Quitting Alcohol as a Couple with Dr. Cory Ostroot & Jessica Waala
Are you ready to gain insights on how a wake-up call can lead to transformative changes in life? Join us on this episode as we chat with Dr. Cory and Jessica about their journey of transitioning to a sober lifestyle together. Learn how they both had a history of binge drinking in college but experienced a wake-up call. Hear from them as they share their stories of why they decided to take a break from drinking, the difficulties they experienced when it came to fitting in without alcohol, and how they were able to form a beautiful relationship without alcohol. Listen in as we discuss how alcohol can be detrimental to one’s physical and mental health, how taking time off from drinking can be incredibly rewarding, and the power of communication and connection in relationships.
Get inspired by their story and learn how making good decisions can lead to feeling vibrant and clear while creating more time to do things!
[00:01 - 07:47] Opening Segment
• How Dr. Cory and Jessica decided to go alcohol-free together
Their similar relationships with alcohol during college
• Dr. Cory's sudden loss of energy at a party
His wake-up call in his late twenties at the time
[07:48 - 22:29] Corey and Jessica's Journey to Sobriety
• How taking time off from drinking led to a healthier life
• Dr. Cory & Jessica's journey of going an entire year without drinking
Reflecting on the impact of alcohol and why they've chosen to go alcohol-free
• Why you need a 3-6 month window to experience your body's vibrancy outside of alcohol
[22:30 - 38:44] Exploring Love Without Alcohol
• Why Jessica was initially hesitant to go a year without drinking
• An initiation into what real love is without the crutch of alcohol
• Realize what your lifestyle is and what feels vibrant and clear for you
• People don't realize how good they can feel without alcohol until they experience it
[38:45 - 53:41] Unlocking the Power of Breath Work
• How cutting out alcohol transformed Dr.Cory & Jessica's business and lives
Keep leading and hosting workshops to share the power of breath
• The benefits of cutting out alcohol
More time, clarity of mind, and increased energy and capacity to serve
[53:42 - 1:00:47] Closing Segment
• Breathwork can be a powerful tool for those looking to change their relationship with alcohol
• The reset breathwork method
How it stretches and challenges the sympathetic nervous system to build resiliency
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Key Quotes:
"People really don't know how good they can feel until they're at least out of the alcohol window for three to six months." - Dr. Cory Ostroot
"Breath is the quickest, most transformative way to tap into to feel good to your vibrancy, to your life force and your energy." - Jessica Waala
"Unconsciously what happens is that we go throughout life and it's very easy if you're not conscious about it, to just fill your life with things that are not needle movers." - Dr. Cory Ostroot
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