In Part 1 of this honest and empowering two-part series, I sit down with my dear friend and coach Teri Patterson to explore how so many women in midlife are courageously re-evaluating their relationship with alcohol. I also share my own multi-year journey—from daily drinking to (mostly) alcohol-free living—and why choosing this path has been one of the most empowering decisions I’ve made.
Together, we unpack:
- Why it’s time to move beyond the question of “problem drinking”
- The fear, identity shifts, and deep curiosity that often spark change
- How simply getting curious is its own courageous act
- Why alcohol can be a coping tool—and how to build a more supportive toolkit
- Why letting go doesn’t have to mean forever—and how it often leads to more of who you truly are
Whether you’re sober curious, taking a break, or just beginning to wonder, this conversation invites you to explore what’s possible.
As always, this is a shame-free place. Just curiosity, support, and the potential to explore more of your There She Is energy!
🎧 Listen now, and then follow up with Part 2:
“The Power of Presence - Intimacy Without Alcohol” — where we explore how alcohol impacts relationships, intimacy, and your ability to be fully present.
More About Teri -
Teri Patterson is a Functional Nutritionist and Senior Coach with This Naked Mind, blending science-backed nutrition with mindset coaching to help mid-life women thrive without alcohol. As a group coach with Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, Teri supports high-achieving women in creating true wellness from the inside out. She’s the creator of The SELF Experience, host of the Sober Edge podcast, and co-founder of the Sober Edge Book Club. Teri believes living alcohol-free is the key to designing a vibrant, purpose-driven life at any age.
Visit her website https://thesobernutritionist.com/ to learn more.
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