Mindful Drinking and Moderation in Midlife: How to Drink Less, On Your Terms
**A Spotify 'Rising Star' show** Practical moderation for the way you want to live.
Why can't I drink like I used to? How do I drink less without quitting completely? Should I go for low, no or light alcohol drinks? Why do alcohol-free drinks cost so much?
If you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s or beyond and asking these questions, this is your podcast.
Welcome to the essential show for midlife adults who want to drink less, on their own terms—without the pressure to quit completely, follow rigid rules, or label themselves as sober.
I'm Denise Hamilton-Mace, your mindful drinking mentor, writer and public speaker on all things low, no and light. Each week, I help stressed parents and busy midlife adults navigate their relationship with alcohol through practical approaches grounded in real-world experience and behaviour change strategy, not willpower or wellness culture
What you'll get:
Mindful Moderation Solo Episodes – Deep-dives answering the questions that matter to sophisticated drinkers who want to moderate smartly:
- How do I cut back when my partner still drinks at home?
- What really works: willpower vs. strategy?
- Why do premium alcohol-free drinks cost the same as full-strength versions?
- How do I navigate social situations when I'm the only one moderating?
This podcast is for you if:
- You're looking for practical advice that fits your demanding life, not another wellness overhaul
- You recognise that coasting with mid-strength drinks, zebra-striping, or bookending your evening with something non-alcoholic are all valid strategies
- You want better mornings without giving up celebrating life's special moments
This isn't about going completely dry or reinventing yourself. It's about keeping energy for what matters most: family, health, career, and living life on your own terms.
Join the moderation revolution happening in midlife – because while Gen Z gets the headlines, you're the one actually doing it.
Mindful Drinking and Moderation in Midlife: How to Drink Less, On Your Terms
Latest Episodes
192. Everyone’s Asking: How Do I Handle Urges & Setbacks?
Week five of the summer series takes on the three most asked questions about staying the course with moderation: why that pull towards a drink seems to hit at exactly the same time every day, how long a craving actually lasts once it kicks in, ...
191. Everyone’s Asking: How Do You Actually Drink Less In The Moment?
Knowing you want to drink less is one thing. Actually doing it while you're standing at the bar, or three glasses into a Friday night on the sofa, is a different problem entirely.Week four of the summer series is all about the in-the-mom...
190. Everyone’s Asking: How Do I Start Drinking Moderately?
Everyone wants to know how to start drinking less, but most of the advice out there skips past practicalities and focuses just on the theory.Week three of the summer series tackles the two questions that get asked more than any others: w...
189. Everyone’s Asking: What Does ‘Moderate’ Actually Look Like?
Week two of the summer series tackles the questions you've been asking the most about what moderation actually looks like day to day: how much you can actually drink and still call it moderate, whether you need to track every drink, whether low...
188. Everyone's Asking: Is Moderation Really Possible?
Welcome to Week 1 of The Mindful Drinking Summer Series.Welcome to the Mindful Drinking and Moderation in Midlife six-week summer series, Everyone's Asking. Six short, practical, summer-friendly episodes to help you answer th...