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EPISODE · Sep 24, 2025 · 14 MIN

112: Rejected For Moderating by Friends, Family or Colleagues

from Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife: How to Drink Less, On Your Terms · host Denise Hamilton-Mace

Send me a message 🤗Rejection stings, especially when you're changing your drinking patterns and facing family expectations or shifting friendship dynamics. After being turned down by a podcast host because of my moderation stance, I dive into how the fear of rejection holds us back from making choices that truly serve us. In this episode, we’ll unpack how family expectations, workplace pressure, and the subtle shifts in friendship dynamics can challenge your resolve to drink differently. Tune in to learn why some people resist your new drinking patterns—and how staying true to yourself is worth the discomfort.1:43 Why I got rejected recently5:07 Workplace Rejection7:12 Rejection from Friends9:31 Family Resistance to Changing Habits ===🌱 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.

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