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Mother's Day can be a poignant reminder of loss for those who are childless not by choice. As the holiday approaches, it's important to recognize the silent struggle of disenfranchised grief—a type of...
Exciting news!
This Monday, April 22nd, I’ll be featured on the Hey Boomer Podcast, a platform dedicated to inspiring Boomers and Beyond to make the most of our vibrant years. Wendy Green, a master o...
Rethinking Your Relationship with Alcohol: It Starts with Mindset
You know how alcohol seems to weave itself into almost every aspect of social life? From those big celebrations and casual hangouts...
Binge drinking and St. Patrick's Day:
For me, a former binge drinker, they went hand in hand, wrapped in vibrant green camouflage where my excess felt 'normal'. An excuse to let loose, where blending...
What we were taught about alcohol: "Too Much Is Bad"Â
We've all heard it a million times: "Too much alcohol is bad for you." It's one of those things people say, like "eat your veggies" or "get enoug...
As Brené Brown has taught us, "Vulnerability kills shame," so I would like to be vulnerable and honest with all of you, my dear readers. Over the next year, I will share so much more with you, but for...
Thanksgiving, a season of gratitude and family gatherings, also brings indulgent feasting that can affect our body's metabolism, especially when it comes to alcohol.
Let’s explore this with an analog...
Hey there! Let's Talk Binge Drinking
Picture this: You're starting dinner, pouring a glass of wine to unwind. It seems like a harmless routine, right? But then, one glass turns into two, and before y...
Hello Friends,
I've just landed back from an utterly rejuvenating trip to the sunny shores of Turks & Caicos. My husband, John, and I decided to splurge and cashed in all our points. We treated ourse...
I'll be honest; there was a time when I couldn't imagine sitting outside on a beautiful summer day without a cool, boozy drink. And boating without alcohol? Unthinkable. Can you relate?
But here's th...
Oh no, it's 3:30 AM again. I woke up in a panic, heart beating and anxiety through the roof! I did it again—I drank too much alcohol. Next came all the familiar feelings of shame, self-condemnation, a...
Have you ever felt like cutting down on alcohol was an impossible task? I used to feel that way too. But instead of wondering if you have a problem with alcohol, it's more helpful to ask yourself, "Wo...
