Euphoric the Podcast

• Episode 285: High Achievers Don't Drink and If They Do, This Is What It's Costing Them with James Swanwick

  Alcohol is draining more than your energy: it’s also draining your potential and your revenue. Today’s guest James Swanwick breaks it down like this: If you’re making $1 million a year… but only operating at 60%, how much are you actually leaving on the table?  James is an alcohol-free trailblazer, entrepreneur, and author of the new book, CLEAR. He’s living proof that ditching alcohol is the ultimate power move for high achievers, espousing the philosophy that successful people do not drink. In our conversation, he talks about the decision to go alcohol-free 15 years ago, which at the time, had serious stigma attached to it. We also discuss the tidal wave of change happening, from sober raves to the fact that Gen Z is drinking less than ANY previous generation. If you’re curious what really separates breakthrough performers from the rest, this episode is a must-listen. Will you be one of the leaders who chooses the alcohol-free edge?   IN THIS EPISODE: How James went from feeling “blah” and “mediocre” as a Hollywood journalist drinking nightly to an entrepreneur and ESPN anchor via a 30-day break from alcohol Eye-opening stories of high achievers James has worked with who went alcohol-free: one man saved a child’s life, another sailed the ocean for his late wife  The REAL cost of drinking for entrepreneurs: how “just one drink a night” can literally be draining you of hundreds of thousands of dollars in opportunities, focus, and legacy The “tidal wave” alcohol-free revolution we’re heading toward, led by Gen Z, from sunrise sober raves to new cancer warning labels Powerful people who don’t drink, from JLo to Warren Buffet, and reframing ditching alcohol as the gateway to fulfillment, peak performance, and genuine joy   LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Read James Swanwick’s new book, CLEAR: The Only Neuroscience-Based Method for High Achievers to Quit Drinking Without Willpower, Rehab or AA. Visit James’s website, follow him on Instagram, and read the books he recommended, including Outwitting the Devil and Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. Awarded the most empowering book in the sober curious genre, be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review. Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram. And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

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• Episode 284: The Ancient Chinese Modality You Didn’t Know You Needed with Kate Hemingway

  Imagine unlocking a set of mysterious energy points on your body that could unleash your wildest potential, heal subconscious wounds, and activate your truest self. Introducing the 13 Ghost Points of Sun Si-Miao, a 6th century Chinese modality that today’s guest (and Thought Leader Mastermind alum) Kate Hemingway is bringing back to the spotlight.  Kate is a licensed acupuncturist and psychic business strategist, and she says accessing the 13 Ghost Points points doesn’t just alleviate symptoms – it also helps people disentangle from limiting beliefs, embrace their full essence, and cultivate confidence in their purpose. It’s about soul activation! Whether you're into acupuncture, energy medicine, or you're just craving a new way to feel more like you and stand boldly in your visionary gifts, this conversation with Kate will awaken something inside you.   IN THIS EPISODE: How Kate is resurrecting the 13 Ghost Points of Sun Simiao for modern subconscious and somatic breakthroughs The power of acupuncture to open up your deepest potential and unravel generations of hidden patterns How Kate’s clients, (including a war veteran with PTSD), have experienced radical shifts with her help and dissolved chronic triggers and depressive cycles Why visionary leaders can get tripped up by subconscious blocks, and how the 13 Ghost Points can dismantle self-doubt and unlock next-level impact How quitting alcohol after a life-changing ayahuasca ceremony helped Kate amplify her gifts and expand her capacity   LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Work with Kate Hemingway. Visit her website and follow her on Instagram. Read Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill and Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes. Awarded the most empowering book in the sober curious genre, be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.  Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram. And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

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• Episode 283: Could Alcohol Be Dulling Your Intuitive Gifts? – with Isabeau Maxwell

  Apply for the next Thought Leader Mastermind and be featured onstage => Apply now.  What if your next breakthrough, your next big idea, your next divine nudge… has been trying to reach you, but it’s been muted by the fog of alcohol? Today’s guest, professional medium Isabeau Maxwell, says EVERYBODY is capable of connecting with our higher selves and the spiritual world. Most of the time, there’s just too much clutter in the way to feel that presence – alcohol being one of the greatest culprits. Isabeau has been channeling and learning from her intuitive gifts for more than 20 years, and in this episode, she shares how to recognize spiritual nudges, detox the energy field, and build a deeper relationship with your higher self. She even walks us through simple practices to strengthen our intuitive muscles starting today. I got chills so many times during this soul-expanding conversation. Shout out to anyone listening who feels called to cultivate this work. That whisper? That pull? It might just be your intuition waking back up. Maybe the creative, intuitive YOU is literally waiting underneath the fog!   IN THIS EPISODE: Isabeau’s story of going from total skeptic to professional medium, including the life-changing moment her grandmother appeared after her passing Why EVERYONE is intuitive (including you!) and the surprising reason most people are “blocked” from receiving messages and synchronicities in daily life Practical methods to supercharge your intuition right now, from “ground/clear/protect” exercises to simple rituals for amplifying guidance from your higher self How drinking creates “clutter” in your mind, body, and energetic field, dampening both spiritual signs and creative inspiration How choosing an alcohol-free path might be the universe’s nudge for deeper creativity, spiritual awakening, and clear messages about your unique destiny   LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED If you want to learn more from Isabeau, visit her website. Awarded the most empowering book in the sober curious genre, be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.  Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram. And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

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• Episode 282: Are You in the Right Career According to Your Human Design? with Dupe Witherick

  What if you’ve been hustling for a version of success that was never designed for you? Today, alcohol-free coach Dupe Witherick is breaking down all things Human Design so that you can use it to help unlock your life’s next chapter. Let’s face it - there are a LOT of different assessments and tests to identify your archetypes. But Human Design is like an energetic blueprint that can guide everything - from your ideal career path to how you make aligned decisions. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re in the right role, or why certain things drain you while others light you up, finding out your Human Design could be the clarity you’ve been craving. Dupe talks about the five different types, and why knowing yours can be useful, especially when it comes to realizing whether or not you’re in the career that best suits you. Not every type is meant to have a 9-5! She even reads MY chart down to the nitty gritty – my profile, strengths, and authority, and helps me understand it in a way that nobody has ever before. Curious to dig into your Human Design chart? Dupe is offering 20% off for Euphoric listeners. Book her now while you have the chance!   IN THIS EPISODE: Dupe’s career journey from corporate to coaching and how going alcohol-free changed her life (listen to Episode 178 for the full backstory) How each of the five Human Design types are uniquely wired for success How your Human Design chart pinpoints whether you’re truly in the right career or living someone else’s version of success (and why a 9-to-5 might actually not suit your energy) Dupe’s interpretation of my chart, where I learn how my unique gifts (like storytelling and ideation) are powerful assets for impact and fulfillment Ways your “not-self” theme or shadow gifts (like dissatisfaction or victim mentality) may be quietly fueling your alcohol habits or keeping you stuck   LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about Dupe through her bestselling book A Cocktail of Clarity, her company Thrive Alcohol Free, and the Thrive Alcohol Free podcast. Take Dupe’s Human Design quiz and discover your free Human Design chart. Dupe is also offering a 20% off discount off any Human Design reading to Euphoric listeners. The Thought Leader Mastermind is now accepting applications for the next round. Click here to apply.   Awarded the most empowering book in the sober curious genre, be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.  Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram. And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

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• Episode 281: What Kind of Woman Travels to Paris for Her Business – and Why In-Person Experiences Are the Vibe

  The kind of woman who says “YES!” to a retreat in Paris has already decided she’s a big deal. And as you listen to this episode, I’m hosting Euphoric’s first-ever Thought Leader Mastermind there, a city pulsing with history, romance, and magic. In this episode, I want to catch you up on what I have planned for this summer and beyond, both for myself and for Euphoric. (BTW, I’m sharing my entire European trip on Instagram. Check it out if you crave beaches, delicious food, and that vintage European vibe.) While I love online transformation and Zoom rooms, nothing beats in-person experiences. Flying across the world for personal growth does something remarkable for your nervous system. It isn’t just inspiring - it expands your identity.  It’s why I strive to include in-person components to my major programs, from the Empowered AF Coach Certification program (which starts this fall!) to this very mastermind.  Let this be your invitation to make bold moves before you think you’re ready. Lean into the summer season, savor its energy, invest in yourself, and keep saying YES to the next version of you.   IN THIS EPISODE: How claiming the “thought leader” identity catapulted me to 6-figure breakthroughs, best-selling authorship, and unforgettable client transformations  What we cover in the Thought Leader Mastermind, from booking high-level speaking gigs, to how I wrote my book All the amazing things my clients are doing, from hosting VIP weekends in France to business masterminds in South Africa My dreamy summer across Europe: Rome to the Amalfi Coast, Slovenia, and Poland, and how deep rest and rich culture fuel my deep work Details on the next Thought Leader Mastermind (with keynote speaking workshops in LA!) and how in-person experiences skyrocket your confidence, identity, and career   LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Thought Leader Mastermind is now accepting applications for the next round. Click here to apply.  Awarded the most empowering book in the sober curious genre, be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.  Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram. And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

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