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Feel Good Alcohol-Free with Lindsay Hennekey
Hi, I'm Lindsay Hennekey, Sober Coach and Founder of Feel Good AF. This is a podcast for women who are sober or sober curious, looking for support in navigating a life without alcohol. I'm so glad you are here.
You may be thinking: What does an alcohol-free life look like for me? How do I live a life without drinking that doesn’t feel like I am missing something? How do I move beyond alcohol and into the elevated version of myself that I know is inside of me.
You are a hardworking, high-achieving, successful woman in so many areas of your life, who deserves to find a solution to the one big issue that has been holding you back. The solution exists and that's what this podcast is all about.
Each episode we'll cover one area of the Feel Good AF methodology - why moderation doesn't work, what to do when you have a slip, how to celebrate milestones, where you will find your alcohol-free community - and everything in between.
You'll be hearing a lot from me, but I'll also be bringing in a wide range of incredible women to share their stories, expertise, tips & advice, and so much more. Follow Feel Good Alcohol-Free wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for video episodes. Thanks for listening!
Lindsay is your sober coach, not a health professional. If you are chemically dependent on alcohol, consult your doctor on the steps you need to take to safely detox.
Feel Good Alcohol-Free with Lindsay Hennekey
Episode 64: Alcohol, Perimenopause, and Feeling Good Again
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Quitting Drinking in Midlife: Alcohol, Perimenopause, and Feeling Good Again
In this episode, Lindsay Hennekey talks about quitting drinking in midlife and why alcohol can start to feel so much harder on your body during perimenopause and aging.
If you’ve noticed that drinking affects your sleep, mood, energy, anxiety, or recovery more than it used to, this episode will help you understand what’s happening and what you can do about it.
Lindsay shares practical tools for managing cravings, setting boundaries, and building an alcohol-free life that supports your health, confidence, relationships, and overall well-being.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why alcohol can feel harder to recover from in midlife
- How perimenopause and hormone changes can affect alcohol tolerance
- The connection between alcohol, sleep, mood, anxiety, and energy
- Why cravings are temporary and how to move through them
- How to use urge surfing as a practical sobriety tool
- Why boundaries matter when you’re changing your drinking
- How to align your alcohol-free goals with your values
- Why slips do not mean failure
- How to build self-trust and a new identity without alcohol
Key takeaways:
Quitting drinking is not just about one “last drink.” It is a process of learning new tools, creating new patterns, and becoming the version of yourself who no longer needs alcohol to cope, connect, or unwind.
In midlife, alcohol can impact women differently because of hormonal changes, stress, sleep disruption, and changes in recovery time. What used to feel manageable may now leave you feeling anxious, exhausted, inflamed, or emotionally off for days.
This episode offers a compassionate, practical look at how to stop drinking, manage cravings, and create a healthier relationship with yourself during perimenopause and beyond.
Here's how you can stay connected:
- 🗓️ Schedule a 30-minute Discovery Call
- 👩💻 Sign-up for Feel Good AF Coaching
- 📱Follow along on Instagram
- 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter
And remember, Lindsay is a sober coach, not a health professional. If you are chemically dependent on alcohol (or think you might be), consult your doctor on the steps you need to take to safely detox.
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