Donna Ashworth on Sobriety, Anxiety and the Moment Midlife Women Start Questioning Alcohol

Poet and bestselling author Donna Ashworth joins me, your host, Donna Francis, for an honest, powerful conversation about sobriety, sober curiosity, alcohol and anxiety, and why so many midlife women are quietly rethinking their relationship with drinking.Donna shares what led her to stop drinking, how alcohol was affecting her anxiety, the mental load of grey-area drinking, and the surprising clarity, creativity and energy she found on the other side. This warm, relatable chat dives deep into the emotional and physical impact of alcohol, how to navigate social events sober, and why sobriety can feel like getting your life back in technicolour.Perfect for: sober-curious listeners, midlife women questioning alcohol, anyone exploring sobriety or struggling with alcohol-related anxiety.Want more?Join host Donna on her Substack - My Skin Type Is Sober - for deeper reflections - and watch the full video episode exclusively as a paid subscriber:💛 Watch the Full Video Episode on my Substack: My Skin Type Is Sober🔗 Donna Ashworth's Links & ResourcesFollow Donna Ashworth on Instagram and buy her gorgeous books hereAnd don’t forget to follow me on Instagram too. 🧡 If You Enjoyed This Episode:Share it with a friend who’s sober curiousLeave a review for the showScreenshot the episode and tag us on Instagram - I love hearing your storiesSee you next week! Donna x Chapters00:00 The Journey to Sobriety07:21 Understanding the Impact of Alcohol16:17 Navigating Social Situations Without Alcohol20:23 The Impact of Alcohol on Well-being23:19 Embracing Sobriety: A Journey of Self-Discovery27:55 Mindfulness and Alternative Coping Mechanisms31:52 The Gift of Sobriety: A New Perspective on Life36:53 Navigating Social Situations Without Alcohol39:42 Outro - With Music.wav