What if your relationship with alcohol isn’t the real question?
What if it’s pointing to something deeper?

In this episode, I’m joined by Anna Donaghey, known as The Beliefs Coach, host of The Big Drink Rethink podcast and author of What Are You Thirsty For?.

Together, we explore how our beliefs — shaped by culture, habit, and expectation — quietly drive our choices around drinking, identity, and fulfillment.

This conversation is for any woman standing at a crossroads — whether you’re questioning alcohol, navigating a different kind of life transition, or simply sensing that something wants to shift.

No labels. No pressure. Just space to listen inward and choose with clarity.

f this conversation stirred something in you, consider it an invitation — to pause, get curious, and listen more closely to what your life is asking of you now.

Because here at Curious on Life, we believe clarity doesn’t come from fixing yourself — it comes from remembering what you already know.

Curious On Life, the podcast

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Barry Shimelfarb is the founder of Carmel Retreats and the devoted steward of Cuddle Doon, a storied cottage tucked along the Carmel coastline.

In 2019, Barry’s life was upended. As a single father raising twin boys, he was diagnosed with advanced cancer. Multiple surgeries and radiation left him weakened, unable to swallow, and facing a grim prognosis. During his long recovery, the family’s historic Carmel cottage became more than a home—it became a sanctuary. Planting lavender, walking the shoreline, and resting beneath ancient oak trees turned into daily rituals of hope and healing.

Surrounded by the love of his community and grounded by the quiet wisdom of the land, Barry not only endured—he healed. Two years later, his doctors declared him cancer-free.

Moved by gratitude, Barry chose to open the doors of Cuddle Doon to others. Today, the cottage welcomes guests navigating illness, grief, burnout, or major life transitions, as well as those simply longing for rest and renewal. Known as the “Lost Cottage of Carmel,” Cuddle Doon carries a rich legacy. Built in the early 1900s by Eliza Yocum—a pioneering educator and spiritual thinker—it was once a gathering place for artists, thinkers, and seekers.

Barry considers himself not the owner, but the steward of this sacred space, honoring its history while carrying its spirit forward. Through Carmel Retreats, he curates deeply personal, boutique experiences and leads initiatives like Postcards of Healing, offering gifted retreats during open calendar windows to those in need.

As Barry beautifully puts it:
“My purpose is simple—to help others thrive. Healing isn’t just about medicine. It’s about place, community, and feeling truly cared for.”

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Website
https://www.carmelretreats.com/

Postcards for Healing
https://www.carmelretreats.com/postcards
Instagram
@Carmel.Retreats
https://www.instagram.com/carmel.retreats/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/carmelretreats

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🌿 New Year Threshold

“This isn’t about resolutions.
It’s about remembering who you are.
A New Year episode from Curious on Life is live. ✨”

This episode is a reflection on how one small choice changed everything—and how art, presence, and love continue to guide the way.

2025 was a year of transformation, curiosity, and expansion.
For me, it was travel, sacred gatherings, and watching women rediscover their power through art, reflection, and presence.

Now, I’m stepping into 2026 with an open heart—and I’m inviting you to do the same.
Whether through my 8-session Unfold experience in May, or gathering in Cozumel later this year, there’s space for your next chapter to unfold.

“Crossing into the New Year with gratitude, curiosity, and a deep trust in what’s still to come.

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