To 50 and Beyond - Sobriety for Midlife Women
Are you a woman in midlife and beyond who wants to live alcohol-free? Are you ready to focus on building a better relationship with yourself instead of with alcohol, and could you use some encouragement along the way? I’m Lori Massicot, The Midlife Sobriety Coach, and I’m here to support you every step of the way! I started drinking at 14 and made the tough decision to quit at 45. I understand the challenges you face in early sobriety and in maintaining an alcohol-free lifestyle. In 2018, I created the To 50 and Beyond podcast to raise awareness about the option of living alcohol-free later in life. My mission is to provide practical solutions, along with plenty of love and support, so you never feel alone. This podcast is the resource I wished I had when I decided to stop drinking on August 11, 2013. With over 300 episodes and half a million downloads, To 50 and Beyond has touched the hearts of women worldwide who are discovering that they don’t have to keep drinking. What a relief! In each episode, you’ll find practical solutions, inspiring stories, and insights from expert guests to help you navigate midlife and sobriety. To learn more about me and the podcast, please visit my website: https://www.lorimassicot.com/ Thank you for listening. Peace✌🏻 Disclaimer: The content of the To 50 and Beyond podcast is not intended as a substitute for medical advice or treatment. It is not suitable for anyone under 18. Guests featured on the podcast are available to answer questions and provide support through their respective channels, as mentioned in each episode.
Episodes
Episode 334
Hello! Thank you for being here today.
This episode offers hope to anyone seeking to change their drinking, as well as to family members who wish to support their loved ones through the process with compassion and understanding.
I'm honored to welcome our guest, Amber Hollingsworth, to the podcast.
Amber is a master addiction counselor, founder of Hope For Famili...
Episode #333
Hey there! I'm so happy you're here.
Today, I'm talking to two of my favorite people, Leigh and Anne Walkup. The sisters are back on the podcast to share their thoughts on aging (the joys and the challenges), perimenopause, and we talk about the different seasons of life.
We also talk about recovery and sobriety ...
Episode #332
Hello, friend! Welcome to To 50 and Beyond, where we talk about living alcohol-free later in life. I'm glad you're here!
Episode 331
A heartfelt message from me to you.
Thank you for listening to the To 50 and Beyond podcast. Whether this is your first time or over 400th time, I appreciate you more than words can say.
I recorded this episode to share my appreciation for you and empower you to keep going towards the life you want in midlife and beyond!
I'm with you 100%!
I will be back with a new episode on August 27th. I'm in my "normalizing brea...
Episode 330
Hey there! I'm so happy you're here. I LOVE talking about morning routines!
Morning is your time. That’s what having a morning routine is all about. It’s you saying, ‘I matter.’ Everything else can wait. All the responsibilities and to-dos—they’ll get done, just not before you take care of yourself.
A morning routine that works for you is not about getting up early—unless...
Episode 329
Hey there!
One of the biggest things I share is what’s helped me stay alcohol free—focusing on why I didn’t want to drink more than why I did. That’s not easy, but it’s powerful. I call it Why Power—something I started saying years ago in a community meeting: Why Power over Willpower.
In this episode, I invite you to reflect o...
Episode 328
Do you have a consistent self-care practice?
If you said no, chances are there is one thing you are doing for yourself that you may not identify as self-care. By the end of this episode, I'll help you define what self-care is and feels like for you, and start calling out what you're already doing for yourself today.
What you'll hear inside:
- The definition of self-care...
Episode #327
I'm so glad you're here!
Please bookmark this episode if you need help in working through the "drinking chatter" and any romantic thoughts about drinking, if you are working on living an alcohol-free lifestyle.
If you’re a woman in midlife working on living alcohol-free, this episode is for you.
“Playing the tape forward” is a favorite practice of many women who are work...
Episode 325
Hello, friend! Thank you for being here.
If you're in your first year of sobriety, congratulations!
I'm very proud of you wherever you are on this road to alcohol freedom in midlife.
During this episode, I'm sharing the things that helped me stay alcohol-free during my first year.
I stopped drinking in 2013, choosing to go it alone. I stuck to simplicity because that is all I knew. I wasn't sure if I was doing thi...
Episode 325
Hello! I'm so happy you're here!
This podcast is all about living alcohol-free later in life, and my guest today, Paula Muller, is living proof of living alcohol-free later in life.
Paula is an incredibly supportive member of my online community, who brought this wonderful topic of learning to love yourself more to me as a topic. When I heard it, I was "all in!"
Paula shares her stor...
Episode 323
Welcome back to the To 50 and Beyond Podcast! I've missed being here with you. Coming your way are brand new episodes for the summer, starting with today's episode, which is all about staying alcohol-free on the "patio" this summer.
Your "patio" is any challenge, including a literal patio, that you are concerned may come between you and your alcohol-free lifestyle.
What you’ll hear:
...Episode 323
Hello, friend!
This episode is one to come back to whenever you feel alone in choosing to live alcohol-free. Whether you’re at home watching your favorite show where drinking is everywhere (hello, Real Housewives!) or at a party surrounded by drinkers, your choice to be...
Episode 322
Hey there! Thank you for being here.
We are on a break after today. 💗
New podcast episodes will be coming your way in late spring.
This episode is dedicated to the women worldwide who are doing the work to live an alcohol-free lifestyle and build a better, more trustworthy relationship with themselves.
I see you and I stand with you.
With summer approaching faster than w...
Episode 321
The purpose of this episode is to take a moment to check in with you and your relationship with alcohol in honor of April being Alcohol Awareness Month.
Whether you're alcohol-free curious, navigating early sobriety, or embracing long-term sobriety, this episode serves as both a reminder and a reflection—a chance to reconnect with the truth about you and alcohol.
As a recovering "avoider," I share my story and the le...
Episode 320
Tired of long to-do lists and playing catch-up? Yeah, me too!
If you feel like you're working hard at catching up and have to wait to relax until you do, this episode is for you!
I've had an epiphany about the unrealistic expectations I put on myself. One day, a few weeks ago, I said ENOUGH! I'm working towards being more intentional with my time and energy to get done what is important and taking a break even with a...
Episode 319
Hello friend!
I'm glad you're here. If you're working on living alcohol-free, yay, you! It is a bada** move.
If you are or have experienced the big, confusing questions like "Who am I now? or What do I even like to do?" after alcohol, you are not alone.
When I stopped drinking at 45 after starting at 14, that first year was a complete identity crisis.
In this episode, I talk about the transition to the "next chapter...
Episode 318
The Midlife Sobriety Movement is here and I’m here for it!
I felt compelled to share this episode because of the incredibly strong women in my community, private coaching sessions, and email network.
Over the past seven years, I’ve had the honor of connecting with midlife women from around the world who are choosing to give up alcohol as they embark on this next chapter of...
Episode 316
Hey there!
If you're working on living alcohol-free in midlife and beyond, I'm VERY proud of you! You are making a positive change in your life.
I know what it's like to live with the regret of drinking. In midlife, it's an especially challenging time to face these feelings.
If you're feeling like maybe it’s too late to change your drinking, it’s not!
You're not alone if you get those “cringy” memories from your d...
Episode 315
There will always be a reason to drink after quitting alcohol, but don't forget why you decided to stop in the first place.
If you’re a midlife woman working on living an alcohol-free lifestyle - I’m so proud of you!
Even when you dedicate yourself to sobriety, you may find yourself questioning whether or not, it’s worth it to keep going.
I question...
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