heal and nurture myself to WHOLENESS... simply by removing this one substance and the bullshit lies that come with it.
As humans, we are meant to experience perpetual states of altered consciousness. Every waking moment shifts our mood, energy, and emotions.
So let’s embrace the expansive, elevated, blissful states available to us—without poisoning ourselves.
Welcome to Journey Out of the Bottle....Let’s take this Epic Voyage Together!
Journey Out of the Bottle
Wild Medicine: A Plant Walk with Herbalist Brigitte Mars
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Episode Overview
Join us for a unique episode as we step outside the studio for an intimate herb walk with renowned herbalist and author Brigitte Mars. This unscripted outdoor conversation explores the healing wisdom growing right under our feet, challenging our relationship with both plant medicine and pharmaceutical dependence.
This raw, educational conversation demonstrates the intersection of plant medicine and conscious living, showing how reconnecting with traditional plant knowledge can support both physical healing and spiritual awakening. Whether you're curious about foraging or seeking alternatives to conventional medicine, this episode offers practical wisdom grounded in respect for nature's intelligence.
About the Guest:
Brigitte Mars - Herbalist & Nutritional Consultant
Brigitte Mars is an herbalist and nutritional consultant of Natural Health with over fifty years of experience. She teaches Herbal Medicine at Naropa University and The School of Health Mastery in Iceland. She has taught at prestigious institutions and festivals including Omega Institute, Esalen, Kripalu, Sivananda Yoga Ashram, Arise, Envision, Tribal Visions, Burning Man and Unify Festivals, and Mayo Clinic.
Brigitte lived for two and a half years off wild edible plants while living in a tepee in the Ozarks, demonstrating her deep practical knowledge of plant survival and medicine. She is the author of many books and DVDs, including The Country Almanac of Home Remedies, The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine, Beauty by Nature, Addiction Free Naturally, The Sexual Herbal, Healing Herbal Teas, Rawsome! and co-author of The HempNut Cookbook.
Connect with Brigitte:
- Website: www.brigittemars.com
- Learn More: https://linktr.ee/BrigitteMars
About the Host
Melissa LeAira is the founder of Journey Out of the Bottle, guiding individuals through the intersection of alcohol freedom and spiritual awakening. Through her own transformation journey, she's discovered that breaking free from substances opens pathways to authentic living, natural healing, and conscious lifestyle choices. Her work includes exploring alternative approaches to wellness that support both physical and spiritual growth.
This herb walk represents Melissa's commitment to exploring natural alternatives that support the healing journey beyond alcohol recovery, demonstrating how plant medicine can be part of a holistic approach to wellness.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for serious health concerns. Plant identification and preparation should be learned from experienced practitioners to ensure safety.
Check out our YouTube Channel - Lots of 'great' content. Some of it is Cringy, some of it is Silly...and some is Sober & Somber - but all is in hope & inspiration towards a Higher Consciousness without Alcohol messing with the system.
https://youtu.be/vy2DNnAx8VA
