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
#4. Going International with South Africa's Mahala Botanical AF Spirit
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Origins of Mahala
Farm-to-glass process
The only female-owned distillery
Supporting and upskilling
Paul's previous life
Challenges in the UK.
Low/No in South Africa.
Industry growth.
Expanding to the US.
Mahala Amber.
The craft market.
The cost of quality.
Constant innovation.
The Sparrow Society
The Botanical Society of South Africa.
Highlights from Paul & Daniele
“And I think, when you say farm to glass, it's really that we are part of the process from the beginning where we pick the botanicals to the end of it where we actually bottle it, label it and put in the box all ourselves”
"The forecast for the next three years for the UK low/now market is to grow at 8% to 10% where alcoholic spirits are flat."
"I think there's a lot of support for females in the industry at the moment."
"We're always going to be at the craft end, at the premium end... people are willing to pay for a really nice product that's got quality packaging, quality taste, and that has a nice story behind it."
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