Finding Confidence in a New Career with Katie McKenna
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Release Date: 03/02/2022
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode 286 What does it mean to drink moderately? Hello! I'm glad you're here. This episode will help you understand what it really means to drink moderately. I will share the latest research, and then we will look at what it looks and feels like to be the moderator of your drinking. I’m going to share my experience with trying to be a moderate drinker and why I couldn’t. I talk about the "moderation game" I played with myself and why just a little alcohol wasn't enough. This episode is for you if you’re working at drinking moderately and disappointing...
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Episode 285 Hello, friend! I'm glad you're here! If you have ever found yourself saying, "I deserve a drink," or feel deprived when you stop drinking because you think of alcohol as a reward, you are not alone. You will appreciate today's episode with two of my favorite people: the twins are back! Leigh and Anne Walkup are the Founders of Retro Rodeo Publishing, LLC and Front Porch Life Magazine. They drank together and got sober together. They know a thing or two about using alcohol to treat themselves. In this episode, you will hear the signs of viewing alcohol...
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Episode 284 Hello, friend! A short and sweet episode for you today where I reflect on what I needed to hear before I stopped drinking. One of the things I needed to hear before I quit drinking, wasn't easy to hear, but it was the catalyst for me to get to sobriety two years later. This episode goes out to those brave souls who are standing at the crossroads of sobriety. It is a nudge, not a push, to listen to more of what you're saying to yourself because chances are that is what you need, and deserve to hear today. Mentioned in this episode: Join my email...
info_outline Insights Into Addiction and 12-Step Programs Today with Angela PughTo 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode 283 This is an episode about the change of addiction and 12-step programs throughout the years and where we are today, with a woman who proudly shares how AA helped change her life: Angela Pugh. Angela Pugh is a Master Life Coach, speaker, and the host of the highly popular podcast, Addiction Unlimited. In this episode, you’ll hear: How alcohol affected her life, and what her drinking looked like before she quit drinking. Angela’s decision to seek support through AA after she caused a serious car accident. How AA meetings work today and how to make the program work for...
info_outline 25 "Permission Slip" Ideas for Midlife WomenTo 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode 282 Hey there! I'm happy you're here. Today, we are exploring the concept of giving yourself permission to do and not do what you want. If it sounds silly, let it be! This episode is inspired by a group coaching meeting that I recently hosted inside my community, Team Alcohol-Free. In this episode, I talk about the insights women face when giving themselves a "permission slip," why giving yourself permission matters, and 25 ideas to help get you started. You can find the show notes for this episode Download the 25 Permission Slip Ideas PDF Here is...
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Episode 281 Hey there! Today, I'm sharing a reintroduction to the podcast as it turned 6 this week! I also give you an update on life as a 56 year old sober woman. I share my thoughts, discoveries as I've gotten older, and why and how I maintain long-term sobriety. I talk about what I consider midlife, and how I manage past regrets, and what I'm doing today to keep my sobriety going. I also share an update about the future of To 50 and Beyond. I appreciate you for listening to and supporting the podcast. Always! Thank you! To read this episodes...
info_outline Finding Freedom From Disordered Eating with Helen BennettTo 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode 280 Coach Helen Bennett is here with us to share her story of disordered eating, including binging and purging, and how she started to find freedom and heal her relationship with food. I invited Helen to the podcast because I appreciate her compassionate approach to using practical tools to get started in recovery and empowerment toward food freedom. Helen Bennett is a certified Health Coach and Addiction Recovery Coach and the founder of Disclaimer: This episode offers insights into binge eating and bulimia, along with practical tips to initiate the journey towards...
info_outline The Signs of Gray Area Drinking with Kari SchwearTo 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode 279 Have you ever found yourself questioning your relationship with alcohol? It's not like your drinking is “that bad,” but it's far from being something you can manage and still feel your best as you get older. You've noticed some downsides to your drinking, but quitting altogether feels like a big leap. The fear of judgment around being a non-drinker adds another layer to the mix. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. You might be a Gray Area drinker, joining a rising community of individuals navigating this middle ground. Let's explore together. In today's episode, I...
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Episode #278 This episode is for the gal who feels the inner struggle to quit or continue drinking because of other people. The inner struggle comes from hearing either you should stop drinking or you don’t have to quit drinking, but knowing that is not what YOU want. In my 5+ years of coaching midlife women, I have heard my clients say, “I know I should stop drinking. My kids are worried about me,” or “I want to stop drinking, but my husband doesn’t think I should.” It’s such a conundrum when you are faced with people who know you and love you but aren’t honoring what...
info_outline When You're Worried About Your Drinking with Gigi Langer, PhDTo 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode 277 Hey there, friend! You are not alone if you are worried about your drinking. I spent two years trying to make alcohol work because I was worried about my drinking, but most of all, I was worried about what life would be like without alcohol. I know that worry around drinking in midlife is a much-needed topic, and that is why I invited our to the podcast. Gigi used to be a prisoner of her worries and used alcohol, romance, and professional accomplishments to soothe her frayed nerves. Gigi holds a Ph.D. in Psychological Studies in Education and an MA in Psychology,...
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It’s never too late to change careers and face your fears.
My guest Katie McKenna knows what it's like to face her fear and put herself out into the workforce after a divorce as a single mom to two beautiful girls.
My friend Katie McKenna is joining the podcast for the second time.
Katie is a Certified Recovery Coach, and Accountable Recovery Specialist at You Are Accountable, an online platform to help support women and men in recovery through toxicology screenings, weekly accountability check-ins, and Peer Recovery support groups.
As a woman in long-term recovery, Katie has the heart, drive, and passion to help others lead a life of sustainable recovery.
What you'll discover:
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What life was like when she got sober at a young age
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Katie's divorce and how it changed her career path
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How the stress of the pandemic and unemployment ending led Katie to work with a business coach
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Being a single stay at home mom and how that took a toll on her self-esteem
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How Katie felt her identity was *not* a professional in the workforce
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Breaking through the fear of not having a resume
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How her Career Coach led her to find a career she loves, and have to have more confidence in herself
Connect with Katie:
Katie's past episode: An Insight into the Church of Scientology
Katie's Business Coach, Cindy Lish