Mind Your Midlife: Confidence and Success, One Thought at a Time, with Cheryl Fischer

Sober Curious in Midlife? An Honest Conversation about Alcohol, Health, and Hormones, with Emily Allen (Ep. 26)


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If you’d asked me a few months ago if I’d ever do an episode on going alcohol-free, I probably would’ve laughed and said, “No way.” But the truth? This conversation matters—especially in midlife, when we’re all trying to take better care of our minds, bodies, and hearts.

In this episode, I sit down with certified alcohol-free life coach Emily Allen to talk about what it’s really like to take a break from alcohol, why she chose to do it, and what changed for her when she did. Spoiler alert: Emily didn’t hit rock bottom. She was just a midlife woman who wanted to feel better—and ended up transforming her life.

Whether you’re sober-curious, thinking about cutting back, or just wondering what this lifestyle is all about (while sipping your glass of wine), I think you’ll find this conversation enlightening and empowering.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

✔ Why you don’t need a crisis to reevaluate your relationship with alcohol
 ✔ How Emily replaced wine nights with self-care, clarity, and confidence
 ✔ The surprising midlife benefits of drinking less (think sleep, energy, and mood!)
 ✔ Why you’re not “doing it wrong” if you feel unsure about where you stand

🎯 OMG Moment: Midlife is already full of change—so why not make one that brings true freedom?

Take Action
Curious about cutting back or going alcohol-free? Emily offers one-on-one coaching to help women navigate that journey. You can learn more at livingfreewithemily.com or follow her at @livingfreewithemily on social.

Why This Episode Matters
This isn’t about judgment, labels, or rules—it’s about awareness. In midlife, how we treat ourselves matters more than ever. Whether or not you’re ready to rethink your happy hour, this episode invites you to check in with your intuition and give yourself permission to choose what feels right.

🎧 Hit follow now and join me next week as we talk about my favorite topic (believe it or not): mornings! We’ll explore how to make mornings work for you—without a 5 a.m. wake-up call or a laundry list of habits.

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Mind Your Midlife: Confidence and Success, One Thought at a Time, with Cheryl FischerBy Cheryl Fischer