Outgrowing Yourself in Midlife
To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
Release Date: 10/02/2024
A Peek Inside My Online Community For Midlife Women Living Alcohol-Free
To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
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To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
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To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
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To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
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To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
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To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
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To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
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To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
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To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
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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. đ
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 weâve outgrown. Then we find ways to anesthetize the pain and discomfort. Stop spiritually and emotionally starving yourself. Let go. Move on. Grow. Steve Maraboli
During this episode, I talk about the signs of outgrowing yourself and the benefits of personal growth, and I give you some prompts to reflect on while I share what I'm working on shedding at 56.
I also talk about the signs of outgrowing alcohol and the identity women create around alcohol. I'm specifically talking about the "hostess with the mostess" identity, and why drinking to fit this identity may make going alcohol-free difficult.
You can read the full show notes for this episode here.
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