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A podcast to help you find joy and confidence in going and staying alcohol-free later in life.
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Episode 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’m going to share my experience with trying to be a moderate drinker and why I couldn’t.  I talk about the "moderation game" I played with myself and why just a little alcohol wasn't enough.  This episode is for you if you’re working at drinking moderately and disappointing yourself because you can’t moderate your drinking and feel bad about yourself that you can’t. This episode is not meant to make you feel bad about your drinking.  You are not alone if you are having a hard time drinking less. I'm with you.  Read this episode's full show notes here.  Mentioned in this episode:  Florence And The Machine: Moderation    Do you want help in creating a plan to stay alcohol-free in April?  I will help you create a simple and flexible plan in April and every month after inside my community Team Alcohol-Free.  You are not lacking willpower, but chances are you may be missing out on a plan, and a supportive community to help you see it through.  Join Team Alcohol-Free today!           
Episode 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 are back!  Leigh and Anne Walkup are the Founders of Retro Rodeo Publishing, LLC and Front Porch Life Magazine.  They drank together and got sober together. They know a thing or two about using alcohol to treat themselves.  In this episode, you will hear the signs of viewing alcohol as a reward and how to change your perspective to find new rewards without drinking.  You can read the episode's full show notes here.  Thank you for listening!    Find Leigh and Anne here.    Ready to get support to help you go and stay alcohol-free?  Learn more about joining a community of women who understand where you are and have your back! Join Team Alcohol-Free 2024       
Episode 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.  This episode goes out to those brave souls who are standing at the crossroads of sobriety. It is a nudge, not a push, to listen to more of what you're saying to yourself because chances are that is what you need, and deserve to hear today.  Mentioned in this episode:  Join my email community to receive my new freebie coming next week: The Daily Sobriety Toolkit, and to learn more about Team Alcohol-Free 2024 enrollment coming March 20th!  Join here.               
https://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 of the highly popular podcast, Addiction Unlimited. In this episode, you’ll hear: How alcohol affected her life, and what her drinking looked like before she quit drinking. Angela’s decision to seek support through AA after she caused a serious car accident. How AA meetings work today and how to make the program work for you. Angela discusses the terminology of drinking labels today and why labeling yourself is the least important part of quitting drinking. The meaning of “high-functioning” and Angela’s internal struggle as a high-functioning alcoholic. How the coping skills she built in recovery helped her through perimenopause. To read this episode's full show notes, click here.  To find Angela:  Angela's website  The Addiction Unlimited Podcast    Thank you for listening today!  Visit lorimassicot.com to learn more about myself and my coaching services.  Send me an email to say hello and tell me what you thought of today's episode.    Join Team Alcohol-Free   
Episode 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 Alcohol-Free.  In this episode, I talk about the insights women face when giving themselves a "permission slip," why giving yourself permission matters, and 25 ideas to help get you started.  You can find the show notes for this episode here.  Download the 25 Permission Slip Ideas PDF here.  Here is a challenge for you today.  After you tune in, send me an email to share one thing you are giving yourself permission to do or not do today.    Team Alcohol-Free 2024 Opens for Enrollment March 20th  Are you ready to join a caring and supportive TEAM of women who are exploring and living an alcohol-free lifestyle later in life?  Join the Team Alcohol-Free interest list to gain access to all enrollment updates.    In case you missed last week's episode, Getting Older and Staying Sober, check it out here.   
Episode 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 I consider midlife, and how I manage past regrets, and what I'm doing today to keep my sobriety going.  I also share an update about the future of To 50 and Beyond.  I appreciate you for listening to and supporting the podcast. Always!  Thank you!  To read this episodes show notes, click here.    Get on the Team Alcohol-Free Enrollment list here.  Enrollment starts March 20th!             
Episode 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 tools to get started in recovery and empowerment toward food freedom.  Helen Bennett is a certified Health Coach and Addiction Recovery Coach and the founder of BulimiaFreedom.com. Disclaimer: This episode offers insights into binge eating and bulimia, along with practical tips to initiate the journey towards recovery. It is important to note that this podcast does not substitute professional medical advice. Rather, it serves as a source of inspiration, drawing from Coach Helen Bennett's extensive personal and professional expertise in overcoming disordered eating patterns. Click here to read this episode's show notes.  Resources mentioned: Free Food Freedom Masterclass Helen’s website   Let's stay in touch! Join Lori's email community to receive inspiration and tips on how to find joy + confidence in living alcohol-free later in life. Click here to join the mailing list.   Private Coaching Are you interested in working closely to quit drinking for good?   Schedule a complimentary discovery session to learn more about how private sobriety coaching can help you find joy and confidence in sobriety.   Click here to schedule your session.    
Episode 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 altogether feels like a big leap. The fear of judgment around being a non-drinker adds another layer to the mix. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. You might be a Gray Area drinker, joining a rising community of individuals navigating this middle ground. Let's explore together. In today's episode, I have invited Kari Schwear, a Gray Area Coach and Founder of Gray Tonic, here to explore the topic of gray area drinking and the signs. Kari shares her perspective, kindness, and wisdom to create a supportive space for anyone exploring their relationship with alcohol. To read this episode's show notes, click here.  Thank you for listening today!  Let's stay in touch! Join Lori's email community to receive inspiration and tips on how to find joy + confidence in living alcohol-free later in life. Click here to join the mailing list.   To enroll in Team Alcohol-Free 2024, join the interest list here.         
Episode #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 coaching midlife women, I have heard my clients say, “I know I should stop drinking. My kids are worried about me,” or “I want to stop drinking, but my husband doesn’t think I should.” It’s such a conundrum when you are faced with people who know you and love you but aren’t honoring what you want. The purpose of this episode is to let you know that you are not the only one who experiences feeling the pressure to quit drinking for other people or continuing to drink because people around her drink.  Reach out via email if you need an alcohol-free friend.  Click here to read this episode's full show notes.  Join the Team Alcohol-Free interest list.    Stay Connected  Sign up to receive podcast episodes and tips to help you explore and create an alcohol-free lifestyle in midlife and beyond delivered to your inbox. Click here to join my email community.         
Episode 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 in midlife is a much-needed topic, and that is why I invited our Gigi Langer to the podcast. Gigi used to be a prisoner of her worries and used alcohol, romance, and professional accomplishments to soothe her frayed nerves.  Gigi holds a Ph.D. in Psychological Studies in Education and an MA in Psychology, both from Stanford University, and she is an author talking about the book 50 Ways to Worry Less Now: Reject Negative Thinking to Find Peace, Clarity, and Connection. Click here to read this episode's show notes and access the resources mentioned.  Receive a special offer on Gigi's book, 50 Ways to Worry Less and pay only $6.00 for shipping.  Click here for the offer.    Stay Connected Join my email community here.  Visit my website here.  
Episode 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 alcohol looked like  My top five reasons why committing to sobriety felt impossible  Click here to read the full show notes with mentioned resources.  I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening.   Plan A 12-Week Private Coaching  Learn more and schedule a free Discovery Session here.    Stay Connected Join my email community here to receive podcast episodes, updates, and tips for living alcohol-free.             
Episode 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: Heal Your Gut, Mend Your Mind, and Improve Nutrition to Change Your Relationship with Alcohol because I was fascinated by the topic.  Dr. Brooke Scheller is a doctor of clinical nutrition, the founder of Functional Sobriety and she is a fellow sober woman who, you will hear, knows, and loves the work that she does, which you will hear about. Some of the topics you will hear:  Dr. Brooke explains the three different drinking archetypes and gives us the characteristics of each How short-term and long-term alcohol use creates nutrient deficiencies which can lead to fatigue, anxiety, hormone imbalances, and low moods Supplement suggestions for nutrient deficiencies Click here for this episode's full show notes.    Find Dr. Brooke here:  Dr. Brooke's website  Functional Sobriety  Functional Sobriety Supplements   Find Lori here:  Plan A 12-Week Private Coaching Package for Midlife Women  Are you ready to go "all-in" on yourself and create an alcohol-free lifestyle that works for you? Schedule your free 30 minute discovery session to learn more today.    Join my email community to stay connected to upcoming podcast episodes and special enrollment offers for Team Alcohol-Free.  Send me an email.                 
Episode 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 lifestyle. In this episode, I will talk about the main benefit of writing a letter to alcohol, how to decide if this practice is for you, and some simple tips to help you get started if you choose, and then what to do with your letter when you’re done. I will also read my current “Dear Alcohol” letter. You can read the full show notes here.    Resources mentioned in this episode:  Exploring Your Relationship with Alcohol and Why It Matters   Private Coaching  Schedule a complimentary Discovery Session if you are interested in Private Sobriety Coaching in 2024. Click here to schedule.   Stay Connected    Join my email community to receive podcast episodes and tips to help you navigate an alcohol-free lifestyle later in life.    Join here.    Help me spread the word about sobriety in midlife and beyond!  If you liked this episode and want to take a few minutes to support the podcast, I 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 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, this episode is for you.  I talk about challenging the "just one glass" theory to ride out cravings and F'it moments and give you some of my best mantras and tips to help you stay focused on what you more than drinking.  I encourage you in this episode to focus on your "why-power," the reason why you started on this sober journey to begin with. That reason matters to you, and because it matters to you, it matters to me.  I'm with you!    Stay Connected  Join my email community to stay connected to upcoming offers and To 50 and Beyond updates.  Send me a direct email to share your intention to stay sober this holiday. I'm here for you!    Here are some other episodes to help you during the holidays:  5 Essential Solutions to Help You Manage the Urge to Drink Without Drinking Living Alcohol-Free: Your First Year with Co-Host Casey McGuire Davidson  The Three Types of People Who May Derail Your Alcohol-Free Journey   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 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 with my first "Dry January" and why I chose to do one, which ultimately I learned wasn't for the benefits.  I also talk about ways to decide if taking January off is a good idea for you and the key questions to ask yourself before you start, and during your break.   Let's face it: there are downsides to everything we do in life if we choose to look at them. But, there are always "upsides," especially when you distance yourself from alcohol. Mentioned in this episode:  Get started with The Essential Series:  Transitioning to an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle: What it Does and Doesn't Take 5 Practical Tips to Help You Stop Drinking in Midlife and Beyond 5 Essential Solutions to Help You Manage the Urge to Drink  Send me an email if you plan on doing a Dry January. I will cheer for you!  Sign up for my email community to learn more about 2024 Private and Group Coaching packages.         
Episode 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 fantastic midlife nuggets! We talk about perimenopause and menopause, living an alcohol-free lifestyle, and Jen shares her story of how she decided to go alcohol-free.  We also talk about the opportunities that come our way once the nest is empty, and how to redefine and set goals at the different stages of motherhood. To learn more about Jen and this episode, click here to read the full show notes. Thank you for listening.    Stay Connected  Join my email community to receive updates on upcoming coaching packages in 2024.  Join the TAF enrollment list.         
Episode 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 started her journey with mocktails during a month-long break from alcohol.  Debbie is bringing you ALL of her tips and solutions to help you find alternatives to alcohol that are equally rewarding if not more so.  To learn more about this episode and the resources mentioned, click here to read the show notes.                 
Episode 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 is the Founder of Tribe Sober, an online sober community for men and women, and the host of the podcast by the same name, the Tribe Sober podcast. In this episode, Janet and I talk about what an online community is, why joining one makes a difference in getting support in sobriety, and the "how-to's" and challenges of joining.  Plus more!  You can find this episodes full show notes and details here.    I'll be back soon!    I'm taking a short break! I will be back with new episodes on November 22nd.  In the meantime, here are some listener favorites to add to your earbuds:  Getting Sober Over 60 with Janet Gourand How to Get Past "Forever Sober" Thinking with Anne and Leigh Walkup  Midlife Women and Drinking  Going Alcohol-Free Later in Life Aging Sober with Jean McCarthy    You can also find me here:    My website My email    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 in advance. I appreciate you!             
Episode 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 activities that may trigger you to drink this holiday.  Click here to read the full show notes and get details and resources shared inside. Email me here.    Join Team Alcohol-Free before enrollment ends 11/11 here.    Rate, Review, and follow on Apple Podcasts 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 all of my reviews and will send you a virtual hug 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!  
Hey 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 what is happening in your life and what you need to do to manage your stress.  Amy and I talk about:  What stress is and ways it shows up during the holiday season  How to plan for the holidays without adding more to your to-do list Practical solutions that help us manage our stress through self-care, habit stacking, setting boundaries, and reducing or limiting alcohol  Being more flexible with not drinking vs. pressuring yourself not to drink  Setting yourself up for easing into January so you don’t feel pressured to change everything in your life   Thank you for listening!    Mentioned in this episode:  Dry January  Amy's first episode on To 50 and Beyond    Join Team Alcohol-Free Enroll in Team Alcohol-Free before 11/11 to enjoy community benefits and 2023 pricing here.    Find Amy here: The Graced Health Podcast Amy’s website  B. COMPLETE Your Worthy Body    Stay Connected  Join my email community to receive weekly podcast updates, and stay in touch.  lorimassicot.com      
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Paul Billington

4am! Just make sure that you get enough deep-sleep. There is strong scientific evidence that our brains clean out plaques during deep-sleep.

May 11th
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