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Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife: How to Drink Less, On Your Terms

Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife: How to Drink Less, On Your Terms

Auteur(s): Denise Hamilton-Mace
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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, your mindful drinking mentor, magazine editor, writer and 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, 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.

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:


Mindful Moderation Solo episodes: Practical deep-dives into the questions that matter to sophisticated drinkers who want to moderate smartly, with topics like:

- How do I cut back when my partner still drinks at home?

- Why do premium alcohol-free drinks cost the same as full-strength versions when there's no alcohol and no tax?

- Why can't I handle booze like I used to?

- 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?


Meet the Makers: Intimate conversations with the experts, founders, brewers, distillers, and visionaries who are creating premium alcohol-free drinks, venues and resources that support, not compromise, who you are.


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.

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  • 153. Are You Too Old For Mindful Drinking?

    153. Are You Too Old For Mindful Drinking?
    Jan 28 2026

    Midlife drinking habits can feel set in stone after decades of established routines, but that doesn't mean change is impossible.

    In this episode, I explore whether you're ever too old to start moderating your drinking, tackling the unique challenges we face in our 40s, 50s, and beyond.

    From breaking ingrained habits to navigating peer pressure with long-established friend groups.

    I share the inspiring story of Eamon, a 77-year-old Irishman who removed alcohol from his life after six decades of drinking, proving that neuroplasticity and the ability to make positive change don't disappear with age.

    We look at what mindful drinking actually means (spoiler: it's not meditation before every sip), how to communicate your choices to partners and friends without needing their permission, and why the challenges we face around alcohol are fundamentally different from those of the so-called “mindful-drinking generation”.

    Gen Z ain’t got nothing on us Gen Xers!

    0:00 Going Live Gone Wrong
    3:48 We're Not 20 Anymore
    5:03 Back To Basics: What Mindful Drinking Means
    8:54 Drink & Let Drink
    11:42 Old Dog; New Tricks
    15:10 Midlife Peer Pressure Looks Different
    17:33 Telling Friends & Family
    19:35 You Don't Need Permission, But You Do Need To Share Your Why
    23:47 The 5pm Fix


    Download the 5pm Fix - https://mindfuldrinkinginmidlife.com

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    🌱 Reset the way alcohol shows up in your life with the 4 Week Midlife Mindful Drinking Reset
    https://www.lownodrinker.com/4weekreset

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    🧮 Drinking Impact Calculator: Find your personal tipping point
    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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    💰     Get 10% off drinks at Wise Bartender with code LOWNODRINKERMAGAZINE
    https://wisebartender.co.uk/lownodrinkermagazine *

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    *Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.
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    27 min
  • 152. Reduce, Replace, R… The Third R of Mindful Drinking

    152. Reduce, Replace, R… The Third R of Mindful Drinking
    Jan 21 2026

    Everyone bangs on about the first two Rs of mindful drinking – reduce and replace. But what about the third?

    This week, I'm tackling the missing piece of the moderation puzzle that nobody talks about: remove. I'm not talking about removing alcohol entirely (unless that's your goal).

    I'm talking about removing all the negative rubbish that comes with choosing to drink differently – the shame, the embarrassment, the social pressure, and that perfectionist trap that tells you one slip-up means total failure.

    Because without all three Rs working together, you're trying to balance on a two-legged stool, and we all know how that ends.


    0:01 The Problem With A Two-Legged Stool

    1:36 The First R: Reduce

    2:47 The Second R: Replace

    5:18 The Third R: Remove

    6:56 Ditching Shame And Embarrassment

    7:57 Can't Drink Like A 20 Year Old

    9:54 Social Pressure And Changing Friendships

    11:48 Escaping Perfectionism And Binary Thinking

    14:00 Flexible Choices On A Night Out

    16:21 The Three Rs & Meaningful Change

    17:05 Get More From Me On Substack

    ===
    🌱 Reset the way alcohol shows up in your life with the 4 Week Midlife Mindful Drinking Reset
    https://www.lownodrinker.com/4weekreset

    ===
    🧮 Drinking Impact Calculator: Find your personal tipping point
    https://mindfuldrinkinginmidlife.com/products/drinking-impact-calculator

    ===
    🗣️ Join the growing community on Substack
    https://lownodrinker.substack.com/

    ===
    🧐 Take the quiz and find out what's REALLY driving your midlife drinking habits
    https://www.lownodrinker.com/

    ===
    💰     Get 10% off drinks at Wise Bartender with code LOWNODRINKERMAGAZINE
    https://wisebartender.co.uk/lownodrinkermagazine *

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    *Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.
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    19 min
  • 151. Beating Quitter’s Day! The Dry January Myths That Sabotage Your Success

    151. Beating Quitter’s Day! The Dry January Myths That Sabotage Your Success
    Jan 14 2026

    We're smack bang between Quitter's Day and Blue Monday - that dreaded mid-January slump when Dry January motivation nosedives and everything feels a bit meh.

    You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m diving into the top Dry January myths that make the challenge feel harder than it needs to be—like thinking you have to be completely sober, believing one drink means you’ve failed, or assuming your social life is over.

    Discover how these all-or-nothing beliefs can sabotage your motivation, and learn practical tips for bouncing back and resetting Dry January without guilt or going back to day one.

    If you’re ready to challenge these Dry January myths and reclaim your motivation, this episode is for you!


    0:01 Quitter’s Day And Blue Monday

    2:52 Why All Or Nothing Backfires

    4:29 Damp January

    7:14 Reframing Slip Ups As Data

    9:11 What Success Looks Like After January

    10:22 Keeping Your Social Life Alive

    13:23 When You Do Drink More - Reset Now, Not Next Monday

    16:22 Reconnect to Your Why

    18:49 Listener Milestones

    Also mentioned:
    ep#63: What Are Zebra Striping and Bookending (& Do They Work)?
    ep#150: Dry January: The Pros, The Cons & The Sunnyside Perspective

    ===
    🌱 Reset the way alcohol shows up in your life with the 4 Week Midlife Mindful Drinking Reset
    https://www.lownodrinker.com/4weekreset

    ===
    🧮 Drinking Impact Calculator: Find your personal tipping point
    https://mindfuldrinkinginmidlife.com/products/drinking-impact-calculator

    ===
    🗣️ Join the growing community on Substack
    https://lownodrinker.substack.com/

    ===
    🧐 Take the quiz and find out what's REALLY driving your midlife drinking habits
    https://www.lownodrinker.com/

    ===
    💰     Get 10% off drinks at Wise Bartender with code LOWNODRINKERMAGAZINE
    https://wisebartender.co.uk/lownodrinkermagazine *

    ===
    *Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    24 min
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