James Swanwick
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From AA to AFL - How Shooting Survivor is Finally Free, Escaping Victim Mentality & Living an Alcohol Free Life - Karen Grundhofer
From AA to AFL - How Shooting Survivor is Finally Free, Escaping Victim Mentality & Living an Alcohol Free Life - Karen Grundhofer
From AA to AFL - How Shooting Survivor is Finally Free, Escaping Victim Mentality & Living an Alcohol Free Life - Karen Grundhofer
Saturday 24th February 2024
Karen Grundhofer shares her inspiring journey from shooting survivor to living an alcohol-free life, offering practical tips and motivation for sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Karen Grundhofer shares her journey from shooting survivor to living alcohol-free.
- Discusses the challenges of quitting alcohol and transitioning from AA to AFL.
- Highlights the importance of community support in maintaining sobriety.
- Offers practical tips for staying sober, such as non-alcoholic celebratory drinks.
- Emphasises the power of changing patterns and mindset for lasting sobriety.
I feel truly free now. I don't think I've ever felt that way in my whole entire life.
In this episode of the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle podcast, tech consultant and philanthropist Karen Grundhofer shares her remarkable journey from being a shooting survivor to living an alcohol-free life. Karen, who struggled with alcohol to cope with unresolved trauma, opens up about her experiences, including her time living as an expat in the Middle East and her traumatic college incident where she was a gunshot victim.
Her story is one of resilience and transformation, as she discusses how she transitioned from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) to the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle (AFL) program, finding true freedom and authenticity in sobriety. Karen's candid recounting of her struggles with alcohol and the challenges she faced in AA provides a raw and honest perspective on recovery. She explains how AFL's Project 90 helped her break free from the victim mentality and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
The episode also touches on the importance of community and support in maintaining sobriety, highlighting how Karen found solace and strength in AFL's virtual community of high achievers. Listeners will find Karen's story both inspiring and relatable, as she shares practical tips for staying sober, such as creating non-alcoholic celebratory drinks and reframing memories associated with alcohol. Her journey underscores the power of changing one's patterns and mindset to achieve lasting sobriety.
If you're seeking motivation to quit or reduce alcohol consumption, Karen's story is a testament to the possibility of finding freedom and joy without alcohol. Tune in to hear her powerful message and learn how you too can transform your relationship with alcohol. Ready to be inspired by Karen's journey? Dive into this episode and discover how you can achieve a healthier, happier life without alcohol.