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

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 Twelve of the Mindful Drinking Advent Series, we explore the magic of that first sip — the exhale, the shoulder-drop, the tiny moment of relief we’ve spent years asso...

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 Eleven of the Mindful Drinking Advent, we get into the festive pressure cooker — the well-meaning but relentlessly annoying “go on, it’s Christmas” comments.  This...

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 Ten of the Mindful Drinking Advent Series, we dive into the sensory joy of mulled everything — wine, apple cider, even tonic water if you’re feeling experimental. ...

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 Nine of the Mindful Drinking Advent Series, we dive into the beautifully chaotic world of December long lunches — the ones that start innocently at 1pm and somehow en...

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 Eight of the Mindful Drinking Advent, we unpack the practical side of moderation — the techniques that help you drink less without relying on willpower alone.    Th...

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 Seven of the Mindful Drinking Advent Series, it’s time for a Sunday night calendar audit — a simple but powerful way to cut overwhelm, create breathing room, and av...

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 Six of the Mindful Drinking Advent, we talk about reclaiming your weekends — especially the first Saturday of December, when hangovers usually steal the show.    Th...

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 Five of the Mindful Drinking Advent Series, we talk about that classic Friday feeling — the end-of-week exhale that’s been glued to booze for as long as you can remember.  This episode is about keeping the ritual, the reward, and the ri...

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 Four of the Mindful Drinking Advent Series, we hit the first big party of the season — the night where excitement, pressure, and expectation collide.  Today’s episode gives you a simple Ready–Steady–Go plan to help you eat, hydrate, p...

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 Three of the Mindful Drinking Advent Series, we dive into that classic 6pm moment — frazzled, overstretched, and desperate to switch off.  This mini episode shows you how to decompress after work without slipping straight into autopilot...

Send me a message 🤗 On Day Two of our Mindful Drinking Audio Advent Calendar, we dive into the sparkle, shine, and pure festive joy of alcohol-free bubbles.  Learn why AF sparkling wines replicate the “real thing” so well, and why the celebration has always been about the ritual — not the alcohol.  This episode is all about how to enjoy the full festive experience, from the pop of the cork to the...

Send me a message 🤗 On Day One of our Mindful Drinking Advent Series, learn how to set a clear, grounded intention for Christmas so you can navigate parties, pressure, and festive chaos on your own terms.  Today’s episode helps you pause before December sweeps you away, reduce drinking on autopilot, and choose a more mindful, meaningful season. 0:00 Welcome To the Advent Series 4:33 Why Intention...

Send me a message 🤗 GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ Eighteen uncomfortable truths about mindful drinking at Christmas that nobody talks about. From managing social pressure and family dynamics to handling drunk friends and awkward questions, I'm preparing you for the reality of festive drinking culture when you're choosing moderation o...

Send me a message 🤗 Sign up to the Low No Drinker Mindful Drinking Advent Calendar for free and get ready for your best (adult) Christmas yet! - https://www.lownodrinker.com/mindfuladvent Hamish Renton returns to discuss the latest developments in FAT JAB agonists—those increasingly ubiquitous fat jabs that are reshaping not just waistlines but drinking habits too. With 5% of the UK population no...

Send me a message 🤗 GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ The festive season isn't one massive willpower test—it's death by a thousand shots. With six weeks of relentless celebrations from Thanksgiving through New Year's, willpower alone won't cut it. In this episode, I unpack why...

Send me a message 🤗 GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ This December, I'm taking the podcast daily throughout the festive season. From December 1st, I'll be delivering short, focused episodes created to support your mindful drinking journey through what can be the most challenging time o...

Send me a message 🤗   GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ If you've ever wondered why that glass of wine or pint of beer hits differently now than it did ten years ago, this episode breaks down the reality behind why midlife drinking hits differently. I explore three critical body changes that...

Send me a message 🤗 Sign up to the Low No Drinker Mindful Drinking Advent Calendar for free and get ready for your best (adult) Christmas yet! - https://www.lownodrinker.com/mindfuladvent This week, I’m joined by Andy Wingate, Asahi UK’s Director of Category, for a fascinating deep dive into the world of big beer and its growing commitment to the alcohol-free market for the companies leading alco...

Send me a message 🤗 Take the 90-second quiz to find out your midlife drinking motivators + get your free bonus https://www.lownodrinker.com/ === If you’ve decided to drink differently but still want to enjoy your social life, this episode is your ultimate guide to mindful nights out. I walk you through how to plan before, during, and after your evening so you can stay in control and still have fu...

Send me a message 🤗 Take the 90-second quiz to find out your midlife drinking motivators + get your free bonus https://www.lownodrinker.com/ Changing your drinking habits doesn't just affect you – it impacts your partner too. Today, I'm exploring why your other half might be struggling with your decision to drink less, even when they have the best intentions. From fears about losing sha...

Send me a message 🤗 Katy Moses, founder of KAM Insight, joins me to unpack the latest findings from their groundbreaking "Drinking Differently" report, produced in partnership with Lucky Saint. Katie reveals why moderation—not abstinence—is the real story driving the low and no revolution, with 76% of UK adults actively employing tactics to reduce alcohol intake. We explore the £800 mil...

Send me a message 🤗 With Sober October starting today, I'm exploring when (and if) you should take a break from alcohol.  Why designated challenges like Dry January and Sober October get criticism, particularly when people restrict their entire social life and end up miserable, and share what actually makes these alcohol-free breaks successful.  The truth? There's never a perfect time t...

Send me a message 🤗 Rejection stings, especially when you're changing your drinking patterns and facing family expectations or shifting friendship dynamics.  After being turned down by a podcast host because of my moderation stance, I dive into how the fear of rejection holds us back from making choices that truly serve us. In this episode, we’ll unpack how family expectations, workplace pre...

Send me a message 🤗 Breaking decades of drinking habits in midlife isn’t about willpower – it’s about understanding triggers, actions, and rewards, and then reshaping them to work in your favour.  In this episode, I explore why habits form, why they’re so hard to undo, and how stress plays such a big role in keeping us stuck.  I share practical steps to help you swap old autopilot behaviours for...

Send me a message 🤗 In this episode of the Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife Podcast , I’m busting seven of the biggest myths about moderation and mindful drinking. From the nonsense that drinking has to be “all or nothing,” to the idea that you have to count every single drink forever, or that moderation won’t do anything for your health — I’m setting the record straight.  I’ll share...