{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change","title":"A Sommelier's Story of Creating Change with Jillian Fontana, Mod Elixirs","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2454,"description":"In this inspiring episode, Molly welcomes special guest Jillian Fontana, a certified sommelier and founder of Mod Elixirs, a new line of thoughtfully crafted alcohol-free beverages. Jillian shares her personal journey from being fully immersed in the wine and hospitality industry to re-evaluating her relationship with alcohol—all while staying true to her passion for wine and food.\nThrough their conversation, Molly and Jillian explore what it means to be an alcohol minimalist even when you’re deeply connected to the beverage industry. Jillian’s story offers a powerful example of how we can rewrite our beliefs about alcohol, prioritize our well-being, and still celebrate the joy of tasting and pairing in a new way.\nWhat You'll Learn in This Episode:\nHow Jillian’s professional identity as a sommelier intersected with her personal struggle around overdrinking\nThe subtle but important difference between alcohol moderation and alcohol minimalism\nWhy redefining rituals and routines around alcohol is a key part of long-term change\nHow Jillian used her industry experience to develop Mod Elixirs, a brand-new line of alcohol-free elixirs\nPractical ways to incorporate mindful drinking while honoring your passion for food, wine, and connection\nAbout Jillian Fontana:\nJillian is a certified sommelier with a background in high-end restaurants in Boston and New York. After becoming a mother and noticing the increasing role alcohol played in her daily life, she began rethinking her habits and redefining her relationship with drinking. Drawing on her deep knowledge of flavor and pairing, she launched Mod Elixirs—a brand dedicated to crafting complex, delicious, non-alcoholic beverages for those who want a new way to celebrate.\n\nResources & Links:\nLearn more about Mod Elixirs: Mod Elixirs Website\nConnect with Jillian Fontana on Instagram: @modelixirs\nMolly's book: Breaking the Bottle Legacy\nJoin the Alcohol Minimalist community: Facebook Group\nLow risk drinking guidelines from the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zu3PtA3XzNKb2qSH95OKvfAaoixqds182Hao41kpkws/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZjY5/NjVmY2Y2MGQ0NmMx/NGNiMzdiZGY0OTMz/OWQzMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}