From sunset beach walks to “Sips of Serenity,” Carolyn Bennett shows how nature, mindfulness, and faith can turn sobriety into a daily adventure.

Coach Carolyn Bennett joins Karla Adkins to trace her path from anxious empath to alcohol-free eco-therapist. Carolyn explains how grounding rituals like barefoot sand strolls, and forest bathing breaths rewired her nervous system when wine stopped working. They unpack why community is the opposite of addiction, how toxic relationships can mimic the drink-craving cycle, and why highly sensitive people often feel both the pain and the pull of alcohol more intensely. Carolyn shares about her 5-day devotional Sips of Serenity, built to pair Scripture with nature prompts that spark joy long after day one.

Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome & Zero Proof Life update
00:51 – Carolyn’s first sober sunrise
05:55 – Founding ZPL & stepping into coaching
13:16 – Why nature speeds emotional recovery
21:25 – Empaths, HSPs & drinking to numb
28:01 – Faith practices that anchor sobriety
33:55 – Toxic ties vs. healthy community
41:35 – Putting life back into living
43:19 – Outro & next-step challenge

Resources & links

• FREE 5-day devotional Sips of Serenity → https://winter-hall-28614.myflodesk.com/devotional
  
  
• Article: “Ecotherapy for Addiction Recovery” → English Mountain Recovery englishmountain.com
  
  
• Join the Zero Proof Life Community → https://www.thezeroprooflife.com/products/zpl-monthly-subscription
  
  
• Follow ZPL: https://www.instagram.com/thezeroprooflife/
  
  
• Follow the coaches:
  
  
  • Brandi Babb – @littlebigleap (https://www.instagram.com/littlebigleap/)
    
    
  • Karla Adkins – @karlakadkins (https://www.instagram.com/karlakadkins/)
    
    
  • Carolyn Bennett – @thesoberempath (https://www.instagram.com/carolynbennett2.0/)
    
    
  • Becca Snider – @becsnider (https://www.instagram.com/becsnider/)
    
    

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