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The Zero Proof Life
The Zero Proof Life
15 episodes
17 hours ago
Episode 15: Breaking Free from Alcohol with Maureen Benkovich In this episode of The Zero Proof Life, Rebecca Snider sits down with Maureen Benkovich, a certified alcohol freedom and wellness coach, to explore the intersection of fitness, mental health, and sobriety. From the pressures of corporate drinking culture to discovering the truth about alcohol’s impact on brain chemistry, Maureen shares how understanding dopamine helped her find joy beyond drinking. She offers practical tools for br...
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Episode 15: Breaking Free from Alcohol with Maureen Benkovich In this episode of The Zero Proof Life, Rebecca Snider sits down with Maureen Benkovich, a certified alcohol freedom and wellness coach, to explore the intersection of fitness, mental health, and sobriety. From the pressures of corporate drinking culture to discovering the truth about alcohol’s impact on brain chemistry, Maureen shares how understanding dopamine helped her find joy beyond drinking. She offers practical tools for br...
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The Zero Proof Life
Episode 15: Breaking Free from Alcohol with Maureen Benkovich
Episode 15: Breaking Free from Alcohol with Maureen Benkovich In this episode of The Zero Proof Life, Rebecca Snider sits down with Maureen Benkovich, a certified alcohol freedom and wellness coach, to explore the intersection of fitness, mental health, and sobriety. From the pressures of corporate drinking culture to discovering the truth about alcohol’s impact on brain chemistry, Maureen shares how understanding dopamine helped her find joy beyond drinking. She offers practical tools for br...
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1 week ago
54 minutes

The Zero Proof Life
Episode 14: Empowering Women with Toni Will
In this episode of The Zero Proof Life, host Karla Adkins sits down with Toni Will, the first female general manager of a professional hockey team. Together, they explore what it means to lead with authenticity, transform weaknesses into strengths, and redefine success in a male-dominated industry. Toni opens up about her decision to quit drinking, how it changed her sense of self, and the power of breaking the silence around alcohol. This episode is a powerful reminder that growth and empowe...
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3 weeks ago
37 minutes

The Zero Proof Life
Episode 13: The Heartbreak of Broken Promises
Episode 13: The Heartbreak of Broken Promises In this episode of The Zero Proof Life, host Karla Adkins explores the emotional weight of breaking promises around alcohol. She introduces the concept of fading effect bias and how it impacts memory, decision-making, and the pull of romanticizing past drinking experiences. With compassion and clarity, Karla helps listeners understand the triggers and habit loops that contribute to relapse and highlights the importance of accountability and self-f...
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1 month ago
19 minutes

The Zero Proof Life
Episode 12: Celebrating Five Years of Alcohol Freedom
In this episode of The Zero Proof Life, host Carolyn Bennett sits down with alcohol freedom coach Allison Barber to reflect on her five-year milestone of living alcohol-free. Together, they explore the lessons Allison has learned on her journey, from finding clarity and confidence to navigating life’s transitions with emotional resilience. This conversation highlights how personal growth not only transforms the self but ripples outward to positively impact relationships and community. Key Tak...
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1 month ago
37 minutes

The Zero Proof Life
Episode 11: Finding Your Voice — The Relationship with Alcohol
In this episode of The Zero Proof Life, Carolyn Bennett explores the deep connection between alcohol, relationships, and emotional health. She unpacks how drinking can mute our true feelings, create cycles of avoidance, and ultimately block genuine communication. Carolyn shares how sobriety brings healing, clarity, and the courage to express what really matters in our connections with others. Key Takeaways Alcohol affects not just our bodies, but also our relationshipsDrinking can act as a pr...
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2 months ago
9 minutes

The Zero Proof Life
Episode 10: Exploring the Zero Proof Life Journey
Brandi Babb opens up about her 30-day alcohol experiment and the transformation it sparked. From the physical shifts in the first week to the emotional realizations that followed, Brandi shares how giving herself permission to step away from alcohol created space for self-discovery, resilience, and hope. She highlights the power of community support and invites others to find their own unique path to sobriety. Key Takeaways There’s no single way to quit drinking. Permission to step away can ...
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2 months ago
20 minutes

The Zero Proof Life
09: Navigating Emotional Triggers
Episode 09: Navigating Emotional Triggers Becca Snider explores the role of triggers in shaping our behaviors and emotions, especially in the context of an alcohol-free journey. She shares practical ways to identify personal triggers, understand their roots, and build mindful strategies that replace harmful reactions with healthy, empowering choices. Key Takeaways Triggers can be people, places, or experiences that spark emotional reactions. Identifying and understanding triggers is essenti...
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2 months ago
21 minutes

The Zero Proof Life
O8: Transforming Setbacks Into Learning Opportunities
Episode 08: Transforming Setbacks into Learning Opportunities In this powerful conversation, Karla Adkins dives deep into the transformative concepts of data points and resilience data points within the recovery journey from alcohol. Karla encourages reframing setbacks not as failures, but as invaluable learning moments free from shame. By embracing discomfort and harnessing neuroplasticity, listeners are guided toward meaningful personal growth and empowered to continue their alcohol-free jo...
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3 months ago
23 minutes

The Zero Proof Life
O7: Finding Freedom in the Alcohol-Free Everyday
07: Finding Freedom in the Alcohol-Free Everyday In this heartfelt episode of The Zero Proof Life, Karla Adkins and Becca Snider get real about how alcohol once shaped their holidays, habits, and headspace. From the pressure to plan around drinks to the exhaustion that came with it, they share what life looks like on the other side — lighter, clearer, and more joyful. This conversation is a gentle, honest invitation to rethink your relationship with alcohol and discover what’s waiting for you...
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3 months ago
14 minutes

The Zero Proof Life
06: Not Everyone Deserves Your Story: How to Navigate Sobriety Conversations
In this episode of The Zero Proof Life, Karla Adkins and Carolyn Bennett dive into one of the trickiest parts of a sober or sober-curious journey: talking about it. Whether you're newly alcohol-free or deep into your sobriety, figuring out how (and if) to talk about it with friends, family, or colleagues can be overwhelming. Karla and Carolyn explore the societal pressures that make these conversations so loaded, and offer grounded, heartfelt guidance on how to share your story in a way that ...
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4 months ago
21 minutes

The Zero Proof Life
05: Move Toward Freedom: Becca Snider on Walking, Pilates & Six Years Alcohol-Free
A single lap around the block turned into a six-year journey. Coach Becca Snider explains how daily movement, family support, and lifelong learning keep sobriety vibrant. Co-hosts Karla Adkins and Becca Snider trace Becca’s path from “quiet nightly wine” to six-and-a-half years of alcohol freedom. Becca recalls the inner tug-of-war no one else could see, the moment she simply started walking, and why Pilates now anchors both her mood and her coaching practice. They dig into research showing e...
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4 months ago
26 minutes

The Zero Proof Life
04: Nature’s Healing: Eco-Therapy, Faith & Alcohol-Free Living with Carolyn Bennett
From sunset beach walks to “Sips of Serenity,” Carolyn Bennett shows how nature, mindfulness, and faith can turn sobriety into a daily adventure. Coach Carolyn Bennett joins Karla Adkins to trace her path from anxious empath to alcohol-free eco-therapist. Carolyn explains how grounding rituals like barefoot sand strolls, and forest bathing breaths rewired her nervous system when wine stopped working. They unpack why community is the opposite of addiction, how toxic relationships can mimic the...
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4 months ago
43 minutes

The Zero Proof Life
03: Six Years Sober: Brandi Babb on Somatics, Gratitude & Zero-Proof Living
A late-night “this has to stop” moment set Brandi Babb on a six-year alcohol-free journey; today she shows us how body wisdom, emotional regulation, and everyday gratitude can keep sobriety joyful. Host Becca Snider sits down with fellow Zero Proof Life coach Brandi Babb to unpack what really happens after you put down the drink for good. Brandi recalls the tiny “nudges” she ignored for years—until a bleary walk home made her admit alcohol was wasting her best energy. She explains why true ch...
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5 months ago
27 minutes

The Zero Proof Life
02: Finding Freedom: Karla Adkins on Parenting, Faith & Alcohol-Free Resilience
A South-Carolina mom turns a “hot-mess” rock-bottom into a life of faith-fueled freedom—and shows how vulnerability can rewrite an entire family story. Coach Carolyn Bennett sits down with co-host Karla Adkins to unpack the real work of staying alcohol-free when you’re raising a ten-year-old, writing a tell-all memoir, and learning to feel every emotion you once tried to numb. Karla traces her journey from nightly wine-downs to a shocking cirrhosis diagnosis and, eventually, the release of he...
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5 months ago
43 minutes

The Zero Proof Life
01: Am I an Alcoholic? Rethinking Labels & Alcohol Use Disorder: How Ditching the “Alcoholic” Tag Opens Stigma-Free Paths to Recovery
A single word can build —or break—courage. Karla Adkins explains why she’s ditching the label alcoholic and how reframing addiction language opens new doors to recovery. Coach Karla Adkins unpacks the loaded term alcoholic—where it came from, why it’s not a medical diagnosis, and how it often keeps people silent when they need help most. She contrasts the stigmatized label with the clinical concept of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and shares simple conversation shifts that spark honest dialogue...
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5 months ago
22 minutes

The Zero Proof Life
Episode 15: Breaking Free from Alcohol with Maureen Benkovich In this episode of The Zero Proof Life, Rebecca Snider sits down with Maureen Benkovich, a certified alcohol freedom and wellness coach, to explore the intersection of fitness, mental health, and sobriety. From the pressures of corporate drinking culture to discovering the truth about alcohol’s impact on brain chemistry, Maureen shares how understanding dopamine helped her find joy beyond drinking. She offers practical tools for br...