The Caim Circle Podcast
Welcome to The Caim Circle Podcast with Jessa Frances!
THE WORD 'CAIM' (PRONOUNCED 'KYEM') IS A SCOTTISH GAELIC WORD THAT RESONATES DEEPLY WITH MY HEART FOR A MULTITUDE OF REASONS.
IT REPRESENTS PROTECTION AND IS A SYMBOL OF SANCTUARY.
WHEN THE INVISIBLE CAIM CIRCLE IS DRAWN AROUND THE BODY OR A SPACE, IT BRINGS FORTH THE FEELINGS OF BEING SAFE, PROTECTED, & UNCONDITIONALLY LOVED. IT IS WHAT I HOPE TO INVOKE & BRING FORTH INTO THE SPACES WHERE I TEACH, SHARE, & MENTOR OTHERS THROUGH THEIR AWAKENING & PERSONAL GROWTH.
A CAIM CIRCLES AROUND ME, & HAS MOVED WITH ME THROUGHOUT MY LIFE. IT REMINDS ME THAT I AM ALWAYS PROTECTED & THAT THE UNIVERSE IS ALWAYS WORKING FOR ME. WITH THAT, I KNOW THAT TO REACH MY GOALS, I MUST HAVE A CLEAR VISION & REMAIN DUTIFULLY SELF-AWARE.
In this inspiring podcast, we explore the journey of self-discovery and self-love through a holistic lens. Each episode is designed to offer balanced support for your mind, body, and spirit, empowering you to navigate your unique path with clarity and confidence.
Join Jessa Frances, a passionate advocate for personal growth and well-being, as she dives into insightful conversations, shares personal stories, and provides practical tips for living a more authentic and fulfilling life.
From mindfulness practices and wellness routines to exploring your spiritual side, The Empowered Path Podcast is your companion on the journey to becoming the best version of yourself.
Discover tools and techniques to help you cultivate a positive mindset, build healthy habits, and nurture your spiritual connection.
Whether you're seeking guidance on self-care, emotional resilience, or inner peace, you'll find a supportive community and valuable insights here and within her community membership, The Empowered Path.
Tune in to The Caim Circle Podcast and start walking your path to self-awareness, clarity alignment, and empowerment today!
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The Caim Circle Podcast
Are Alcohol-Free Drinks Healthy? The Truth About Sugar, Calories & Hidden Preservatives
Today I'm bringing content from my Substack to the podcast in a deeper, more intimate way — sharing not just what I wrote, but the stories behind the stories and the realizations I've had since.
This episode is about a wake-up call: just because something is alcohol-free doesn't mean it's healthy.
It started with my son's ADHD diagnosis, which turned me into an obsessive label reader. I cut out processed foods, artificial colors, preservatives — everything that could harm him or compromise his ability to focus.
But then I entered the alcohol-free beverage industry. And I realized I was being meticulous about food ingredients while completely ignoring what was in my drinks.
My Real Story:
I wanted to stop drinking alcohol because I was gaining weight. A Jack and Coke is 270 calories per drink, and I wasn't having just one. When I discovered zero-calorie whiskey alternatives, I thought I'd found the solution. But then I looked at the labels on the mixers: sodium benzoate, aspartame, sucralose.
That's when I started diving deeper. It wasn't just sugar and calories hurting my health — it was everything I was putting in my body.
What You'll Learn:
- Why sodium benzoate + citric acid creates benzene (a known carcinogen)
- The three most common preservatives in NA drinks and their effects
- Which clean label brands refuse to compromise (Rasasvada, Curious Elixirs, For Bitter For Worse, All the Bitter, Sarilla, and more)
- Why "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) doesn't mean safe for regular consumption
- The uncomfortable truth: many "healthy" alcohol-free drinks have as much sugar as alcoholic ones
- How working at a bottle shop revealed my own unconscious consumption patterns
The Deeper Work:
This isn't just about ingredients. It's about examining WHY we're reaching for beverages in the first place. Are you using adaptogens to support your nervous system? Or to avoid doing nervous system work? Are you trading one form of liquid dependence for another?
This is where The Caim Circle (inner work) and Untoxicated (conscious choices) come together. You can't skip the inner work and just buy better beverages. And you can't do all the inner work but keep poisoning your body. True transformation requires both.
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Thank you for being here. Thank you for doing this work. And thank you for being willing to fail—because that means you're willing to grow.
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