How to Create a Daily Plan to Help You Stay Alcohol-Free
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Release Date: 08/02/2023
You Deserve to Stay Alcohol-Free This Holiday
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
In this episode, I share a heartfelt message on staying alcohol-free during the holidays. I know it's not an easy thing to do, which makes you a bada** in my eyes. From my personal experience of quitting drinking in 2013, I discuss how to handle holiday triggers, create new associations, and honor your choice to stay alcohol-free. Whether this is your first sober holiday or you're beyond that, you'll learn practical strategies to navigate celebrations while staying true to yourself. Key topics covered: Understanding and preparing for holiday triggers Creating a simple plan to...
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Break Free From People Pleasing with Karen Ehman
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode 307 As a lifelong people pleaser who frequently works with many women—many of whom also tend to please others and drink as a way to cope with their feelings—I reached out to Karen after discovering her insightful book, Karen Ehman is a New York Times bestselling author, a Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker, a contributing writer for Encouragement for Today online devotions, and a teacher in the First 5 Bible study app which has over 2 million daily users. She has written 19 books and Bible studies, including Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at...
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Navigating Why Aren't You Drinking?
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode 306 Hello there. I'm happy you're here. I'm cheering for you always. In this episode, I help you navigate the often dreaded question: Why aren't you drinking? Here are some key points to help you handle this situation with confidence: Recognize and validate your fear or discomfort about being asked this question. Stay focused on your reasons for not drinking. Your why-power is stronger than any awkwardness you might feel. Before attending an event, consider if it aligns with your values and if you truly want to go. Practice your response: Prepare a simple, honest...
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Escaping Without Drinking Alcohol
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode 305 Hello friend! I'm so happy you're here. Thank you for listening to To 50 and Beyond. Do you remember the from the 1970s? In it, the gal was stressed at the end of her day and said, "Calgon, take me away!" This episode is about our desire to escape from daily life stressors. It's a natural human experience. If we don't practice escaping, we let our stressors fester, which can lead to drinking alcohol. In this episode, I share my thoughts on "creating a life you don't need to escape" and why it's essential to have an "escape plan" that helps you...
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Realizations From Midlife Women After They Stopped Drinking
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode 304 Hello! I'm glad you're here. Today, we're diving into a topic that's been on my mind for a while - the realizations women have after they stop drinking. This isn't just about the good stuff, though. We're going to talk about the hard parts too. I want to give you a peek inside what it's really like to go alcohol-free later in life. It's not always easy, and it's not always fun. But it's real, and it's important. Whether you're struggling to stay alcohol-free or finding life without alcohol to be a mix of rewarding and awkward, you're not alone. The realizations... It's...
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A Reset For Midway Through a 30 Day Break From Alcohol
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode 303 Hello there! Are you halfway through a 30-day break from alcohol and feeling like you need a reset? You're not alone! In this episode, I'll share encouragement and practical tips to help you refocus and make the most of the remaining 15 days. We'll explore the importance of self-compassion, reconnecting with your 'why', and strategies to overcome common challenges. Plus, I'll guide you through a heart-storming exercise to reignite your motivation and clarify your goals. Whether you're participating in Sober October or taking a personal break, this episode is designed to...
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Own Your Process and Celebrate Your Progress
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
https://www.lorimassicot.com/to-50-and-beyond-podcast/302Episode 302 The purpose of this short and sweet episode is to remind you to be patient and celebrate your progress in your journey towards alcohol freedom. Your “process” is unique, and it's not just about consecutive alcohol-free days. It's about what you learn and discover along the way. I’ll give you ideas to help you celebrate your growth beyond just counting days without drinking. It's time to acknowledge your efforts and build yourself up as you work towards freedom from alcohol. Remember, the road to alcohol freedom...
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Outgrowing Yourself in Midlife
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode 301 If you're feeling like something is off and you're not sure what it is, it could be that you're outgrowing a past version of yourself. A version that may not be aligned to who you want to be today and tomorrow, and is not giving you positive vibes. 😅 This episode was inspired by the idea of outgrowing alcohol, and a quote that hit me right in the ol' thinking cap. We shrink ourselves to fit into places we’ve outgrown. Then we find ways to anesthetize the pain and discomfort. Stop spiritually and emotionally starving yourself. Let go. Move on. Grow. Steve Maraboli ...
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Reclaim Self-Comfort From Alcohol
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode #300 Hello! I'm glad you're here. If you're a midlife woman who is tired of turning to alcohol as a source of comfort and want to turn to yourself instead, this episode is for you! Alcohol is often perceived as a source of comfort, especially for women in midlife facing next-level challenges and stressors. Chardonnay was my friend and it wrapped me in comfort like a warm cozy blanket for years. However, this comfort was deceiving and over time, I realized that it was very temporary. In this episode, I talk about the concept of self-comfort and how to reclaim it without relying on...
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Daily Habits to Support Long-Lasting Sobriety with Jen Hirst
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Hello there! I'm glad you're here! My guest in episode 299 is Jen Hirst, Sober Coach, and founder of Lighthouse Sobriety, who is here to help you create more structure in your day by adding habits that will help you maintain sobriety. One of the things I appreciate about Jen is her practical approach to getting and staying sober. And, her support that she shares on Instagram! I reached out to Jen to ask her to share her story and talk about how habits you can start today will help you stay alcohol-free. Our conversation centered around essential daily habits that can help maintain a...
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When I first quit drinking, I had no plan. After committing to an alcohol-free lifestyle, I woke up the next day feeling lost and uncertain. The day seemed long and daunting, and with no one else aware of my decision yet, fear crept in.
Looking back, I realize how much I held myself accountable for that commitment. However, for the first two years of sobriety, I lacked a clear daily focus beyond my basic responsibilities of taking care of my son and going to work.
In this episode, I talk about the importance of having a plan to stay alcohol-free and how it can help during challenging moments, and how to create an “all-day plan” that consists of three check-ins: morning, midday, and evening.
To get all of the details mentioned in this episode, head on over to the show notes page here: https://www.lorimassicot.com/257.
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