Episode 256 

When you stop drinking, it is normal to crave a drink and feel the urge to drink. You are never alone in fighting the good fight to stay alcohol-free during these tempting moments. 

In this episode, I will guide you through 5 essential solutions that can help you effectively manage the urge to drink and empower yourself to step into the leading role you were meant to play in your life. 

These solutions have worked for women just like you who have found different ways to respond to cravings and the urge to drink which is a much more positive experience. 

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25 Alcohol-Free Activities download

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Bonus episode 

Hello friend!

I'm glad you're here! 

Today, we are coming together to talk about our inner dialogue that comes up after we quit drinking, what I like to call, our "drinking stories."

We all have them, and being aware of what they are will help you challenge them to find a fresh perspective that will help support your alcohol-free lifestyle. 

Are you up for the challenge? 

If you are, push play, and let's go! 

You can find the show notes here. 

 

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The Essential Series: Your Guide to Living Alcohol-Free in Midlife and Beyond

 

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Episode 255  

 

Finding practicality and simplicity in early sobriety is essential to prevent overwhelm and stress, which can motivate you to drink. 

I chose a practical approach to sobriety, because that is all I knew then. With so many different tips available today to help you stop drinking, it can get confusing how to start and keep it going.

In this episode, I'll guide you through five practical tips that you can get started on today. 

This episode is for you if you are curious about an alcohol-free lifestyle or are already living alcohol-free and need some extra encouragement to keep it going.  

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Bonus episode 

If you're unsure about drinking or taking a break, you're not alone. Many women in midlife are choosing the road less traveled and exploring the benefits of abstaining from alcohol.

In this bonus episode, I'll guide you through 5 Essential Questions to Help You Take a Break from Drinking. 

What you'll hear:

 Questions to help you: 

• Identify experiences that matter more to you than daily drinking.
• Understand why those experiences hold importance for you.
• Explore your motivations for drinking and the role alcohol plays in your life.
• Discover alternative ways to manage those motivations without alcohol.
• Create a supportive environment that aligns with your decision to take a break.

Click here to read the full show notes with additional resources. 

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Episode 254 

Hello friend! 

We all reach a point where we start considering an alcohol-free lifestyle as an alternative. It sounds appealing, but the uncertainty of what it truly takes to start and maintain an alcohol-free life can be overwhelming.

In this episode, I'll guide you in reflecting on your thoughts about the requirements and misconceptions surrounding transitioning to an alcohol-free lifestyle in midlife and beyond.

This episode is for you if you are curious about an alcohol-free lifestyle or are already living alcohol-free but find it's not what you expected. 

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Hello, friend! 

If you are curious about going alcohol-free or are already living that lifestyle but find it less than fulfilling, I have a special 6-week podcast series, The Essential Series: Your Guide to Living Alcohol-Free in Midlife and Beyond, coming your way July 12th - August 18th. 

Today, I will introduce you to the series and let you know what to expect. 

 

The episodes you will hear in the series (as of today) are as follows: 

Episode 254 7/12: Transitioning to an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle: What it Does and Doesn’t Take 

Bonus 7/14: 5 Essential Questions to Ponder to Help You Take a Break From Drinking

Episode 255 7/19: 5 Practical Tips to Help You Stop Drinking in Midlife and Beyond 

Bonus: 7/21: Mindset Hacks: How to Change Your Drinking Story for a Fresh Perspective 

Episode 256 7/26: 5 Essential Ways to Help You Manage Your Drinking Thoughts and Urges without Drinking 

Bonus: 7/28: The Bright Side: What Women Over 35 are Discovering After They Quit Drinking

Episode 257 8/2:  The Importance of Adding Structure to Your Day to Stay Alcohol-Free

8/4 Bonus: How to Know the Signs You're Headed Back to Drinking Again 

8/9 258: The 3 Types of People Who May Derail Your Alcohol-Free Journey 

8/11 Bonus: Are We Having Fun Yet? How to Breakthrough Boredom Without Drinking

8/16 259: Are Drinking Habits Hard to Break? 

8/18 Bonus: How to Build an Alcohol-Free Toolbox to Keep Going and Growing

 

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We share experiences, provide resources, and celebrate our wins together! In our community, we're not just giving up alcohol. We're embracing a vibrant new chapter of life, one filled with personal growth and positive changes, while supporting each other in navigating an alcohol-free lifestyle later in life.

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Episode 253 

 

If you feel like you aren’t moving in the direction of where you want to be in 2023, (join the club and) listen to this episode today! 

We all feel off track sometimes, and taking time to reflect helps us find more peace and clarity and get focused on what matters most in our lives. 

 There is no better time than mid-year to reflect!  

In this episode, I share my five favorite prompts that help me reflect on my progress in life. These prompts are: 

 No. 1 In the past six months, what are you proud of yourself for? And how will you celebrate these accomplishments today? 

No. 2 What is working in your life right now? I will talk about what and who is giving you “high-vibe” energy…

No. 3 What isn’t working? Obstacles, roadblocks? What is giving you low-vibe energy

No. 4 On December 31st, what is one thing you would like to accomplish? And why does this matter to you? 

No. 5 What are 1-3 action steps you can take from today until the end of the year to help you achieve this accomplishment?  

I forgot to mention in this episode is to focus on progress, not perfection (I can’t believe I forgot that one!) 

One more thing….I’m proud of how far you’ve come, not just this year but in life! 

 Thank you for listening, friend! 

 

If you want to go further by hitting the “reset” button in July and work with me inside our TAF community, click here to enroll before 7/1/23. 

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Mentioned in this episode: 

 2023 WOTY Episode

 Mel Robbins

 

Other episodes to check out: 

 Six Steps to Saying No Kindly 

How Are You Spending Your Energy?

Reinventing Your Professional Identity

 

Episode 252 

Hello, friend! 

I'm happy you are here. 

Today, I'm talking with Pam Sherman of The Perfect Balance Guru about finding that sweet spot with our nutrition and exercise in midlife and beyond. 

Pam is a certified trainer and instructor since 1997, author, media contributor, and motivational speaker.

In this episode, you will hear why Pam chose to go alcohol-free and her holistic approach to wellness, highlighting sleep, nutrition, physical activity, and emotional health.

We have a great conversation about debunking "old" diet myths, and Pam shares her years of experience with you offering you some simple steps to find more balance in your nutrition and fitness today. 

You can learn more about Pam here. 

 

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Let's stay in touch! Join Lori's email community to receive inspiration and tips on how to find joy + confidence in living alcohol-free later in life. Click here to join the mailing list.   Private Coaching Are you interested in working closely to quit drinking for good?   Schedule a complimentary discovery session to learn more about how private sobriety coaching can help you find joy and confidence in sobriety.   Click here to schedule your session.

 

 

 

Episode 251 

Hello, friend. 

Thank you for being here today. 

In this episode of To 50 and Beyond, I’m honored to share my guest, Dr. Constance Scharff. 

Today, Dr. Scharff shares her personal story of recovering from the trauma of being sexually abused by her father and her addiction to alcohol. Dr. Scharff breaks down the meaning of trauma, addiction, and recovery, how trauma affects our body, and the importance of feeling our feelings in recovery.

Dr. Scharff has a Ph.D. in Transformative Studies, specializing in radically transformative personal experience. She is a full-time author and speaker, traveling globally to help people overcome trauma and addiction. Her life’s work is to help people heal from addiction and trauma, as she has done so that each of us can live lives of meaning and purpose.

Dr. Scharff's lived experiences, vulnerability, and expertise are what you will hear today. I’m glad you're here. Let’s get started. 

Resources mentioned: 

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.

Learn more about Dr. Scharff here: 

https://www.constancescharff.com/

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Episode 250 

Hello, friend! 

If you are like my wonderful guest, Lisa May Bennett, and me in episode 250 - a woman who grew up with insecurities and self-doubt and found relief from anxiety and those insecurities by drinking, you will appreciate this episode today.

Lisa is a repeat late bloomer who writes about personal growth and trying new things on her blog, Bittersweet Nugget. She first decided she wanted to be a writer at eleven years old but struggled for years with self-doubt and anxiety.

Now, she has published her first book, My Unfurling, Emerging from the Grip of Anxiety, Self-Doubt, and Drinking at age fifty-six, and hopes to serve as an example for others who wonder if it's too late to chase their dreams.

Read full show notes here. 

Mentioned in this episode: Pretty Baby on Hulu

 

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Let's stay in touch! Join Lori's email community to receive inspiration and tips on how to find joy + confidence in living alcohol-free later in life. Click here to join the mailing list.   Have a question or topic for the podcast?    Take a minute to reach out here.  Private Coaching Are you interested in working closely to quit drinking for good?   Schedule a complimentary discovery session to learn more about how private sobriety coaching can help you find joy and confidence in sobriety.   Click here to schedule your session.