Episode 17: Transforming Lives: The Power of Community in Alcohol Recovery

Hosts Karla Adkins and Carolyn Bennett dive into the transformational journey they’ve witnessed inside Zero Proof Life. From navigating the holiday season to understanding the science of alcohol, they explore how community, coaching, and empowerment move women from surviving to thriving. This conversation highlights the real physical, emotional, and relational shifts that happen when someone decides to stop drinking and steps into a supportive space that understands the journey.

Key Takeaways

• Community is one of the strongest antidotes to addiction.
• Understanding the science of alcohol can be life-saving and motivating.
• The physical benefits of quitting alcohol arrive quickly and measurably.
• One decision can create a powerful ripple effect across your entire life.
• Coaching strategies evolve as women evolve.
• A welcoming, supportive community accelerates personal growth.
• The holidays can be especially challenging without support.
• Normalizing alcohol conversations helps reduce shame and isolation.
• Joining a supportive AF community can reshape your whole path.
  
  

Timestamps
 00:00 – Introduction and reflections on the coaching journey
 02:46 – Navigating the holiday season and alcohol challenges
 04:59 – The power of community in recovery
 07:13 – Understanding the science of alcohol
 10:16 – Physical transformations after quitting alcohol
 12:35 – The ripple effect of stopping drinking
 16:07 – Creating a supportive environment for change
 18:36 – Invitation to join the ZPL community
 20:03 – Outro

Resources & Links

• https://www.thezeroprooflife.com/products/zpl-monthly-subscription
  
  
• Follow ZPL: https://www.instagram.com/thezeroprooflife/
  
  
• Follow the coaches:
  • Brandi Babb – @brandi.babb (https://www.instagram.com/brandi.babb/) 
    
    
  • Karla Adkins – @karlakadkins (https://www.instagram.com/karlakadkins/) 
    
    
  • Carolyn Bennett – @thesoberempath (https://www.instagram.com/carolynbennett2.0/) 
    
    
  • Becca Snider – @becsnider (https://www.instagram.com/becsnider/) 

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