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.

You can read the full show notes here. 

 

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

 

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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.

To learn more about Jen and this episode, click here to read the full show notes.

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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. 

To learn more about this episode and the resources mentioned, click here to read the show notes. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 

 

You can also find me here: 

 

My website

My email 

 

Help me spread the word! There is another option besides drinking in midlife.

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.

Your support will help these women find the podcast this week and learn about an alcohol-free lifestyle later in life.

➡️Click here, scroll to the bottom of the page, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”

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Episode 268 

Hey friend! 

Do you have a plan for your holiday that will help support your alcohol-free lifestyle? 

If you said no, then this episode is for you! 

If you do have a plan, that's great! Stick around as I walk you through how I plan each month and talk about swapping out activities that may trigger you to drink this holiday. 

Click here to read the full show notes and get details and resources shared inside.

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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.

Your support will help these women find the podcast this week and learn about an alcohol-free lifestyle later in life.

Click here, scroll to the bottom of the page, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”

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Thank you!

 

Hey there! 

I'm glad you’re here. 

In episode 266, I asked my friend, Amy Connell, to join me as my cohost to discuss practical ways to manage stress during the holiday season. 

Let’s face it: we face stress daily, and it’s always a good idea to check in with yourself to learn more about what is happening in your life and what you need to do to manage your stress. 

Amy and I talk about: 

• What stress is and ways it shows up during the holiday season 

• How to plan for the holidays without adding more to your to-do list

• Practical solutions that help us manage our stress through self-care, habit stacking, setting boundaries, and reducing or limiting alcohol 

• Being more flexible with not drinking vs. pressuring yourself not to drink 

• Setting yourself up for easing into January so you don’t feel pressured to change everything in your life

 

Thank you for listening! 

 

Mentioned in this episode: 

Dry January 

Amy's first episode on To 50 and Beyond 

 

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Episode 266 

Hey there! I'm happy you're here! 

I asked my friend, Sondra Primeaux, Founder of The Unruffled to join me as my cohost for this episode to share her experience after she quit drinking and beyond a year of sobriety.

Sondra is a writer, podcaster, photographer, and reuse designer whose passion shines through in everything she creates. 

Much like me, Sondra quit drinking during perimenopause (at 45).

In this episode, we talk about what happened after we chose to stop drinking, how our relationships changed, and how we manage our sobriety today at nine and ten years alcohol-free.  

We also talk about regrets about our drinking, and when sobriety started to "click." 

It's a great conversation! 

As always, thank you for listening. 

To read the full show notes, click here. 

 

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Episode 265 

Hello, friend. I'm glad you're here! 

Sobriety is a personal journey and not an easy one to come to terms with at any level of drinking.

I had to decide who to share this precious information with when I stopped drinking. I didn't want others to know of my decision before I understood it more.

Inside this episode, I share my insights into when it's a good idea to share your sobriety and when it's a good idea to protect your choice and not share.

Thank you for listening. I appreciate you. 

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