Episode 321 

The purpose of this episode is to take a moment to check in with you and your relationship with alcohol in honor of April being Alcohol Awareness Month.  

Whether you're alcohol-free curious, navigating early sobriety, or embracing long-term sobriety, this episode serves as both a reminder and a reflection—a chance to reconnect with the truth about you and alcohol.

As a recovering "avoider," I share my story and the level of acceptance I reached when I stopped drinking, along with what I’ve come to know for sure about my relationship with alcohol after 11 years of sobriety.  

I also discuss what to do when you find yourself romanticizing alcohol to help you stay committed to living alcohol-free.

I've got you! 

Thank you for listening! 

 

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Episode 320 

Tired of long to-do lists and playing catch-up? Yeah, me too! 

If you feel like you're working hard at catching up and have to wait to relax until you do, this episode is for you! 

I've had an epiphany about the unrealistic expectations I put on myself. One day, a few weeks ago, I said ENOUGH! I'm working towards being more intentional with my time and energy to get done what is important and taking a break even with a long list of to-do's! 

In this episode, I share my truth and encourage you to be honest and realistic with yourself if you need more time for yourself and your tasks are standing in your way. 

The prompts I use in this episode: 

• What can I do? Focus on 1-3 things a day. 
• What can't I do? What is outside of your control - leave it. 
• What do I want to do or don't want to do? Get rid of the fluff to be more intentional with what brings you joy and energy. 
• What can I save for later? Write it down and tuck that "later list" away. 

I'm with you! 

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Episode 319 

Hello friend!

I'm glad you're here. If you're working on living alcohol-free, yay, you! It is a bada** move. 

If you are or have experienced the big, confusing questions like "Who am I now? or What do I even like to do?" after alcohol, you are not alone. 

When I stopped drinking at 45 after starting at 14, that first year was a complete identity crisis. 

In this episode, I talk about the transition to the "next chapter" alcohol-free. The identity crisis after drinking, and why you are not alone if you feel unsure of who you are and what you enjoy doing after alcohol. 

The prompts I share to open up a more expansive conversation with yourself: 

"What am I looking forward to learning more about myself in this next chapter?"

"What is this relationship that I want to build with myself?"

"What do I enjoy doing?"

This is your opportunity to rebuild your relationship with yourself, redefine who you are, and create an authentic, fulfilling life.

Taking control of your relationship with alcohol takes immense strength. You've got this.

I'm with you! 

A personal note: 

I missed you last week. I may be a bit of an infrequent podcaster as I'm getting my life, business, and podcast topics organized.

I will be back on 3/19 and 3/26 with new episodes and give you another update at this time. 

I appreciate your listenership and patience. 

Sending you a virtual hug! 

 

Mentioned in this episode: 

Ep #316 Reframing "Time Wasted" Drinking 

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Episode 318

The Midlife Sobriety Movement is here and I’m here for it!

I felt compelled to share this episode because of the incredibly strong women in my community, private coaching sessions, and email network.

Over the past seven years, I’ve had the honor of connecting with midlife women from around the world who are choosing to give up alcohol as they embark on this next chapter of their lives.

Their motivations are diverse—whether for health reasons, recognizing an unhealthy reliance on alcohol, or because drinking no longer aligns with their values and beliefs.

In 2025, many women are embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle, and if you’re making that choice too, know that you are not alone!

You are a trailblazer. A badass. A woman that I’m honored to be on this journey with.✌🏻

In this episode, I discuss the embarrassment I felt after I stopped drinking on August 11, 2013, how Instagram reshaped my mindset around sobriety, and the reality that while we cannot rewrite history or change the stigma surrounding sobriety, we can come together in this powerful movement of midlife women living alcohol-free.

Together, we will stand strong in our choice to no longer let alcohol take center stage in our lives—instead, we'll step into all the roles alcohol once played and embrace our capabilities and "main character energy!"

I’m with you!

Mentioned in this episode:

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Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old

Episode 316 

Hey there! 

If you're working on living alcohol-free in midlife and beyond, I'm VERY proud of you! You are making a positive change in your life. 

I know what it's like to live with the regret of drinking. In midlife, it's an especially challenging time to face these feelings. 

If you're feeling like maybe it’s too late to change your drinking, it’s not! 

You're not alone if you get those “cringy” memories from your drinking or think, I should have done things differently. 

I'm with you on this and we will face it together. 

In this episode, I talk about my two biggest drinking regrets, explain how drinking to cope with regret makes things worse, and show you how passive time spent drinking can be turned into active time spent healing and learning to forgive yourself. 

My hope for you is that you will reframe those "time wasted" feelings into motivation and optimism to move forward alcohol-free. 

Keep your eyes on the road ahead and practice gratitude for yourself in getting you here. 

Sending you a big virtual hug! 

✌️

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Mentioned in this episode: 

To enroll in Team Alcohol-Free during winter enrollment, go here. 

 

I really am a big Counting Crows fan - here is the song I was talking about.  It's called Murder Of One - you know when things are right on the tip of your tongue? 🙂

 

 

Episode 315 

There will always be a reason to drink after quitting alcohol, but don't forget why you decided to stop in the first place.

If you’re a midlife woman working on living an alcohol-free lifestyle - I’m so proud of you!

Even when you dedicate yourself to sobriety, you may find yourself questioning whether or not, it’s worth it to keep going.

I questioned my sobriety and tried to talk myself out of it multiple times during my first year, but my “why” (aka why-power) kept me going.

During this episode, I share with you a journal reflection that I wrote on 6/30/14 at 11 months sober where I was questioning my choice.

I talk about where I was the night I quit drinking, 8/11/13, and how I believed that I didn’t have the willpower or discipline actually to stay alcohol-free.

I also discuss how to remind yourself why you don’t want to drink more than why you do throughout the day.

This episode serves as a reminder that your "why-power" - your deep, personal reasons for choosing sobriety - will always be more meaningful than the temporary escape alcohol provides.

Keep moving forward on your alcohol-free journey because the life you're creating is waiting for you.

I’m with you.

Let me help you make living alcohol-free in midlife a better experience!

📩Join my email community to stay connected to the podcast and tips, insights, and inspiration to help you stay alcohol-free.

🧰Download The Daily Sobriety Toolkit a trusted companion that helps you stay focused on being alcohol-free today. Not forever.

🩷Stay alcohol-free with lifetime access to practical solutions, resources just for midlife gals, and LIVE weekly coaching in my “only for midlife women” coaching community Team Alcohol-Free

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Episode 314   Hey there! Thank you for checking out this episode. 

When I first considered living alcohol-free, like many women, I tried the moderation game. I attempted to control my drinking, set strict rules, and negotiate with myself about when and how much I could drink. It was exhausting and unfulfilling!

The night I quit drinking, I made the tough decision to go "all in" on what I wanted more than alcohol. At the time, I was 45 and I desperately wanted to feel better. I had an inkling that my drinking wasn’t going to make that possible.

The purpose of this episode is to help you understand what I mean by going “all in” on living alcohol-free so we are on the same page.

I talk about the meaning and what it doesn’t mean: Going all in means spending your precious time and energy working on the most important relationship you have - the one with yourself. It doesn’t mean perfection or every single day for the rest of your life sober.

Instead of draining your mental energy on moderation rules, when you go “all in”, you can channel that energy into personal growth, self-discovery, and building a life that is more in alignment with your values and goals.

The “all-in” approach allows you to:

• Give yourself space to figure out what helps you stay alcohol-free. You no longer turn to alcohol as a solution because you are the solution now.

• Focus inward instead of seeking external validation through alcohol and outdated messaging that drinking is “acceptable.”

• Create meaningful change with yourself instead of the drain that comes with trying to make alcohol work.

I know it’s not easy to decide to stop drinking. What I encourage you to do in this episode is to honor yourself and what you want more than alcohol daily.

I will keep reminding you that you are worth the commitment.

Going all in on living alcohol-free is the kindest, most caring, respectful, loving thing that you can do for yourself.

I'm with you! 

Mentioned in this episode:

A Compassionate Approach to What Are You Waiting For? 

The Mantras: I am my inspiration. I’m all in on me. I matter more than any sip of alcohol.

 

Let me help you make living alcohol-free in midlife a better experience!

📩Join my email community to stay connected to the podcast and tips, insights, and inspiration to help you stay alcohol-free.

🧰Download The Daily Sobriety Toolkit a trusted companion that helps you stay focused on being alcohol-free today. Not forever.

🩷Go and stay alcohol-free with lifetime access to practical solutions, resources just for midlife gals, and LIVE weekly coaching in my “only for midlife women” coaching community Team Alcohol-Free

🤝Team up with me 1:1 to get the attention and support you deserve through my Plan A 12-Week Private Coaching package

Episode 312 

I got behind the mic this week to reflect openly on alcohol to encourage you to leave it in 2024 if you're tired of what alcohol brings into your life. 

As we wrap up 2024, I want you to know that if you're living alcohol-free, I'm celebrating with you.

If you're working on freeing yourself from alcohol, I'm inspired by your perseverance. 

And if you're at that crossroads wondering which way to turn, just know that questioning your relationship with alcohol is the first step to change.

You can do this. I'm with you. 

Thank you for allowing me to be part of your road to alcohol freedom. I'm sending you a big hug!

Here's to choosing ourselves in 2025.

Reach out if you would like to work with me privately by sending an email to [email protected]. 

To enroll in Team Alcohol-Free during January enrollment, go here. 

I will be back on 1/14/25 with new episodes. 

Peace. 

xo

Lori

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