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
119: Going Daily for December
GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/
This December, I'm taking the podcast daily throughout the festive season.
From December 1st, I'll be delivering short, focused episodes created to support your mindful drinking journey through what can be the most challenging time of year for mindful drinkers.
Each bite-sized episode will give you practical tips, motivation, and strategies to navigate Christmas parties, family gatherings, and New Year celebrations on your terms.
If you've been dreading another booze-heavy festive season, this daily dose of support is exactly what you need.
Sign up for the companion Mindful Drinking Advent Calendar at mindfuldrinkingadvent.com for exclusive drink recommendations and discounts too.
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https://mindfuldrinkinginmidlife.com/products/drinking-impact-calculator
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🗣️ Join the growing community on Substack
https://lownodrinker.substack.com/
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🧐 Take the quiz and find out what's REALLY driving your midlife drinking habits
https://www.lownodrinker.com/
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Well, hello, hello. I know you don't usually hear from me today, but I have a little update for you about the pod that I wanted to share before we get into tomorrow's main episode. And that is to let you know that this December, the Mindful Drinking and Moderation in Midlife podcast is going to go daily. We are heading into the biggest drinking season of the year. Of course, I'm talking about the festive season, starting in a couple of weeks with Thanksgiving, all the way through Christmas up until New Year's Eve. And for those of us who drink differently and decide that we don't necessarily want to have another Christmas like all the other ones, it can be a pretty full-on, quite stressy, intense time of year. But I don't want you to feel like that. So, as you know, I've made for you the Mindful Drinking Advent Calendar, which is a free digital daily calendar. And each day that you open, you'll find mindful drinking inspiration, motivation, moderation information, tips, and techniques to help you have a Christmas on your own terms. And this December, starting on the 1st, I will be turning the Advent Calendar into a daily podcast experience for you. Each episode will be just a couple of minutes and will allow you to get that extra support and guidance and coaching that you need just when you need it the most. So there are two things that you need to do. The first is to sign up for the Mindful Drinking Advent, which you can do at mindfuldrinkingadvent.com or of course by clicking the link in the show notes. Now you might be thinking, is there any point in signing up to it if you're going to do the daily uh the daily episode, Denise? And yes, of course there is. Along with the daily motivations inside the advent calendar itself, there is, of course, my personal collection of curated drinks to see you through the season. It is a selection of low, no, and light alcohol drinks that I think will be fabulous for celebrating the festive uh occurrences. And of course, each day's drinks come with exclusive discounts so that you can enjoy a Christmas less intoxicated and save yourself a few pennies at the same time. The other thing that you need to do is whichever app you are using right now to listen to my beautiful Dulcet tones, make sure that you've hit the subscribe or the follow button, whatever it says in your app. That way, all the daily episodes will be downloaded for you so that they're ready for you as and when you need them, or if you prefer to catch up after a couple of days, you can binge a few back to back. I am very excited to do this. I've not done a daily element to the show before, but I know that this is such an important time of year for all of us with the pressures from everything from work dues to family gatherings. There's so much going on. So don't worry, I've got your back this year. We're gonna do this together. I'll see you in a couple of weeks for the first of the December dailies, and until then, cheers to a Christmas less intoxicated.
