Mindful Drinking and Moderation in Midlife: How to Drink Less, On Your Terms
**A Spotify 'Rising Star' show** Practical moderation for the way you want to live.
Why can't I drink like I used to? How do I drink less without quitting completely? Should I go for low, no or light alcohol drinks? Why do alcohol-free drinks cost so much?
If you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s or beyond and asking these questions, this is your podcast.
Welcome to the essential show for midlife adults who want to drink less, on their own terms—without the pressure to quit completely, follow rigid rules, or label themselves as sober.
I'm Denise Hamilton-Mace, your mindful drinking mentor, writer and public speaker on all things low, no and light. Each week, I help stressed parents and busy midlife adults navigate their relationship with alcohol through practical approaches grounded in real-world experience and behaviour change strategy, not willpower or wellness culture
What you'll get:
Mindful Moderation Solo Episodes – Deep-dives answering the questions that matter to sophisticated drinkers who want to moderate smartly:
- How do I cut back when my partner still drinks at home?
- What really works: willpower vs. strategy?
- Why do premium alcohol-free drinks cost the same as full-strength versions?
- How do I navigate social situations when I'm the only one moderating?
This podcast is for you if:
- You're looking for practical advice that fits your demanding life, not another wellness overhaul
- You recognise that coasting with mid-strength drinks, zebra-striping, or bookending your evening with something non-alcoholic are all valid strategies
- You want better mornings without giving up celebrating life's special moments
This isn't about going completely dry or reinventing yourself. It's about keeping energy for what matters most: family, health, career, and living life on your own terms.
Join the moderation revolution happening in midlife – because while Gen Z gets the headlines, you're the one actually doing it.
Mindful Drinking and Moderation in Midlife: How to Drink Less, On Your Terms
Latest Episodes
198. When Moderation Isn't Right for You (Right Now)
Nothing out there works for everybody every time, and that includes moderation. Yes, even on a podcast built around it.Learning to drink less is a skill, and like any new skill, it's going to feel hard before it starts to feel natural. S...
197. Is Taking a Break from Alcohol the Best Way to Drink Less?
Taking a month off booze is the most obvious place to start drinking less. But is it teaching you the wrong thing?Sober October, Dry January, a few alcohol-free weeks until your holiday or your birthday: a booze break is how so many of u...
196. Do You Have to Tell People You’re Drinking Less?
Do you actually owe anyone an explanation for what's in your glass?Working out who to tell, when to tell them, and how much detail they actually need is one of the trickier parts of changing your relationship with alcohol, especially whe...
195. Are You Overcomplicating Your Moderation?
Trying to overhaul your drinking, your diet, your fitness, your finances and your family life all in the same fortnight is a guaranteed route to burnout, not moderation.I'm making the case for doing less, not more, when it comes to chang...
194. 4 Weeks to Change Your Relationship With Alcohol: Inside The Reset
Is a moderation programme just a sobriety programme wearing a different outfit? Not this one. This episode is a proper look back inside the 4-Week Midlife Mindful Drinking Reset.I talk through why I built i...
