The Next Chapter: Rediscovering Who You Are After Alcohol
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Release Date: 03/12/2025
The Next Chapter: Rediscovering Who You Are After Alcohol
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
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
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
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
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
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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
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
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
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
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
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
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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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Hypnotherapy as a Tool During Dry January
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
When you are ready to take a drink break, you should explore different tools to see what works for you. I appreciate innovative approaches to lifestyle changes, which is why I invited Silvia Subirana, today's guest, to share her expertise. As a clinical psychologist and Head of Content Development at Silvia brings a unique perspective to transforming our relationship with alcohol. During her university years in Spain, unlike many of her peers who were embracing the typical college party culture, Silvia made the conscious decision to quit drinking. This early experience gave her valuable...
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What Are You Waiting For? A Compassionate Approach
To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Episode 310 What Are You Waiting For? A question and episode that comes with a compassionate approach and encouragement to help you get a clear understanding of what is holding you back from going alcohol-free. Asking this question isn’t about the urgency to hurry things up and stop drinking. It’s about being honest with yourself and easing your mind if you’re worried about your drinking and pressuring yourself to quit. I share what I was waiting for: a “normal” relationship with alcohol. When I realized this didn’t exist, I chose to stop drinking. It’s not an easy choice...
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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 alcohol.
The prompts I share to open up a more expansive conversation with yourself:
"What am I looking forward to learning more about myself in this next chapter?"
"What is this relationship that I want to build with myself?"
"What do I enjoy doing?"
This is your opportunity to rebuild your relationship with yourself, redefine who you are, and create an authentic, fulfilling life.
Taking control of your relationship with alcohol takes immense strength. You've got this.
I'm with you!
A personal note:
I missed you last week. I may be a bit of an infrequent podcaster as I'm getting my life, business, and podcast topics organized.
I will be back on 3/19 and 3/26 with new episodes and give you another update at this time.
I appreciate your listenership and patience.
Sending you a virtual hug!
Mentioned in this episode:
Ep #316 Reframing "Time Wasted" Drinking
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