Rethinking Wine O'Clock

In this episode we explore the changing relationship many women experience with alcohol in midlife. Joining us is hypnotherapist Yuki Fragariani from MindWorks Hypnotherapy, who works with women navigating the emotional, physical, and psychological shifts that can happen after 40 Many women don’t identify as having an addiction, yet they begin to notice that alcohol is no longer serving their sleep, mood, mental health, or overall wellbeing. Midlife often brings hormonal changes, heavier responsibilities, and emotional stress — and alcohol can quietly become a coping strategy. In this conversation, we look beyond shame and labels to understand why these patterns form, why willpower alone often isn’t the answer, and how women can begin to build a healthier, more conscious relationship with alcohol.