To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

In this episode #133, I talk with Paula Fontenelle, therapist, author, podcaster. Paula shares her story of going through perimenopause and things you can do when you are experiencing loneliness.  Topics discussed:   How her sleep changed going through the beginning of perimenopause Her sleep solutions and what is working Her perimenopause journey and how she feels today Understanding your body an...

Season Four Episode 132 | Becoming Your Best Self During Perimenopause with Rachel Hughes. In this episode, I talk with my friend, Rachel Hughes of The MenoMemo's blog and Instagram account. Rachel is a Certified Nutrition Consultant who worked with chronic pain patients for ten years. After experiencing her own perimenopause symptoms, Rachel decided to create a safe space where peri- and menopaus...

Bonus I recently received an email from a beautiful gal who asked me if I had a last hurrah when I quit drinking, and if it's a good idea to add closure before getting sober. I was the Queen of the last hurrah! Every diet I started from the age of 8, had a "last meal." Every January 1st had a "last spending spree," and every Sunday for about two years, I had an "I'm never going to drink again" spe...

Episode 131 Do you think that you can't quit drinking because your circle drinks or your spouse/partner drinks? Think again.  This episode will fire you up!  My guest is Connie McMillan, aka The Sobriety Queen. Connie is the Founder of Cocktails and Chocolate, an alcohol-free bar service. She  is also a Sobriety and Recovery coach, author and Podcast host.  Connie has an Associates & Bachelors deg...

Episode 130 In this episode, you will hear an honest conversation with a woman who realized that alcohol was no longer adding anything to her life, and what happened after she quit.  I'm so honored to have Lucy Blenkinsopp join me on the podcast. Lucy is a holistic well-being coach for women in the middle of life.  Lucy helps women through menopause and beyond, brain fog, weight gain, alcohol depe...

A very raw and honest reveal of the one lesson I've learned from not only seven years of sobriety, but from 30-years of drinking.  Please send me an email to learn more about Private Coaching.  Join Elevate - Group Coaching for Women Over 40.  Say hello on Instagram.   

Episode 129 with my guest Len Jefferson-Springer, Restorative Eating and Certified Holistic Health Coach.  I love Len's perspective on food and eating and making a plan that works for you. I know you will find comfort in this conversation.  There are no rules - it's what you want - isn't that refreshing?! Taking the pressure off of dieting and depriving yourself.   Topics: How Len got started in h...

In episode 128, you will learn how 93% of longevity is under your control and the components of aging for long-term health and wellness.  My guest, Annie Gaudreault is a Holistic Nutritionist and founder of VEEV Health & Wellness. Annie helps women in midlife make sense of all of the health and wellness information so they can make informed decisions and establish habits and systems that support t...

Episode 127   In this episode, I talk with Paula Fontenelle, therapist, author, podcaster and a woman who lost her father to suicide in 2005.  Paula shares her story of loss, recovery and covers topics that will help you break the silence and stigma of suicide.    Topics include:  Paula's story of losing her father in 2005 who died by suicide  Paula's relationship with her father before he died  P...

Learn how to step into your power in the middle of life and start the reinvention you've been dreaming of with my guest, Jennifer Arthurton of Old Chicks Know Sh*t.  Topics discussed in this episode:  Getting through the perimenopause struggle Fighting the resistance of menopause and relaxing into it How to find out who you are without external help  Living with a chronic illness and how Jennifer...

A round table conversation with three of my friends about finding female friendships, social media, and how relationships change after you get sober.  Episode 124: Friendship, Instagram, and Sobriety with Anne and Leigh Walkup and Jaime T. Topics discussed:  Getting sober and finding new friends Why likes and comments on Instagram don't matter  How to find new friends using social media  Why you c...

Episode 119 Build a Relationship With Yourself Instead of Alcohol In this episode, I talk about:  Taking a stand with our black community  The Black Lives Matter movement and allyship  Opening up a conversation with yourself no matter how much you want to run from it  Walking away from alcohol  My experience in doing the "work" in recovery  How to ask yourself a simple question to help you start t...

Episode 118  How to Manifest the Life You Want with Jerilynn Stephens Are you ready to manifest your dream life?  Topics discussed in this episode are:  Removing blocks in your life to manifest the things you want in life  Figuring out what you want in life  Eliminating negative people out of your life  Being given the gift of rehab for HS graduation  How sobriety has changed her life  Talking her...

Episode 117  Is Alcohol Aging You Faster?  In this episode, I answer a listener question:  Do you think alcohol makes you age faster? I feel like my face is changing daily - I workout, take vitamins, and use expensive skincare - is it the alcohol?!  In humans, aging represents the accumulation of changes in a human being over time, encompassing physical, psychological, and social changes. We are g...

Episode 115 Recovery: A Love Story with Jennifer Golden Re-igniting love with her ex-husband in recovery. Jennifer Golden is a living proof that you can change your life, and change your relationships once you get sober. For a long time, Jennifer lived a life where every ounce of energy she went to drinking alcohol.  Jennifer's life revolved around when, where, how, and how much she could drink. B...

Episode 113 Boundaries Start With You with Nancy Levin  Nancy Levin is a Master Coach and Best-Selling Author of several books including her latest, Setting Boundaries Will Set You Free.  Formerly the event director at Hay House for over a decade, Nancy is the creator of Levin Life Coach Academy and offers in-depth coaching and training programs designed to support clients in making themselves a p...

#112 No Longer Dying to Be Somebody with John Siddique  In this episode, you will hear from John Siddique about what happened after he died and came back to life without any outside revival support.    John's Website   Email John Topics discussed:  Authenticity isn't an act Adding to ourselves Letting go of old baggage Forgiving yourself Loving yourself as a whole Keeping your word to yourself Cop...

Get the support + myth-busting facts that you need in perimenopause and beyond with Dr. Heather Hirsch.  Episode 111  Topics discussed:  The one thing that most women say to Dr. Hirsch when they come to see her, what to do in perimenopause, menopause myths, how to feel better, how to journal in perimenopause, and what to do if you are taking HRT now and can't get in to see your doctor, telemedicin...

Episode 109  Aging, Fashion and Brand Building with Susie Wright Today, we are talking fashion, building a brand and business, and going forward in life and purpose even when the world is in crisis.  My guest today is Susie Wright, the founder of So Susie, a blog that helps women feel confident and proud!  Susie has been on the podcast FOUR TIMES and is coming to you today with encouragement to li...

Episode 108  You Can Overcome Anxiety with Dennis Simsek    In this episode, I'm talking with Dennis Simsek, The Anxiety Guy, about living a life free from anxiety, and chronic anxiety.  Dennis shares his story of suffering from chronic anxiety in his late twenties to early thirties, and how he has overcome.  He lost great relationships with people due to his increasing anxiety levels during socia...

Episode 105 Life at 50 with Amy Dresner  In this episode, I talk with Amy Dresner, author, writer, former comedian, and recovery advocate about turning 50, ageism, dating, money, and aging parents. Topics include:  Getting sober in her forties  Amy's story of recovery Aging parents and illness Gratitude for aging  Amy's writing career + book My Fair Junkie  Dating and aging Dating apps  Celibacy A...

Bonus episode Alcohol is Not a Solution  For years I drank to "solve" shyness, sadness, perimenopause, grief, and more midlife experiences.  What I have found after six+ years of sobriety is that alcohol was never the solution to helping me, it only hindered me.  To schedule a coaching session, click here.   To join ELEVATE, click here.   

Episode 104 Becoming Your Own Best Friend with Caroline Hinchliff  In this episode, I talk with Caroline Hinchliff, a holistic nutritionist, author, and wilderness guide.  Caroline helps women build unshakable confidence in their bodies and finally feel good about food.  Caroline shares her story of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail for five months to find herself years ago.  She talks about the c om...

Episode 103 The Gift of Community with Dawn Nickel  In this episode, you will hear from Dawn Nickel, the founder of SHE RECOVERS. Dawn talks about turning 60 this year and how she wants to go into her third act of life and she is spending a lot of time in self-reflection.  Also, how she discovered at a young age that there had to be more to life than substance use and addiction.  Uncovering what l...

Episode 100  Mastering Resilience After Trauma and Tragedy with Amberly Lago with Amberly Lago  Enter the Book & Beauty Giveaway In this episode, I talk with Amberly Lago about the power of choice and control and using resilience to survive (and thrive) tragedy. Amberly Lago is a leading expert in the field of resilience, transformation, and health and wellness. She shares her passion for turning...