110. When Wellness Leaders Outgrow Alcohol110. When Wellness Leaders Outgrow Alcohol
Unbottled Potential
Amanda Kuda shares stories of three wellness leaders who overcame alcohol's grip to align with their true selves and achieve personal growth.
20:11•4 Mar 2026
When Wellness Leaders Break Free from Alcohol
Episode Overview
- Elective sobriety helps align personal values with professional roles.
- Alcohol can be a barrier to reaching one's full potential.
- Setting boundaries is crucial for emotional well-being.
- Fear of success often leads to self-sabotage.
- Authentic living enhances personal and professional growth.
“"Alcohol was just a mechanism they were using to keep themselves stuck within the confines of their upper limit."”
How do wellness leaders outgrow their relationship with alcohol? This episode of 'Unbottled Potential' brings you the stories of Olivia, Talia, and Kaylee, three successful women in the wellness industry who realised that alcohol was not aligning with the mindful and vibrant lifestyles they were promoting.
These 'deep feelers' found themselves using alcohol as a coping mechanism to manage the emotional burdens of their roles, leading to an 'upper limit problem' where their drinking habits kept them from reaching their full potential. Amanda Kuda, the host, dives into how these women embarked on a journey of elective sobriety to fully embody the values they teach.
Olivia, a wellness brand leader, struggled with the fear of outshining others, while Talia used alcohol to fit in and maintain connections. Kaylee, on the other hand, used wine as an escape from the pressures of entrepreneurship. Through personal anecdotes and broader insights, Amanda explores how these women set boundaries and implemented strategies to overcome their fears and self-imposed limits.
Their stories are a testament to the power of living authentically and embracing one's true potential without the crutch of alcohol. So, if you're someone who resonates with being a 'deep feeler' or finds themselves at odds with their drinking habits, this episode might just spark a transformative shift in your perspective. Could it be time for you to reassess your relationship with alcohol?

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