Jane sits down with Mara DeMauro, a sober curious lifestyle coach. Mara shares her journey of redefining her relationship with alcohol and finding soulful clarity. They discuss the concept of potential and how exploring life without alcohol can open up new layers of potential. Mara also talks about her background and how she got interested in coaching. They touch on the importance of community and support when making changes in one's relationship with alcohol. They also discuss dating while being alcohol-free and the importance of nurturing the relationship with oneself. In this conversation, Mara and Jane discuss the importance of self-love and inner knowing. They emphasize that relying on others for reassurance is insatiable, but having a strong sense of self-worth and contentment is lasting. They also explore the idea of love being all around and not limited to romantic partnerships. Mara shares her experience with psychedelics and how they helped her find self-love and open her heart. They discuss the spiritual aspect of psychedelics and the importance of using them intentionally for growth and healing. Mara offers advice for those who are sober curious and encourages them to explore their relationship with alcohol and be honest with themselves. They also discuss the empowerment of not drinking and the importance of practicing what to say in social situations. Mara provides ways to connect with her and her alcohol-free social meetup called Fish Out of Water.

IN THIS EPISODE

• Redefining your relationship with alcohol can lead to soulful clarity and open up new layers of potential.
• Having a strong community and support system is important when making changes in your relationship with alcohol.
• Dating while being alcohol-free can be challenging, but it's an opportunity to get to know yourself and nurture the relationship with yourself.
• Nurturing the relationship with yourself and practicing self-love is empowering and attracts the right people into your life. Relying on others for reassurance is insatiable, but having a strong sense of self-worth and contentment is lasting.
• Love is all around and not limited to romantic partnerships.
• Psychedelics can help in finding self-love and opening the heart, but should be used intentionally for growth and healing.
• Being sober curious involves exploring one's relationship with alcohol and being honest with oneself.
• Practicing what to say in social situations can help navigate conversations about not drinking.
• Connecting with others who are on a similar journey can provide support and inspiration.

Chapters

00:00  
Introduction and Background

03:21
Unlocking Potential Through Curiosity and Clarity

05:34
Redefining Your Relationship with Alcohol

10:03
Finding Potential Beyond Career Goals

19:45
The Power of Community Support

25:04
Self-Discovery: Nurturing Your Relationship with Yourself

25:43
The Power of Self-Love and Redefining Relationships

29:07
Psychedelics as a Tool for Healing and Spiritual Awakening

31:50
The Beauty of Nature and the Outdoors

35:32
Empowerment and Standing Out by Choosing Sobriety

40:27
Preparing for Questions About Not Drinking

45:08
Exploring a Sober Curious Lifestyle for Clarity and Purpose

Connect with Mara on Instagram @Marademauro or her website www.marademauro.com

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