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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 15 MIN

190. Everyone’s Asking: How Do I Start Drinking Moderately?

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 🤗Everyone wants to know how to start drinking less, but most of the advice out there skips past practicalities and focuses just on the theory.Week three of the summer series tackles the two questions that get asked more than any others: where do I start, and what do I do? I'm sharing the exact steps that got me started over five years ago, and they're not the ones you'd expect from a typical "just cut back" article.Plus, a few practical moves for before a night out that make a bigger difference than most people realise — and one in particular that's easy to forget when you're focused on managing what's in your glass. By the end of this episode you'll know...Where to actually start if you want to drink lessThe one question to ask yourself before setting any drinking goalsWhat to do before a night out to make moderation easierWhy one habit matters more in midlife than it did in your twentiesHow to get the right support without making a big thing of it 1:54 The Big Question - Where Do I Start?2:34 Find Your Real Why5:07 Take Baby Steps In Safer Spaces6:46 Celebrate Wins Without Making It Weird7:50 Prep For Moderation Before You Go10:44 How To Lean On Your Friends13:06 Next Week Preview And Quiz Also mentioned:176. The Hidden Biology Behind Brutal Hangovers After 40 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2229527/episodes/19167111 ===🌱 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 🤗 Everyone wants to know how to start drinking less, but most of the advice out there skips past practicalities and focuses just on the theory. Week three of the summer series tackles the two questions that get asked more than any others: where do I start, and what do I do? I'm sharing the exact steps that got me started over five years ago, and they're not the ones you'd expect from a typical "just cut back" article. Plus, a few practical moves for before a night out that m...

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