103: No One Tells You This About Drinking Less in Midlife

Send me a message 🤗Let’s dive into some little-discussed truths about changing your relationship with alcohol that nobody talks about. From disrupted sleep and mood swings in those first crucial weeks, to navigating shifting friendships and social dynamics, I'm not sugarcoating anything. I explore how your taste buds will literally change, why you'll discover more about yourself than ever before, and how this journey impacts everyone around you - not just you. Most importantly, I address why midlife drinkers need different support and advice than the twenty-something wellness influencers dominating social media.0:00 Truths About Life Less Intoxicated1:29 It's not about the booze3:22 It takes time8:27 The impact on your friends and family17:04 You're Not the Only One Drinking Less22:03 You will get to know yourself like never before28:29 It Doesn't Have to Be All or Nothing32:37 How you feel about alcohol will change37:47 You need a different type of support in midlifeBest episode to listen to next: #66 Active vs Passive Moderation#78 How Your Tastes Change When You Start Drinking Low/No ===🌱 Ready for real change in the way you drink? - https://www.lownodrinker.com/4weekreset===🗝️ Become a Vault member to get access to the moderation tools that actually help - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/s/the-vault===✏️ Come hang out with me on Substack - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/===❓ Take the Midlife Drinking Triggers Quiz - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68dd33385bb4a20015996a13===*Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may earn a commission that helps me keep the show going. Thank you.