EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 19 MIN
189. Everyone’s Asking: What Does ‘Moderate’ Actually Look Like?
from Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife: How to Drink Less, On Your Terms · host Denise Hamilton-Mace | Mindful Drinking Mentor Writer, Speaker & Coach
Send me a message 🤗Week two of the summer series tackles the questions you've been asking the most about what moderation actually looks like day to day: how much you can actually drink and still call it moderate, whether you need to track every drink, whether low, no and light drinks help or hinder, and whether a full break from alcohol is the right place to start.By the end of this episode you'll know:How much alcohol actually counts as moderate, and why the guidelines aren't as clear-cut as they soundWhat successful moderation really looks likeWhether you need to count your drinks, and when it's okay to stopWhether low, no and light drinks help or hinder your moderation goalsThe pros and cons of taking a full break from alcohol first 0:00 Summer Series And Big Questions1:13 What Counts As Moderate Drinking?4:43 What Does Successful Moderation Look Like?7:31 Should I Drink Less Often Or Just Drink Less?9:37 Do You Need To Track Drinks?11:20 Do Low & No Drinks Make it Harder?13:56 Should You Take A Full Booze Break?16:43 Get More From the Mindful Drinking Quiz Next episode for you:163. 5 Questions to Ask Yourself About the Pros & Cons of Different Moderation Techniques - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2229527/episodes/18671408 182. 13 Alcohol Moderation Techniques That Aren't Zebra Striping - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2229527/episodes/19391279 ===🌱 Ready for real change in the way you drink? - https://www.lownodrinker.com/4weekreset===❓ Take the Midlife Drinking Triggers Quiz - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68dd33385bb4a20015996a13===Get the Beginner's Guide to Mindful Drinking - Launching Soon - https://lownodrinker.com/*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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Send me a message 🤗 Week two of the summer series tackles the questions you've been asking the most about what moderation actually looks like day to day: how much you can actually drink and still call it moderate, whether you need to track every drink, whether low, no and light drinks help or hinder, and whether a full break from alcohol is the right place to start. By the end of this episode you'll know: How much alcohol actually counts as moderate, and why the guidelines aren't as clear-cut...
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