78. Surpassing your own Upper Limits with Kim Argetsinger

When I was still at my 9-to-5 corporate job, struggling, wanting to leave, knowing I needed to start a business, there was one key person who helped me make my dreams of being an entrepreneur come true. That was Kim Argetsinger. Today, I am so excited to have her on the podcast! Kim was my very first coach who helped me build the foundation and confidence that I needed to thrive and succeed as an entrepreneur.

Here’s the craziest thing, Kim is now alcohol-free. In this episode, we have a full-circle, serendipitous conversation on our journeys to being alcohol-free, Kim’s nuanced relationship with alcohol, its impact on her professional and personal life, and how this shift has led her to deeper self-awareness and success. 

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[00:01 - 09:05] Kim Shares Her Background

• Kim's coaching career started with mindset coaching and gradually began focusing on helping entrepreneurs achieve substantial business growth.

• Amanda highlights how Kim’s coaching and tough love helped her focus and dive head-first into her niche.

• Jumping into entrepreneurship is scary. The courage and self-trust required to venture into new, less-trodden paths is a feat worth celebrating!

[09:06 - 15:19] Kim’s 95% Alcohol-Free Philosophy 

• Kim grew up in a wine family and had a responsible relationship with alcohol.

• She realized her drinking habits were impacting her identity and health.

• Kim's approach to drinking mirrors her philosophy of having a drink as often as having a birthday cake.

[15:20 - 26:27] Moderators Vs. Abstainers: How to Handle Your Habits 

• It’s important to understand your wiring and approach to making life changes.

• Diligent research is necessary to make an informed decision on any significant lifestyle adjustments.

• Understanding if you’re a Moderator or Abstainer makes a huge impact on handling habits and cravings.

• It’s common to cope with significant life changes by having identity shifts and questions. 

[26:28 - 36:12] Our Deepest Fear Is Not Our Inadequacy, It's Essentially Our Power

• Alcohol can play a huge role in dampening joy and self-expression.

• Kim and Amanda talk about the societal tendency to downplay achievements and happiness.

• Understanding personal reactions and limits to alcohol.

• The concept of the 'upper limit problem' and its impact on personal growth.

• The challenge of accepting and expressing full joy and potential without alcohol.

[36:13 - 47:15] How Being Alcohol-Free Has Impacted Kim’s Life

• Going alcohol-free helps Kim feel healthier, more present, and more confident 

• Kim underwent therapy to address deeper issues unveiled by sobriety.

• Her relationships have gotten better due to being more present and aware.

• Significant life changes don’t always require hitting rock bottom.

• Success and responsible drinking don't negate the benefits of reducing alcohol.

• It’s important to ask yourself how good life can get.

Connect with Kim 

You can find her on Instagram 

Visit her website: https://kimargetsinger.com 

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