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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.

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Mindful Drinking and Moderation in Midlife: How to Drink Less, On Your Terms

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November 03, 2026 • Denise Hamilton-Mace | Mindful Drinking Mentor Writer, Speaker & Coach

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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!

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✅ Get the Beginner's Guide to Mindful Drinking - https://lownodrinker.com/mindful-drinking-beginners-guide/

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❓ Take the Midlife Drinking Triggers Quiz - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68dd33385bb4a20015996a13

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When Drinking Runs On Autopilot

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it's the morning after the night before, and you wake up with that familiar feeling, even though you promised yourself you'd be good this time. Or maybe it's 6 o'clock, you walk through the door, and before your coat's even off, there's a glass of wine in your hand. Perhaps it's 8 in the morning and you've told yourself not tonight, but by 8 o'clock at night, the moment seems to have other plans for you, and this morning's goals feel like they belong to someone else's life.

Cutting Back Without Quitting

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If you are fed up with the same old drinking habits and the same old hangovers, but you're not ready to give up on the booze altogether, then you are in the right place.

Meet Denise And Her Story

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I am Denise Hamilton Mace, your mindful drinking mentor, and you have just found your way to the mindful drinking and moderation in midlife podcast. I spent 24 years working in hospitality, drinking pretty much every day, and it took me until my early 40s to realise that alcohol just wasn't doing for me what it used to. So I started changing things on my own terms and in my own time, and that's what we do here.

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We talk about why you can't drink in your 40s and 50s the way you did in your 20s, what to actually say when your friends and colleagues can't seem to take no for an answer, how to manage your cravings and triggers, and whether alcohol-free drinks can actually help you to achieve your goals, and why changing a habit that you've had for decades is so damn difficult. Whether you want to cut back, take a break, or just enjoy a drink without it taking over the rest of your life.

A Judgement Free Invitation To Start

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There's no judgment and no pressure here and no rock bottom moment required. Everyone is welcome to drink at my bar. So hit follow, come and find me every Wednesday, and let's take back the power of choice from alcohol together.

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