To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

Feeling awkward when you don't drink and other people are, especially if you've been a drinker like me, is a real thing. If you're here because you know this feeling and you're tired of it or you avoid doing things you love because of feeling awkward, this episode is for you. In this episode, I talk about three different "awkward" scenarios when you're around people who drink and you're sober.  To...

Episode 239  You are not alone if you drink to manage shyness and blushing. I have for most of my (which is a long time;). The ultimate message of this episode is to encourage all of us to be ourselves, and no longer hide and use alcohol to be someone we're not.  Please share your story with me or leave me feedback for this episode, by using the listener feedback from, Dear Lori,  here.   Join the...

We all mess up! Practicing forgiveness towards ourselves and moving on is not always easy.  Today, we're answering a listener's question:  How do you deal with "messing up" repeatedly? I've had so many day ones throughout the past year. I feel like I can't get "this" right. And the "this" is sobriety.  To the person who sent this question, I thank you for sharing this with me. I'm with you, and so...

Episode 237 Listen to all episodes  here.  Hello, friend! This episode is for you if you find your drinking is not what it used to be and you are questioning whether or not you should take a break from drinking.  In this episode, I will talk about what a break from drinking is to give you a different perspective. I talk about how much time a break should be, and why quality vs. quantity matters mo...

Episode 234  Let's face it. As we age, our bodies change, making it more difficult to take care of them.  When the stresses of life are derailing your rigid eating plans or intense workouts are leaving you sore and tired, you have to find a realistic way to stay healthy.  Thankfully, my guest Amy Connell has developed a plan for women to "break the rules" of traditional health and reach their goal...

Episode 233  Happy New Year, friend! I'm so glad you are here today.  This year on the podcast,  I will explore more about our identity and the stories we tell ourselves to help you begin the process of changing any narrative you believe about yourself that is no longer true or serving your best self.  With so much of our identity wrapped up in "what we do," I reached out to my phenomenal guest to...

Episode 232  The holidays are challenging for us all in some ways; adding in sobriety, it may seem a bit more challenging, so I'm coming to you today just to let you know that you are not alone if you are feeling the pressure this holiday and are having drinking thoughts like, it's the holiday, I can get back on track with sobriety in the New Year- it's normal they come and go, and sometimes they...

Episode 231   Welcome to a wonderful episode with one of my favorite alcohol-free friends: Meg Lomas.  I'm so happy you are here!  I met Meg during my Elevate group coaching program in 2021 and instantly fell in love with her personality and zest for travel and adventure.  Meg is retired and just turned 60 this year. She has a heart of gold and is passionate about connecting with women living an a...

Episode 230 Hello, friend! I'm happy you are here! Journaling is a form of self-reflection or introspection where one accounts for their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It is a helpful tool for people who want to reduce their stress levels & anxiety and can also be an effective recovery tool for those recovering from addiction. Whether you are looking for ways to improve yourself or want to e...

Episode 229 Listen to all episodes  here.   Ah, the magic of a "good" night's sleep in midlife is pure gold, yet sleep doesn't come easy for most women. You are not alone if you are desperate to get quality sleep!  My guest today is Morgan Adams, a certified holistic sleep coach who assists women in reclaiming their rest & health by helping them to sleep better.  Morgan shares her sleep story and...

Episode 228   Listen to all episodes  here.  The purpose of this episode is to help you create a plan for yourself leading up to and after a holiday party, a get-together with friends, or a work event where you would typically drink, so you don't. I also talk about my social anxiety today, FOMO, what you're really missing out on if you don't drink, and some fun practical tips to stay a/f!  I'm her...

Episode 227 This is a very special episode with three women who are very special to me on the road to alcohol freedom later in life. If you are on this road, you know it's not linear. I invited three extraordinary women, Kathy, Karen, and Margie, who are members of my group coaching program, The Alcohol-Free Habit, to join me in a conversation about the decision to go a/f later in life. These brav...

Episode 226 As the holidays approach, it is a great time to check in with yourself and create a self-care practice that starts with some unconventional practices.  The holidays are not easy. From grieving the loss of loved ones to feeling stressed due to work obligations and family drama - we can tend to put ourselves on the back burner and say, "I'll start taking care of myself on January 1st; le...

Episode 225  One of the most powerful tools we have in sobriety is personal development.  Personal development like books, podcasts (like this one;), meditation, exercise...the list goes on are what will help you stay sober.  Matt Pink, my incredible guest today, has firsthand experience using personal development to help him feel more confident when he decided to quit drinking.  Listen in to Matt...

Episode 224 Hey there, my friend! I'm glad you are here.  I recently listened to a book on audible, At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working in Your Favor , by Carey Nieuwhof, which inspired this episode.  With the holidays coming up and so many of us taking on too much and saying yes to everyone but ourselves, it's time to have a conversation about saying no.  In this episode...

Episode 223  Having a sense of self-worth is crucial for our emotional and mental health. It can be challenging to find the inner strength to pursue our dreams when we constantly deal with feelings of low self-worth. Many people who lack self-worth turn to substance abuse as a coping mechanism. However, substance abuse gives you a temporary fix for your problems, but it does not solve them. So how...

Episode 222   It's hard to know the signs of narcissistic abuse and complex trauma.  This is why I invited my guest, Dr. Ingrid Clayton, to come on the podcast and share her personal and professional knowledge of dealing with a narcissist and recovering from complex trauma.  Dr. Ingrid is a clinical psychologist and the author of the books;   Believing Me: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Compl...

Episode 222  Clutter is a problem many people face in their homes and offices. We have many things we don't use, so we get a lot of clutter. When we are constantly surrounded by clutter, it becomes difficult to focus on what's important. Decluttering helps us simplify our lives and make space for what matters. So how do you start decluttering?  Join the conversation as I interview organizing exper...

Episode 220  Today, we are talking about protecting your energy and paying attention to the resistance of low energy, so you stop pushing yourself to burnout.  I heard about a concept from the comedian Whitney Cummings through Laura McKowen's podcast, Tell Me Something True.  The concept is you have $100 daily to spend on your energy. You have thoughts, feelings, and activities, people who deposit...

Episode 219  Have you noticed an increase in your drinking or started drinking later in life? If you said yes! you are not alone. With menopause, grief, and financial and work stress, women choose to start self-soothing with alcohol for the first time in their lives. The good news is, you can get sober over 50 too!  I believe the same reasons we drink are the same reasons we can choose not to.  My...

Episode 218   Hey there, friend! I'm so happy you're here.  Are you ready to shake your tail feathers and DANCE?  My favorite "life tool" of all is dancing, and when I stopped drinking, I thought "I will never dance again!"  Not knowing in 2013 that dancing would have helped me reduce anxiety, boost my mood, and help me shake my body and all of the "I can't drink tension" out of it - I didn't tap...

Episode 217  Midlife has come a long way!  In 2022, women in midlife and beyond are stepping into themselves and honoring their choices to live the life they desire.  Gone are the stories of yesteryear that say, "you can't do that; you're too old!"  Midlife women are starting businesses, leaving relationships that don't serve them.  Getting older is an opportunity to shake things up and add a litt...

Episode 216   Whether you are a casual drinker, moderate drinking, or heavy drinker, getting and staying sober is one of the most challenging things you can do in life.  Sobriety isn't taught in school, so when you make the life-changing decision to stop drinking, you may ask, now what?!  If you find yourself in this situation, don't worry - you are not alone, and this episode will help you figure...

Episode 215  Creating and living an alcohol-free lifestyle is beyond possible later in life, but I sure didn't think it was when I quit drinking in 2013.  I didn't have other women who were working on sobriety which made it difficult in social situations, and my mindset was stuck in "this is forever! how will I ever stay sober forever!?" In this episode, I will share 3 ways to help you find all of...

Episode 214  It's never too late until it's too late, Eileen Greene.  I had the pleasure of sitting with Eileen Greene to talk about life, aging, regrets, and practicing acceptance and forgiveness in ourselves and others. After reading about Eileen and watching her Ted Talk, I knew that her achievements later in life would be an incredible reminder for us all to go after what we want, no matter ou...