Latest Sobrietyover40 Podcast Episodes
The Daily Sobriety Toolkit to Help You Stay Alcohol-Free
To 50 and Beyond podcast - April 24, 2024 15:41 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsBonus episode Hello friend! I'm popping in today to share with you a new free resource I created, The Daily Sobriety Toolkit. I'm so excited to share this toolkit with you! The Daily Sobriety Toolkit is your trusted companion to help you plan your day and stay connected to the reason ...
How Alcohol Affects Hormones During Menopause with Dr. Dawn Bantel
To 50 and Beyond podcast - April 10, 2024 07:32 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 288 I first came across Dr. Dawn’s Instagram account and was immediately drawn to her passion for helping others and the way she teaches and shares her wisdom - which is why I reached out to invite her back to the podcast to help us understand more about what hormones are the hormones...
Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder with Sarah Rusbatch
To 50 and Beyond podcast - April 03, 2024 07:15 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 286 I invited Sarah Rusbatch to the podcast to talk about Alcohol Use Disorder and share how alcohol impacts women as we get older. Sarah is a Gray Area Drinking and Menopause coach, as well as the author of the book Beyond Booze: How to Create a Life You Love Alcohol-free. Sarah ...
Drinking Moderately Vs. Moderating Your Drinking
To 50 and Beyond podcast - March 26, 2024 07:05 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 286 What does it mean to drink moderately? Hello! I'm glad you're here. This episode will help you understand what it really means to drink moderately. I will share the latest research, and then we will look at what it looks and feels like to be the moderator of your drinking. I...
When Alcohol is a Reward with Leigh and Anne Walkup
To 50 and Beyond podcast - March 20, 2024 19:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 285 Hello, friend! I'm glad you're here! If you have ever found yourself saying, "I deserve a drink," or feel deprived when you stop drinking because you think of alcohol as a reward, you are not alone. You will appreciate today's episode with two of my favorite people: the twins...
What I Needed to Hear When I Quit Drinking
To 50 and Beyond podcast - March 13, 2024 07:17 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 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. Th...
Insights Into Addiction and 12-Step Programs Today with Angela Pugh
To 50 and Beyond podcast - March 06, 2024 08:15 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingshttps://www.lorimassicot.com/Episode 283 This is an episode about the change of addiction and 12-step programs throughout the years and where we are today, with a woman who proudly shares how AA helped change her life: Angela Pugh. Angela Pugh is a Master Life Coach, speaker, and the host o...
25 "Permission Slip" Ideas for Midlife Women
To 50 and Beyond podcast - February 28, 2024 08:15 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 282 Hey there! I'm happy you're here. Today, we are exploring the concept of giving yourself permission to do and not do what you want. If it sounds silly, let it be! This episode is inspired by a group coaching meeting that I recently hosted inside my community, Team Alcoh...
Getting Older and Staying Sober
To 50 and Beyond podcast - February 21, 2024 08:19 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 281 Hey there! Today, I'm sharing a reintroduction to the podcast as it turned 6 this week! I also give you an update on life as a 56 year old sober woman. I share my thoughts, discoveries as I've gotten older, and why and how I maintain long-term sobriety. I talk about what ...
Finding Freedom From Disordered Eating with Helen Bennett
To 50 and Beyond podcast - February 14, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 280 Coach Helen Bennett is here with us to share her story of disordered eating, including binging and purging, and how she started to find freedom and heal her relationship with food. I invited Helen to the podcast because I appreciate her compassionate approach to using practical...
The Signs of Gray Area Drinking with Kari Schwear
To 50 and Beyond podcast - February 07, 2024 08:08 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 279 Have you ever found yourself questioning your relationship with alcohol? It's not like your drinking is “that bad,” but it's far from being something you can manage and still feel your best as you get older. You've noticed some downsides to your drinking, but quitting altogeth...
Quitting or Continuing to Drink for Other People
To 50 and Beyond podcast - January 31, 2024 08:12 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode #278 This episode is for the gal who feels the inner struggle to quit or continue drinking because of other people. The inner struggle comes from hearing either you should stop drinking or you don’t have to quit drinking, but knowing that is not what YOU want. In my 5+ years of coac...
When You're Worried About Your Drinking with Gigi Langer, PhD
To 50 and Beyond podcast - January 24, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 277 Hey there, friend! You are not alone if you are worried about your drinking. I spent two years trying to make alcohol work because I was worried about my drinking, but most of all, I was worried about what life would be like without alcohol. I know that worry around drinking ...
My Story: Why Committing to Sobriety Felt Impossible
To 50 and Beyond podcast - January 17, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 276 I can’t think of any other area in my life where I felt the fear of committing to something more than I did when I quit drinking. In the episode, I talk about: How thinking in terms of “forever” held me back from quitting and how I switched it around What my commitment to a...
Managing Sobriety Through Nutrition and Supplements with Dr. Brooke Scheller
To 50 and Beyond podcast - January 10, 2024 08:52 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 275 Whether you are sober curious or already sober like myself, today’s guest, Dr. Brooke Scheller is going to help you feel better through her functional medicine approach. I reached out to Dr. Brooke after seeing her talk about her new book, How to Eat to Change How You Drink: He...
How to Write a "Dear Alcohol" Letter as a New Year Ritual
To 50 and Beyond podcast - December 27, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 274 Hello friend! Happy New Year! If you're thinking about giving up alcohol in 2024 and want to kickstart the year on a positive note, try writing a "Dear Alcohol" letter. It's a great way to understand your relationship with alcohol better and get pumped up for an alcohol-free...
A Message to Help You Stay Sober This Holiday
To 50 and Beyond podcast - December 20, 2023 08:02 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 273 Hello, friend! Happy Holidays! I have a message for you today that I would have loved to hear when I was celebrating my first few holidays alcohol-free. If you are in a place where you are having a hard time staying sober due to the memory of drinking during the holiday, thi...
Is There a Downside to Doing a Dry January?
To 50 and Beyond podcast - December 13, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 272 With a brand new year upon us, millions of people worldwide are either contemplating a Dry January or have already signed up to participate, but why? Why take January off from drinking alcohol? Are there benefits? Or a downside? In this episode, I talk about my experience wi...
Goal Setting for the Different Stages of Motherhood
To 50 and Beyond podcast - December 06, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 271 Did you know there are different stages of motherhood? I didn't until I met our guest today, Jennifer Chaney. Jennifer is a mentor to moms in midlife helping them find their footing as their kids become more independent. This is one of those episodes that is full of some fan...
How to Mocktail with Debbie Podlogar
To 50 and Beyond podcast - November 22, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 270 Hello, friend! If you're navigating the world of alcohol-free living, you've likely come across the term "mocktails," but have you ever thought about why they're such a game-changer for staying sober? Our guest today, Debbie Podlogar, aka Mocktail Mom, is a mocktail expert who...
A Look Inside an Online Sober Community with Janet Gourand
To 50 and Beyond podcast - November 01, 2023 07:42 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 269 Hello, friend! If you're sober curious or already committed to an alcohol-free lifestyle, but find yourself craving connections with others on the same path, this episode is for you. I’ve invited, the incredible, Janet Gourand back to the podcast for the second time. Janet ...
Let's Plan Your Alcohol-Free Holiday Calendar Together
To 50 and Beyond podcast - October 25, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 268 Hey friend! Do you have a plan for your holiday that will help support your alcohol-free lifestyle? If you said no, then this episode is for you! If you do have a plan, that's great! Stick around as I walk you through how I plan each month and talk about swapping out acti...
Managing Holiday Stress with Cohost Amy Connell
To 50 and Beyond podcast - October 18, 2023 07:49 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsHey there! I'm glad you’re here. In episode 266, I asked my friend, Amy Connell, to join me as my cohost to discuss practical ways to manage stress during the holiday season. Let’s face it: we face stress daily, and it’s always a good idea to check in with yourself to learn more about w...
From Early Sobriety to Beyond a Year with Co-Host Sondra Primeaux
To 50 and Beyond podcast - October 11, 2023 07:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 266 Hey there! I'm happy you're here! I asked my friend, Sondra Primeaux, Founder of The Unruffled to join me as my cohost for this episode to share her experience after she quit drinking and beyond a year of sobriety. Sondra is a writer, podcaster, photographer, and reuse design...
When to Keep Sobriety to Yourself and When to Share
To 50 and Beyond podcast - October 04, 2023 07:56 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 265 Hello, friend. I'm glad you're here! Sobriety is a personal journey and not an easy one to come to terms with at any level of drinking. I had to decide who to share this precious information with when I stopped drinking. I didn't want others to know of my decision before I un...
A Daily Plan to Support Your Alcohol-Free Lifestyle with Michelle Smith
To 50 and Beyond podcast - September 27, 2023 08:06 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 264 Hey there, friend! If you are curious about living alcohol-free or already living that lifestyle but struggle with what to focus on daily to help you stay alcohol-free, you will appreciate today's episode. I asked my friend, Michelle Smith, the Founder of Recovery is the New B...
Living Alcohol-Free: The First Year with Co-Host Casey McGuire Davidson
To 50 and Beyond podcast - September 20, 2023 07:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 263 Hello, friend! I'm glad you're here. I invited my friend, Casey McGuire Davidson to the podcast to join me in a conversation about the first year of living alcohol-free. When we make a choice to stop drinking, we all start off unsure of what to expect. Casey and I break do...
How to Get Past "Forever Sober" Thinking with Co-Hosts Anne and Leigh Walkup
To 50 and Beyond podcast - September 13, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 262 Hello friend! I'm glad you're here! Today, we come together to talk about one of the biggest challenges most of us face when standing at the crossroads of "Do I continue to drink?" or "Do I go alcohol-free?" is the fear of never drinking again if you choose to take a break or g...
The Bright Side of Going Alcohol-Free in Midlife
To 50 and Beyond podcast - September 06, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 261 Hello friend! When I was 45 and thinking about quitting alcohol, I wished I could hear from women my age who could share their experiences and insights about living without alcohol. In today's episode, I'm your virtual friend, here to share some positive insights of life without ...
Why September is a Great Time to Take a Break from Drinking
To 50 and Beyond podcast - August 23, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 260 Are you thinking about taking a break from drinking? I remember my first break from drinking, which I talk about in this episode. I had the mindset going into it that I would save money and lose weight, but with that first break, I realized how different I felt without drinking....
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