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
202. Hangxiety: 7 Ways to Handle It Before and When It Hits
Ever woken up after a perfectly reasonable night out, convinced you’ve done something awful, even though you can’t put your finger on what? That uneasy, can’t-shake-it feeling the morning after drinking has a name. Hangx...
Mindful Drinking & Moderation In Midlife Trailer
Welcome to the podcast!If you're ready to drink differently without being told you have to quit for good, you're in the right place!
201. Sober Curious or Mindful Drinker: What’s the Difference & Does It Matter?
Sober curious, mindful drinker, flexible drinker, moderator... are they all just different names for the same thing? These terms get thrown around a lot, often as if they mean the same thing. If you’ve ever wondered which one actual...
200. You Can't Avoid Alcohol So What Do You Do?
Booze is bloody everywhere. It's on TV, on billboards, at the tube station, lining the supermarket aisles and sitting in your own fridge. So how do you design a life with less alcohol in it when it's everywhere you turn? And if you're waiting f...
199. Drinking Less at Home: The Call Is Coming From Inside the House
There’s tons of advice for drinking less when you go. The pub also comes with its own brakes: you need shoes, a coat and a fair bit of cash. Other people are there, you have to queue at the bar, and someone else decides when it’s ti...