3. Midlife Sobriety After 40: Why Women Are Breaking Up with Alcohol and Feeling Better

In episode 3, I have a real, eye opening conversation about alcohol and women with Deb Podlogar AKA the Mocktail Mom.    Deb describes herself as just a normal mom who broke up with Chardonnay and began sharing delicious drinks she discovered that didn't include alcohol.   In the episode, she gets real and shares how she got through some really hard times numbing herself with wine and the toll it took on her mentally and physically.  She shares about the shame and guilt of drinking more than she intended to.   We also talk about breaking up with mommy wine culture, and how people react to the word sober.   Listen until the end to learn the hidden gem of sober living.   You will also realize that sobriety can be fun and Deb sure is!   Highlights:   1:20  Deb describes her relationship with wine and how it got her through some really difficult times.   4:43  How it feels drinking alcohol, but also what it's like taking a break from it.   7:13  How we look at alcohol in society, especially women. We discussed the mommy wine culture in America.   9:35  We talk about the power of social media to help you follow sober accounts, and feel connected and supported.   12:18  We share how you don't have to hit "rock bottom" in order to change a habit.   17:26  Get all the details about joining the Thriving Alcohol Free Membership. See below how to join.   21:52  The hidden gem of sober living.   Join Deb's membership site by visiting thrivingalcoholfree.com.   Make sure to follow Deb on IG for recipes, tips and tricks  @mocktail.mom.    You can also listen to her weekly podcast: Thriving Alcohol-Free with Mocktail Mom.   Note:  The information in this podcast is not to replace working with your doctor, other medical practitioner or mental health practitioner.    Connect with Kim on TT and IG: @kimhynesmidlife   Get 20% off all of Kim's favorite Organifi products at Organifi | Plant-Based Superfood Blends – organifi (organifishop.com)   Use the code KIMH at checkout  Nourish your entire life today and give yourself grace. XOXO Kim