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 18: Wake Up Winning (But Don’t Be That Guy)
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On Day Eighteen of the Mindful Drinking Advent Series, we talk about morning wins — those glorious, clear-headed starts after a night where you stuck to your intentions.
This episode is a reminder to enjoy that feeling without turning it into a sermon.
Not everyone is ready for the same choices at the same time, and no one ever changed because they were shamed.
Lead by example, lend a hand, grab the coffees, and let your calm confidence do the talking.
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Welcome to the Mindful Drinking Audio Advent day 18 here on the Mindful Drinking and Moderation in Midlife podcast with me, Denise Hamilton Mace. Today we are talking about your morning wins. If you have been drinking mindfully this month, if you have been moderating, if you've been reducing your alcohol intake, you have likely had several mornings where you've woken up and thought to yourself, hmm, do you know what? I feel pretty okay. I went out last night, we had a nice time, everyone had a few drinks, I stuck to my guns, came home, got a good night's sleep, and now I'm ready to rock and roll. You get up, you head into work, you walk into the office or the factory or wherever it is that you work, you open the door, and there is quiet in the office. People are there, some of them, but they're not saying much. They got their heads in their hands, they are sitting quietly, sipping large cups of coffee. There are people running to the loo, and everyone is dying. And you, you feel like cock of the walk, and as well you should. You made a fantastic choice for yourself last night, and it is paying dividends this morning, especially when you compare it to the sorry state of other people around you. But do yourself a favor, do them a favor. Don't be that guy, okay? Don't be that guy who comes in feeling all fresh-faced and then starts rubbing it in everyone else's face about how wonderful you're feeling whilst they are dying on their feet. We've all been there, okay? We've all had rotten hangovers, we've barely managed to scrape our bodies out of our pits and into our into the office. And the last thing that you need is some perky princess or prince bouncing around, telling everybody the wonders of a life less intoxicated. This is a journey that people have to come to when they're ready. Everybody needs to find their own way to the place that you are at now, just like you had to. I know that when I was in what I call my professional drinking days, if somebody had been uh preaching from the rafters and telling me how wrong my choices were and to look at them and aren't they wonderful and aren't they perfect, that they would have just made me want to, well, A, punch them in the face, but B, go and probably have another shot. So don't be that guy. Instead, just help them out. Okay, grab coffees when they need a coffee, grab, you know, bacon butties or whatever it is you're having when they need it. And remember that the best way to share with people how good it feels to live a life less intoxicated is just to lead it quietly, confidently, proudly, um, and not to make anybody else feel bad about their choices. A really big part of this podcast for me is no judgment for people on whatever choice they make around alcohol. And that includes people not judging us for drinking less and us not judging other people for the times that they choose to drink more. Now, to help you out in case you are on the other side of this and you are feeling a little bit worse for wear, the drinks in today's advent are all selections that can help you maximize uh your morning advantage if you're feeling great, or to give you an extra sort of brain boost if you're feeling a little bit worse for wear. So don't forget to go and check that out. I'll see you tomorrow for day 19. And until then, cheers to a Christmas less intoxicated.
