174. Why Are You Waiting for Rock Bottom?
From Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife: How to Drink Less, On Your Terms by Denise Hamilton-Mace | Mindful Drinking Mentor Writer, Speaker & Coach
April 29, 2026 · 18 min · Episode 174
About this episode
The episode discusses the idea that one doesn't need to hit rock bottom to reconsider their relationship with alcohol.
Send me a message 🤗 What if your reason for wanting to drink differently just isn't that interesting? No rock bottom. No car wrapped around a tree. No relationship in ruins. Just a quiet, growing sense that life could probably be a bit better if alcohol wasn't quite so front and centre in it. For years, that's exactly where I found myself — and I spent an embarrassingly long time feeling like I didn't belong in this space because of it. This episode is me putting that to rest once and f...
People in this episode
Host: Denise Hamilton-Mace
Topics covered
- mindful drinking
- moderation
- self-improvement
- alcohol awareness
- personal growth
Keywords
- mindful drinking
- alcohol
- moderation
- self-improvement
- personal growth
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