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What I Needed to Hear When I Quit Drinking

To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women

Release Date: 03/13/2024

Own Your Process and Celebrate Your Progress show art 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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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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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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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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To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women

Hey there! I'm happy to be back with you after a summer hiatus.  I started To 50 and Beyond when I was 50 way back in 2018, so it would be a great time for a reintroduction. Things have changed since then and I have figured some things out that I want to share with you.  The episode starts with a flashback from my very first introduction in February of 2018.  I talk about the evolution of the podcast, and why I still believe midlife is the best time to remove anything from your life that you don't enjoy or find value in, including alcohol. I share where I am after celebrating 11...

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To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women

Hey there, friend!  This quickie episode is all about changing your mind to honor yourself and not overextend yourself, which can lead to burnout.  I've decided to take an extended podcast break to avoid burning out and enjoy my Sober Gal Summer.  Inside this episode, I share my thoughts on why it's hard to change your mind, and why you should, and what to expect in the Fall from To 50 and Beyond.  Want to stay in touch weekly?  Join my email community to learn more details about the podcast and get guidance in staying alcohol-free this summer.  Join Want to...

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To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women

Episode 297 Are you planning a vacation and want to stay alcohol-free but feeling unsure if you can manage it? I've been there too. When I stopped drinking, I struggled with the idea that a vacation could be enjoyable without alcohol. For me, alcohol and vacation were intertwined in my belief of what made a trip fun. It took one sober trip to realize that vacations could be just as enjoyable without alcohol. In this episode, I share seven of my favorite tips for preparing for a sober vacation, along with strategies to help you stay on track during and after your trip. What you’ll hear: Why...

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To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women

Episode 296 This episode is for the Sober Gal who wants to spend her summer with that Sober Gal vibe - freedom from alcohol. Freedom to do more things SHE wants to do. Invest and give herself back the time, money, and energy alcohol took from her and have fun on her own this summer - no alcohol required.  ➡️Do you feel like you’re missing out because you don’t have a glass of alcohol when you’re sitting on your patio?  ➡️Are you starting to give yourself a summer pass for drinking because you’re on vacation?  ➡️Saying things like - I’m traveling...

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To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women

Episode 295 In this episode, I share my personal journey and experiences with sobriety, addressing the common question: When does sobriety stop being hard? I’ve shared my story since the beginning of this podcast. I had a tough time in the first and second years. I went it on my own. In 2013, I didn’t know about podcasts or books about sobriety. Change and transition are tough, even if you appreciate change in your life. When we’re talking about our bond with alcohol and transitioning out of having it in our lives, it’s tough.  No matter how much or how long you spend drinking,...

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To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women

Episode 294 In this episode, I’m answering a question from a To 50 and Beyond listener, Maggie. Maggie sent me an email and said: I’ve heard you talk about your social anxiety when you were 14 and started drinking as you got older. Did having anxiety hold you back from quitting drinking? And how did you manage it once you stopped drinking?  Anxiety has been one of the most difficult things I’ve had to experience and manage throughout my life. I didn’t talk to a doctor about my anxiety until I was in my 40s. I wanted to hide it. Pretend like I had everything together, and even...

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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. 

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