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 10: Mull Everything — Festive Is a Feeling, Not an ABV
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On Day Ten of the Mindful Drinking Advent Series, we dive into the sensory joy of mulled everything — wine, apple cider, even tonic water if you’re feeling experimental.
Mulled drinks are one of the simplest wins for low/no drinkers because the craving isn’t for alcohol at all; it’s the cosy warmth, the spices, and that unmistakable festive aroma.
This episode shows you how to create the full Christmas-market feeling at home, and why mulled drinks are the ultimate December hack for staying mindful without missing out.
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Hello and welcome to day 10 of our mindful drinking advent calendar here on the mindful drinking and moderation in midlife podcast. Now, today is about Mold Everything, and our sponsor today is very fitting because today is brought to you by Iceberg Wines, who have a wonderful mould offering for the alcohol-free Christmas experience, and I'll tell you a bit more about that in the end. But as I said, today we are talking about Mold Everything. It is the ultimate festive sensation, the smell of cloves, of orange peel, and cinnamon wafting through the air as you wander through Winter Wonderland or some other festive market somewhere. It is the quintessential festive sensation. When else in the year do you get to have all of these lovely flavors and aromas and smells and sensations? I mean, you can have it whenever you want, but it would seem weird outside of Christmas. Um, it is so lovely to have a hot mold wine. You can have a mold apple juice, a mold cider, a mold grape juice. I've even seen mold tonic water. I don't get it, I've never tried it. Have at it, see what else you can mold. But the great thing about mold drinks is that for low, no, and light drinkers, for the sober curious, for the mindful drinking, this one is kind of a secret, easy mode, it's kind of a cheap mode because it's not the alcohol that you're craving in this instance, it's literally the smells, it's the aromas, it's the spice, the warmth, the cozy Christmassy feeling that comes from holding it in your hand whilst the whole world goes dark at 3 15 pm. So this December you can mull anything that you want to. Make your kitchen smell like a wonderful Christmas market and wrap your hands around something warm. And remember that festive is a feeling, it is not an ABV. Now, on the advent calendar today, our day 10 is sponsored by iceberg wine, as I mentioned at the beginning. Now, iceberg have been in the alcohol-free wine space for over 30 years. They have a fantastic selection of alcohol-free wines from their sort of everyday range through to their selection range, which is their more premium end. And every year they re-release their iceberg mold. If you are one of those people that loves a mold drink but doesn't want to have to go through the effort of making your own mold wine, your own mold cider, getting all those spices and everything together, as lovely as it smells. Getting something like the iceberg mold is a really easy way to achieve those great tastes and sensations without the alcohol and without too much effort. All you need to do is pop in a little bit of uh orange wedge and maybe some cinnamon sticks whilst you're gently heating it up, and you are good to go. So make sure you go and check out iceberg when you open today's Advent Calendar Day email. And I will see you tomorrow for day 11. And in the meantime, say it with me cheers to a Christmas less intoxicated.
