Episode 64: Alcohol, Perimenopause, and Feeling Good Again

Quitting Drinking in Midlife: Alcohol, Perimenopause, and Feeling Good AgainIn this episode, Lindsay Hennekey talks about quitting drinking in midlife and why alcohol can start to feel so much harder on your body during perimenopause and aging.If you’ve noticed that drinking affects your sleep, mood, energy, anxiety, or recovery more than it used to, this episode will help you understand what’s happening and what you can do about it.Lindsay shares practical tools for managing cravings, setting boundaries, and building an alcohol-free life that supports your health, confidence, relationships, and overall well-being.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why alcohol can feel harder to recover from in midlifeHow perimenopause and hormone changes can affect alcohol toleranceThe connection between alcohol, sleep, mood, anxiety, and energyWhy cravings are temporary and how to move through themHow to use urge surfing as a practical sobriety toolWhy boundaries matter when you’re changing your drinkingHow to align your alcohol-free goals with your valuesWhy slips do not mean failureHow to build self-trust and a new identity without alcoholKey takeaways:Quitting drinking is not just about one “last drink.” It is a process of learning new tools, creating new patterns, and becoming the version of yourself who no longer needs alcohol to cope, connect, or unwind.In midlife, alcohol can impact women differently because of hormonal changes, stress, sleep disruption, and changes in recovery time. What used to feel manageable may now leave you feeling anxious, exhausted, inflamed, or emotionally off for days.This episode offers a compassionate, practical look at how to stop drinking, manage cravings, and create a healthier relationship with yourself during perimenopause and beyond.LOTL: Queer ConversationWe all crave Queer Conversations. Follow the link to listen.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showHere's how you can stay connected: 🗓️ Schedule a 30-minute Discovery Call👩‍💻 Sign-up for Feel Good AF Coaching📱Follow along on Instagram📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletterAnd remember, Lindsay is a sober coach, not a health professional. If you are chemically dependent on alcohol (or think you might be), consult your doctor on the steps you need to take to safely detox. Intro/Outro Music Credit: Cozy Lofi Beat - Split memmories by IdobergSober curious women. Quit drinking without AA, How to quit drinking for High Achieving women.