Episode 249: How a Health Scare and a Loss Can Turn You Into the Most Badass Version of Yourself with Melissa McGovern

Episode 249: How a Health Scare and a Loss Can Turn You Into the Most Badass Version of Yourself with Melissa McGovern

Imagine going to a routine physical and walking away with life-changing news. How would you respond? How quickly would you implement change to radically transform your health?

After losing a dear friend who was alcohol dependent, Melissa McGovern fell into some unhealthy patterns, drinking and indulging in comfort foods. Then everything changed in August 2023.

Her blood work showed high liver enzymes. High cholesterol. High blood pressure. Her doctor was very concerned. She knew she had to make a change, and FAST.

After that doctor's visit, Melissa quit drinking and changed her diet, losing a staggering 30 pounds in just 3 months. And now at age 53, she's an alcohol-free coach, an alum of Karolina's Empowered AF Coach Certification program, and she is SLAYING.

This episode is so moving, and Melissa's incredible transformation in such a short time is truly astounding. Get your tissues ready!

IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Melissa's journey from alcohol dependence to discovering a vibrant, purpose-driven life, from not knowing what a limiting belief was to becoming a "limiting belief sleuth"
  • How quitting drinking drastically reduced Melissa's cholesterol and A1C levels
  • The wake-up call and heartbreaking loss of Melissa's friend, who was struggling with alcohol abuse and how his loss fueled a deep purpose within Melissa
  • The difference the physical changes made to Melissa's mental health (and the techniques she used to get in touch with the confident version of herself she used to be!)

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

If this story was touching to you and you want to work with Melissa, visit her website, The Sober New Yorker, follow her on Instagram and listen to her podcast.

Lose your desire to drink and lean into your dream life with Karolina's book Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You. When you order today, you'll also unlock tons of resources and checklists to support you on your journey.

Loved the book? We'd be honored if you left a review!

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram and watch me romanticize the AF lifestyle and show you how to make your entrepreneurial dreams come true.

And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

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