To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

Episode 99  No More Money Shame with Linda Parmar  In this episode, I talk with Linda Parmar, a Certified Money Coach, and Recovery Coach, about the different categories of feeling shame about money and how to let the shame go.  Linda shared one of her first memories of money when she stole $ from her cousin, and how Linda works on her money story today. Topics include:  What is money  You are not...

Episode 97  Create New Habits and Raise Your Vibration with Lauren Meers In this episode, I'm talking to my friend, Lauren Meers about finding who you are and aligning yourself to where you want to go in life through habits and vibration.  Topics include:   Daily healthy actions New habits  Atomic Habits book, by James Clear Energy + vibration matter How to not do things that lower your vibration...

BONUS:  Why Midlife Women are Getting Sober  I'm starting this year off with SHEDDING my untruths and BLOCKS, and I want to encourage you to do the same. Let's SHED some of the BELIEFS of why women drink. We will flip the script as to why women are removing alcohol from their lives in the middle.  Ask yourself where you want to be in a year from now and how you want to feel.  Is alcohol holding yo...

Episode 88  LIVING Life Un-Numbed with Mary Beth Mannino This episode is full of wisdom and empowerment from the youngest guest I've ever had on the show!  Mary Beth Mannino (MB) has made a comeback in her twenties and transformed her life through mindfulness, meditation, sobriety, and healthy living.  MB is a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach and meditation teacher on a mission to help women heal...

Episode 86 Aging Grayfully with Mia Mancuso  Today's episode is full of midlife sobriety, aging + encouragement to live your best life unmasked.   Mia Mancuso is a wife, dog mama, Registered Nurse, Breathwork space holder, Accountability Coach for the Gray Area Drinker and proud silver-haired (yep, it's real) teetotaling broad.  Mia talks about taking care of herself and figuring out her nutrition...

Learning to Let Go with Tammi Salas  Episode 85  In this episode, I'm joined by my friend, Tammi Salas as she shares with us her recent discovery of reassessing things in her life and letting go of stories from the past.  Tammi hasn't had a drink since February 3, 2015. She is a former wine bar owner, lifelong seeker + recovering perfectionist. She is an artist, teacher, self-proclaimed late-bloom...

Episode 82  Navigate Aging + Sobriety Using Astrology with Natha Campanella   Natha Campanella is a professional astrologer, writer, teacher, and podcaster.  Natha writes and speaks on topics of spirituality, personal growth, and astrology.  Using her ability, Natha translates the personal experience of her clients into astrological terms.  Natha Campanella combines her sharp intuitive skills, wit...

Episode 80 Entrepreneurship + Fitness in Sobriety with Anne + Leigh Walkup   In this episode, I talk with the lovely, twin sisters, Anne + Leigh about what it is like growing up as a twin, drinking together, getting sober together, starting a business together, and making fitness part of their daily routine.  You will love the honesty + love between the two of these ladies!  Topics discussed:  Wha...

Episode 79 Anxiety + CBD Oil in Perimenopause with Meg Matthews An icon of the nineties Brit Pop scene, Meg Mathews is a former music industry PR, events planner and designer turned entrepreneur and advocate for the menopause. Meg is currently an online columnist for Red magazine and was named by the publication as one of their Top 20 Career Shifters in 2017. In November 2018, Meg was awarded the...

Episode 64 How To Build Your Body + Confidence with Bobbi Hall  Bobbi Hall is a personal trainer and the founder of Modern Bodies Fitness, an online fitness nutrition program for women.  Bobbi says that t here has never been a better time for a woman to age in our society.  Women are looking better than ever after midlife and menopause. It doesn't matter how old we are, we always want to look and...

Episode 63  Intermittent Fasting during Perimenopause with Sondra Primeaux  We are talking about some GOOD midlife topics and how intermittent fasting may help you to feel better during perimenopause and beyond.  Sondra Primeaux is the founder of The Unruffled and co-host of The Unruffled Podcast.   Sondra is a photographer, artist, writer, seamstress, and lady of mid-life.   Topics discussed:   T...

Episode 61  How to Create a Life You Don't Want to Escape From with Natalie Fairbrook Natalie Fairbrook is a Certified Recovery Coach, Certified Life Coach, and Accountability Coach for Hip Sobriety.  Natalie is a Yoga Teacher who removed alcohol from her life in 2015.  Through her own recovery and much in-depth self-examination and internal work and training, her passion for being of service led...

She Let Go In this Situation On Saturday , I'm talking about letting go!  Letting go of the things we have no control over and focusing only on the things that we do.  I know letting go is scary and you may be fearful, but I hope this episode gives you a different, lovely , perspective on releasing heaviness from your life and letting go. Find The Poem: She Let Go   Sign-up for Free To Love Me - a...

Episode 37 ~ Through Connection We Heal with Penni Moussa I'm beyond happy to share this honest and optimistic conversation with you that I had with Penni Moussa from Recovery Buddha.  Penni talks about how connection has helped her heal during recovery and how her life has changed since getting sober.   Penni Moussa is a Recovery Warrior, Mama to three, an Autism Mama, Realist, Writer and Creativ...

  Episode 36  I'm so excited to share this interview with my friend, Lauren Meers.  Lauren is an NLP Practioner, Wellness Consultant with Arbonne, and she has a degree in Psychology.   Lauren is also a woman in recovery who is so motivational you are going to FEEL the energy during this interview.   Lauren talks about being consistent in business and in life and using a 90-day cycle to reach your...

In this Bonus, Sitch on Saturday episode I'm sitting down with my husband, Bill, discussing what it feels like for him to turn 50, aging and our son going to college next year.  He also shares his perspective on what our life looks like after we quit drinking.  It was a fun episode!  Thank you for listening ~ reach out and tell us what you think.  To find Bill:  www.instagram.com/billmassicot   To...

Episode 35  Welcome to season two of the podcast!  We are kicking things off with an inspiring story of hope, strength, and resilience after a tragic loss.  Today, I'm so grateful to share the story of my dear friend, Laura Dumont with you.  Laura is a mom, wife, and strong warrior in recovery.  Laura talks about her journey through OA, losing her sweet baby girl at birth, and her brave recovery t...

Episode 32  I was honored to talk with Lora Anne Strong on her journey to sobriety and walking through her fears to accept herself for the first time in her life. Lora Anne, is a women's empowerment coach who leads women into finding their power and owning their true self to find their "why" in this word and to never feel alone.    In this episode, Lora Anne shares her story of getting divorced an...

When I went through perimenopause (hell) I changed my lifestyle by quitting drinking, eating more whole foods, and incorporating a morning routine into my life. The importance of a morning routine during perimenopause and menopause is huge! It literally saved me from going through my day in dread and fatigue.  Add in music therapy and daily movement and you will feel better, have more energy, and...

Episode 29 In this episode, I had the honor of talking with my friends, Susie Wright and Jennifer Mayerle.  Susie Wright is a style expert and fashion editor, and the founder of The Susie Wright Project.  Jennifer is the editor and curator of Becoming Media, an online lifestyle magazine for women 45 and over.  We are talking all things Fall Fashion! I'm so excited about this topic and learning so...

In this episode, I talk with Alexandra Talbot, the founder of HealthyXXL about her journey through addiction to complete mind + body transformation.   Alex shares her life story in an honest and beautiful way and how she made the decision to get sober.   You will hear how she has transformed in her body over the past year and recently competed in her first bikini modeling competition ~ her body is...

Episode 26 with Shanon Chaiken. I'm beyond pleased to introduce you to Shanon, she is upbeat, funny, and has a positive outlook on living in authenticity and connection with herself. Shanon shares her sober journey with us and talks about spirituality and how she feels now, in the middle of life. We also discuss heartbreak, perimenopause, and her many creative lives she has lived. Shanon, is a for...

Episode #25  Do you love Oprah Winfrey?  I do!  Even if you don't, you will get something from this episode.  I talk about turning fifty, and what it has been like and I reminisce on Oprah's 50th birthday party and how I felt watching it.  It has been an eye-opening experience to have reached this milestone in my life, and before I turn fifty-one, I want to document it.   Also, I'm hosting a Summe...

Episode #24; High-Functioning Alcoholism and Women I had the honor to chat with Noelle Van Vlierbergen, founder of the website, Sober Moxie and author of The Sober Leap, Practical Wisdom to Create an Amazing Life Beyond Addiction. Noelle is a Certified Integrative Health and Addiction Recovery Coach, helping professional women find joy in sobriety by exploring a more holistic approach to self-care...

In this episode, I talk with Money and Recovery Coach, Linda Parmar.  We started the episode strong by chatting about perimenopause at a younger age than most people think is possible which was a bonus because we were only going to talk about money and recovery.   Linda shares her money story and her story of how she found sobriety from alcohol and now leads a life coaching others through their re...