To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

Episode 185

Are you ready to stop spinning out into worry and fear of what could go wrong and start focusing on what is really happening at the moment?

My guest in this episode is the smart and beautiful Lane Kennedy is here to help you start a mindfulness practice, unwind without alcohol, have fun without alcohol, shut off the ruminating thoughts, and find calmness in our ever-changing world.

Lane is the founder and creator of The Connected Calm Life Course, and host of the podcast by the same name, she is an author, a Hormone Cure Practitioner, a DNA Coach, and a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher. Lane is a graduate of the Neuroscience Academy, and has completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program and is a twice-certified Yoga Nidra Guide, a Revelation Breathwork Facilitator, and a Peer Certified Recovery Coach.

To read this episodes full show notes, click here: Get connected with Lane:

Website: Lane Kennedy Mindfulness+Meditation- No More Stress and Anxiety

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Thank you so much for listening! Click the links below for more resources to help you live, and enjoy an alcohol-free lifestyle.

The Ultimate Guide to Going Alcohol-Free Later in Life:

The Ultimate Guide to Going Alcohol-Free Later in Life

10 Empowering Mindset Shifts for Women in Sobriety:

10 Empowering Mindset Shifts for Sober Women Free Guide

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Episode 184

Going alcohol-free isn't about the finish line, it's about the path of self-discovery + adventure + a new way of living.

Going alcohol-free *can* be just like going gluten-free. You make a plan not to drink alcohol, and you practice that plan daily.

Alcohol-free = no alcohol.

I know, it sounds so easy. It's not, but the longer you go without drinking, the simpler it can be.

Going alcohol-free later in life supports your overall well-being as you age, just the same as a certain eating plan or exercise plan.

It's a lifestyle that if you let it, can be one of the best experiences of your life.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Changing our interpretation of alcohol-free living

• Making shame smaller by taking action

• The alcohol-free lifestyle: what it is and what it isn't

• How to get started on your alcohol-free journey

• How to observe your drinking to cut back or quit

• The #1 habit essential to going alcohol-free

  And a round of answers to some of the most frequent questions that I receive from beautiful badass women in the middle of life about sobriety, like:

  Should I quit or moderate, the language of sobriety, how to rebound from a slip up so you don't fall down the rabbit hole of drinking, feeling deprived while socializing, do you need the willpower to quit, what do I tell people about my choice to quit drinking, and how to make an alcohol-free lifestyle stick.

Thank you so much for listening!

Click the links below for more resources to help you live, and enjoy an alcohol-free lifestyle.

The Ultimate Guide to Going Alcohol-Free Later in Life: https://www.lorimassicot.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-going-alcohol-free-later-in-life

10 Empowering Mindset Shifts for Women in Sobriety: https://www.lorimassicot.com/10-empowering-mindset-shifts-for-sober-women-guide

Let's stay in touch. Join my email community for once-a-week emails to help you live a *better* life alcohol-free.

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Episode 183

Women worldwide are giving up alcohol and it's a personal choice.

I don't care if you drink two glasses a week or a month or two bottles a night, you have that gut feeling that maybe alcohol isn't working for you anymore but yet, you're still drinking. I understand exactly how you feel.

The face of alcohol use and addiction is changing.

Midlife women are a part of society that is struggling the most with not only giving up alcohol but coming to terms with their drinking.

In this episode, I talk about:

• What alcohol is and what it isn't
• Alcohol Use Disorder and how to identify the signs
• The risks of drinking
• Why and where women drink
• My drinking + what led me to quit
• Why I put off my sobriety for far too long
• What is holding women back from quitting
• Why women are quitting drinking

For full episode show notes, please click here.

Thank you so much for listening!

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Are you ready to work on the relationship with yourself instead of alcohol?

Request a 30-minute self-discovery to learn how coaching can help you stop drinking and create an alcohol-free lifestyle that fires you up!

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You can check out this episode and others on LoriMassicot.com, a top-rated weekly podcast that is helping women from all over the world find joy in aging and confidence, and freedom living alcohol-free.

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Episode 182

Whether you've been drinking for decades or picked up the bottle in midlife, it's never too late to enjoy the benefits of sobriety. As we age, those benefits far outweigh the quick fix that comes with drinking.

My guest, Janet Gourand knows a thing or two about reaping the sobriety benefits later in life. Janet chose to quit drinking at 63, having no idea at how many opportunities she was giving herself after years of heavy drinking.

When Janet stopped drinking she could find very little support available in South Africa and did not want to go into rehab and decided AA was not for her.

In this episode, you will hear how Janet got sober and the resources that worked for her.

Janet became so passionate about helping people moderate or quit drinking alcohol, that she founded Tribe Sober, an online community that holds workshops and meetings for people all over the world.

You will also hear:

• The three pivotal moments in Janet's drinking that she reflects back on now as "rock bottoms"
• The benefits of sobriety later in life
• The risks of alcohol use
• The importance of community in sobriety
• The power of being an introvert

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Thank you so much for listening. You can check out this episode and others on LoriMassicot.com, a top-rated weekly podcast that is helping women from all over the world find joy in aging and confidence, and freedom living alcohol-free.

Listen in on honest conversations about getting older and sober in today's society. Please consider subscribing to our community on social platforms and sharing with your friends!

Episode 181

When you practice self-care, spirituality, and inner connection, you become unstoppable.

Skincare and general healthcare are directly related to a feeling of genuine mental peace. If success is affected by our physical or financial situations, then people like Jas Boothe (aka Goddess Juliet Bravo) would not be joining me today in this episode.

You'll learn:

• Jas' age and her insights about aging
• How Jas used adversity to survive cancer and homelessness
• Jas's response and turning point after the traumatic life occurrences
• The relationship between physical beauty and inner peace
• Actions that Jas took to correlate beauty and inner peace
• Best healthcare practices
• Where women make a mistake in their health care
• Don't compare your life with others; their belief system is different
• About Final Salute Inc, a non-profit organization by Jas
• About Jas' skincare brand

Jas Booth, is a public speaker, activist, and spiritual entrepreneur. She is the founder of Final Salute Inc, a non-profit organization that has helped provide over 7000 homeless veterans with housing, and Ajna Awakening, a skincare brand whose mission is to bridge the gap between physical beauty and inner beauty peace.

Read full show notes here: https://www.lorimassicot.com/episode-181-Jas-Boothe

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Website: https://www.ajna-awakening.com/

Instagram: Ajna Awakening (@ajna.awakening) • Instagram photos and videos

Thank you so much for listening. You can check out this episode and others on LoriMassicot.com, a top-rated weekly podcast that is helping women from all over the world find joy in aging and confidence, and freedom living alcohol-free.

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Episode 180

Are you ready to get pumped up?

I recorded this episode for you after a treadmill session with myself where I was heavily inspired by Lizzo and her song Good as Hell. She says, "Boss UP and Change Your Life, and I took that lyric to heart in the song.

I have spent a couple of months feeling down about something out of my control and decided I needed a kick in my bootie, and maybe you do too.

In this episode, I talk about:

• What I've been "wallowing" in lately
• Life begins when you get out of your comfort zone
• Delay gratification for a higher goal
• The secret to a faster change is taking the road that is less traveled
• How fear deters you from success
• How to get results is by doing something consistently
• Do not compare yourself with others; we are all in different chapters
• Rejoice in your little progress; baby steps are still steps

I'm talking about "bossing up" when things are out of your control, and you spend too much time trying to control your circumstances.

If you are suffering from depression, illness or grieving, please know that you need time to heal and recover. I understand how you feel. Please take care of yourself.

To read this episode's show notes, please click here.

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Episode 179

All forms of clutter reflect a soul that is not being true to itself.

My soulful guest, Peggy Fitzsimmons, joins us to give us practical tips and insights on the effects of clutter and how to declutter and live a life full of vibrancy effectively.

Peggy Fitzsimmons holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and has worked in the fields of counseling and healing for over 25 years. She has helped many people get their houses in order through intensive decluttering.

Peggy is also a former staff of the Omega Institute and was a consulting producer on Oprah Winfrey's Emmy-winning TV series Super Soul Sunday.

In her new book Release: Create a Clutter-Free and Soul Driven Life, she shares spiritual and practical insights with readers who want to free themselves from clutter and live-in alignment with their true soul nature.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Peggy's insights about aging
• The process of developing Release, a power-packed book by Peggy
• The broader meaning of clutter
• Signs that you need some help to declutter
• How to know if you are deviating from your soul to your ego
• Peggy's motivation to women who are in addiction on substance abuse
• Five different types of clutter
• How to get into alignment with your soul
• Peggy's inspiration; things you can do every day to declutter

This episode's full show notes.

Find Peggy here:

Website: https://www.peggyfitzsimmons.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-fitzsimmons/

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Release: Create a Clutter-Free and Soul Driven Life

Thank you so much for listening. You can check out this episode and others on LoriMassicot.com, a top-rated weekly podcast that is helping women from all over the world find joy in aging and confidence, and freedom living alcohol-free.

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Creating solutions to live your best life in the middle, is possible when you make time to discover how you feel about yourself sans alcohol.

There is nothing wrong with being a late bloomer, in fact, it's fun as my friend, Sondra Primeaux shares in Episode 178.

Sondra is back for the third time as a guest bringing you solutions for living your best midlife in sobriety.

Sondra Primeaux is a photographer, reuse designer and maker, writer and is the former co-host of the Unruffled Podcast.

When Sondra fell into recovery in 2014, she was grateful to have her creative work to fill the hole she was left with when alcohol was removed. In an effort to serve the recovery community, she started theunruffled.com, where she supports women who are seeking their own mid-life solution.

She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and two children.

To read full show notes for this episode, click here.

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Thank you for listening! I appreciate you.

Episode 177

Aging is a mindset and a vitality store that bring so many connotations and expectations around numbers that do not have to be a part of your experience.

In this episode, I'm joined by Coach Joe Oniwor for the second time!

Coach Joe is the founder of JOC VIP academy, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist. Joe is also a retired avid athlete and a pro arena football player who has been in the fitness industry for 28 years.

YOU WILL LEARN:

• How to find happiness and gratitude during sobriety
• The importance of exercise and good nutrition in sobriety and aging
• How to change your mindset and achieve the unexpected
• Ways to find your true worth and realize it in life
• The benefits of reframing your expectations and opening up to both adversity and opportunities
• The victory that comes with letting go of everything you are not
• How to bridge the gap between self-worth, progress and reality
• Why you should stop hiding emotions and the safest mechanisms of filtering them out.
• Reframing your expectations and transforming yourself to live the life you desire
• Why building consistency in your routine is essential in achieving your higher health and fitness goals.
• The power of declaration and permitting yourself to get where you want to be in life
• The best workout routines for full-body fitness and health
• Post-workout nutrition-what to eat after workouts
• The best mindful tools for reducing stress and anxiety
• Joe's favorite journal prompt

You can view full show notes for this episode here.

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Website: www.jocoaching.life

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Living an authentic life, recovering from addiction, and having a life that is centered around recovery and self-love is beyond possible for anyone.

In this episode, I'm pleased to have my friend, Melissa Kreutz on the podcast to give you encouragement and inspiration to seek recovery from addiction.

If Melissa can get sober and enjoy life after addiction, anyone can, including you.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Melissa's story on addiction and sobriety breakthrough
• Ways to start your journey to sobriety and stay sober
• How to overcome self-harm and self-hate to find your self-worth
• Why you need to step out of yourself and learn from other people's journeys
• The importance of changing your mindset in your sobriety journey
• Reasons why getting sober makes your life better by change your priorities.
• What is addiction and how the meaning is unique
• How to beat fear and stigma after coming out of alcoholism
• Tips on taking care of your kids when their struggling with addiction
• The importance of building connections with a community and people who share in your problem.
• Why your recovery story matters in helping others out of addiction
• What is Self-love and how to attain it

To read this episodes full show notes, click here.

Find Melissa here:

We Are The Stigma Podcast

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