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Episode #339 This episode is inspired by a few of my listeners who reached out to me via my email. I've heard from so many women over the past seven-plus years who have said, I'm on day one, and I've heard from a couple of listeners recently who have shared their experiences and their challenges with staying alcohol free on vacation and in restaurants. In this episode, you will hear more about my first vacation sober, my experiences in a restaurant in the early days, and honest reminders to help you stay alcohol-free on vacation and in restaurants. You will also hear a straightforward reminder and message to help you redefine “another day one” if you have gone back to drinking and are starting fresh. I'm with you!  Thank you for listening.  Find things here... To read this episode's full show notes, click here.  Write to me here.  Download The Daily Sobriety Toolkit here.  Join my email newsletter, The Moment, here.   

Episode #338 Hello there! I'm happy you're here.  Today's episode is a conversation among midlife friends. Our guest today is Noelle Van. Noelle has been on the podcast twice before, starting with episode 24 (see below).  She is someone I appreciate having conversations with because she is authentically herself.  During this episode, Noelle and I talk about where Noelle is with getting older - the joys and challenges. Noelle talks about how being in recovery has helped in other areas of her life and where she is now in long-term recovery.  Noelle talks about her life in Corporate and how to identify burnout, and take the first steps towards transitioning out of the Corporate world, and more good stuff about change in midlife.  Thank you for listening. I appreciate you.  To read this episode's full show notes, head on over here.    Check out Noelle's past episodes:  Episode #24: High Functioning Alcoholism and Hiding Your Drinking  Episode 230: How to Start a Journal Practice Contact Noelle here.  Noelle's website  Noelle's podcast: The Change Effect The Sober Leap book   Contact Lori here Lori's website  Free resource: The Daily Sobriety Toolkit Join the newsletter here    Team Alcohol-Free enrollment (closes October 31st)    

Episode 337 Picture us sitting down with our favorite beverage and notebooks, and I ask you: What do you want to focus on and not focus on before the clock strikes midnight on 1/1/2026? It's a question I asked myself before I recorded this episode, and this is what we're talking about today! I share a letter I wrote to myself on 12/31/24 with my goals and dreams for 2025. I talk about what is working in my life that I want to continue to focus on in 2025, a few things I want to start, and something I want to let go of and not focus on.  Throughout the episode, I check in with you to help you get clear on the progress you've made, the things you are doing that are working in your life, and what you want to spend your time focusing on and not focus on for the remainder of the year.  I have a correction:  I mentioned SMART goals and incorrectly used the acronym. The correct meaning is: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Thank you for allowing me to be human and make mistakes 😊. I would LOVE to hear from you! Send me an email to share what you're focusing on and not focusing on for the rest of 2025.  Thank you for listening!    You can read the transcript of this episode here.    Mentioned in this episode:  Join The Moment (bi-weekly newsletter)    Lift With Cee YouTube Channel Cheryl Coulombe's challenges I've done this year (and am doing) Weight Watchers App THE Notebook I use and love    Work With Me  Download the free Daily Sobriety Toolkit here.  Private Coaching + Community Community only: Team Alcohol-Free   

Episode 336  Hello! I'm glad you're here.  In this episode, I talk with Stephanie Valentine, a holistic nutritionist and mental health coach, about loving what’s really on your plate—both with food and in life. Stephanie shares her journey and her cookbook Love What’s On Your Plate, focusing on mindful eating, nourishing rituals, and true self-care. We explore how wellness isn’t about being perfect, but about finding joy and balance as life changes, especially in midlife. Stephanie encourages easing up on the strict rules around food, exercise, and rest, and embracing kindness to ourselves. She also shares tips for mindful eating to help your body truly absorb nourishment. We discuss her personal experience with alcohol and her free mocktail guide for creative, enjoyable alternatives. This episode offers practical, heartfelt advice for nurturing yourself, embracing balance, and living joyfully—no perfection needed. This is a truly refreshing episode!  Thank you for listening!    Find Stephanie here:  Her website:  SK Living  Instagram  Purchase her cookbook: Love What's On Your Plate Download her free Mocktail Guide   Find Lori here:  Website Download my free Daily Sobreity Toolkit here    Join Team Alcohol-Free: the best online alcohol-free community only for midlife women (that’s what makes it the best) Gain access to weekly meetings, daily inspiration, and lots of connections with midlife women who are living alcohol-free.  Plus, you will receive long-term support for a one-time investment, + additional resources added monthly. Team Alcohol-Free was established in 2023, and we are growing stronger together! If you feel like you've been missing out on alcohol-free girlfriends and coaching, join us today!  Go here to enroll        

Episode #335  Drinking thoughts can be frustrating after you stop drinking. I have had many conversations with women recently that prompted this episode.  If you're in "them", you're going to get through them. Drinking to quiet the thoughts only makes them stick around.  In this episode, I talk about the most common thoughts many midlife women experience, like "I could have just one," "I deserve a drink," and "Why can’t I drink like others?"  I share a walk-through of what my day looked like after I stopped drinking—from waking up proud of not drinking, through the growing anticipation and stronger thoughts by afternoon and evening, to making it through despite the discomfort. I talk about some of the reasons why these thoughts come up and why they did for me personally. And, I share ideas to help you navigate these thoughts without drinking and remind you that, in time, they won't be as consistent.  If you're in "the thoughts", you're going to get through them. Drinking to quiet the thoughts only makes them stick around.  I'm with you!    Download the free Daily Sobriety Toolkit here.    Mentioned in this episode:  Article: Imagining Future Events Changes the Brain to Improve Healthy Decision Making Send me an email ✉️ Hellolori@lorimassicot.com   Private Coaching for Midlife Women  You and me = a Team to help you create and live an alcohol-free lifestyle.  I'm so passionate about the work that I do. I would love to help you if you are looking for guidance in either getting started or maintaining your sobriety.  You are not alone in this. If you would like to learn more about private coaching, please schedule a complimentary discovery session here.  Join my Community   Gain access to weekly meetings, daily inspiration, and lots of connections with midlife women who are living alcohol-free.  Plus, you will receive long-term support for a one-time investment, + additional resources added monthly. TAF was established in 2023, and we are growing stronger together! If you feel like you've been missing out on alcohol-free girlfriends and coaching, join us today!  Go here to enroll

Episode 334  Hello! Thank you for being here today.  This episode offers hope to anyone seeking to change their drinking, as well as to family members who wish to support their loved ones through the process with compassion and understanding. I'm honored to welcome our guest, Amber Hollingsworth, to the podcast.  Amber is a master addiction counselor, founder of Hope For Families Recovery Center, and creator of the YouTube channel Put The Shovel Down. With over two decades of experience, she’s helped thousands of families navigate addiction recovery using innovative, relationship-focused strategies like the Invisible Intervention. Known for her relatable, no-nonsense approach, Amber's philosophy is centered on empowerment and compassion, believing that people don’t need to hit rock bottom to recover and that recovery is about redirecting addictive energy toward positive, fulfilling life goals. She emphasizes that individuals and families have the influence and strength to create lasting change through trust, safety, and a strengths-based approach, rather than relying on shame or control. You will hear Amber talk about: The true process of changing your drinking—and where to begin by taking intentional breaks from alcohol The early signs it may be time to rethink your drinking, and what Amber calls “stage three” Why is moderation so challenging, given how alcohol impacts brain chemistry and self-control How to navigate what Amber describes as "the bargaining stage" to stay alcohol-free What to expect in early sobriety and how to approach a break from drinking The instincts family members have that can unintentionally hinder progress—and what they can do to truly support a loved one Amber offers hope, insight, and actionable tools for anyone facing change or supporting someone they love. Click here for Amber's YouTube playlist.  Connect with Amber  Hope For Families Recovery Center    Connect with Lori  Private Coaching complimentary discovery session  Join my community Team Alcohol-Free  Download The Daily Sobriety Toolkit     

Episode #333 Hey there! I'm so happy you're here.  Today, I'm talking to two of my favorite people, Leigh and Anne Walkup. The sisters are back on the podcast to share their thoughts on aging (the joys and the challenges), perimenopause, and we talk about the different seasons of life.  We also talk about recovery and sobriety in the news - it's good news and it's here to stay, as you will hear. The sisters share their thoughts about what recovery is like and why it's beneficial to embrace. They also share their favorite beauty product at the moment, what they're reading and watching, and the latest from their Fall issue of Front Porch Life Magazine.  It's a fun episode! Thank you for listening!    Mentioned in this episode:  Front Porch Life Magazine The Southern Lady Cooks Wow hair product  The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah Winter Rose by Jennifer Donnelly    Leigh and Anne’s past episodes: Build More Discipline When Alcohol is the Reward Forgiveness, Messing Up, and Moving On The Benefits of Going All In    Enroll in Team Alcohol-Free  Gain access to weekly meetings, daily inspiration, and lots of connections with midlife women who are living alcohol-free.  Plus, you will receive long-term support for a one-time investment, + additional resources added monthly. TAF was established in 2023, and we are growing stronger together! If you feel like you've been missing out on alcohol-free girlfriends and coaching, join us today!  Go here to enroll  

Episode #332  Hello, friend! Welcome to To 50 and Beyond, where we talk about living alcohol-free later in life. I'm glad you're here! Have you ever wondered whether you should celebrate your sober anniversaries—or those of loved ones? I sure did!  I wasn’t sure if my first year was worth celebrating or how to celebrate it, but over time, I figured it out.  I just celebrated 12 years on August 11, 2025, and in this episode, I talk about my favorite ways to celebrate.  I also talk about:  Why celebrating every sober milestone, big or small, makes a difference in staying motivated Creative and simple ways to honor your journey and anniversaries Practical ideas for supporting loved ones who are working on sobriety with authenticity and care To read this episode's full show notes, go here.  Download my free Daily Sobriety Toolkit  Thank you for listening! I appreciate you. If you want to share the ways you celebrate, please email me at hellolori@lorimassicot.com. Mentioned in this episode: Counting Crows "Mr. Jones" video Life After Alcohol: Learning to Love Yourself More with Paula Muller     Private Sobriety Coaching for Midlife Women Six sessions over six weeks from the comfort of your home to help you remove alcohol, start living alcohol-free, and create a plan that helps you stay alcohol-free beyond our time together. Learn more and schedule a complimentary discovery session here.    Join my online community - the best online alcohol-free community only for midlife women (that’s what makes it the best) Gain access to weekly meetings, daily inspiration, and lots of connections with midlife women who are living alcohol-free.  Plus, you will receive long-term support for a one-time investment, + additional resources added monthly. TAF was established in 2023, and we are growing stronger together! If you feel like you've been missing out on alcohol-free girlfriends and coaching, join us today!  Go here to enroll    

Episode 331  A heartfelt message from me to you.  Thank you for listening to the To 50 and Beyond podcast. Whether this is your first time or over 400th time, I appreciate you more than words can say. I recorded this episode to share my appreciation for you and empower you to keep going towards the life you want in midlife and beyond!  I'm with you 100%!  I will be back with a new episode on August 27th. I'm in my "normalizing breaks and honoring flow" era;)  To join my community, Team Alcohol-Free, go here.  If you would like to share your feedback for the podcast or a topic, please email me here.  Visit my website here.  Please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple or Spotify to show your support for the podcast and mission. It's so helpful for me to know who is here.  Thank you for listening! You ROCK!   Mentioned in this episode:  My First Year of Sobriety: What Helped Me Stay Alcohol-Free    

Episode 330 Hey there! I'm so happy you're here. I LOVE talking about morning routines!  Morning is your time. That’s what having a morning routine is all about. It’s you saying, ‘I matter.’ Everything else can wait. All the responsibilities and to-dos—they’ll get done, just not before you take care of yourself. A morning routine that works for you is not about getting up early—unless you want to. It’s about dedicating at least 10 minutes to doing something for yourself after you wake up - whatever time that is. In this episode, you’ll discover: The signs you may need a morning routine: Signs You Might Need a Routine My story two years into sobriety, when I started my morning routine inspired by Hal Elrod’s The Miracle Morning. Practical ways to start your morning, all from midlife women who are working on living alcohol-free The importance of being flexible with yourself and honoring your energy every morning to make your mornings work for you   Resources Mentioned: The Daily Sobriety Toolkit Everyday Self-Care to Support Your Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy Join Team Alcohol-Free  Gain access to weekly meetings, daily inspiration, and lots of connections with midlife women who are living alcohol-free.  Plus, you will receive long-term support for a one-time investment, + additional resources added monthly. TAF was established in 2023, and we are growing stronger together! If you feel like you've been missing out on alcohol-free girlfriends and coaching, join us today!  Go here to enroll

Episode 329 Hey there!  One of the biggest things I share is what’s helped me stay alcohol free—focusing on why I didn’t want to drink more than why I did. That’s not easy, but it’s powerful. I call it Why Power—something I started saying years ago in a community meeting: Why Power over Willpower. In this episode, I invite you to reflect on your reason why you don’t want to drink. If you’re like me, you could always find reasons to drink—or you didn’t even need a reason. This reflection will help you get started in living alcohol-free or reinforce your choice if you're already living alcohol-free.  I'm with you!    Reach out to me via email for private coaching or to share your "why-power" here.  Read this episode's show notes and download the worksheet included here.    Team Alcohol-Free (TAF) is an online community created exclusively for midlife women who have chosen to live alcohol-free. Gain access to weekly meetings, daily inspiration, and lots of connections with midlife women who are living alcohol-free. Plus, you will receive long-term support for a one-time investment, + additional resources added monthly. TAF was established in 2023, and we are growing stronger together! If you feel like you've been missing out on alcohol-free girlfriends and coaching, join us today! Go here to enroll   Check out these episodes next: Listen When You Feel Left Out Because You Don't Drink Listen to Help You Play the Tape Forward The Bright Side of Going Alcohol-Free in Midlife  

Episode 328  Do you have a consistent self-care practice? If you said no, chances are there is one thing you are doing for yourself that you may not identify as self-care. By the end of this episode, I'll help you define what self-care is and feels like for you, and start calling out what you're already doing for yourself today. What you'll hear inside: The definition of self-care and how to find the meaning for you  My self-care before and after I stopped drinking Why consistency (in self-care) matters to help you be proactive when you experience drinking urges/triggers The common challenges that women in midlife face in practicing self-care, starting with not knowing how to do it (this is the purpose of the episode) Why most women believe alcohol = self-care, and how to shift your mindset to sobriety = self-care Practical ways to get started with more consistent self-care by starting with what you’re already doing To read this episode's full show notes, go here.  Resources Mentioned: The Daily Sobriety Toolkit The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy

Episode #327 I'm so glad you're here! Please bookmark this episode if you need help in working through the "drinking chatter" and any romantic thoughts about drinking, if you are working on living an alcohol-free lifestyle.  If you’re a woman in midlife working on living alcohol-free, this episode is for you. “Playing the tape forward” is a favorite practice of many women who are working on living an alcohol-free lifestyle. One of the biggest challenges is the thoughts and ideas about drinking - the “drinking chatter” as I like to call it. What “playing the tape forward” means: It’s about being honest with yourself about your drinking. Visualizing what happens after the first sip of alcohol (which I walk you through in this episode) to the last, to help you get clear on what plays out for you. I help you get clear on what happens if you drink versus if you don’t. Whether you drink occasionally or daily, this practice helps you see the real outcome of taking that first sip. I also share a few of my journal entries from when I stopped drinking in 2013 that still help me remember the reality of my drinking.  Click here to read the full show notes.    Join my email community to keep in touch and learn more about upcoming episodes and offers.  Download my Daily Sobriety Toolkit here.  Send me an email for Private Coaching: hellolori@lorimassicot.com Visit my website       Team Alcohol-Free (TAF) is an online community created exclusively for midlife women who have chosen to live alcohol-free. Gain access to weekly meetings, daily inspiration, and lots of connections with midlife women who are living alcohol-free. Plus, you will receive long-term support for a one-time investment, + additional resources added monthly. TAF was established in 2023, and we are growing stronger together! If you feel like you've been missing out on alcohol-free girlfriends and coaching, join us today! Go here to enroll    

Episode 325  Hello, friend! Thank you for being here.  If you're in your first year of sobriety, congratulations!   I'm very proud of you wherever you are on this road to alcohol freedom in midlife.  During this episode, I'm sharing the things that helped me stay alcohol-free during my first year.  I stopped drinking in 2013, choosing to go it alone. I stuck to simplicity because that is all I knew. I wasn't sure if I was doing things "right," but here we are today, almost 12 years later.  I've been able to sustain sobriety because I've done what works for me. This is what I encourage you to do in this episode.  Here is what I did during my first year: I committed fully to sobriety as my priority, despite not being naturally disciplined. I focused on my why - feeling better, aging better, and not continuing to repeat the same life year after year I celebrated my progress (eventually), saying yay, me! became a fun habit. I protected myself by avoiding situations that might tempt me to drink. I kept busy with my business and productive activities instead of drinking. I started "Project Me" by making exercise my focus and using my gym membership. I read quit-lit books that inspired and guided me through early sobriety. I learned to sit with discomfort instead of numbing out with alcohol. I talked about my feelings instead of bottling them up. I allowed myself sugar and other substitutes without guilt.  Disclaimer: This episode is not intended to be a substitute for any medical advice.  Go here to read this episode's details and show notes. Thank you for listening! Yay, you!!  Please send me an email to share what is working for you.    Are you looking for a community? Join the Team! Team Alcohol-Free (TAF) is an online community created exclusively for midlife women who have chosen to live alcohol-free. Gain access to weekly meetings, daily inspiration, and lots of connections with midlife women who are living alcohol-free. Plus, you will receive long-term support for a one-time investment, + additional resources added monthly. TAF was established in 2023, and we are growing stronger together! If you feel like you've been missing out on alcohol-free girlfriends and coaching, join us today! Go here to enroll  

Episode 325  Hello! I'm so happy you're here!  This podcast is all about living alcohol-free later in life, and my guest today, Paula Muller, is living proof of living alcohol-free later in life.   Paula is an incredibly supportive member of my online community, who brought this wonderful topic of learning to love yourself more to me as a topic. When I heard it, I was "all in!"  Paula shares her story of starting to drink at 13, how alcohol became part of her identity, and what led to her decision to stop drinking for good on April 8, 2024—a night in a hotel room that changed everything. We discuss how Paula navigated her stepdaughter’s wedding alcohol-free, the mindset shift that’s come with celebrating her first year sober, and how self-love has become possible for her only after letting go of alcohol. Paula discusses the ups and downs of early sobriety, the importance of trusting the process, and the resources and practices that have helped her along the way.  You can go here to read the full show notes. Thank you for listening!    Mentioned in This Episode  Here is her favorite Alcohol Removed Prosecco.    Team Alcohol-Free (TAF) is an online community created exclusively for midlife women who have chosen to live alcohol-free. Gain access to weekly meetings, daily inspiration, and lots of connections with midlife women who are living alcohol-free. Plus, you will receive long-term support for a one-time investment, + additional resources added monthly. TAF was established in 2023, and we are growing stronger together! If you feel like you've been missing out on alcohol-free girlfriends and coaching, join us today! Go here to enroll   Check out these episodes next: Listen When You Feel Left Out Because You Don't Drink Outgrowing Yourself in Midlife The Bright Side of Going Alcohol-Free in Midlife   Help me spread the word! There is another option besides drinking in midlife. If you liked this episode and want to take a few minutes to support the podcast, I want to encourage you to leave a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts. So many women out there don’t know there is an “alcohol-free” option and are struggling with their drinking. Your support will help these women find the podcast this week and learn about an alcohol-free lifestyle later in life. ➡️Click here, scroll to the bottom of the page, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” I read my reviews and will hug you when I see yours. Make sure to “follow” To 50 and Beyond to get all of the wonderful episodes coming your way. If you don’t click “follow," you will miss hearing what’s coming up. Thank you!    

Episode 323 Welcome back to the To 50 and Beyond Podcast! I've missed being here with you. Coming your way are brand new episodes for the summer, starting with today's episode, which is all about staying alcohol-free on the "patio" this summer.  Your "patio" is any challenge, including a literal patio, that you are concerned may come between you and your alcohol-free lifestyle.  What you’ll hear: I'll help you identify what your specific summer triggers are instead of feeling overwhelmed by "not drinking all summer.” The reason why trying to live the same summer as when you were drinking can leave you feeling let down. I share my own experience with patios, summer wines, and how I had to change things up. Practical ways to transform your challenging spaces—whether that means skipping your Aunt Sally's barbecue or making your patio an alcohol-free friendly zone with new plants and glassware. I'll share how I went from avoiding my couch to creating new rituals, and how you can decide what works for you (and change your mind anytime). We get one summer of 2025 - let's make it the one you want, not the one you've lived in the past.  I'm with you!  Thank you for listening!    Join the Team!  Team Alcohol-Free (TAF) is an online community created exclusively for midlife women who have chosen to live alcohol-free. Gain access to weekly meetings, daily inspiration, and lots of connections with midlife women who are living alcohol-free.  Plus, you will receive long-term support for a one-time investment, + additional resources added monthly. TAF was established in 2023, and we are growing stronger together! If you feel like you've been missing out on alcohol-free girlfriends and coaching, join us today!  Go here to enroll   Check out these episodes next: Listen When You Feel Left Out Because You Don't Drink Outgrowing Yourself in Midlife The Bright Side of Going Alcohol-Free in Midlife   Help me spread the word! There is another option besides drinking in midlife. If you liked this episode and want to take a few minutes to support the podcast, I want to encourage you to leave a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts. So many women out there don’t know there is an “alcohol-free” option and are struggling with their drinking. Your support will help these women find the podcast this week and learn about an alcohol-free lifestyle later in life. ➡️Click here, scroll to the bottom of the page, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” I read my reviews and will hug you when I see yours. Make sure to “follow” To 50 and Beyond to get all of the wonderful episodes coming your way. If you don’t click “follow," you will miss hearing what’s coming up. Thank you!    

Download the Daily Sobriety Toolkit to help you plan your day and stay connected to your choice to be alcohol-free.  Episode 323 Hello, friend!  This episode is one to come back to whenever you feel alone in choosing to live alcohol-free. Whether you’re at home watching your favorite show where drinking is everywhere (hello, Real Housewives!) or at a party surrounded by drinkers, your choice to be alcohol-free is a badass one. You’re never truly left out when you’re choosing what’s right for you, and you always have support and community here with me and with other women making the same choice. I’m right here with you. Thank you for listening. If you liked this episode and want to hear more, please make sure to "follow" the podcast and consider leaving a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.  Are you looking for a supportive community to help you enjoy your alcohol-free lifestyle and not feel left out?  Join Team Alcohol-Free and connect with a coach who truly cares (that’s me!), weekly online meetings designed for real growth, and a daily support thread that’s fun, empowering, and a fantastic resource for midlife women. Join the Team here.    If you would like to work with me privately, please send me an email.    

Episode 322 Hey there! Thank you for being here. We are on a break after today. 💗 New podcast episodes will be coming your way in late spring.  This episode is dedicated to the women worldwide who are doing the work to live an alcohol-free lifestyle and build a better, more trustworthy relationship with themselves.  I see you and I stand with you. With summer approaching faster than we'd like and warm weather months ahead, I want to talk about shifting our focus from negotiating with alcohol to negotiating for ourselves to live the life we want. Summer can be challenging, and the temptation to have "just one" drink is real—no matter how long you've been alcohol-free.  In this episode, I want to empower you to stay strong in your choice not to drink, even when the urge to negotiate with alcohol feels overwhelming. You deserve one more day without alcohol, which is one more day in favor of you!  I’m with you.   Mentioned in this episode:  To stay in touch and receive blog articles and podcast updates, join my email community here.   To join my community for midlife women and beyond, go here.    

Episode 321  The purpose of this episode is to take a moment to check in with you and your relationship with alcohol in honor of April being Alcohol Awareness Month.   Whether you're alcohol-free curious, navigating early sobriety, or embracing long-term sobriety, this episode serves as both a reminder and a reflection—a chance to reconnect with the truth about you and alcohol. As a recovering "avoider," I share my story and the level of acceptance I reached when I stopped drinking, along with what I’ve come to know for sure about my relationship with alcohol after 11 years of sobriety.   I also discuss what to do when you find yourself romanticizing alcohol to help you stay committed to living alcohol-free. I've got you!  Thank you for listening!    Mentioned in this episode:  Team Alcohol-Free is open for enrollment  If you're looking to work with me and connect with a community of women who truly understand your journey and support your alcohol-free lifestyle, join Team Alcohol-Free before enrollment closes on April 11th. Join today! Team Alcohol-Free   Send me an email  Work with me 1:1                           

Episode 320  Tired of long to-do lists and playing catch-up? Yeah, me too!  If you feel like you're working hard at catching up and have to wait to relax until you do, this episode is for you!  I've had an epiphany about the unrealistic expectations I put on myself. One day, a few weeks ago, I said ENOUGH! I'm working towards being more intentional with my time and energy to get done what is important and taking a break even with a long list of to-do's!  In this episode, I share my truth and encourage you to be honest and realistic with yourself if you need more time for yourself and your tasks are standing in your way.  The prompts I use in this episode:  What can I do? Focus on 1-3 things a day.  What can't I do? What is outside of your control - leave it.  What do I want to do or don't want to do? Get rid of the fluff to be more intentional with what brings you joy and energy.  What can I save for later? Write it down and tuck that "later list" away.  I'm with you!  Send me an email if you want to learn more about private coaching here.    To join Team Alcohol-Free for Spring enrollment, click here.