The Alcohol-Free Lifestyle with Lindsay Sutherland Boal
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Release Date: 12/04/2024
Podcast Update: Why I'm Starting Fresh in 2026 After 8 Years of Podcasting
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Hey there! This is a bit of vulnerable episode, but one I needed to record to move forward. The podcast will be back with fresh episodes at the end of February. Thank you for being here and your listernship. I appreciate you. Peace ✌️ Lori Stay Connected Support Me & The Pod
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What I'm Doing to Take Care of Myself Right Now - Ideas For You
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Hello! I recorded an episode to let you know what I'm doing to take care of myself and my anxiety right now. These are some of my favorites that I focus on throughout the week, not daily as a "work from home" gal. I wanted to check in with you to let you know I'm still here and offer ideas to find relief without drinking alcohol. Here are the daily prompts that I walk you through to practice: Ask yourself: What do I need less of right now? What do I need more of right now? What can I do for myself right now? What can I let go of for today? You don’t need to...
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New Year, Same Courageous and Capable You
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Happy 2026! Thank you for listening to the podcast. I appreciate you! In this episode, I offer you a different take on "New Year, New You" energy. I hope that you take time to reflect on how far you've come in life and go "all in" on what you want and don't want in 2026. I’ll be back to the podcast, but right now I’m doing a lot of reflecting and soul-searching. To stay in touch, you can join For personalized support through private sessions, To walk alongside me and other women living alcohol-free, you can join
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A Holiday Check-In: You Are Not Alone
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Hello! I'm so happy to be here with you. I'm popping in to check in with you this holiday season. As 2025 comes to a close, I want to offer words of encouragement to help you navigate the holiday alcohol-free. Whether this is your first year, your second, or many years in. I talk about growth, discomfort, awkward moments, grief, and why outgrowing alcohol is a sign that you’re evolving, which is a good thing! I also share where I am right now, slowing down, focusing on one thing at a time, and letting intuition and flow guide me. And a personal story from my first sober...
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Take a Walk With Wonder This Season
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode 343 Hello, friend! Happy holidays and happy season of midlife and beyond! This episode was inspired by a walk I took this morning and the possibilities that open up when you walk with the topic of wonder. I invite you to walk with wonder during the holiday season and the season of midlife, using curiosity instead of pressure to explore what’s possible for you. Wonder expands your perspective and opens doors you may not have touched or considered in a long time (or ever!) I share simple prompts you can take with you anywhere, but I suggest taking a walk with this one! ...
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Choosing Yourself in Midlife | My Interview on The Change Effect Podcast with Noelle Van
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Hey there! I'm sharing my interview with my friend Noelle Van on her podcast, because it's all of our favorite topics that we discuss on To 50 and Beyond! In this episode, we talk about: The myth of “rock bottom” and why real change begins with your decision, not a catastrophic event. How negotiating and bargaining with alcohol keeps us stuck Navigating the unique challenges of quitting alcohol in midlife The ways alcohol-free living can bring clarity, emotional freedom, and renewed energy during the perimenopause and menopause transition. The importance of...
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Expectations and Empowering the Word "Still"
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode #341 Hello there! I'm glad you're here. Today, I want to have a conversation about the word “still” — how it can either make us feel stuck, like we’re not doing enough, or trapped in frustration and confusion. But it can also be a word we use to empower ourselves. This year especially, I’ve had heartfelt conversations with women who feel like they’re in a transition, still figuring things out. Whether it’s about their relationship with alcohol or their life in general. There’s a lot of outgrowing happening, a lot of evolving, and I want to talk about what it...
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Tired of Sounding Like a Broken Record? Try an "Opposite Day!"
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode #340 Have you ever found yourself saying you want to try something new or stop doing something? If you said, Yes! This episode is for you! "Broken-record-idis" is a thing, and I share my recent experience declaring an "opposite day"—a simple practice of intentionally doing something opposite of your usual routine, especially in midlife. Whether it's skipping the grocery store to avoid wine, taking a different walk route, or wearing something unexpected, small shifts can spark joy and motivation. Planning a day to do the "opposite" is about breaking monotony, releasing...
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Reminders to Help You Stay Alcohol-Free on Vacation and in Restaurants and Redefine "Day One"
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode #339 This episode is inspired by a few of my listeners who reached out to me via my email. I've heard from so many women over the past seven-plus years who have said, I'm on day one, and I've heard from a couple of listeners recently who have shared their experiences and their challenges with staying alcohol free on vacation and in restaurants. In this episode, you will hear more about my first vacation sober, my experiences in a restaurant in the early days, and honest reminders to help you stay alcohol-free on vacation and in restaurants. You will also hear a straightforward reminder...
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Noelle Van on Long-Term Recovery and How to Transition Out of Corporate
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode #338 Hello there! I'm happy you're here. Today's episode is a conversation among midlife friends. Our guest today is Noelle Van. Noelle has been on the podcast twice before, starting with episode 24 (see below). She is someone I appreciate having conversations with because she is authentically herself. During this episode, Noelle and I talk about where Noelle is with getting older - the joys and challenges. Noelle talks about how being in recovery has helped in other areas of her life and where she is now in long-term recovery. Noelle talks about her life in...
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Is living alcohol-free for you?
My guest in episode 309 is Lindsay Sutherland Boal, a trailblazer in the sobriety community who shares insights into the meaning of an alcohol-free lifestyle and what it takes and doesn’t take to create a lifestyle that alcohol can’t touch.
You will love this episode if you are on the fence about going alcohol-free.
Lindsay Sutherland Boal is the visionary founder of The Uncovery App, a groundbreaking platform that redefines how women approach changing their relationship with alcohol.
Unlike traditional sobriety resources, Lindsay's work challenges the myth that one must hit "rock bottom" to make meaningful life changes.
In this episode, you'll hear:
- Why you don't need to hit "rock bottom" to make meaningful changes in your relationship with alcohol - and how to listen to those early whispers of change
- The vital role of community and women-only spaces in providing judgment-free support and authentic connections
- How radical accountability and asking powerful questions like "What am I waiting for?" can uncover deeper motivations
- Why there's no "perfect" time to begin your alcohol-free journey - and how uncertainty is a natural part of the process
- The importance of empowering language in shifting perspective from what you're giving up to what you're gaining
- Understanding the distinct phases of the alcohol-free journey - from initial curiosity to active lifestyle changes
To learn more about Lindsay and this episode go here.
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