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The Zero Proof Life

The Zero Proof Life

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We celebrate choosing alcohol free living. Together, we share experiences, interview experts, and have heartfelt conversations to support each other on a path to a vibrant, alcohol free life.

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  • 06: Not Everyone Deserves Your Story: How to Navigate Sobriety Conversations
    Jul 9 2025

    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 honors your experience.

    They remind us that it’s okay to take your time, to stay private, and to choose your confidants carefully. The big takeaway? You don’t owe anyone an explanation — and your story is yours to protect.


    Key Takeaways

    • Talking about not drinking can feel complicated — and that’s normal.

    • You get to choose who hears your story (and when).

    • Privacy is a valid and healthy part of the process.

    • Society’s drinking norms can make these conversations harder.

    • Responses to your sobriety may vary — and that’s not about you.

    • Trust your instincts when deciding what to share.

    • The cultural narrative around alcohol is evolving — you're not alone.

    Timestamps

    03:23 — Navigating Conversations About Not Drinking
    06:25 — Understanding Personal Relationships with Alcohol
    09:27 — Overcoming Fear and Societal Expectations
    12:23 — Empowering Authenticity in Sharing Your Story
    15:27 — Tools for Effective Communication
    18:18 — Final Thoughts and Encouragement


    Resources & links

    • Join the Zero Proof Life Community → https://www.thezeroprooflife.com/products/zpl-monthly-subscription


    • Follow ZPL: https://www.instagram.com/thezeroprooflife/


    • Follow the coaches:


      • Brandi Babb – @littlebigleap (https://www.instagram.com/littlebigleap/)


      • Karla Adkins – @karlakadkins (https://www.instagram.com/karlakadkins/)


      • Carolyn Bennett – @thesoberempath (https://www.instagram.com/carolynbennett2.0/)


      • Becca Snider – @becsnider (https://www.instagram.com/becsnider/)


    If today’s conversation sparked your own inner nudge, we’d love to hear from you! Be sure to follow the podcast and leave a review wherever you listen.


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    21 mins
  • 05: Move Toward Freedom: Becca Snider on Walking, Pilates & Six Years Alcohol-Free
    Jun 25 2025

    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 exercise lowers cravings and lifts anxiety, talk about the game-changing role her husband and kids played, and share first steps for anyone who feels caught between curiosity and change.

    Timestamps
    00:00 – Intro to Becca Snider
    03:24 – Alcohol’s impact on movement & presence
    06:24 – The first 30-day experiment
    09:33 – The invisible internal struggle
    12:17 – Family support & new identity
    15:22 – Finding courage to change
    18:17 – From student to coach
    21:37 – “Just start”: advice for day 1
    24:35 – Living life fully after alcohol
    26:16 – New chapter & wrap-up

    Resources & links

    • Article: “Exercise as Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder” (NIH) pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

    • Study: Pilates reduces depression & anxiety pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

    • Family-support research review pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

    • Join the Zero Proof Life Community → https://www.thezeroprooflife.com/products/zpl-monthly-subscription

    • Follow ZPL: https://www.instagram.com/thezeroprooflife/

    • Follow the coaches:

      • Brandi Babb – @littlebigleap (https://www.instagram.com/littlebigleap/)

      • Karla Adkins – @karlakadkins (https://www.instagram.com/karlakadkins/)

      • Carolyn Bennett – @thesoberempath (https://www.instagram.com/carolynbennett2.0/)

      • Becca Snider – @becsnider (https://www.instagram.com/becsnider/)

    If today’s conversation sparked your own inner nudge, we’d love to hear from you! Be sure to follow the podcast and leave a review wherever you listen.



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    27 mins
  • 04: Nature’s Healing: Eco-Therapy, Faith & Alcohol-Free Living with Carolyn Bennett
    Jun 25 2025

    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 drink-craving cycle, and why highly sensitive people often feel both the pain and the pull of alcohol more intensely. Carolyn shares about her 5-day devotional Sips of Serenity, built to pair Scripture with nature prompts that spark joy long after day one.

    Timestamps
    00:00 – Welcome & Zero Proof Life update
    00:51 – Carolyn’s first sober sunrise
    05:55 – Founding ZPL & stepping into coaching
    13:16 – Why nature speeds emotional recovery
    21:25 – Empaths, HSPs & drinking to numb
    28:01 – Faith practices that anchor sobriety
    33:55 – Toxic ties vs. healthy community
    41:35 – Putting life back into living
    43:19 – Outro & next-step challenge

    Resources & links

    • FREE 5-day devotional Sips of Serenity → https://winter-hall-28614.myflodesk.com/devotional

    • Article: “Ecotherapy for Addiction Recovery” → English Mountain Recovery englishmountain.com

    • Join the Zero Proof Life Community → https://www.thezeroprooflife.com/products/zpl-monthly-subscription

    • Follow ZPL: https://www.instagram.com/thezeroprooflife/

    • Follow the coaches:

      • Brandi Babb – @littlebigleap (https://www.instagram.com/littlebigleap/)

      • Karla Adkins – @karlakadkins (https://www.instagram.com/karlakadkins/)

      • Carolyn Bennett – @thesoberempath (https://www.instagram.com/carolynbennett2.0/)

      • Becca Snider – @becsnider (https://www.instagram.com/becsnider/)

    If today’s conversation sparked your own inner nudge, we’d love to hear from you! Be sure to follow the podcast and leave a review wherever you listen.


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    44 mins

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