Krysty Krywko helps women explore their relationship with alcohol so they can live bigger, bolder more brilliant lives. Krysty launched her company Purple Dog Sober during the pandemic when there was an uptick in alcohol abuse among moms struggling to balance their work, their homes and the education of their children. Krysty’s mission is to help others, to break down the stigma and remove the shame of “gray area drinking.” Tune in to learn how Krysty transformed her life when she made the courageous decision to stop drinking and start Purple Dog Sober in order to help other women on a similar journey.

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Topic #1 What were the specific moments or events that brought about change for you?

• Moving to NYC from Canada; I had to reinvent myself
• Divorce
• Sobriety

Topic #2 What were some of the rough patches in your life?

• Husband traveled a lot and home w 2 kids
• Under stress w working full time, getting doctorate

Topic #3 What brought about Purple Dog Sober?

• Did not connect w/ AA
• Steps were too formulaic
• Wanted to create a space for women w no stigma, shame
• One on one work, very private

Topic #4 Gray area drinking

• Alcoholic is an outdated term
• Alcohol disorder, gray area drinking
• Any level of drinking that affects your personal or work life, your health
• Abstinence is just easier

Topic #5 Sketchbooking

• Part of my coaching
• Fun place to do some deep work
• Bringing joy into your sobriety
• Who are you?

Topic #6 Brass Ring for Success

• Sobriety
• Life is too short
• What is your indecision costing you?

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