Episode Details

We created the Cool Girl Collective for women over 40 who are ready to feel supported, seen, and understood. Inside, you'll find real conversations about menopause, hormones, emotional eating, chronic illness, relationships, and everything midlife brings along with humor, heart, and community.

This is your safe space to ask questions, share your story, and find practical tools for your health and happiness.

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To Drink or Not to Drink in Midlife

In today's episode, we're talking about alcohol in midlife through a completely non-judgmental lens. If you're still drinking, not ready to let go, or you've tried before and gone back, you're not doing anything wrong. This conversation is here to help you understand what alcohol may be doing to your body, your hormones, your cravings, your mood, and your nervous system so you can make choices that feel right for you, in your own time.

I also share my personal story, including my alcohol-free date of January 24, 2022, and what I've learned over the years about why alcohol can feel so different after 40.

If you feel you may be dealing with addiction or dependence, please reach out to a support group, your medical provider, or a mental health professional.

Highlights

• My personal journey with alcohol and why this time it finally stuck
• Why alcohol often feels different after 40, especially through perimenopause and beyond
• The overlap between alcohol, "hangxiety", low motivation, sleep disruption, and louder cravings
• How alcohol affects metabolism, blood sugar, hunger cues, and hormonal balance
• Why alcohol and emotional eating often go hand-in-hand as coping strategies
• Gentle reflection questions and practical steps if you're curious about changing your patterns
• The social side of not drinking and how to navigate