Latest Sobrietyover40 Podcast Episodes
How to Keep Alcohol-Free Living Top of Mind Daily
To 50 and Beyond podcast - August 18, 2023 08:11 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsBonus In this episode, I wrap up The Essential Series with words of encouragement and hope and a breakdown of how to keep your alcohol-free lifestyle top of mind daily which simply means: I will make myself and my alcohol-free lifestyle a priority because I care about myself and what I want mo...
The 3 Types of People Who May Derail Your Alcohol-Free Journey
To 50 and Beyond podcast - August 16, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 259 Hello friend! I'm happy you're here. Today, we are talking about how to manage relationships without drinking. One of the biggest fears most women face when deciding to choose an alcohol-free lifestyle is how their choice will impact their relationships. Our choice to live...
The Practice of "Being" Alcohol-Free
To 50 and Beyond podcast - August 09, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode #258 Hello, friend! Today is an episode about stepping into your identity as someone who lives an alcohol-free lifestyle. When I stopped drinking, I realized quickly that so much of who I thought I was was tied to alcohol. At 14, I stepped into my “party girl” image. I believ...
Midlife Sobriety: Common Questions and Concerns
To 50 and Beyond podcast - August 04, 2023 08:06 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsBonus In the last five years, I've received many questions from women who are thinking about giving up alcohol later in life. In this episode, I'll answer your most common questions and worries. This episode aims to help you find the information you need and let you know that other women hav...
How to Create a Daily Plan to Help You Stay Alcohol-Free
To 50 and Beyond podcast - August 02, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 257 When I first quit drinking, I had no plan. After committing to an alcohol-free lifestyle, I woke up the next day feeling lost and uncertain. The day seemed long and daunting, and with no one else aware of my decision yet, fear crept in. Looking back, I realize how much I held mys...
How to Build Your Alcohol Free Muscle One Challenge at a Time
To 50 and Beyond podcast - July 28, 2023 08:05 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsHello, friend! I'm so glad you're here. In this bonus episode, we talk about the concept of your alcohol-free muscle and how it empowers you to live alcohol-free. Just like our muscles in our bodies, your alcohol-free muscle takes time to build. Let this episode remind you that your cha...
5 Essential Solutions to Help You Manage Cravings and Urges Without Drinking
To 50 and Beyond podcast - July 26, 2023 08:01 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 256 When you stop drinking, it is normal to crave a drink and feel the urge to drink. You are never alone in fighting the good fight to stay alcohol-free during these tempting moments. In this episode, I will guide you through 5 essential solutions that can help you effectively man...
How to Challenge Your Drinking Stories for a Fresh Perspective
To 50 and Beyond podcast - July 21, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsBonus episode Hello friend! I'm glad you're here! Today, we are coming together to talk about our inner dialogue that comes up after we quit drinking, what I like to call, our "drinking stories." We all have them, and being aware of what they are will help you challenge them to find a ...
5 Practical Tips to Help You Stop Drinking in Midlife and Beyond
To 50 and Beyond podcast - July 19, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 255 Finding practicality and simplicity in early sobriety is essential to prevent overwhelm and stress, which can motivate you to drink. I chose a practical approach to sobriety, because that is all I knew then. With so many different tips available today to help you stop drin...
5 Essential Questions to Ponder to Help You Take a Break from Drinking
To 50 and Beyond podcast - July 14, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsBonus episode If you're unsure about drinking or taking a break, you're not alone. Many women in midlife are choosing the road less traveled and exploring the benefits of abstaining from alcohol. In this bonus episode, I'll guide you through 5 Essential Questions to Help You Take a Break fr...
Transitioning to an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle: What it Does and Doesn't Take
To 50 and Beyond podcast - July 12, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 254 Hello friend! We all reach a point where we start considering an alcohol-free lifestyle as an alternative. It sounds appealing, but the uncertainty of what it truly takes to start and maintain an alcohol-free life can be overwhelming. In this episode, I'll guide you in reflec...
Intro to The Essential Series: Your Guide to Living Alcohol-Free in Midlife and Beyond
To 50 and Beyond podcast - July 05, 2023 14:53 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsHello, friend! If you are curious about going alcohol-free or are already living that lifestyle but find it less than fulfilling, I have a special 6-week podcast series, The Essential Series: Your Guide to Living Alcohol-Free in Midlife and Beyond, coming your way July 12th - August 18th. ...
Midyear Reflections
To 50 and Beyond podcast - June 21, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 253 If you feel like you aren’t moving in the direction of where you want to be in 2023, (join the club and) listen to this episode today! We all feel off track sometimes, and taking time to reflect helps us find more peace and clarity and get focused on what matters most in ou...
Finding Balance in Nutrition and Exercise with Pam Sherman
To 50 and Beyond podcast - June 14, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 252 Hello, friend! I'm happy you are here. Today, I'm talking with Pam Sherman of The Perfect Balance Guru about finding that sweet spot with our nutrition and exercise in midlife and beyond. Pam is a certified trainer and instructor since 1997, author, media contributor, and...
Trauma Recovery Insights with Dr. Constance Scharff
To 50 and Beyond podcast - June 07, 2023 07:05 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 251 Hello, friend. Thank you for being here today. In this episode of To 50 and Beyond, I’m honored to share my guest, Dr. Constance Scharff. Today, Dr. Scharff shares her personal story of recovering from the trauma of being sexually abused by her father and her addiction to...
Overcoming Anxiety, Self-Doubt and Drinking with Lisa May Bennett
To 50 and Beyond podcast - May 31, 2023 07:06 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 250 Hello, friend! If you are like my wonderful guest, Lisa May Bennett, and me in episode 250 - a woman who grew up with insecurities and self-doubt and found relief from anxiety and those insecurities by drinking, you will appreciate this episode today. Lisa is a repeat late bl...
Donna's Story: From Party Girl to Living Alcohol-Free in Midlife
To 50 and Beyond podcast - May 24, 2023 07:15 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 249 Hello, friend! I'm honored to share my guest with you today. Donna is a fellow listener of To 50 and Beyond who reached out to me to share her story with you to let you know you are not alone and give you a boost of "alcohol-free" inspiration and encouragement. Donna is ...
An Important Conversation about Perfectly Hidden Depression with Dr. Margaret Rutherford
To 50 and Beyond podcast - May 17, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 248 Depression affects everyone, regardless of gender or age. By hiding our depression, we make it harder to accept and express ourselves and increase the struggle to live as our authentic selves. We adopt destructive perfectionism behaviors that make it more difficult to show vulnera...
Live the Second Half of Your Life for You with Sheree Clark
To 50 and Beyond podcast - May 10, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsHello, friend! I'm glad you are here. Episode 247, is an episode about aging, courage, and living the life you want in your second half. You have the courage to change your life today, and my fantastic guest, Sheree Clark is here to help give you a pep talk and a boost in the direction ...
Understanding Sober Spirituality with Erin Jean Warde
To 50 and Beyond podcast - May 03, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 246 Are you a spiritual person looking for a new way to quit drinking? If so, this is the episode for you. Erin Jean Warde, the author of “Sober Spirituality”, is an Episcopal priest who unites Spiritual and Sobriety coaching. She became a priest at 25, the youngest possible age...
How Menopause Led to My Sobriety: my Interview on the Go Go Bistro podcast
To 50 and Beyond podcast - April 19, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 245 Hello there! Today, I'm sharing my story of how the change of life led to changing my drinking and getting sober. I was honored to be interviewed on my friend, Noelle Van Vlierbergen's new podcast, Go Go Bistro which launched on April 18th. Go Go Bistro inspires women to s...
5 Tips and Benefits of Starting a Walking or Running Program in Recovery with Amber Graziano
To 50 and Beyond podcast - April 12, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 244 Have you wanted to start a walking or running program but aren’t sure where to start? If you are someone who is working on sobriety and recovering from alcohol use, exercise is one of the most beneficial tools to add to your toolbox. My guest, Amber Graziano is a passion...
How to Identify and Change Compulsive Shopping Behaviors with Carrie Rattle
To 50 and Beyond podcast - April 05, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 243 It's not easy to face our compulsive shopping behaviors, and it's definitely not easy to change them. I'm proud of you for even considering this episode, and I know how you feel. I've worked on changing my compulsive shopping habits for the past few years. It takes time and sup...
Maria's Story: When You Realize You're Not a Normal Drinker
To 50 and Beyond podcast - March 29, 2023 08:02 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 242 So many women realize that their drinking is not “normal.” Women have a vision of what a normal drinker looks like, and a lot of women, including myself, wish to be one. So, what happens when you realize you’re not? My guest today is a listener of To 50 and Beyond who volu...
Exploring Your Relationship with Alcohol and Why it Matters
To 50 and Beyond podcast - March 22, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 241 Thank you for listening today! This is a short episode from my heart about why I think exploring your relationship matters later in life. I talk about my relationship with alcohol and how it changed over three decades, and what to highlight when exploring the role that al...
Why It's Awkward Being Around People Who Drink When You Don't
To 50 and Beyond podcast - March 15, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsFeeling awkward when you don’t drink and other people are, especially if you’ve been a drinker like me, is a real thing. If you’re here because you know this feeling and you’re tired of it or you avoid doing things you love because of feeling awkward, this episode is for you. In this episode, ...
How Shyness and Blushing Played a Role in my Drinking
To 50 and Beyond podcast - March 08, 2023 08:48 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 239 You are not alone if you drink to manage shyness and blushing. I have for most of my (which is a long time;). The ultimate message of this episode is to encourage all of us to be ourselves, and no longer hide and use alcohol to be someone we’re not. Please share your story wi...
How to Handle Messing Up, Forgiveness and Moving On with Anne and Leigh Walkup
To 50 and Beyond podcast - February 15, 2023 08:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsWe all mess up! Practicing forgiveness towards ourselves and moving on is not always easy. Today, we're answering a listener's question: How do you deal with “messing up” repeatedly? I’ve had so many day ones throughout the past year. I feel like I can’t get “this” right. And the “this” is so...
5 Signs it May Be Time to Take a Break From Drinking in Midlife and Beyond
To 50 and Beyond podcast - February 08, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 237 Listen to all episodes here. Hello, friend! This episode is for you if you find your drinking is not what it used to be and you are questioning whether or not you should take a break from drinking. In this episode, I will talk about what a break from drinking is to give you...
Under the Influence of Alcohol Even When You're Not Drinking with Jeff Graham
To 50 and Beyond podcast - February 01, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsEpisode 236 Hello there, friend! Thank you for tuning into this episode with my guest, Jeff Graham, a This Naked Mind Coach and sober gentleman. Jeff is here to talk about the influence that alcohol had on life from a young age in the 80s to when he was 56 and got sober. Jeff talks o...
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