Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife: How to Drink Less, On Your Terms

Send me a message 🤗 Is moderation really harder than quitting? It's a question that comes up again and again in the mindful drinking space — and there's no shortage of people who will tell you, with great confidence, that the answer is yes. The problem is that most of those opinions come with a bias baked in. This week I'm taking that debate head-on. Not to declare a winner, but to pull apart what actually makes moderation feel so much harder for some people, what quitting asks of...

Send me a message 🤗 Have you ever dipped a toe into the world of mindful drinking, decided it wasn't for you, and quietly slipped back to your old habits — only to find yourself here again, months or even a year later? That's exactly what happened to H. She found this podcast, subscribed, then walked away. A year on, she came back — and this time, something had shifted. Her story isn't unique. It might actually be yours. This episode explores the part of the mindful drinking journey that nobo...

Send me a message 🤗 If you ever find yourself stuck in the planning phase, endlessly researching moderation techniques but never quite knowing which one to actually try, this episode is for you. From zebra striping to bookending to coasting, the sheer number of approaches to cutting back can feel overwhelming—especially when you're not sure if what worked (or didn't work) for someone else will work for you. I'm breaking down the most popular active moderation techniques, complete with h...

Send me a message 🤗 You've made a clear decision about your drinking trajectory for the night, you’re feeling comfortable and confident about it, yet some people can’t quite seem to accept “No thanks” for an answer. It’s not about you. This is their issue… but why? These are the five personality types you'll encounter when you start drinking differently. From the Validator to the Controller, and once you understand what each type actually needs from you, their reactions make a lot more sense....

Send me a message 🤗 Ever wondered what actually goes into making lasting change with your drinking habits, or why some programmes work while others leave you right back where you started? I'm pulling back the curtain on my 4-Week Midlife Mindful Drinking Reset and showing you exactly what happens inside—from the daily touchpoints to the honest self-assessment that helps people transform their relationship with alcohol without labels, rules, or pressure to quit forever. This isn't recovery, it...