Books to Read to Become That Girl (or guy!)

Some of my favorite personal development (also known as self-help) books that were each a pivotal part of my healing journey. You’ll love them too!

Gretchen KampDecember 11, 2024Comment

Why I Can't Wait for an Alcohol-Free 2025

2025 - the first year of complete alcohol-freedom for this lady!

Gretchen KampDecember 9, 2024Comment

How I Finally Quit Drinking For Good

I tried pretty much everything but AA to change my relationship with alcohol. This is what finally worked and stuck!

Gretchen KampDecember 4, 2024Comment

Harness the Power of Habits to Drink Less

Learn all about how habits are formed, and how to use reverse habit formation as a practical tool to cut back or quit drinking alcohol.

Gretchen KampDecember 1, 2024 Comments

27 Reasons I'm Happier Alcohol-Free

Here are my honest observations as someone who is just over 3 months sober. I bet they aren't what you think!!

Gretchen KampNovember 28, 2024 Comments

Surviving a Breakup Without Alcohol

Breakups are the worst. But drinking to cope does nothing positive and actually prolongs your suffering, with interest.

Gretchen KampNovember 19, 2024Comment

How to Read More Books

Want to read more but feel like you never have the time? This blog post is for you.

Gretchen KampNovember 15, 2024Comment

4 Podcasts to Improve Your Life

Podcasts you will love if you’re into wellness, growth mindset, success, and alcohol-freedom.

Gretchen KampNovember 1, 2024Comment

I Can't Believe I Almost Missed Halloween

I don’t need a boyfriend or a fermented beverage to give me permission to participate in doing things I love.

Gretchen KampOctober 27, 2024Comment

The Best Morning Routine to Prevent Anxiety

This blog post went viral a few years back, and it still slaps! Try my morning routine to reduce stress and anxiety and improve your mood all day long.

Gretchen KampSeptember 11, 2024Comment

I Quit Drinking and Realized I'm an Introvert

I spent my whole adult life believing I was an extrovert. It turns out, I was just drunk.

Gretchen KampSeptember 5, 2024 Comment

Why It's So Hard to Moderate with Alcohol

I had moderation on a pedestal for 5 years. For me, it was a losing game... here's why, and what I suggest you do instead

Gretchen KampAugust 22, 2024 Comments

How to Reward Yourself Without a Drink

When I decided I was done with alcohol, I was left with a pretty significant dilemma: how do I reward myself, without a drink?

Gretchen KampAugust 7, 2024Comment

The Truth about Alcohol and Anxiety

I spent most of my adult life believing the mainstream lie that alcohol is helpful for reducing anxiety. It turns out, my drinking habit was causing it.

Gretchen KampJuly 23, 2024Comment

Sobriety Takes Practice

I attempted Dry January 3 times. Each time, I was triggered by something halfway through, said “fuck it” and went and got a bottle of wine.

Gretchen KampJuly 22, 2024Comment

I used to be fascinated by non-drinkers. Now I am one.

I cringe now in retrospect, when I remember asking way too many questions when I met someone at a party or wedding who wasn’t imbibing with the crowd.

Gretchen KampJuly 22, 2024Comment

Things I love to do now, that I “didn’t have time for” when I was a regular drinker:

Something you probably don’t think about when you’re in the cycle of habitual drinking, whether that’s every night, a few nights a week, or even just sometimes on the weekend.. is how much time you give to alcohol.

Gretchen KampJuly 22, 2024Comment

Why taking a break from drinking feels boring, and what to do about it

When I was a drinker, I was easily bored and I had zero tolerance for boredom.

Gretchen KampJuly 22, 2024Comment