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Sober Curious in Midlife? An Honest Conversation about Alcohol, Health, and Hormones

MIND YOUR MIDLIFE PODCAST

By the end of this episode, you'll discover:

• Why you don’t need a crisis to reevaluate your relationship with alcohol
• How I replaced wine nights with self-care, clarity, and confidence
• The surprising midlife benefits of drinking less (think sleep, energy, and mood!)
• Why you’re not “doing it wrong” if you feel unsure about where you stand

Midlife Sobriety & Breaking Free from the Wine Mom Culture

THE SAMANTHA PARKER SHOW

In this episode, I’m sharing what led me to question my relationship with alcohol and how choosing sobriety in midlife gave me more freedom than I ever expected. We talk about breaking free from wine culture, navigating social life without a drink in hand, and what’s really waiting on the other side.

Breaking Free from Wine Mom Culture

REAL FOOD STORIES

What started as a nightly glass of wine to unwind—especially during the chaos of COVID—slowly became a habit I didn’t love. One brutal Christmas morning hangover was the wake-up call I didn’t see coming. I decided to try Dry January in 2021... and never looked back. In this episode, I share how giving up alcohol in midlife transformed my sleep, my relationships, and my sense of self. We talk about wine mom culture, why moderation was actually harder than quitting, and how empty nesting became the perfect chance to rewrite the next chapter of my life—one rooted in clarity, calm, and true connection.

Healthy AF Friendsgiving! Clarity and Sobriety with Emily Allen 

HEALTHY AF PODCAST

In this episode, I sat down with Amy for a real conversation about what alcohol was actually doing to our lives—and what changed when we finally got honest about it. We talk about the subtle ways denial shows up, how sobriety opened the door to deeper self-awareness, and what it really takes to break old patterns for good. If you’re feeling stuck, curious about sobriety, or just ready to see yourself more clearly, this one’s full of insights and a lot of heart.

Why Not Me? Emily's Matrenaissance: A Journey of Empowerment

At some point, I realized the version of me I was showing up as—the wine, the overwhelm, the constant second-guessing—just wasn’t who I wanted to be anymore. In this episode, I talk about what it really looks like to step into a new identity in midlife, especially when it means letting go of things that once felt comforting… like that nightly glass of wine. We dive into how I knew it was time for a change, the power of shifting self-talk, and what happens to your relationships when you start showing up differently. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a version of yourself that no longer fits, this one will hit home.