Denise has produced 18 editions of her new magazine dedicated to low and no alcohol drinks. Something she would never have considered if she had no re-evaluated her relationship with alcohol.
Welcome to the next round, where we speak to people about the next stage of their life once they have reviewed how alcohol impacts them.
You don’t have to be totally alcohol-free to gain benefits from rethinking your drinking. But as this week’s guest Denise Hamilton Mace has shown, you need to have a determination to change your life, and some ideas to get going with.
Denise has moderated her drinking habits, which led her to a degree in sports fitness and then she got brave, and started writing – something she was told way back when, that she may not be suited to. We love it when a guest proves their nay sayers wrong!
Exploring the Low and No Alcohol Revolution: Denise’s Journey of Discovery and Innovation
The rise of low and no alcohol options is transforming how we think about drinking, and Denise’s story provides a unique perspective on this cultural shift. As a hospitality professional turned advocate for mindful drinking and editor of Low and No Drinker magazine, Denise shares her journey of personal growth, career transformation, and creative exploration.
Redefining Life Through Moderating Alcohol
For Denise, the decision to cut back on alcohol wasn’t a dramatic turning point but a series of realisations.
“I started to notice how alcohol affected me over time. It wasn’t just the hangovers; it was the brain fog, the mood swings, and feeling like I wasn’t operating at my full capacity”
Her journey began with small lifestyle changes.
“I stopped eating red meat because it made me feel moody, and alcohol was the next thing I recognized as not serving me.”
Denise emphasises that she doesn’t identify as teetotal or in recovery but rather someone who found more balance by drinking less.
“It’s about discovering who you want to be and whether alcohol helps or hinders that.”
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