Episode 18: 5 Reasons I’m Choosing Not to Drink (and Why You Might Be Feeling the Same Pull)

In this deeply personal and reflective episode, Prairie Francia shares the five aligned reasons she’s chosen to step away from alcohol—and how this decision reflects a broader invitation many women are beginning to feel.

Without shame, pressure, or labels, Prairie opens up about what choosing not to drink actually gives her: clarity, connection, joy, and a deeper embodiment of the woman she’s becoming.

This episode explores:

  • How alcohol was disrupting her energy and nervous system

  • What she realized about emotional numbing vs. authentic joy

  • Why even “moderate” drinking can quietly sabotage growth

  • The turning point during Day 11 of the 21-Day Challenge that anchored her clarity

  • How to start honoring your own intuitive nudge—no matter where you are on the pa


    ✨ If you’ve been questioning your relationship with alcohol or feeling pulled toward greater alignment, this conversation offers validation, reflection, and real encouragement.

📝 Take the “What’s Your Aligned Sobriety Path?” quiz to discover your next step at alignmentwithprairieyana.com or through the link in Prairie’s bio.

Find freedom from substance use—through a flexible, empowering path designed to meet you where you are. The Empowered Recovery Course is a self-paced, online recovery coaching program for individuals who are ready to release unhealthy patterns and reclaim their clarity, confidence, and power. Whether you’re navigating alcohol overuse, emotional triggers, or cycles of numbing and self-sabotage, this trauma-informed course meets you where you are—with guidance, compassion, and real tools for transformation.

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