#95 Embracing Sobriety At Midlife with Hannah Sherlock

It was during midlife and menopause when things started to unravel for photographer,  DJ, and good friend Hannah Sherlock. This week, I’m thrilled to chat openly and candidly with Hannah, who generously shares her experiences about her unhealthy, yet transformative relationship with alcohol.Hannah vulnerably walks us through a rock bottom moment that became a catalyst for seeking the necessary help to reclaim control over her life.When we recorded this episode, it was exactly 3 years to the day since Hannah had her last drink!  It is such a joy to see Hannah loving sobriety - I’m so so proud of her!Tune in to gain insights into:🌟 The potential impact of alcohol, particularly during perimenopause🌟 The transformative power of seeking help.🌟 The joy that comes with embracing sobriety.If your relationship with alcohol has changed or if you’re sober curious, this episode is a must listen. 💖 Hannahs Quit Lit recommendations:By Cath Grey (UK) / Holly Whittaker (US)https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unexpected-Joy-Being-Sober-alcohol-free-ebook/dp/B0721L1L39/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3N2Z9A09RLCRU&keywords=catherine+grey&qid=1646252831&sprefix=catherine+grey%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-2https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sunshine-Warm-Sober-Unexpected-sober-ebook/dp/B08WHPGRZN/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3N2Z9A09RLCRU&keywords=catherine+grey&qid=1646252855&sprefix=catherine+grey%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-3https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quit-Like-Woman-Radical-Obsessed-ebook/dp/B0828Z1WT4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=26OAWDHUQ53WX&keywords=quit+like+a+woman&qid=1646252886&sprefix=quit+lik%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1Also have a look at Annie Grace….https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Naked-Mind-Annie-Grace-ebook/dp/B0785DBZ1Q/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1V7OD5QA73NY2&keywords=annie+grace&qid=1646252919&sprefix=annie+grace%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-2(lots of friends love this one – its great but I prefer Cath and Holly - above)Although I’ve just noticed she’s got a new one out that looks fab:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alcohol-Experiment-days-take-control-ebook/dp/B07DQD875C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AIOZOLNYL8CQ&keywords=annie+grace+the+alcohol+experiment&qid=1646253097&sprefix=annie+grace%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1I also read Allan Carr’s Easy way to stop drinking – it helped reset my thought processes…https://www.amazon.co.uk/Easy-Way-Women-Stop-Drinking-ebook/dp/B01BCAVONI/ref=sr_1_3?crid=15B4LEKBRVE19&keywords=allen+carr+alcohol&qid=1646252994Episode Sponsor - Magic Mind:  Go to  Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time.Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now.Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible.To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to:  https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at:  [email protected]://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/