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Jul 2022
29m 46s

Ep 9: Life With No Alcohol

with Melissa Wood-Tepperberg
About this episode
  • In this episode, Melissa opens up about her past relationship with alcohol and shares her journey to realizing that drinking was no longer serving her. She reflects on her decision to not drink for 30 days leading up to the launch of the MWH app in 2019, and how that decision has now become a life without alcohol for over 2 years. A pivotal moment for Melissa happened in her 20s when an honest friend opened up to her about the person that she would become when she was drinking. It was then that she discovered that she wanted to have a different relationship with alcohol. Melissa tells us how she recognized that drinking was not adding value to her life and gives us advice on how we can all look inward and take inventory on our own lives. Melissa also discusses the impact social pressures can have on our choices and how she was able to overcome these pressures. And she shares her tips for going out and still enjoying yourself without feeling the need to drink. In this new life without alcohol, she’s found that enjoying the simplicities and joy of everyday life has become a lot easier to see. Be sure to stay tuned in until the end for a few surprise guests that are sure to put a smile on your face!  
  • Disclaimer: This is Melissa’s personal experience and we invite you to review the resources below if you believe you have an issue with alcohol or any other substances. 
  • Resources:
  • Book - “Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Note Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol” by Holly Whitaker
  • Loosid App
  • Club SODA NYC
  • Sober Girl Society IG 
  • Sign up for our 7 day free trial at melissawoodhealth.com
  • Melissa Wood-Tepperberg is the Founder of MWH - a wellness platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all - and the Creator of the MWH Method. MWH workouts and meditations are designed to do anytime, anywhere - from the comfort of your own home, using what you have available to you. MWH isn’t just about building a body you desire; it’s about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study.

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