To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

Episode #278

This episode is for the gal who feels the inner struggle to quit or continue drinking because of other people. The inner struggle comes from hearing either you should stop drinking or you don't have to quit drinking, but knowing that is not what YOU want.

In my 5+ years of coaching midlife women, I have heard my clients say, "I know I should stop drinking. My kids are worried about me," or "I want to stop drinking, but my husband doesn't think I should."

It's such a conundrum when you are faced with people who know you and love you but aren't honoring what you want.

The purpose of this episode is to let you know that you are not the only one who experiences feeling the pressure to quit drinking for other people or continuing to drink because people around her drink.

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Episode 277

Hey there, friend!

You are not alone if you are worried about your drinking. I spent two years trying to make alcohol work because I was worried about my drinking, but most of all, I was worried about what life would be like without alcohol.

I know that worry around drinking in midlife is a much-needed topic, and that is why I invited our Gigi Langer to the podcast.

Gigi used to be a prisoner of her worries and used alcohol, romance, and professional accomplishments to soothe her frayed nerves.

Gigi holds a Ph.D. in Psychological Studies in Education and an MA in Psychology, both from Stanford University, and she is an author talking about the book 50 Ways to Worry Less Now: Reject Negative Thinking to Find Peace, Clarity, and Connection.

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Episode 276

I can't think of any other area in my life where I felt the fear of committing to something more than I did when I quit drinking.

In the episode, I talk about:

• How thinking in terms of "forever" held me back from quitting and how I switched it around
• What my commitment to alcohol looked like
• My top five reasons why committing to sobriety felt impossible

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I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening.

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Episode 275

Whether you are sober curious or already sober like myself, today's guest, Dr. Brooke Scheller is going to help you feel better through her functional medicine approach.

I reached out to Dr. Brooke after seeing her talk about her new book, How to Eat to Change How You Drink: Heal Your Gut, Mend Your Mind, and Improve Nutrition to Change Your Relationship with Alcohol because I was fascinated by the topic.

Dr. Brooke Scheller is a doctor of clinical nutrition, the founder of Functional Sobriety and she is a fellow sober woman who, you will hear, knows, and loves the work that she does, which you will hear about.

Some of the topics you will hear:

• Dr. Brooke explains the three different drinking archetypes and gives us the characteristics of each

• How short-term and long-term alcohol use creates nutrient deficiencies which can lead to fatigue, anxiety, hormone imbalances, and low moods

• Supplement suggestions for nutrient deficiencies

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Episode 274

Hello friend!

Happy New Year!

If you're thinking about giving up alcohol in 2024 and want to kickstart the year on a positive note, try writing a "Dear Alcohol" letter. It's a great way to understand your relationship with alcohol better and get pumped up for an alcohol-free lifestyle.

In this episode, I will talk about the main benefit of writing a letter to alcohol, how to decide if this practice is for you, and some simple tips to help you get started if you choose, and then what to do with your letter when you're done. I will also read my current "Dear Alcohol" letter.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Exploring Your Relationship with Alcohol and Why It Matters

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Episode 273

Hello, friend! Happy Holidays!

I have a message for you today that I would have loved to hear when I was celebrating my first few holidays alcohol-free.

If you are in a place where you are having a hard time staying sober due to the memory of drinking during the holiday, this episode is for you.

I talk about challenging the "just one glass" theory to ride out cravings and F'it moments and give you some of my best mantras and tips to help you stay focused on what you more than drinking.

I encourage you in this episode to focus on your "why-power," the reason why you started on this sober journey to begin with. That reason matters to you, and because it matters to you, it matters to me.

I'm with you!

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Here are some other episodes to help you during the holidays:

5 Essential Solutions to Help You Manage the Urge to Drink Without Drinking

Living Alcohol-Free: Your First Year with Co-Host Casey McGuire Davidson

The Three Types of People Who May Derail Your Alcohol-Free Journey

If you liked this episode and want to take a few minutes to support the podcast, I want to encourage you to leave a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

So many women out there don't know there is an "alcohol-free" option and are struggling with their drinking.

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Episode 272

With a brand new year upon us, millions of people worldwide are either contemplating a Dry January or have already signed up to participate, but why?

Why take January off from drinking alcohol? Are there benefits? Or a downside?

In this episode, I talk about my experience with my first "Dry January" and why I chose to do one, which ultimately I learned wasn't for the benefits.

I also talk about ways to decide if taking January off is a good idea for you and the key questions to ask yourself before you start, and during your break.

Let's face it: there are downsides to everything we do in life if we choose to look at them. But, there are always "upsides," especially when you distance yourself from alcohol.

Mentioned in this episode:

Get started with The Essential Series:

Transitioning to an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle: What it Does and Doesn't Take

5 Practical Tips to Help You Stop Drinking in Midlife and Beyond

5 Essential Solutions to Help You Manage the Urge to Drink

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Episode 271

Did you know there are different stages of motherhood? I didn't until I met our guest today, Jennifer Chaney.

Jennifer is a mentor to moms in midlife helping them find their footing as their kids become more independent.

This is one of those episodes that is full of some fantastic midlife nuggets!

We talk about perimenopause and menopause, living an alcohol-free lifestyle, and Jen shares her story of how she decided to go alcohol-free.

We also talk about the opportunities that come our way once the nest is empty, and how to redefine and set goals at the different stages of motherhood.

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Episode 270

Hello, friend!

If you're navigating the world of alcohol-free living, you've likely come across the term "mocktails," but have you ever thought about why they're such a game-changer for staying sober?

Our guest today, Debbie Podlogar, aka Mocktail Mom, is a mocktail expert who started her journey with mocktails during a month-long break from alcohol.

Debbie is bringing you ALL of her tips and solutions to help you find alternatives to alcohol that are equally rewarding if not more so.

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Episode 269

Hello, friend!

If you're sober curious or already committed to an alcohol-free lifestyle, but find yourself craving connections with others on the same path, this episode is for you.

I've invited, the incredible, Janet Gourand back to the podcast for the second time.

Janet is the Founder of Tribe Sober, an online sober community for men and women, and the host of the podcast by the same name, the Tribe Sober podcast.

In this episode, Janet and I talk about what an online community is, why joining one makes a difference in getting support in sobriety, and the "how-to's" and challenges of joining.

Plus more!

You can find this episodes full show notes and details here.

I'll be back soon!

I'm taking a short break! I will be back with new episodes on November 22nd.

In the meantime, here are some listener favorites to add to your earbuds:

Getting Sober Over 60 with Janet Gourand

How to Get Past "Forever Sober" Thinking with Anne and Leigh Walkup

Midlife Women and Drinking

Going Alcohol-Free Later in Life

Aging Sober with Jean McCarthy

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So many women out there don't know there is an "alcohol-free" option and are struggling with their drinking.

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