Hi there 💛

Have you ever thought about what life could look like without alcohol?

For decades, we’ve been sold the idea that alcohol is a reward—something we use to celebrate, relax, and unwind. But what if removing it could actually make us feel more energized, optimistic, and alive?

In this episode, I sit down with the inspiring Sarah Rusbatch, a Gray Area Drinking and Sobriety Coach and author of Beyond Booze: How to Create a Life You Love Alcohol-Free.

Sarah shares her powerful journey of quitting alcohol and how doing so unlocked an entirely new, fulfilling life.

If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of drinking without realizing its full impact, this episode is for you.

Here’s what you’ll discover in our conversation:
What “gray area drinking” really means and how to recognize if you’re in it.
Practical tips to help you take a break from alcohol and explore a different way of living.
How alcohol affects sleep, hormones, and overall well-being—especially for women in midlife.
The incredible opportunities that open up when you remove alcohol from your life.

If you're curious about making a change or simply want to explore what life beyond booze could feel like, tune in for this inspiring discussion.

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

Have a wonderful weekend… and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

Kristina 💛

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder  

SHOW NOTES:
Join our FREE 60 min online workshop facilitated by Kristina -> MAKE 2025 YOUR BEST YEAR YET
Join my Platinum Coaching Program - where in February our focus is on Stepping Into the Best Version of You, by building habits that align with your dreams. Learn more here.
Join my virtual book club GROW for February where we meet weekly on Zoom to discuss and squeeze the learnings from great books. This Feb we're reading The Habit Revolution, by Dr Gina Cleo - focussing on remarkable techniques that rewire your brain to form good habits.
Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

RESOURCES:
Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops.
Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide 
Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life. Take our 5min Quiz here and get personalised insights emailed to you...

 

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Hi there 💛 Have you ever thought about what life could look like without alcohol? For decades, we&rsquo;ve been sold the idea that alcohol is a reward&mdash;something we use to celebrate, relax, and unwind. But what if removing it could actually make us feel more energized, optimistic, and alive? In this episode, I sit down with the inspiring Sarah Rusbatch, a Gray Area Drinking and Sobriety Coach and author of Beyond Booze: How to Create a Life You Love Alcohol-Free. Sarah shares her powerful journey of quitting alcohol and how doing so unlocked an entirely new, fulfilling life. If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of drinking without realizing its full impact, this episode is for you. Here&rsquo;s what you&rsquo;ll discover in our conversation: <ol> <li>What &ldquo;gray area drinking&rdquo; really means and how to recognize if you&rsquo;re in it.</li> <li>Practical tips to help you take a break from alcohol and explore a different way of living.</li> <li>How alcohol affects sleep, hormones, and overall well-being&mdash;especially for women in midlife.</li> <li>The incredible opportunities that open up when you remove alcohol from your life.</li> </ol> If you're curious about making a change or simply want to explore what life beyond booze could feel like, tune in for this inspiring discussion. As always, I&rsquo;d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let&rsquo;s keep the conversation going in the&nbsp;Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourdreamlifepodcast/about/" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourdreamlifepodcast/about/">here</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Have a wonderful weekend&hellip; and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛 Kristina 💛 Dream Life &amp; kikki.K Founder &nbsp; SHOW NOTES: <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4etBv7y"></a><a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/jan-2025-free-webinars">Join our FREE 60 min online workshop facilitated by Kristina</a> -&gt; MAKE 2025 YOUR BEST YEAR YET</li> <li>Join my Platinum&nbsp;Coaching Program - where in February our focus is on Stepping Into the Best Version of You, by building habits that align with your dreams.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course">Learn more here</a>.</li> <li>Join my virtual book club GROW for February where we meet weekly on Zoom to discuss and squeeze the learnings from great books. This Feb we're reading The Habit Revolution, by Dr Gina Cleo - focussing on remarkable techniques that rewire your brain to form good habits.</li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourdreamlifepodcast/about/">Dream Life Community Facebook Group</a>: Connect with like-minded dreamers.</li> </ul> RESOURCES: <ul data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"> <li data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/">Sign up to our email list here</a>&nbsp;to hear about upcoming workshops.</li> <li data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1">Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/blogs/podcasts/bonus-dreaming-exercise-listen-to-kristina-karlsson-s-101-dreams-exercise-start-working-towards-living-your-dream-life-today?_pos=1&amp;_sid=6db7442e4&amp;_ss=r" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/blogs/podcasts/bonus-dreaming-exercise-listen-to-kristina-karlsson-s-101-dreams-exercise-start-working-towards-living-your-dream-life-today?_pos=1&amp;_sid=6db7442e4&amp;_ss=r">101 Dreams Audio Guide&nbsp;</a></li> <li data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/collections/books/products/your-dream-life-starts-here-by-kristina-karlsson-on-amazon">Buy Kristina's book,</a>&nbsp;Your Dream Life Starts Here</li> <li data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1">Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life.&nbsp;<a href="https://paul-addcrnug.scoreapp.com">Take our 5min Quiz here</a>&nbsp;and get personalised insights emailed to you...</li> </ul> &nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

What would you do if you knew anything was possible and you simply could not fail? Explore the possibility of creating your dream life and be inspired to discover and realise your dreams with Kristina Karlsson, Founder of the inspiring Dream Life brand, original founder of global Swedish design brand kikki.K and author of the book Your Dream Life Starts Here. Each episode brings you simple, practical and useful insights to help you create a future you love – as Kristina delves deep into the power of dreaming with some of the world's most inspiring thought-leaders. Take a front row seat on inspiring conversations. Explore the amazing impact dreaming has had on the lives of a diverse range of people. Listen, learn and be empowered to discover and chase your own dreams – with practical insights and lessons you can use to build a dream life of your own.
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