Mindful Drinking and Moderation in Midlife: How to Drink Less, On Your Terms

Send me a message 🤗 Ever wondered what actually goes into making lasting change with your drinking habits, or why some programmes work while others leave you right back where you started? I'm pulling back the curtain on my 4-Week Midlife Mindful Drinking Reset and showing you exactly what happens inside—from the daily touchpoints to the honest self-assessment that helps people transform thei...

Send me a message 🤗 Ever wondered what all those mushroom-infused drinks are actually doing for you? I'm breaking down adaptogens—the ancient herbs, fungi, and botanicals showing up in your favourite alcohol-free drinks—and explaining why ingredients like lion's mane and ashwagandha are becoming the go-to for achieving that sense of ease you once got from alcohol.  More: ep#94. Lifted:...

Send me a message 🤗 Today, I'm ditching the kid gloves to share eight brutal truths about changing your drinking habits in midlife that you need to hear.  From romanticising your wild nights out to waiting for rock bottom before taking action, I’m tackling the stories we tell ourselves that keep us stuck.  I’ll explore why your social circle might need to shift, why moderation isn't the...

Send me a message 🤗 What actually is a functional drink – and why are they suddenly everywhere in low, no and light? I'm kicking off the Drinks 101 mini-sodes with a four-part mini-series exploring functional beverages – drinks designed to do more than just quench your thirst.  From coffee (the original functional drink) to the adaptogens, nootropics, and CBD-infused options flooding the low...

Send me a message 🤗 When you're changing your drinking habits in midlife, the challenge isn't just about the alcohol itself—it's about the identity you've built around it.  In today’s episode, I explore the deep-rooted connection between alcohol and how we see ourselves, from the drinks we choose to project confidence to the role booze plays in our closest relationships.  This...

Send me a message 🤗 Choosing low, no and light drinks to support your mindful drinking lifestyle shouldn’t feel like an exam.  And yet here we are — staring at menus, shelves and online shops trying to work out what *any* of it actually means. So this is a quick heads-up episode to introduce *Drinks 101* A new short-form mini-series coming to the Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife podca...

Send me a message 🤗 Midlife drinking habits can feel set in stone after decades of established routines, but that doesn't mean change is impossible.  In this episode, I explore whether you're ever too old to start moderating your drinking, tackling the unique challenges we face in our 40s, 50s, and beyond. From breaking ingrained habits to navigating peer pressure with long-established...

Send me a message 🤗 Everyone bangs on about the first two Rs of mindful drinking – reduce and replace. But what about the third?  This week, I'm tackling the missing piece of the moderation puzzle that nobody talks about: remove. I'm not talking about removing alcohol entirely (unless that's your goal).  I'm talking about removing all the negative rubbish that comes with choos...

Send me a message 🤗 We're smack bang between Quitter's Day and Blue Monday - that dreaded mid-January slump when Dry January motivation nosedives and everything feels a bit meh.  You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m diving into the top Dry January myths that make the challenge feel harder than it needs to be—like thinking you have to be completely sober, believing one drink means you’...

Send me a message 🤗 Nick Allen, co-founder and CEO of Sunnyside, joins me to explore why traditional Dry January might be setting us up to fail—and what we can do about it. We discuss Sunnyside's "dry-ish January" approach that prioritises sustainable habit change over perfectionism, examining why February often sees people drinking more than ever after a month of white-knuckling t...

Send me a message 🤗 GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ This New Year’s Eve episode closes out a full season of festive mayhem with one simple message: the night only matters if it feels right to you .  Whether December was dry, mindful, lighter, messier than planned, or somewhere in between, what...

Send me a message 🤗 GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ On this surprise bonus Day Twenty-Six of the Mindful Drinking Advent, we talk about Boxing Day — the often-forgotten second wave of Christmas.  Whether you’re feeling a bit rough after yesterday or quietly proud of how you handled it, today is...

Send me a message 🤗 GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ On Day Twenty-Five of the Mindful Drinking Advent, we’ve made it to Christmas Day, and the message is simple: enjoy yourself.  There’s nothing to track, nothing to analyse, and nothing to fix.  This episode is a reminder to be present, gratefu...

Send me a message 🤗 GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ On Day Twenty-Four of the Mindful Drinking Advent, it’s time to stop, breathe, and slow everything down.  Christmas Eve is charged with excitement, pressure, nostalgia, and logistics — but it doesn’t need to be fuelled by exhaustion or overdoi...

Send me a message 🤗 GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ On Day Twenty-Three of the Mindful Drinking Advent, we focus on travel days — one of the most overlooked trigger points of Christmas.  From packed trains and traffic jams to airport bars and trolley services, this episode explains why planning...

Send me a message 🤗 GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ On Day Twenty-Two of the Mindful Drinking Advent, we talk about hosting — and how to do it with ease, generosity, and inclusion.  This episode shows you how to set up your drinks space so low, no and light options carry the same weight as alco...

Send me a message 🤗 GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ On Day Twenty-One of the Mindful Drinking Advent, we rethink what “treat yourself” really means.  This episode challenges the idea that indulgence has to involve alcohol, and asks a simpler question: Does it actually make you feel better? You’...

Send me a message 🤗 GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ On Day Twenty of the Mindful Drinking Advent Series, we talk about family pressure — the noise, the mess, the emotional labour, and the temptation to use alcohol just to take the edge off.  This episode is a reminder that presence matters more...

Send me a message 🤗 GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ On Day Nineteen of the Mindful Drinking Advent Series, we focus on preparation — the difference between struggling through December and genuinely enjoying it at home.  As work parties wind down and family time ramps up, this episode explains w...

Send me a message 🤗 GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ On Day Eighteen of the Mindful Drinking Advent Series, we talk about morning wins — those glorious, clear-headed starts after a night where you stuck to your intentions.  This episode is a reminder to enjoy that feeling without turning it into...

Send me a message 🤗 GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ On Day Seventeen of the Mindful Drinking Advent, we tackle festive exhaustion and the myth of Dutch courage.  When you’re tired, overstretched, and running on fumes, alcohol can feel like the thing that helps you keep going — but this episode...

Send me a message 🤗 YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE: WEIGH UP THE TRUE IMPACT OF DRINKING FROM LIGHT – MEDIUM – HEAVY DAYS WITH THE DRINKING IMPACT CALCULATOR AT https://mindfuldrinkinginmidlife.com/products/drinking-impact-calculator On Day Sixteen of the Mindful Drinking Advent, we’re talking about just how far low, no and light alcohol drinks have come — and why if you’ve tried one, you definitely have...

Send me a message 🤗 YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE: WEIGH UP THE TRUE IMPACT OF DRINKING FROM LIGHT – MEDIUM – HEAVY DAYS WITH THE DRINKING IMPACT CALCULATOR AT https://mindfuldrinkinginmidlife.com/products/drinking-impact-calculator On Day Fifteen of the Mindful Drinking Advent, we focus on sleep — the foundation that quietly holds everything else together.  This episode explains why the nightcap myth p...

Send me a message 🤗  YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE: WEIGH UP THE TRUE IMPACT OF DRINKING FROM LIGHT – MEDIUM – HEAVY DAYS WITH THE DRINKING IMPACT CALCULATOR AT https://mindfuldrinkinginmidlife.com/products/drinking-impact-calculator On Day Fourteen of the Mindful Drinking Advent, it’s time for a mid-December check-in.  This episode invites you to pause, take stock, and notice what’s genuinely different...

Send me a message 🤗 YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE: WEIGH UP THE TRUE IMPACT OF DRINKING FROM LIGHT – MEDIUM – HEAVY DAYS WITH THE DRINKING IMPACT CALCULATOR AT https://mindfuldrinkinginmidlife.com/products/drinking-impact-calculator On Day Thirteen of the Mindful Drinking Advent, we’re talking about the morning after the night before — the headache, the anxiety, the “I’m never drinking again” moment — a...