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
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I'm sharing my interview with my friend Noelle Van on her podcast, The Change Effect, because it's all of our favorite topics that we discuss on To 50 and Beyond!
In this episode, we talk about:
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The myth of "rock bottom" and why real change begins with your de...
Episode #341
Hello there! I'm glad you're here.
Today, I want to have a conversation about the word "still" — how it can either make us feel stuck, like we're not doing enough, or trapped in frustration and confusion. But it can also be a word we use to empower ourselves.
This year especially, I've had heartfelt conversations with women who feel like they're in a transition, still figuring things out. Whether it's about their rela...
Episode #340
Have you ever found yourself saying you want to try something new or stop doing something? If you said, Yes! This episode is for you!
"Broken-record-idis" is a thing, and I share my recent experience declaring an "opposite day"—a simple practice of intentionally doing something opposite of your usual routine, especially in midlife.
Whether it's skipping the grocery store to avoid wine, taking a different walk route, ...
Episode #339
This episode is inspired by a few of my listeners who reached out to me via my email. I've heard from so many women over the past seven-plus years who have said, I'm on day one, and I've heard from a couple of listeners recently who have shared their experiences and their challenges with staying alcohol free on vacation and in restaurants.
In this episode, you ...
Episode #338
Hello there! I'm happy you're here.
Today's episode is a conversation among midlife friends. Our guest today is Noelle Van. Noelle has been on the podcast twice before, starting with episode 24 (see below). She is someone I appreciate having conversations with because she is authentically herself.
During this episode, Noelle and I talk about where Noelle is with getting older - the joys and challenges. Noelle talks ...
Episode 337
Picture us sitting down with our favorite beverage and notebooks, and I ask you: What do you want to focus on and not focus on before the clock strikes midnight on 1/1/2026?
It's a question I asked myself before I recorded this episode, and this is what we're talking about today!
I share a letter I wrote to myself on 12/31/24 with my goals and dreams for 2025.
I talk about what is working in my life that I want to conti...
Episode 336
Hello! I'm glad you're here.
In this episode, I talk with Stephanie Valentine, a holistic nutritionist and mental health coach, about loving what's really on your plate—both with food and in life.
Stephanie shares her journey and her cookbook Love What's On Your Plate, ...
Episode #335
Drinking thoughts can be frustrating after you stop drinking. I have had many conversations with women recently that prompted this episode.
If you're in "them", you're going to get through them. Drinking to quiet the thoughts only makes them stick around.
In this episode, I talk about the most common thoughts many midlife women experience, like "I could have just one," "I deserve a drink," and "Why can't I drink lik...
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:
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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...
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