Midlife AF Podcast

Join Emma as she explores the profound journey of rediscovery without the influence of alcohol. With three and a half years of alcohol-free living under her belt, Emma shares her story with insights that will inspire you to embrace your authentic self and full human potential. Episode Highlights: 🌟 Navigating the Landscape of Authenticity 🌟 Releasing the Creative Power Within...

In this episode, I'm coming to you fresh from an upcoming adventure with my wonderful swimming friends in an adventure that perfectly aligns with the theme of embracing authenticity and breaking free from societal norms. Together, we'll wade into the waters of our experiences, discussing the power of inclusive and accepting spaces, like my cherished jellyfish swimming group. These spaces...

Step into the world of radical self-discovery as Emma takes us through a poetic exploration of the profound changes that accompany midlife. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Shefali Tsabari's powerful poem, we delve into the concept of shedding old identities, releasing societal expectations, and embracing our true, authentic selves. Join Emma as she shares her personal experiences, insights, and wisdo...

In this episode of Midlife AF, Emma sits down with the inspiring Annabel Stewart to discuss their journey of exploring life without alcohol and unlocking their creative potential. They share personal stories, challenges, and discoveries on how ditching the drink opened doors to creativity and self-discovery. Discover the magic of creativity as a tool to cope with boredom, regulate emotions, a...

Last week, I went to see the Barbie movie with my two kids, and surprisingly, it sparked some profound reflections on life, patriarchy, and our relationship with alcohol. As I've been reading the book "Radical Awakening" and delving deeper into the work of Gabor Maté and This Naked Mind, I've noticed the incredible synchronicity of these themes. The movie's message about the patriarchy's impact on...

Join me in this week's episode of Midlife AF, where I'm thrilled to engages in an important conversation with non-diet dieticians Meg and Susan. Together, we discuss the significance of protecting children from diet culture, healing personal wounds around body image, and navigating midlife without the influence of alcohol. Through Meg and Susan's work, they aim to dismantle diet culture and promot...

Beyond Binaries: What My Eldest Would Like Other Parents To Know About Neuro and Gender Diverse Kids. In this deeply personal episode of "Midlife AF," join me for a warm conversation with my transgender son, Bug. Together, we open up about our unique experiences, discussing what it was like for Bug to grow up with a mother struggling with problematic drinking, our family's journey around neurodive...

In this powerful episode of Midlife AF, Emma welcomes Lisa Corduff, an influential transformational coach, into a conversation about navigating the challenges of supporting loved ones who are going through difficult times. Emma shares her personal journey and how Lisa's guidance helped her overcome feelings of being stuck and regain control of her life. Together, they explore the importance of sel...

In this episode of Midlife AF, host Emma Gilmour explores the common tactic of "playing it forward" in sobriety circles and questions its long-term effectiveness for achieving alcohol freedom. She shares her personal struggles as a parent of a neurodiverse child and highlights the societal pressures that contribute to exhaustion and burnout. Emma advocates for a shift in mindset away from using al...

In this episode of Midlife AF, host Emma Gilmour invites special guest Dr. Louise Oliver to explore the fascinating connection between breathing, menopause, and snoring. Dr. Oliver shares her expertise as a GP and breathing specialist, revealing how our breathing patterns impact our sleep quality and overall well-being. Discover how perimenopausal and menopausal hormones can affect snoring and lea...

In this episode of Midlife AF, Emma Gilmour dives into the disorienting realisation that the people who are supposed to be in charge often don't know what they're doing. Drawing from personal experiences as a child and as a parent advocating for her own child's needs, Emma explores the impact of this realisation on our lives as adults. She discusses the interplay between pushing through exhaustion...

In this episode of Midlife AF, host Emma Gilmour is joined by special guest Jane Hutchens, a nurse, herbalist, nutritionist, and women's health expert. Emma and Jane delve into the importance of rest during the midlife stage, particularly in perimenopause and beyond. They explore the challenges women face, the impact of societal expectations, and how rest can be a transformative tool for well-bein...

The Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment - LIVE! Difference In this episode of the Midlife AF podcast, Emma Gilmour shares her personal experience with the Alcohol Experiment and shares what sets it apart from other alcohol-related programs. As the launch of the program approaches, Emma reflects on how participating in the experiment and now leading it herself has made a profound difference in her ongo...

Are you a woman in midlife looking to travel without alcohol? In this episode of Midlife AF, Emma talks about her recent long-distance flight experience and the differences in travelling sober versus with alcohol. She discusses her upcoming program, the Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment Live, and shares tips for navigating travel without relying on alcohol to relax, soothe pain, or ease nerves. Join...

Join host Emma Gilmour in this week's episode of "Midlife AF" as she explores the profound connection between living alcohol-free and unlocking our human potential. Emma shares her personal experiences and insights, highlighting the transformative power of reducing alcohol intake or taking a break from drinking. Discover how shedding the constraints of alcohol can lead to embracing authenticity, i...

This week's guest is Jo Wise, a dynamic leadership coach who specialises in helping women navigate their midlife experiences with grace and authenticity. Jo's love for swimming has opened the door for her to make genuine connections with other women, forming supportive and inspiring friendships. She believes in the importance of having a network of strong, like-minded individuals who are driven to...

In this episode of Midlife AF, Emma takes a deep dive into the topic of authenticity versus attachment, and how it affects us as women in midlife who are finding our groove without booze. Emma discusses the importance of being our true selves and the struggles we face when trying to fit in with societal norms. She also touches on attachment theory and how our adaptive behaviors are formed. Join Em...

In this week's episode, divorce coach Rebecca Maxwell shares her journey of rediscovering her worthiness and joy, as well as the conflict between the expectations placed on her and carving out time for herself. "Put your own oxygen mask on first or fill your own cup. What you think you need from outside, from anybody, from anything, give to yourself first. If you're looking for security, create se...

Neurodivergence, Perimenopause & Alcohol After years of struggling to fit in and self-sabotaging, Emma embarked on a journey to confront her neurodivergence and perimenopause head-on and reclaim her identity without alcohol.   "I don't like to use the words "giving up" because it implies that I've given up something good. And I come from a place where I absolutely, 100% believe that it wa...

After a lifetime of partying, this week’s guest found herself navigating a new reality when she stopped drinking and embarked on a journey of self-discovery, accountability, and connection as she discovered a new way to socialise without alcohol and challenge the stigma that comes with it. Faye Lawrence is a world-leading Gray area drinking coach and founder of Untoxicated, a sober meetup group. S...

Alcohol-Free Parenting with Heidi Nicole Take a deep breath, replace guilt with gratitude, and create your best life with a special guest, Heidi Nicole.   Heidi is a sober lifestyle coach and a 20-year Air Force veteran. She is a trained Grey Area Drinking Coach who is passionate about empowering women to create a new lifestyle and reach their full potential. After six years alcohol-free, Hei...

How Liz Rebuilt Her Identity After Burnout This week's guest is a teacher, ex-lawyer, and Qoya teacher who helps people learn how to be with their bodies in a safe and vulnerable environment. She is passionate about helping people process difficult feelings and experiences in their day to day lives in a way that feels good.   In this powerful episode, Liz opens up about her journey as a lawye...

Ange's Personal Journey to Sobriety and Finding Strength in Midlife When today's guest - a yoga teacher and meditation healer - sought help for her emotional and physical instability, she discovered that the last time she drank was the start of her journey to reclaim her power and stop her 10+ year dependency on alcohol.   "Get off your ass and get out of your stuck stage. You can do this. Lo...

Inside The Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment - Live This BONUS podcast episode explores what taking a break from booze and exploring what your relationship with alcohol is really about!   The Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment is based on research, compassion, and understanding. It is an experiment, rather than a program to stop drinking, and the goal is to break limiting beliefs around alcoh...

Amelia Parkinson's 200 Day Journey to Sobriety When this week's guest found herself struggling with her relationship with alcohol, she joined the Aussie Alcohol Experiment and began a journey of self-discovery and sobriety, discovering that her path to freedom is supported by a powerful and uplifting group of women.   "When you stop drinking, you free up so much mind space and time, and you'r...