Summary

In Part 2 of this interview with Denise Mira, Jenn Kautsch shares her journey of renegotiating her relationship with alcohol and finding freedom and a life that is fully alive.

She emphasizes that for her and so many others this is a thinking problem rather than a drinking problem.

Jenn highlights the benefits of sobriety, including mental and emotional clarity, increased stability, and a deeper sense of contentment.

She encourages women to prioritize their presence and authenticity in motherhood, rather than seeking perfection or escaping through alcohol.

Jenn also discusses her work in helping women navigate their own relationship with alcohol and find freedom.

Keywords

alcohol, sobriety, thinking problem, freedom, presence, contentment, motherhood

Takeaways

Renegotiating your relationship with alcohol can lead to freedom and a more aligned life.

Alcohol can exacerbate anxiety and hinder emotional and mental clarity.

Choosing sobriety allows for a deeper sense of contentment and the ability to be fully present in motherhood.

It's important to prioritize authenticity and realness in parenting, showing children how to navigate real emotions and challenges.

Finding your purpose and pursuing it can lead to a fulfilling and impactful life.

Sound Bites

"I didn't have a drinking problem as much as I had a thinking problem."

"What if I could be uncomfortable and actually do something different with my life?"

"I didn't even know there was a drinking spectrum."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Greeting

02:58 Finding Freedom and Contentment

33:44 Introduction

34:11 Addressing and Healing from Trauma as a Parent