I used to be fascinated by non-drinkers. Now I am one.
I used to be absolutely in awe of people who didn’t drink alcohol. I cringe now in retrospect, when I remember asking way too many questions when I met someone at a party or wedding who wasn’t imbibing with the crowd. (I am so sorry for being that person!! I know better now!)
But I wasn’t trying to rude or make them uncomfortable.. I was genuinely fascinated!
This is because my subconscious belief that alcohol was necessary for fun and socializing was so deeply rooted. I couldn’t fathom having a good time in those situations without a buzz.
It wasn’t until I did the work of changing my mindset and beliefs around alcohol that it all made sense. Now I am that person!
How? Information, education, and inspiration!
I started focusing ALL my spare time on learning about alcohol and addiction, and hunting down badsa$$ authors, influencers and thought leaders in the alcohol-free space.
I started following every sober Instagram account I could find, and started listening to sober podcasts. The podcasts were a GAME CHANGER! Even though I had read a lot of quit lit already, I found new books to start. This included a book called Euphoric which further sealed the deal. My deep dive into all things sober, in combination with therapy, and things started to click into place.
I had my last sip of alcohol on May 7, 2024. I do not miss it AT ALL.
Rooting for you always,
Gretchen
I’m Gretchen Kamp, a 5X-Certified Life Coach specializing in Mindset, Alcohol Freedom, and High-Performance Habits.
A few years ago, I looked successful on the outside — but privately I felt anxious, unfulfilled, and reliant on wine (and sometimes whiskey) to cope with stress. I didn’t hit rock bottom. I simply reached a point where I knew I was done.
That quiet, firm decision changed everything.
With the support of an Alcohol-Free Life Coach, I did the work. I learned how to navigate discomfort in healthier ways, build aligned habits, and choose long-term fulfillment over short-term relief.
Today, I live confidently alcohol-free and fully aligned with my values. I genuinely love who I am and the life I’m building — and I help ambitious people create that same clarity, confidence, and freedom in their own lives.
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