Unbottled Potential: Transforming Life through Sobriety, Writing, and Reading with Amanda Kuda

Outside The Studio with Tessa Tovar

English - January 01, 2024 01:30 - 1 hour - 138 MB
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In episode 123 of Outside The Studio with Tessa:

In this conversation, Tessa interviews Amanda Kuda about her journey to sobriety and the impact it has had on her life. Amanda shares her experience of being a social drinker and how she realized that alcohol was holding her back. She discusses the fear and stigma around sobriety and emphasizes that alcohol doesn't have to be a problem for it to be a problem in your life. Amanda also talks about her book, 'Unbottled Potential,' and the process of writing and publishing it. The conversation concludes with a discussion on finding alternatives to the evening routine of drinking. In this conversation, Amanda Kuda discusses her reading habits, book recommendations, and her journey as an author. She emphasizes the importance of reading fiction before bed to wind down the mind. Amanda recommends the books Night Circus and This Tender Land as must-reads. She also shares her love for writing and the power of books in connecting with others. Amanda expresses her excitement for future writing projects and the opportunities that being an author brings.

Some good reasons to listen in:

1. Alcohol doesn't have to be a problem for it to be a problem in your life.

2. Sobriety can have a positive impact on all aspects of life, including relationships, career, personal development, and spirituality.

3. Writing and publishing a book can be a transformative and empowering process.

4. Replacing the evening routine of drinking with alternative activities can help overcome the fear and discomfort of sobriety. Reading fiction before bed can help wind down the mind and promote better sleep.

5. Recommended books: Night Circus and This Tender Land.

6. Books have the power to connect people and evoke emotions.

7. Exploring curiosities, such as sobriety, can lead to personal growth and self-discovery.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:45 Amanda's Journey to Sobriety

06:36 The Impact of Sobriety on Life

14:02 Exploring Sobriety and its Effects

18:02 You're Not the Problem

22:32 Writing and Publishing the Book

29:21 Overcoming Fear

35:56 Replacing the Evening Routine

40:29 Fiction After Five

41:03 Reading Fiction Before Bed

42:24 Book Recommendations: Night Circus and This Tender Land

43:45 The Joy of Reading and Writing

44:06 Future Plans as an Author

45:40 Connecting on Social Media

46:06 Blogging and Podcasting

46:27 Final Takeaways

Connect with Amanda Kuda:

• Book: https://www.amandakuda.com/book/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandakuda/

• Website https://www.amandakuda.com/

• Dry January Challenge: https://amandakuda.podia.com/2024-unbottled-potential-challenge

Connect with Tessa Tovar

Website: https://tessatovar.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBenedicktus

The Dark Moon: A Book of Poetry for Savasana: https://a.co/d/e8LgG1T

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHMYm-7kNZfulgaiCi2w8Cw

In Episode 123 of Outside The Studio: