EPISODE · May 16, 2025 · 12 MIN
#89. How I Got It All Wrong at a 5-Year-Old's Birthday Party
from Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife: How to Drink Less, On Your Terms · host Denise Hamilton-Mace
Send me a message 🤗Today, I’m exploring how years of conditioning led me to make unfair assumptions about my hosts, who were actually on their own mindful drinking journey, at a recent kids’ birthday party. This experience prompted me to question the wider assumptions we all make - about venues, other people's perceptions, and even ourselves and the habitual thoughts and behaviours that dictate our actions when navigating social drinking situations. 0:00 Party time1:53 My assumption5:59 Mixed drinking hosting6:58 Habitual behaviours8:33 Reflecting with an open mindAlso mentioned:Zeno Sparkling Wine*Brew Dog IPA*Best episode to listen to next: #21 DECEM: From Masterchef finalist to 10% Spirit Distiller#79 Powerful Mindset Shifts That Will Transform Your Experience with Low/No Drinks – pt1===You can email me at [email protected]===🗝️ Join the membership and unlock full access to The Vault - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/s/the-vault===*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 🤗 Today, I’m exploring how years of conditioning led me to make unfair assumptions about my hosts, who were actually on their own mindful drinking journey, at a recent kids’ birthday party. This experience prompted me to question the wider assumptions we all make - about venues, other people's perceptions, and even ourselves and the habitual thoughts and behaviours that dictate our actions when navigating social drinking situations. 0:00 Party time 1:53 My assumption 5:59 ...
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