Reclaim Self-Comfort From Alcohol
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Release Date: 09/25/2024
What Are You Aware of About Your Relationship with Alcohol?
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode 321 The purpose of this episode is to take a moment to check in with you and your relationship with alcohol in honor of April being Alcohol Awareness Month. Whether you're alcohol-free curious, navigating early sobriety, or embracing long-term sobriety, this episode serves as both a reminder and a reflection—a chance to reconnect with the truth about you and alcohol. As a recovering "avoider," I share my story and the level of acceptance I reached when I stopped drinking, along with what I’ve come to know for sure about my relationship with alcohol after 11 years of...
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Never-Ending To-Do Lists and Playing Catch Up
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Episode 320 Tired of long to-do lists and playing catch-up? Yeah, me too! If you feel like you're working hard at catching up and have to wait to relax until you do, this episode is for you! I've had an epiphany about the unrealistic expectations I put on myself. One day, a few weeks ago, I said ENOUGH! I'm working towards being more intentional with my time and energy to get done what is important and taking a break even with a long list of to-do's! In this episode, I share my truth and encourage you to be honest and realistic with yourself if you need more time for...
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The Next Chapter: Rediscovering Who You Are After Alcohol
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Episode 319 Hello friend! I'm glad you're here. If you're working on living alcohol-free, yay, you! It is a bada** move. If you are or have experienced the big, confusing questions like "Who am I now? or What do I even like to do?" after alcohol, you are not alone. When I stopped drinking at 45 after starting at 14, that first year was a complete identity crisis. In this episode, I talk about the transition to the "next chapter" alcohol-free. The identity crisis after drinking, and why you are not alone if you feel unsure of who you are and what you enjoy doing after...
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The Midlife Sobriety Movement is Here
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Episode 318 The Midlife Sobriety Movement is here and I’m here for it! I felt compelled to share this episode because of the incredibly strong women in my community, private coaching sessions, and email network. Over the past seven years, I’ve had the honor of connecting with midlife women from around the world who are choosing to give up alcohol as they embark on this next chapter of their lives. Their motivations are diverse—whether for health reasons, recognizing an unhealthy reliance on alcohol, or because drinking no longer aligns with their values and beliefs. In 2025, many women...
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The Benefits of Going "All In" with Leigh and Anne Walkup
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Reframing "Time Wasted" Drinking
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode 316 Hey there! If you're working on living alcohol-free in midlife and beyond, I'm VERY proud of you! You are making a positive change in your life. I know what it's like to live with the regret of drinking. In midlife, it's an especially challenging time to face these feelings. If you're feeling like maybe it’s too late to change your drinking, it’s not! You're not alone if you get those “cringy” memories from your drinking or think, I should have done things differently. I'm with you on this and we will face it together. In this...
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Honor Your Why
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Episode 315 There will always be a reason to drink after quitting alcohol, but don't forget why you decided to stop in the first place. If you’re a midlife woman working on living an alcohol-free lifestyle - I’m so proud of you! Even when you dedicate yourself to sobriety, you may find yourself questioning whether or not, it’s worth it to keep going. I questioned my sobriety and tried to talk myself out of it multiple times during my first year, but my “why” (aka why-power) kept me going. During this episode, I share with you a that I wrote on 6/30/14 at 11 months sober where...
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The Meaning of Going "All In" On Living Alcohol-Free
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The Mantras: I am my inspiration. I’m all in on me. I matter more than any sip of alcohol. Let me help you make living alcohol-free in midlife a better experience! 📩Join my community to stay connected to the podcast and tips, insights, and inspiration to help you stay alcohol-free. 🧰Download a trusted companion that helps you stay focused on being alcohol-free today. Not forever. 🩷Go and stay alcohol-free with lifetime access to practical solutions, resources just for midlife gals, and LIVE weekly coaching in my “only for midlife...
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The Compound Effect: Trust Your Process
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Thoughts on Alcohol and Leaving it in 2024
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode 312 I got behind the mic this week to reflect openly on alcohol to encourage you to leave it in 2024 if you're tired of what alcohol brings into your life. As we wrap up 2024, I want you to know that if you're living alcohol-free, I'm celebrating with you. If you're working on freeing yourself from alcohol, I'm inspired by your perseverance. And if you're at that crossroads wondering which way to turn, just know that questioning your relationship with alcohol is the first step to change. You can do this. I'm with you. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your...
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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 alcohol. I'll discuss how alcohol can seem like an easy escape but often leads to more discomfort in the long run.
I'll also share my personal experience of quitting drinking at 45 and how it's possible to find true comfort and relaxation without alcohol.
The key topics inside:
- Understanding why midlife women often turn to alcohol for comfort
- Signs that you may be using alcohol as a coping mechanism
- The illusion of comfort that alcohol provides and why the “alcohol comfort zone” can lead to more dependency, shame, regret, and an unrealistic self-perception
- Steps to reclaim self-comfort without drinking and create a new “genuine comfort zone”
- The benefits of reclaiming self-comfort as the leading lady in your life
You are not alone if you are drinking for comfort. I'm with you.
I will never stop reminding you that you all you need to create a fulfilling life where you comfort yourself without drinking alcohol.
You can read the full show notes for this episode here.
Here are some additional episodes to listen to next:
The Hardest Part of Getting Sober
The Bright Side of Going Alcohol-Free in Midlife
Transitioning to an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle: What it Does and Doesn't Take
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