Sober sparkle with Belinda Stark

From fashion retail to midlife coaching, Belinda’s story of reinvention, sobriety, and choosing self-kindness over hustle.

Episode 140 of the The EMMA LOVELL Show podcast, hosted by Emma Lovell, titled "Sober sparkle with Belinda Stark" was published on August 5, 2025 and runs 31 minutes.

August 5, 2025 ·31m · The EMMA LOVELL Show

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What happens when you change your relationship with alcohol, let go of a long-standing business, and completely rewrite your identity, in your 50s? In this powerful episode of The Emma Lovell Show, I sit down with Belinda Stark, an alcohol-free midlife coach, business owner, and survivor with one hell of a story. From battling breast cancer and depression to walking away from a thriving fashion store and embracing sober living, Belinda is the definition of reinvention. We talk about: - What led her to give up drinking for good - Why midlife is not the end—it's just the beginning - The emotional (and financial) reality of closing a bricks-and-mortar business - Letting go of the good to make space for the great - The power of sober curiosity and redefining success in business and life Whether you're navigating midlife, questioning your habits, or craving a more honest way to live, this episode offers hope, perspective, and a gentle nudge to honour your season, and your truth.

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What happens when you change your relationship with alcohol, let go of a long-standing business, and completely rewrite your identity, in your 50s? In this powerful episode of The Emma Lovell Show, I sit down with Belinda Stark, an alcohol-free midlife coach, business owner, and survivor with one hell of a story. From battling breast cancer and depression to walking away from a thriving fashion store and embracing sober living, Belinda is the definition of reinvention. We talk about: - What led her to give up drinking for good - Why midlife is not the end—it's just the beginning - The emotional (and financial) reality of closing a bricks-and-mortar business - Letting go of the good to make space for the great - The power of sober curiosity and redefining success in business and life Whether you're navigating midlife, questioning your habits, or craving a more honest way to live, this episode offers hope, perspective, and a gentle nudge to honour your season, and your truth.

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