Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife: Low No Drinker Podcast
Welcome to the essential podcast for anyone in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond who's ready to drink differently. While Gen Z gets all the headlines for being sober curious, let’s not forget that the real moderation revolution is happening in midlife – and this is your space to explore it without judgment, pressure, or expectation.
Join me to discover the people, places and brands making it easier than ever to live a life less intoxicated, whether that's for tonight, this week, or forever.
I get it – as a midlife moderator, you're not looking to reinvent yourself completely. You want drinks that taste like the ones you already love, new and exciting options with something special to offer, experiences that enhance rather than shorten your evenings, and practical advice that fits your busy, demanding life.
I’m Denise Hamilton-Mace, founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine – the leading global publication for mindful and sober curious drinkers and a professional public speaker on all things low, no and light.
My goal with this podcast is to help you feel more confident and more comfortable in your choice to explore a life less intoxicated, and to help you find, understand and enjoy the drinks that make it possible.
If you are, or aspire to be the type of savvy moderator who recognises that drinking less is not a binary decision for you, who knows that coasting with mid-strength drinks, alternating through zebra-striping or bookending the start and end of your night with something non-alcoholic are all viable options then this show is for you.
And you’ll leave each episode feeling motivated and supported to keep energy for the things that matter most: family, health, career, and living life on your own terms.
Each week on the Low No Drinker Podcast, you’ll get to either:
Meet the Makers: Join me in intimate conversations with the experts, founders, brewers, distillers, and visionaries who are creating premium alcohol-free drinks that don't compromise on taste. Discover their personal journeys, what drives their innovation, and why their products are perfect for the discerning midlife palate.
Mindful Moderation Solo episodes: Practical deep-dives into the questions that matter to sophisticated drinkers who want to moderate smartly, with topics like:
- Why do premium alcohol-free drinks cost the same as full-strength versions when there's no alcohol and no tax?
- How can I find an alcohol-free red wine that actually tastes like the Malbec I love?
- What's the real difference between no, low and light alcohol options?
- How do I navigate social situations when I'm the only one moderating?
- What are the best functional drinks for midlife energy and wellness?
This isn't about going completely dry or following someone else's rules. It's about making mindful choices, exploring sophisticated alternatives, and practising practical moderation that suits your lifestyle. Whether you're a Gen X professional looking to improve your health, a busy parent wanting more energy, or someone who simply wants to enjoy better mornings while still celebrating life's special moments, this podcast helps you drink your own way.
Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife: Low No Drinker Podcast is perfect for mindful drinkers, sober curious adults, midlife moderators, health-conscious professionals, premium alcohol-free enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the low, no and light or mid-strength alcohol lifestyle.
Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife: Low No Drinker Podcast
Advent 14: Your Mid-Month Check-In
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On Day Fourteen of the Mindful Drinking Advent, it’s time for a mid-December check-in.
This episode invites you to pause, take stock, and notice what’s genuinely different for you this year — better sleep, clearer mornings, fewer regrets, or simply fewer moments you wish you could rewind.
You’ll reflect on what’s working, tweak what isn’t, and remind yourself that small changes still count.
No pressure, no perfection — just honest awareness and smarter adjustments for the rest of the season.
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Hello, hello, and welcome to day 14 of our mindful drinking audio advent. Today we are doing a little mid-month check-in. You are uh roughly halfway through the Christmas chaos, just over halfway through, actually. So now is a good time to check in with yourself and see what's working for you and what still needs a little bit more of your attention. So far, you've navigated work drinks, uh social pressure, long lunches, drinks and catch-ups with friends, maybe you've seen a bit of family, and you've likely dealt with uh one or two high-pressure situations, some of those uh just one more moment or go on, it's Christmas. So, what I'd like you to do today is just to pause for a moment and take stock and have a think about what feels different for you this year so far from previous Christmas times. If you've been following along on the Advent and hopefully actioning some of the uh advice and techniques and thought processes that we've been going through together, hopefully you've noticed a few positive changes. Things like perhaps you have drunk less so far this Christmas than you usually do, in which case that is fantastic. Maybe because of that you've noticed that your sleep is uh a little bit better. Maybe your mornings feel uh a little less fraught and stressed, uh, and more like you've had a proper restful night. Uh perhaps you feel more energized to go about your days, maybe more positive, more optimistic about work, about the social events that you have chosen to attend. Maybe you've had a little bit more patience with your kids or with your other half, because we all know that uh we need some of that at home sometimes. Uh, more clarity in meetings, more of yourself left by the end of whatever type of day you're having. Or maybe, maybe it's not that big. Maybe what you've noticed is smaller things, or perhaps you haven't even noticed them until now. Maybe you haven't fallen asleep in a taxi on the way home at three o'clock in the morning. Maybe you uh haven't sent texts that you regret. Uh, maybe you haven't woken up with one of those cringe, oh my god, I can't believe I did that moments. You know, all of these things count, whether it is the inclusion of more positives or the elimination of some negatives. So, what I'd like you to do today is just take some time out, take a moment to do a quick reflection. What is working? Uh, what's not working? What have we covered that isn't quite right for you? And what could you do differently or better that fits in more with who you are? What's surprised you about your journey and this time so far? I want you to celebrate the wins, okay? Whether that is a better uh better night's sleep, whether that's a clearer head, uh, maybe you haven't spent as much money as you usually do. Whatever it is, I want you to notice it and I want you to celebrate it. Uh, on the rare occasions I manage to drag my backside out for a run. I celebrate every kilometer because that to me is a win, even though it's a tiny distance in comparison to the people I see zooming past me at high speed. Sometimes the small wins are the ones that we need to celebrate the loudest. And then, of course, to adjust where needed, if things aren't working, if things aren't quite right for you, if you've been trying zebra striping but you end up losing track, um, then maybe switch to bookending. If you've been trying bookending but you find that you have too many drinks in the middle, then maybe switch to coasting or to pacing, um, or just having some nights completely alcohol-free. Whatever the alternatives are, give them a try until you find what works best for you. Now, today, when you click your mindful drinking advent, you'll be taken to day 14 where you can see my curated list of drink recommendations for the festive season and the discount codes that go with them. So make sure you go and check that out. And I will see you tomorrow for day 15. Until then, cheers to a Christmas less intoxicated.
