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 #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...
Episode 312
I got behind the mic this week to reflect openly on alcohol to encourage you to leave it in 2024 if you're tired of what alcohol brings into your life.
As we wrap up 2024, I want you to know that if you're living alcohol-free, I'm celebrating with you.
If you're working on freeing yourself from alcohol, I'm inspired by your perseverance.
And if you're at that crossroads wondering which way to turn, just know that que...
When you are ready to take a drink break, you should explore different tools to see what works for you.
I appreciate innovative approaches to lifestyle changes, which is why I invited Silvia Subirana, today's guest, to share her expertise. As a clinical psychologist and Head of Content Development at MyDry30, Silvia brings a unique perspective to transformi...
Episode 310
What Are You Waiting For? A question and episode that comes with a compassionate approach and encouragement to help you get a clear understanding of what is holding you back from going alcohol-free.
Asking this question isn’t about the urgency to hurry things up and stop drinking. It’s about being honest with yourself and easing your mind if you’re worried about your drinking and pressuring your...
Episode 309
Is living alcohol-free for you?
My guest in episode 309 is Lindsay Sutherland Boal, a trailblazer in the sobriety community who shares insights into the meaning of an alcohol-free lifestyle and what it takes and doesn’t take to create a lifestyle that alcohol can’t touch.
You will love this episode if you are on the fence about going alcohol...
In this episode, I share a heartfelt message on staying alcohol-free during the holidays.
I know it's not an easy thing to do, which makes you a bada** in my eyes.
From my personal experience of quitting drinking in 2013, I discuss how to handle holiday triggers, create new associations, and honor your choice to stay alcohol-free. Whether this is your first sober holiday or you're beyond that, you'll learn practical strategies to...
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