Ah, alcohol. Enjoying the night at the expense of tomorrow’s energy and mood. Years ago, I began researching the best drinks and ingredients that replicate the feel-good effects of booze without destroying my body. I’ve tried hundreds of products, so I had low expectations for a blend of adaptogen-like plants. Like with most plant-based ingredients, I didn’t expect to feel a thing. But boy was I in for a surprise...
Meet our guest
JW Ross is a lifelong innovator and inventor of the "Feel Free" plant-based tonic. Made of ancient plants from the South Pacific and Southeast Asia, where the ingredients have been used both socially and in wellness for centuries. JW's also an investor in the international business and financial world. He has been married for over 20 years, and he has two grown children who are also active in business and finance. JW Ross currently lives and works in Santa Monica, California where he is an avid yoga practitioner.
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Key takeaways
Every ancient culture around the world used something for social inhibition, relaxation, and connecting with others. Alcohol stands out as the only ultra-processed drug
Science has hardly investigated the powerful synergies of combining different plant-based ingredients
Dual-purpose drink: 1/2 serving for energy, cognition, entering flow state fast. Full serving to unwind, socialize, and feel the euphoric effects
Why you should completely avoid the processed versions of these ingredients sold in headshops and online

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Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4tk6Fs0Gdxk
Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/42
Best healthy alcohol alternatives with a buzz

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