How a Couple Gave Up Alcohol and Found a Bigger Life with Carrie Hoffman and Zach Minnich
Alcohol Tipping PointShow Notes
On the podcast are Carrie Hoffman and Zach Minnich- my first couple on the show! Carrie and Zach are the travel and adventure obsessed couple behind Bigger Life Adventures- which hosts alcohol free yoga retreats and adventure tours. They’ve both had their share of struggles with substance abuse and poor coping mechanisms. After deciding enough was enough at different times, they found new life through sobriety and a spiritual program of recovery which has included the 12 steps, Buddhism, adventure, plant medicine, and yoga. They’re dedicated to breaking stigmas against addiction in this world and passing on the hope and freedom of sobriety to others with the same struggle. We chat about:
Both their experiences with drinking and getting sober on different timelines The challenges they faced in their relationship How they supported each other What was most helpful to change their drinking Why they started a sober travel business And more!
Find Carrie and Zach: www.biggerlifeadventures.com @biggerlifeadventures Ready to do Dry January? Join the next Alcohol Tipping Point Alcoholiday! Monthly dry group to help you take a break from drinking with online support and tools. Find out more here: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/alcoholiday Use code: LOVE to save 20%
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