For years, my identity was intertwined with the clinking of cocktail glasses and the buzz of nightlife. I was the girl with the dirty martini in hand, always knowing the best spot in town, always ready for another round. It wasn’t just something I did—it was who I was.
Being the life of the party felt empowering. I didn’t wonder if there was more because, at the time, I was convinced I’d already found it. This was fun. This was what life was about. To me, anyone who wasn’t drinking or out chasing that nightlife energy was fooling themselves. It seemed like they didn’t get it—or weren’t living fully.
But as I began a deeper journey of personal development, my definition of “living fully” started to shift. Honoring my body became a priority, not just a buzzword. Through practices like plant medicine, meditation, functional medicine, and more I began to truly listen to my body. And to my surprise, alcohol wasn’t something it wanted anymore.
At first, I didn’t set out to quit drinking—it happened naturally. The more I aligned with practices that nurtured my body, mind, and soul, the less I craved things that didn’t. I started to notice how alcohol left me feeling depleted—physically, mentally, emotionally. As I tuned into my body’s signals, I realized I no longer wanted to mask stress or celebrate with something that ultimately didn’t honor my well-being.
Another unexpected shift happened: my community changed. The more I committed to wellness and self-care, the more I attracted others on a similar path. People who celebrated life with breathwork sessions instead of wine nights. People who valued deep conversations over hazy memories. It wasn’t about judgment or exclusion; it was about finding resonance with others who prioritized holistic health and self-awareness.
It’s been over two years now, and people often ask if quitting alcohol was hard. My answer surprises them: not at all. Because when you begin to truly honor your body and understand the impact of alcohol—on your brain, your mood, your energy—it feels less like a sacrifice and more like an act of self-love.
Alcohol is everywhere. It’s celebrated, advertised, and normalized. But just because something is mainstream doesn’t mean it’s harmless. Research continues to reveal the far-reaching effects of alcohol on our mental and physical health. My intention isn’t to judge or shame anyone for their choices; it’s simply to share that there’s another way. A way where joy, connection, and celebration can exist without substances that diminish our vitality.
If you’re considering a shift or just curious, know this: the more you tap into your own truth, the clearer things become. And it’s easier to hear that truth when we’re not constantly putting something into our bodies that clouds our mind, emotions, and intuition. The journey to wellness is really about bringing you closer to that truth. For me, that truth didn’t involve alcohol—and I’ve never felt more connected to myself, my body, and my purpose.
