Podcast appearances and mentions of lori massicot

The uncomfortable topic no one is talking about. Or, not too many people are talking about because it can be awkward and weird like everything else in life. But it's so important for women to understand. And, there are some great recovery revelations in this episode that have nothing to do with life stages or being a man or a woman – but have everything to do with getting sober and living the life you really want. You may know today's guest from the To 50 & Beyond podcast. When she quit drinking at forty-five, she felt like she had been run over by a truck for years. She was doing the back and forth, back and forth thing, and she finally decided to quit drinking after thirty years of a close relationship with alcohol – finally tired of settling for that life. Lori Massicot loves to talk about the disadvantage of just a small amount of alcohol. From sleepless nights, waking up in the morning fuzzy and hungover, to ending the day with another drink even when you promised yourself you weren't going to drink today. She found herself in mid-life, stressed out, she didn't like her work, had no confidence, and knew her life had to change. And if you aren't a 12-step person, you're definitely going to love the inspiration and motivation that comes with Lori's story because she had a different path, is respectful of the program, and has amazing and fulfilling sobriety.   Links mentioned in this episode:  Insights Into Addiction and 12-Step Programs Today with Angela Pugh:  https://www.lorimassicot.com/to-50-and-beyond-podcast/283 Lori Massicot:  lorimassicot.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited Want to work with Angela? Book A Call Here : addictionunlimited.com/call   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.”

My guest this week is Sobriety Coach Lori Massicot. Lori was on the podcast back in 2021 and that episode was one of our most popular ones with more than 2,000 downloads.  We were talking about why women should quit drinking in mid-life – that seemed to strike a chord with many of our listeners - Here is a link to that podcast  I invited Lori back so that we could highlight the signs… The signs that we are drinking too much..  Signs that most of us ignore for as long as we can! Trying (and failing) to moderate has to be a big one… a moderate drinker is someone who might have a glass of champagne at a wedding or a glass of wine with a special meal… alcohol isn't even on their radar! Once we've crossed a line with our drinking there is no moderating, no going back – just going forward and creating an alcohol free life that we love. Creating Rules around our drinking is another classic sign – it's a sign that we know its getting out of control and that we need to rein it in… to avoid having to give it up altogether which is the ultimate nightmare for most drinkers! Having no “off” switch – however good our intentions are once we've had that first glass of wine all the bets are off – as the saying goes “one is too many and a thousand isn't enough” We drink for the buzz – personally I wasn't bothered if I was drinking a fine wine or a bottle of plonk – for me it was all about the buzz – I used to drink for the way it made me feel rather than the taste. Waking up at 3am wracked with anxiety – of course that's when the alcohol is leaving our system so if we've been numbing out to avoid thinking about a problem it will reappear with a vengeance at 3am. Drinking alcohol is like pouring gasoline on our anxiety! The shift from drinking to socialise to drinking to self medicate. The normal timeframe is about 20 years… so many woman drink to socialise in their 30's and 30's but then as the demands of juggling a career and childcare pile up they rely on it to cope with their stress. If you worry about the prospect of having to quit drinking one day – if that's your worst nightmare – if you can't even imagine what your life would be like without alcohol then that's a sure sign you need to take a break Along with self medicating with alcohol comes the habit of drinking alone – a sure sign that it's moved away from the fun place to the place of numbing out the strains of the day. You heard Lori saying that she had hangovers that lasted 2 or 3 days – as we get older our bodies struggle to cope with excessive drinking. We have less water in our bodies and become more susceptible to the dangers such as breast cancer. Finding yourself in the Groundhog Day routine of daily drinking is another sign – waking up feeling under par and vowing not to drink that evening. By 5pm you're feeling quite perky and well up for a glass of wine!  If we drink every evening we spend our days in withdrawal from alcohol – that's why that first glass of wine tastes so good! Increasing level of tolerance is another warning sign.  When I started drinking I could get a nice buzz going with a couple of glasses of wine but towards the end of my drinking career I could drink two bottles of wine and not feel a thing! Being very health conscious – doing the yoga, eating organic yet working your way through a bottle of wine in the evening. It's as if the alcohol is the last piece of the puzzle - although we know if our hearts it's not good for us we just can't let it go.. Taking a strategic approach to your drinking is a bit of a give away – I would plan my week on a Monday morning and make sure that I hadn't scheduled anything too taxing for the morning after a night out! You worry about your drinking!  If it's on your mind then take action – don't torment yourself any longer – go to tribesober.com and hit join our tribe.  You don't even need to quit drinking straight away – just listen and learn and get inspired by people who've done it. Finally if you're listening to this podcast and still drinking that's a bit of a sign that you're sober curious… so well done if that's you - carry on listening and learning! More Info Subscription membership – you can join up HERE. To access our website, click HERE. If you would like a free copy of our “Annual Tracker” or our e-book 66 Days to Sobriety, please email janet@tribesober.com. If you would like to come to our Saturday afternoon Zoom Cafe as a guest and meet our community, just email janet@tribesober.com.   Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up today Read more about our program and subscribe HERE Help us to Spread the Word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. If you enjoyed the podcast, then please leave us a 5-star review on Apple podcasts. Take a screenshot of your review, and DM it to Tribe Sober's Instagram page – see PS below for instructions. We'll send you something special to say thank you! We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. You can join our private Facebook group HERE. PS: How to Leave a Rating/Review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS Device) Open the Podcasts app. EASY. 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Holiday stress, we've all been there. The seasonal pressures can often turn a joyous occasion into a stress-filled event. But what if there was a way to navigate the holiday season without feeling overwhelmed? Today I'm sharing the mic with my friend Lori Massicot of the To 50 and Beyond Podcast. Join us in this special co-hosted episode as we share our own experiences and tips to transform your festive period from stressful to peaceful. We discuss tips like:SleepManaging Mental HealthEating Seasonal FoodsBoundariesSelf-Care RoutinesSetting ExpectationsHow Alcohol Impacts our Stress and Mental HealthSupport the showReceive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5Check out my book Your Worthy Body and signature online class B.COMPLETE

What should you expect to feel and do and experience in your first year of sobriety?  You've probably heard that the first 30 days sober are the absolute hardest and that hitting the one year milestone is big and important, but what comes in between?  Your first year sober can be a complex, emotional rollercoaster. You'll feel immense pride and joy and also uncertainty and vulnerability. It's beautiful and hard, tender and transformative.  And it can be really helpful to know what to expect in your first year, from people who have been there before you.  I asked my friend Lori Massicot, midlife sobriety coach and host of the To 50 And Beyond Podcast, to join me in talking about our own experiences and memories of our first year of sobriety. We dive into what we thought, felt and did between the last day we drank, the big 30, 60 and 90-day sober milestones, how we felt at 6 months alcohol-free and what we did to celebrate hitting one year of sobriety and our first “soberversary” (yes…that's a thing!) 3 Ways I Can Support You In Drinking Less + Living More Join The Sobriety Starter Kit, the only sober coaching course designed specifically for busy women.  My proven, step-by-step sober coaching program will teach you exactly how to stop drinking — and how to make it the best decision of your life. Save your seat in my FREE MASTERCLASS, 5 Secrets To Successfully Take a Break From Drinking  Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free. Connect with me for free sober coaching tips, updates + videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok @hellosomedaysober. Connect with Casey McGuire Davidson To find out more about Casey and her coaching programs, head over to www.hellosomedaycoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  I learned recently that only 10% of podcasters manage to publish more than 100 episodes so today I wanted to mark the fact that the Tribe Sober podcast is still going strong after 150 episodes! Yes it's hard work getting out a weekly episode but it's also been such a pleasure connecting with some fabulous guests and of course getting feedback from listeners all over the world. I've taken a deep dive into our podcast archives and highlighted the top ten most popular episodes At number 10 we have 3 podcasts with 1,700 downloads! 10. The Happy Brain with Loretta Breuning  That was Dr Loretta Breuning – author the Happy Brain.  I always learn a lot from my guests and my conversation with Loretta led me to a personal lightbulb moment which actually changed the advice we give to our community. It's common to experience a low mood in early sobriety – a spell of anhedonia. It certainly happened to me so I discussed this with Loretta She taught me that we don't have to just grit our teeth and get through this difficult patch – there is a way out! A way to trigger our happy chemicals and banish those early sobriety blues It's fascinating stuff so do have a listen to the interview – Tribe Sober podcast episode 55 on Apple podcasts or via this link 10. “Take a Break” Another episode that came in at 10th place with 1,700 listens was the episode called “Take a Break” – 3 Tribe Sober members talking about the benefits of taking a break from the booze. We believe in Challenges here at Tribe Sober - every year we run 2 #Sober66 Challenges as well as our Dry January Fundraiser. On this episode we hear from 3 ladies who did a 66 day Sober Spring - why did they sign up?  what was it like?  what tips do they have?  Have a listen to Claire, Helena and Pam and if you're inspired you can go to tribesober.com and sign up for the next #Sober66 which starts on 20th March Find this episode on Apple podcasts Tribe Sober episode 75 or via this link 10. Rebranding Sobriety with Susan Christina  The third episode at number 10 is my interview with the fabulous Susan Christina from Hola Sober. Susan Christina is on a mission to rebrand sobriety and make alcohol free living as attractive and glamorous as we thought drinking was She's an advocate for the modern recovery movement and wants women to take back their power!  Susan Christina publishes a gorgeous 100 page online magazine call Hola Sober, packed with features and inspiration – I'll put the link in the shownotes https://linktr.ee/holasober The episode with Susan Christina is called Rebranding Sobriety – episode 67 on Apple or via this link  8.  Casey joins up the dots... between drinking and anxiety Next up is an interview with Sobriety Coach Casey Mcguire Davidson with 1,800 downloads Like me Casey was caught in the corporate workhard/playhard culture as well as the mommyjuice trend…using alcohol to cope with stress and anxiety and becoming  more dependent over the years… But somehow we both found our way out of that trap and now we are finding joy in helping people to do the same  We talked about the strong women we come across in our sober communities – and how many of us managed to hold it all together through the drinking years. Once we are liberated from the shackles of alcohol addiction there is no stopping us and we go on to achieve great things.  We agreed that yes Sobriety is definitely a Superpower! Catch Casey on Tribe Sober podcast episode 66 on Apple or via this link 7. Is your Lizard Brain the Boss with Staci Danford Coming in at number 7 is neuroscientist Staci Danford which also has had 1,800 listens Staci is a neuroscientist who loves working with the sober community.  In this episode she shares some really practical and useful information about our brain. Staci explained how our primitive lizard brain will go on autopilot unless we intervene – she calls her Lizard Brain Earl and calls him out if he tries to hijack her behaviour! She confirmed that our #Sober66 Challenge is long enough to create a new neural pathway to change our drinking patterns She also said that the “secret sauce” of our Challenges is the community support Our next #Sober66 Challenge starts on 20th March so just go to tribesober.com and you'll see the sign up box on the homepage You can catch Staci's episode on Apple podcasts, episode 57 or via this link  6.  Why we need to ditch the drink in mid-life with Lori Massicot Next up in our Top Ten is Lori Massicot, also with 1,800 listens. Lori Massicot a midlife sobriety coach. I discovered Lori when I found her podcast – it's called “to 50 and beyond” – it's a podcast aimed at women in mid-life where she highlights the beauty of aging and the freedom that comes along with alcohol free life. I was 63 when I finally ditched the booze so as you can imagine we had a great conversation about how giving up alcohol is one of the best things we can do for ourselves as we get older. Let's remember that 20% of social drinkers WILL become dependent over the years That's exactly what happened to most of our Tribe members who are now busy supporting each other and changing their habits So if you want to improve your health and increase  your happiness just go to tribesober.com and hit join our tribe. Catch Lori's episode on Apple podcasts episode 72 or via this link 5. My Relationship with Alcohol with Eusebius McKaiser  Holding down the number 5 spot with 1800 downloads is South African journalist and broadcaster Eusebius McKaiser He signed up for our Dry January Fundraiser a few years ago and much to his surprise he's maintained his sobriety.  We first met when I was on his radio show reading out my Goodbye to Alcohol Letter.  A goodbye letter is a cathartic and powerful ritual that can help us draw a line under our drinking years.  During our conversation Eusebius shared the benefits he is experiencing and explained how he has substituted different kinds of music for alcohol - to stimulate the right mood when he is writing. You can it via this link or on Apple podcasts episode 29 Eusebius and I also recorded another Tribe Sober podcast episode together – called Busting Sobriety Myths – episode 77 on Apple podcasts or via this link   4.  Why we get hangxiety with William Porter  At number 4 with 2000 downloads is another podcast about anxiety!  – title was “Why we get Hangxiety and my guest was William Porter.    We talked about "hangxiety" and how it's caused by chemical changes in our brain - when it becomes over-sensitised If you drink a bottle of wine every night then your brain will take the first glass as a signal that the rest of the bottle is coming! That's why moderation is so difficult - and it's exhausting as we are thinking about it all the time Dependency happens once we learn (consciously or subsconsciously) that another drink will quell the anxiety caused by the first FAB is responsible for many people falling off the wagon as they think they can now have "just one" - which is not sustainable William also explained that it's a complete myth that alcohol helps you sleep - the truth is that it ruins our sleep! This conversation is on episode 50 on Apple podcasts or you can access it via this link 3.  How I ditched the drink with Clare Pooley  At number 3 we have the fabulous Clare Pooley with 2,100 downloads Clare is the author of “Sober Diaries” and a wonderful example of how your dreams can come true when you ditch the booze.  Her sober blog not only helped her to stay on track but it attracted a publishing deal which led to the sober diaries – she then went on to write two further novels.  Her childhood dream was to be an author and now she is! CLAIRE's TOP TIP - she reconfigured her day - went to bed at 7pm (to avoid evening drinking) and got up at 5am feeling great! As cooking the evening meal was a big temptation for her she cooked it in the morning and heated it up in the evening Her blog - the obstacle course went viral and is essential reading in early sobriety – I'll put the link in the shownotes Clare's key message in her blog is to keep going however hard it gets - stopping and starting is the hardest way and means you are doing the hardest bit – over and over The episode is number 39 in Apple podcasts or via this link  2.  How I quit drinking and started a tribe with Janet Gourand At number 2 is my story with 2,200 downloads I talk about my long struggle with alcohol – how I nearly drowned by passing out in my bath at the age of 25 and carried on drinking How I got breast cancer - and carried on drinking How a "walking, talking blackout" made me (finally) ditch the drink I talk about my quest for sobriety, my failure as an AA member and how I finally got sober.  I share my motivation for founding Tribe Sober and read out my Goodbye to Alcohol Letter. This was the very first episode of the Tribe Sober podcast so is episode one in Apple podcasts – or via this link People often find podcasts by googling key words so the fact that our most popular podcast was called “How to Stop Binge Drinking” would indicate that a lot of people find themselves without an off switch once they start drinking. I certainly fell in that category – a couple of glasses every evening and probably a binge once a week. If you've ever wondered exactly how much you have to drink to constitute a binge you may be surprised to learn that:- Binge drinking is defined as consuming 4 or more drinks on one occasion for women or 5 or more drinks on one occasion for men Australian sobriety coach Kathryn Elliott was a binge drinker 1.  How to Stop Binge Drinking with Kathryn Elliott  Kathryn would be in a cycle – go for it, recover, go for it, recover She didn't really see this as a “problem” even when she started having blackouts at 16 – some blackouts which involved driving If you listen to last weeks Tribe Sober episode with Professor Nutt you can hear him explaining the science behind blackouts – and the fact that blackouts can actually lead to brain damage! She could go for weeks without drinking and challenges like Dry January were easy for her but she would always see these dry periods as permission to binge before and afterwards! As Kathryn looks back on those short periods of abstinence she realises they did nothing to help her understand her binge drinking habit Women need to understand that binge drinking is particularly dangerous as it can take up to a month for our liver to recover from a heavy session. We tend to think that once the hangover has gone we can start drinking again but that just piles more damage on top of the existing damage. Episode 113 on Apple podcasts or access my conversation with Kathryn via this link  So that's our top ten podcast episodes – thank you to our amazing guests and of course to our listeners! More Info Subscription membership – you can join up HERE. To access our website, click HERE. If you would like a free copy of our “Annual Tracker” or our e-book 66 Days to Sobriety, please email janet@tribesober.com. If you would like to come to our Saturday afternoon Zoom Cafe as a guest and meet our community, just email janet@tribesober.com. to join our mailing list click HERE    Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up today Read more about our program and subscribe HERE   Help us to Spread the Word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. If you enjoyed the podcast, then please leave us a 5-star review on Apple podcasts. Take a screenshot of your review, and DM it to Tribe Sober's Instagram page – see PS below for instructions. We'll send you something special to say thank you! We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. You can join our private Facebook group HERE.   PS: How to Leave a Rating/Review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS Device) Open the Podcasts app. EASY. Choose “Search” from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show (e.g. Recover Like a Mother) into the search field. Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes). Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews. Click Write a Review underneath the displayed reviews from other listeners. You'll then have the option to rate the show on a 5-star scale and write a review (you can rate without writing too but it's always good to read your experience).  

This podcast centers around physical, mental, and spiritual health. And if you've listened to more than a few episode, I'm sure you've also figured out the veins from these foundational pillars spread wide. Today's conversation with Lori Massicot with the To 50 and Beyond Podcast is one of those that may seem on the periphery, but I think it's an important one when we consider our physical, mental and spiritual health. Lori and I discuss sober living, specifically as it relates to women our age in this midlife stage. We discussWhat's right for youWhat kind of story are we creating around alcoholHow to navigate friendships that once involved alcohol if you take it outHow Lori and her husband changed their habits when she dropped alcoholCreating rituals between work and home without popping the corkThe power of finding something to look forward toGuidance on how to “take the edge off” without alcoholLearning how to ask what we needConnect with Lorilorimassicot.comInstagram: @lorimassicotListen to To 50 and Beyond PodcastSupport the showConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthCheck out my book Your Worthy Body and signature online class B.COMPLETE

First off, I am a certified sober coach but I DO NOT do sober coaching any longer. In this episode I share five brilliant sober coaches and why they might be a good fit for you, I also share: Do you need a sober coach? Why hire a sober coach? How much are sober coaches? Are there qualifications for sober coaching? YES YES YES. I answer these and more in this episode. Have you joined the https://members.connectedcalmlife.com/ (Connected Calm Life)? Join today before the price goes up. Also, are you on the waitlist for the https://www.youresobernowwhat.com/thenowwhatacademy (NOW WHAT ACADEMY? ) Coaches Mentioned: Arlina Allen: https://www.soberlifeschool.com/ (https://www.soberlifeschool.com/) Matthew Taub https://linktr.ee/MatthewTaub (https://linktr.ee/MatthewTaub) Tamar Medford https://www.youresobernowwhat.com/ (https://www.youresobernowwhat.com/) Lori Massicot https://www.lorimassicot.com/ (https://www.lorimassicot.com/) Michelle Smith https://www.recoveryisthenewblack.com/ (https://www.recoveryisthenewblack.com/) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Listen in as Lori Massicot and I discuss boundary setting for people pleasers! If you liked this episode, let us know on Instagram! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness https://instagram.com/lori__massicot Subscribe to the show here: https://smbwell.com/subscribe Keep the show Ad free: https://patreon.com/susiepettit All links mentioned and the show notes can be found here: https://smbwell.com/204 The post Boundary Setting for People Pleasers appeared first on Susie Pettit.

When you're stopping drinking it's pretty normal to focus on what you're giving because alcohol is involved in most of your social activities, hobbies and relationships.     When I was a ‘red wine girl' alcohol was a part of cooking dinner, evenings on the couch, date nights, girls nights, work happy hours, Sunday brunches, afternoons at the ballpark, vacations and everything in between.    In order to create a better life without alcohol it's important to add new things to your life that bring you peace, happiness and pleasure when you are removing alcohol.   Lori Massicot, midlife sobriety coach and host of the To 50 And Beyond Podcast, has joined me to talk about how to create a better life without alcohol, how to use your time away from alcohol as a period of discovery, why setting boundaries will help you find time to explore new hobbies, and so much more!   For full show notes and resources mentioned in the episode, head to www.hellosomedaycoaching.com/112   Ready to drink less + live more? Take my FREE MASTERCLASS on Five Secrets To Taking a Break From Drinking Sign up here to save your seat: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/class    If you're ready to change your relationship with alcohol join The Sobriety Starter Kit.  It's my signature sober coaching course for busy women to help you drink less + live more.  To enroll go to www.sobrietystarterkit.com. Grab the  Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free   Find out more about Casey and her coaching programs, head over to her website, www.hellosomedaycoaching.com  

  When I started podcasting almost 2 years ago I wasn't sure that I was going to be able to stick at it.  Finding guests, interviewing guests and then editing the conversation was pretty time consuming.  Then I read that 60% of podcasters give up after less than 10 episodes which seemed like a challenge!  Through this podcast Tribe Sober has connected with people from all over the world and our membership is becoming more and more international! So next week we celebrate our 100th episode so a huge thank you to our listeners who have helped us to get this far!  If you are new to the podcast then welcome – and if you've been with us from the start then thank you!  In either case we'd love you to leave a review. So this week I've delved into our podcast download stats and highlighted the most popular podcasts – our top ten! In this Episode At 10th place with 1150 downloads is Episode number 72 (released in December 2021) – it's called “Why We Need to Ditch the Drink in Mid Life” – my guest was Lori Massicot who has a podcast herself called “to 50 and beyond” – it's a podcast aimed at women in mid-life where she highlights the beauty of aging and the freedom that comes along with alcohol free life. She on a mission to raise awareness towards the life changing impact of sobriety as we age and had me guesting on her podcast as an example of someone who ditched the drink later in life. You can find that on episode 182 of her podcast. At 9th place with 1192 downloads is Episode 67 (released in October 2021) we have an episode called “Rebranding Sobriety” with the fabulous Susan Christina.  She's on a mission to make alcohol free living as attractive and glamorous as we thought drinking was!  Susan shares her own story of recovery and talks about the “drinking train” that many women board and pointed out that it was only travelling one way – the way of increasing dependence, rehab and for some people it's unfortunately travelling to disease and death.  At number 8 with 1206 downloads we have episode 81 (released January 2022) called “Take a Break” from the booze.  We believe in Challenges here at Tribe Sober and every year we run our Sober Spring Challenge - and then another one in January.  On this podcast we hear from 3 ladies who did Sober Spring 2021 - why did they sign up?  what was it like?  what tips do they have?  If you are listening to this and decide you'd like to do a challenge then just go to tribesober.com and hit Join Our Tribe and we'll put you on our 30 day starter challenge for new members. At number 7 with 1215 downloads was “Coping with Cravings” (released January 2021) - my interview with South African natural health expert Mary Ann Shearer.  Both of her parents were alcoholics yet she became passionate about health and has published a bestselling book called The Natural Way.  Mary Ann is a woman before her time and was advocating veganism thirty years ago! She advised people who have stopped drinking to satisfy their cravings by eating fresh fruit not chocolates or sweets  Our bodies need glucose and eating fresh fruit satisfies the craving for alcohol – we offer this as standard advice in our community as many many people battle with those cravings for sweets when they stop drinking. Mary Ann explained the damage that alcohol does to our endocrine system - and how it makes menopause much worse At number 6 with 1279 downloads was Neuroscientist Staci Danfield – released in August 2021 that episode is called “Is you Lizard Brain the Boss?”  She explained that our brain tricks us into thinking that alcohol is making us happy but in fact it is a depressant – if you've been drinking for years then the alcohol will have altered the balance of your brain which is why you become increasingly dependent. When we understand how our brains work we can work with it – and that's when the magic will happen – a great analogy is to think of how we use our computers – we work with programs that are installed in our computers – not against them! Understanding our brains means that we can understand ourselves better and see what we are gaining by ditching the drink – we need to create a “pattern interruptor” At number 5 we have episode 66 with 1318 downloads (released in October 2021) -  “Anxiety and Alcohol” was the topic and my guest was Casey McGuire Davidson.  Casey went to doctors and therapists about her anxiety and insomnia – most of which was caused by alcohol but she was in denial about her drinking and just didn't CONNECT THE DOTS Like many of us Casey started making rules – in fact Casey and I had a whole conversation about the rules we used to make that you can find on her podcast (Hello Someday – episode 77 )  The reason we make these rules of course is that we are still trying to moderate as we can't imagine our life without it – having to give up completely is our worst nightmare – whereas with hindsight both Casey and myself can say that giving up completely was the best thing we ever did! She eventually hired a Sober Coach and checked in with her every single day – because she was sick and tired of being sick and tired. Episode 50 is at number 4 with 1510 downloads.  - another podcast about anxiety!  – title was “Why we get Hangxiety and my guest was William Porter.    We talked about "hangxiety" and how it's caused by chemical changes in our brain - when it becomes over-sensitised If you drink a bottle of wine every night then your brain will take the first glass as a signal that the rest of the bottle is coming! That's why moderation is so difficult - and it's exhausting as we are thinking about it all the time Dependency happens once we learn (consciously or subsconsciously) that another drink will quell the anxiety caused by the first FAB is responsible for many people falling off the wagon as they think they can now have "just one" - which is not sustainable He explained why it's a complete myth that alcohol helps you sleep - the truth is that it ruins our sleep! At number 3 we have the fabulous Clare Pooley with 1587 downloads.  The episode is number 39 and was released in April 2021 - called “My Top Life Hack”   Clare is a wonderful example of how your dreams can come true when you ditch the booze.  Her sober blog not only helped her to stay on track but it attracted a publishing deal which led to the sober diaries – she then went on to write TAP and is about to publish a second novel.  Her childhood dream was to be an author and now she is! CLAIRE's TOP TIP - she reconfigured her day - went to bed at 7pm (to avoid evening drinking) and got up at 5am feeling great! As cooking the evening meal was a big temptation for her she cooked it in the morning and heated it up in the evening Like many of us she had a major low in early sobriety - she calls this "the wall" and believes it's our brain chemistry adjusting Her blog - the obstacle course went viral and is essential reading in early sobriety Clare's key message in the blog is to keep going however hard it gets - stopping and starting is the hardest way Clare also said it was essential to "find your tribe" and recommended tribesober.com At number 2 we have Eusebius McKaiser with 1599 downloads. South African journalist talking about his relationship with alcohol.  Eusebius signed up for our Dry January Challenge a fewyears ago and to his surprise maintained his sobriety.  We first met when I was on his radio show reading out my Goodbye to Alcohol Letter.  We recommend writing a GTA letter on the basis that for some of us alcohol is like an abusive lover we  need to get it out of our lives.  A goodbye letter is a cathartic and powerful ritual that can help us draw a line under our drinking years.  Go to ts.com, hit inspiration and hit GTA letters to read the letters written by tribe members. Eusebius shared benefits he is experiencing and explained how he has substituted different kinds of music for alcohol - to stimulate the right mood when he is writing. Eusebius wrote a blog for our website called "Sober Diary Reflections" - you can read it here and we also recorded another Tribe Sober podcast together – called Busting Sobriety Myths – episode 77. At number is my story "How I quit drinking and started a tribe!" with 1675 downloads Just beating Eusebius by a mere 76 downloads is my story!  I can't claim too much credit as this was the very first episode – released way back on my 5th Soberversary in May 2020 – episode 1!  In it I talk about my long struggle with alcohol – how I nearly drowned by passing out in my bath at the age of 25 and carried on drinking How I got breast cancer - and carried on drinking How a "walking, talking blackout" made me (finally) ditch the drink I talk about my quest for sobriety, my failure as an AA member and how I finally got sober.  I share my motivation for founding Tribe Sober and read out my Goodbye to Alcohol Letter. More Info Subscription membership – you can join up HERE. To access our website, click HERE. If you would like a free copy of our “Annual Tracker” or our e-book 66 Days to Sobriety, please email janet@tribesober.com. If you would like to come to our Saturday afternoon Zoom Cafe as a guest and meet our community, just email janet@tribesober.com. Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up today Read more about our program and subscribe HERE Book a Discovery Call with me to find out if our membership would help you Help us to Spread the Word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. If you enjoyed the podcast, then please leave us a 5-star review on Apple podcasts. Take a screenshot of your review, and DM it to Tribe Sober's Instagram page – see PS below for instructions. We'll send you something special to say thank you! We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. You can join our private Facebook group HERE.   PS: How to Leave a Rating/Review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS Device) Open the Podcasts app. EASY. Choose “Search” from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show (e.g. Recover Like a Mother) into the search field. Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes). Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews. Click Write a Review underneath the displayed reviews from other listeners. You'll then have the option to rate the show on a 5-star scale and write a review (you can rate without writing too but it's always good to read your experience).    

Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes. This time Rachel meets with Lori Massicot. Lori is an advocate for midlife made healthy, happy and alcohol-free. Rachel & Lori talk about sobriety in perimenopause and midlife. Click here - to learn more about Lori Massicot and her 'To 50 and beyond' podcast. Perimenopause can be a lonely journey - and it shouldn't be that way. Join us in our free community app here to connect with like-minded perimenopause warriors in the same stage of life. Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/perryapp/message

Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol-free life! This weeks podcast guest is the lovely Lori Massicot a midlife sobriety coach. I discovered Lori when I found her podcast – it's called “to 50 and beyond” – it's a podcast aimed at women in mid-life where she highlights the beauty of aging and the freedom that comes along with alcohol free life. She's on a mission to raise awareness towards the life changing impact of sobriety as we age.  She interviewed me for her podcast and you can hear that conversation on episode 182 of to 50 and beyond. It's called “Getting Sober Over 60” and you can access it here In this Episode I'm always fascinated by the way peoples drinking evolves over the years – I'm the first person to admit that drinking can be a lot of fun – until it's not – until you become dependent - check out our podcast on how we go from "liking to wanting to needing"  Let's remember that 20% of social drinkers WILL become dependent over the years – if we are in that 20% then that doesn't make us bad people – or weak people – or diseased people. It just makes us people who have become addicted to an addictive drug!  People who will have to do a bit of work to change their habits – and that's where people like myself and Lori come in – we've been where you are and we can help you make the change.  As you heard Lori did the fun bit in her teens and 20's – partying as a teenager and then working in real estate, earning good money and drinking wine with friends and colleagues. Then it was the mommyjuice phase – in here 30's Lori felt depressed, put on weight and found her high pressure job all a bit much. She was using wine at home to cope with her stress and felt trapped in a vicious cycle. She refers to her early 40's as the “dark years, she lost her mom and could get through two bottles of wine at a time. She had a wake up call when a family member asked her if she was an alcoholic.  That's when she realised that alcohol had become the centre of everything in her life. Of course like many of us she tried “the rules” (drinking only on certain days, drinking red rather than white etc etc) which of course didn't work. Of course she also tried to “moderate” but of course that didn't work either - in fact we agreed that for many of us its only when we try to cut down that we realise the extent of our problem.  We realise that we have crossed a line with our drinking and it's going to take more than a bit of willpower to make a change. So if you are busy trying to “moderate” and using rules to control your drinking please save yourself a lot of heartache and take a complete break – no need to use the F (forever word) – just take a break Every drinker needs to take regular breaks to test their dependence. Tribe Sober has just opened their annual Dry January Fundraiser which offers community and online support for 30 days - more info here. “Playing the Movie Forward” is a very popular tool in our community.  Lori found herself “playing the movie forward 20 years” and was  horrified at what she saw.  She knew her drinking would escalate over the years and decided that she was done.  She poured her Chardonnay down the sink and got started on her life changing journey to sobriety. Lori used journaling as her key tool –there is so much evidence of the value of keeping a journal – and it helps us so much when we are on this path. We can use it to process our emotions, note our triggers and track our journey.  We can read back to the early days and see how much easier its getting and realise how many benefits we are experiencing. And of course the more benefits we do experience the less likely we will be inclined to return to Day 1! Exercise was another key tool for Lori and she educated herself about the best ways to strengthen her body in midlife. So journaling, exercise and playing the movie forward are all great tools which will help us to quit drinking. We all need to create a personal toolkit and we help you with that at our regular Tribe Sober workshops.  Read more about our workshops here. Sobriety has given Lori freedom and peace. When she feels anxious she now understands how to self soothe without alcohol. I loved the way she said that in early sobriety we have to protect ourselves and build ourselves up so that we can learn to cope. Then we can go on to learn how to actually thrive our alcohol free lives. That's exactly what we help our members to do at Tribe Sober with our 7 step program – get more info and sign up here.  We agreed that ditching the booze gives us a feeling of power - we are doing something that the majority of the population would not even consider - Sobriety is a Superpower! Times are changing and the sober curious movement is helping that. People are getting “sober curious” and wondering what their life would look like without it. Why not sign up for Tribe Sober's January Challenge and find out! Loris podcast is called "to 50 and beyond" and her website is here: lorimassicot.com. Lori coaches women on health, wellness and sobriety and you can contact her via her website and she's also on Instagram. More info Subscription membership for Tribe Sober is just R85 (£4/$6/$8AUS) a month - you can join up HERE To access our website click HERE If you would like a free copy of our "Annual Tracker" or our e-book "66 Days to Sobriety" please email janet@tribesober.com If you would like to come to our Saturday afternoon Zoom Cafe as a guest and meet our community just email janet@tribesober.com Episode Sponsor           This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then                 sign up today           Read more about our 7-step program and subscribe HERE           Book a Discovery Call with me to find out if our membership would help you            Help us to spread the word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. If you enjoyed the podcast then please leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts, take a screenshot of your review and DM it to Tribe Sober's Instagram page - see PS for instructions - we'll send you something special to say thank you! We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  You can catch our FB live on Saturday mornings (11am SAST) and you can join our private Facebook group HERE Thank you for listening!  Till Next Week Janet x PS   How to leave an rating/review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS device) 1. Open the Podcasts app. EASY. 2. Choose "Search" from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show (i.e., "Recover Like A Mother") into the search field. 3. Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes). 4. Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews. 5. Click "Write a Review" underneath the displayed reviews from other listeners. 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Lori Massicot is a sober woman on a mission to help women over 40 create a life they love alcohol-free. For thirty years, Lori thought that alcohol was the solution to her anxiety and shyness, and on August 11, 2013, she decided to quit drinking and become the solution she had always been. Lori uses a simplistic approach to sobriety and helps women create a deeper relationship with themselves as they age through connection, self-care, and self-compassion. Lori is a Life and Sober Coach, Nutrition Coach, and host of the To 50 and Beyond podcast, where she talks openly with her guests about aging sober and creating overall wellbeing in midlife and beyond. www.lorimassicot.com She's lived in Southern California her whole life and is a mom and wife and a dog lover who strives to live a simplistic lifestyle in recovery.   * Host Jean McCarthy's website is www.jeanmccarthy.ca and her blog is www.unpickledblog.com

Today's episode is all about alcohol. From the occasional drink to a glass or two every night, how do you know if alcohol is a problem in your life? I talk with Lori Massicot who is a Life & Sober Coach for midlife women. Lori shares the story of her 30-year journey with alcohol and how she knew that it was becoming a problem for her.  We talk about what it means to be sober curious, societal pressures and self-awareness around drinking. Lori encourages us to look at how our relationship with alcohol is impacting our relationships, careers and even personal goals. We talk at length about how alcohol is impacting the many hormonal changes and menopause symptoms that we experience at this time of life. Lori shares how to navigate social pressures around drinking and create boundaries, along with tips on how to get out of the habit of drinking. Book mention: Atomic Habits by James Clear Learn more about Lori: Lori Massicot is a Life & Sober coach for women over 40 because she knows how tough aging can be, especially when you mix it with alcohol.  She helps women restructure their days to align with a sober lifestyle to give the time and space to process how to think, feel, and do, all in a "NO BS fluffy" kind of way. A Sober Lifestyle is a catalyst to transform all areas of life from health and wellness to relationships to money and career goals and a deeper connection to your authentic self. Her website is www.lorimassicot.com. Check out her Podcast, 'To 50 and Beyond' - lorimassicot.com/to50andbeyondpodcast Her membership community called 'Elevate' can be accessed here - https://www.lorimassicot.com/elevatenow

Worrying about your drinking is a lonely and dark place to be, especially in midlife when women often feel stressed out, unfulfilled and lonely.    And that's where my guest, Lori Massicot, says she lived for too long.    At 45 Lori says she was an over-drinker, overeater, "sky is falling" type of gal who, after questioning her drinking for two years, finally decided to stop drinking.   And then she discovered all the possibilities available to her now that she no longer spent her evenings on the couch drinking.     Lori is now a life coach specializing in sobriety, mindset transformation and holistic wellness for women over 40 and hosts the podcast To 50 And Beyond.   Being sober has given Lori a second chance at life and enabled her to become who she genuinely is, without the façade she was trying to keep up with for decades.    In this episode, Lori and I explore: Why more and more women are deciding to stop drinking at age 40, 50 and 60 How “aging sober” empowers women to live healthier, happier and more confident lives.  Why midlife is a good time to reevaluate your relationship with alcohol as you look to the decades ahead The perimenopause journey and how to get beyond it sober The correlation between drinking and weight gain in midlife How women's wellness after 40 is improved by being alcohol-free   SHOWNOTES: www.hellosomedaycoaching.com/41   About Lori Massicot Lori is a Life Coach specializing in sobriety, mindset transformation, and holistic wellness for women over 40. Lori is an advocate for aging happy, healthy and confident, and free. Lori has a certification in Nutrition Coaching, and is the host of the To 50 & Beyond podcast, a podcast that celebrates women in the middle of life.   Links mentioned in the podcast Casey's interview on Lori's To 50 & Beyond podcast - No Rock Bottom Required   Connect with Lori Massicot   To learn more about Lori and to find out more information about her coaching services, head over to www.lorimassicot.com Follow Lori on Instagram at @lorimassicot Listen to her podcast To 50 And Beyond Learn about Lori's group coaching program for women over 40, Elevate.   Connect with Casey McGuire Davidson   Check out  The Sobriety Starter Kit. The private, on-demand coaching course you need to break out of the drinking cycle - without white-knuckling it or hating the process.   Grab your  Free Sober Girls Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First 30 Days   Website: www.hellosomedaycoaching.com Instagram: Casey @ Hello Someday Coaching (@caseymdavidson)

In this episode we head to Southern California to visit with Lori Massicot who tells us of what it was like for her getting sober just over 7 years ago. She takes us back to the night her and her husband went out to see a Kid Rock Concert and while completely wasted she realized that she couldn't go on drinking like this anymore. Something had to change. Lori tells us about her decision to quit drinking forever, the difficulties she faced and how her recovery journey began. She shares some good advice on getting sober and we discuss the importance of being able to talk about alcoholism, talking openly with your children, the need for family support and how finding your community in sobriety is crucial. Now Lori works with men and women to encourage aging with grace and a life of sobriety. She is the host of her own podcast called "To 50 And Beyond" where she covers many areas relating to aging, sobriety and awareness. In this episode we cover topics including #boundries #socialanxiety #panicattacks #grieving #perimenopause #madeadecission #shame #alcoholfree #gettingsober #shoppingaddiction #selfawareness #agingwithgrace #fearbasedmedia #emptynest #stigmas SHOUT OUT's Our past October guests: Kaylen, Mike G, Leigh and Brianne Davis and Dr. Robb Kelly and Jennifer Lovely from the podcast Breaking Through Addiction where I had the honor of being a guest on their show (-ep 9) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soberoso/message

Your past is not your potential. In any hour you can choose to liberate the future. -Marilyn Ferguson On August 11, 2013, while watching a Lifetime movie home alone, Lori Massicot made one decision that changed the trajectory her entire life. She had two bottles of Chardonnay ready to go, and made a drastic move not to drink them dry. Lori had been drinking for 30 years.    Since that day, she changed her life, not because she quit drinking, but because she started living.   After listening to many episodes of “To 50 and Beyond”, Lori’s podcast, I reached out to invite Lori onto the Fit + Vibrant You Podcast- not necessarily to talk about sobriety (though we do talk about this)but about transforming your life.   Join us for a candid conversation on: The limiting beliefs that stop you from taking action or that sabotage your efforts to get to your goal How to deal with friends and family who don’t support you- namely those who push food or alcohol on you Your relationships, and how they might change (for better or worse) as you move forward on your health and wellness journey Lori is a Life Coach specializing in sobriety, mindset transformation, and holistic wellness. She is  an advocate for aging happy, healthy and confident, and free. She has a certification in Nutrition Coaching, and is the host of the To 50 & Beyond podcast. In 2018, she founded Real Aligned Women who is the founder of National Sober Day on September 14th each year.  When you’re ready to take the next step, here’s how I can help. ⭐️ For Women Over 50: Discover the 4 Steps that have Helped 100s of Women Achieve their Happy, Healthy Weight, Permanently and Naturally, Without the Obsession: www.fitvibrant50.com ⭐️Join the Fit + Vibrant You Facebook Community! ⭐️Download your Home Workout Guide at www.tanjashaw.com/homefitness ⭐️Subscribe to the Fit + VIbrant YOU Podcast on your favourite podcast player. ⭐️If you're in Chilliwack, BC, learn more about the 6 Week Restart at www.getfitchilliwack.com

Midlife can be challenging. There are so many changes going on along with our everyday responsibilities. Because of this overwhelm, some women turn to alcohol to help themselves cope.If you’re struggling with alcohol misuse or any form of addiction, then I urge you to listen to this life-altering episode with Lori Massicot. She is a Sober Lifestyle coach for women over 40. Lori is an inspiration and her passion for helping women thrive is fascinating.In this episode, we’re going to take a deep dive on why women begin drinking in the first place, why numbing yourself will only backfire in the long-run, the stigma and shame that women go through in terms of addiction, and why there’s always hope that women can change their lives.Episode Highlights:Why Lori started an anonymous IG account in 2015Why she started drinking at a young ageDrinking as a coping mechanism to escape problemsWhy she and her husband decided to go soberAlcohol consumption as normalcy in societyThe link between self-esteem and alcohol addictionHer social group’s reaction to her sobrietyWhy quitting drinking is only the first stepHow to create a life where you don’t need to drinkWhy you need to go sober ASAPThe importance of opening dialogue and vulnerabilityHer advice to women struggling with drinkingLori’s plans in the next three to five yearsWhat she would tell her younger selfConnect with Lori:WebsitePodcastLinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitterResources mentioned:Lori's Sober Coaching for WomenMy book Cannonball!: Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond---Enjoy 50% off your purchase from Genev’s Products by entering CANNONBALL50 and build a stronger and healthier you!Click here to see Gennev’s products! You can also check their website to know more!---Thank you for listening! Let me know what you think of this episode by leaving a rating and review here!Don’t forget to follow Fearlessly Facing Fifty on Instagram and Subscribe to my website Fearlessly Facing Fifty to get all the updates, news, and giveaways!Purchase a copy of my book: Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and BeyondThis episode is sponsored by our friends at Gennev – learn more about making your health a priority. Built for women, by women.

In today's episode you will hear from a Queen who not only is surviving and thriving in her sobriety, she teaching Queens in their 40's 50's and beyond how to do it too. On the Sober Sessions we teach how to live purpose and not and Lori is living proof how to get it done no matter how much a season Queen you are. Follow Lori @Lorimassicot on all social media platforms Also Join her Group coaching Elevate for Women Over 40 at www.lorimassicot.com Are you struggling with Staying Sober Consistently? Click here for our FREE gift https://sobrietyqueenconnie.ck.page/2f1cc11d35 If you haven't purchased my book yet, "Alcohol Fiend To Sobriety Queen" click the link below to get it https://conniesmcmillan.com/ Looking for additional support join the She Pursues Sobriety Membership. Click below for more details https://conniesmcmillan.com/ Please don't forget to share & subscribe to this podcast Follow us on Instagram @Sobriety_queen_Connie Follow us on Facebook @Sobriety Queen Connie Love & Gratitude Sobriety Queen Connie --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/connie-mcmillan/support

Lori Massicot has an empowering podcast called To 50 and Beyond, where she invites guests to discuss various topics. I encourage you to check it out. In this episode, we talked about the myths about suicide, my personal story and how I delt with my father's death, warning signs, tips on what to do (and to avoid) when talking to someone who is contemplating suicide, misconceptions regarding this theme, the stigma that surrounds it, and my mission to help break the silence around this subject. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paula-fontenelle/message

Episode 44- Welcome to Season Two!   Welcome to Season two! Courtney Andersen and Lori Massicot welcome you with open arms to a brand new season of the Real Aligned Women Podcast.  The ladies are super excited to bring you a whole new season with more interviews and conversations that they love having with one another and themselves. In this episode, they discuss National Sober Day! How that event brought them together for the first time to meet face to face.  How excited they were meeting women in all stages of recovery! Meeting women that they had been following on Socal Media through the recovery community was an absolute treasure. Courtney and Lori catch up with the end of the summers and what they have planned going into Fall. The ladies explain how the format of the solo episodes will be a little different moving forward. The ladies answer a listener's question! It was a good question too, talking about medications in Sobriety.  Courtney and Lori tell you their Sweet and Sour of the week.   Connect with us... Instagram  Website   Connect with Lori... Website   Connect with Courtney... Website   Please give us a shout out and rate and review this podcast! We appreciate the feedback so much.   We love you guys!  

Astrologically, the time around our 50th year is particularly potent, and this is because of an asteroid called Chiron. Chiron is the “wounded healer” and describes the quality of our childhood traumas, and also shows us the unique medicine we need to heal them. In our 50th year, we have an opportunity to create a bridge between our past and our future, by healing our Chiron wounds.  As we do this, we unlock essential things within ourselves, and ultimately, we use what we learn to teach others how to heal themselves. This is called the Chiron Return. My guest Lori Massicot, a Sober Lifestyle Coach pulled off some miracles during her Chiron Return, things that paved the way for what she does now. Listen in as we talk about it, you may get some great Chiron insights of your own! Find Lori Website Instagram To 50 and Beyond Podcast Things we mentioned She Recovers The Unruffled Podcast Tammi Salas Sondra Primeaux Find Natha Website Instagram Facebook

Continuing with the summer guest co-host series, Sondra was so excited to get to chat again with Lori Massicot. You may have heard Lori on the podcast before (Ep. 38) or maybe you listen to Lori's other podcasts, To 50 & Beyond or Real Aligned Women (that she co-hosts with Courtney Andersen). If that is the case, then you probably already love Lori and her infectious zest for life.They talk about getting older and all of the realities that accompany that privilege. They talk about milestones, from early, universal ones to one that Lori is approaching soon: empty nest. Lori radiates so much positive energy, which is what makes her such an effective coach. To learn more about how to work with Lori, you can find her at https://www.lorimassicot.com/, on Instagram @lorimassicot or join her Facebook group, To 50 & Beyond. This week Lori shares three items from her Unruffled Toolbox with our listeners: (1) Journaling; (2) Music; (3) Cold showers.

Are you experiencing menopause?  Have you been worried about how you are going to feel?  In this episode we dive into learning more about menopause, and all the things that our bodies are going through. There is so much more information available for women in today’s society. We discuss how what we put in our bodies, and what we choose to do with our bodies makes a difference in how our menopause journey will go.   In this episode I talk with Lori Massicot, a sober lifestyle coach for women over 40, podcaster, certified nutrition coach, and LOVER of all things midlife.  She joins us to discuss her own menopause journey, and her sober life journey. After eight years of going through perimenopause while drinking two bottles of Chardonnay in one sitting, Lori decided to take the road less traveled and quit drinking after three decades of being the “party girl.” We dive into what women can do to take their journey into their own hands and find the best course of treatment to live a happy healthy lifestyle even over 50!   Questions I asked: How can we keep ourselves from succumbing to aging stereotypes? What are some of the typical challenges in middle of life that you find women are faced with? Why is it important to learn as you say to "PIVOT" in midlife?  How do we change the story we tell ourselves? What can we expect in peri-menopause and menopause? How do you help women?   Topics Discussed: Sober living Fear of Aging. How to deal with perimenopause. How to learn more about menopause Embracing a new story in your head Letting go of stigma and stereotypes   Quotes from the show: “You are not hopeless, and being stuck is a choice.” @lorimassicot1 @SisterhoodSweat “I Never Thought That Food Mattered In How You Felt.” @clorimassicot1 @SisterhoodSweat “Because Of Social Media And The Internet, We Can Share It With Our Younger Generation So They Don't Dread Menopause.” @lorimassicot1 @SisterhoodSweat “You Tell Yourself "I Can't Do That. It's Someone Else's Life.” It's Not True! It's BS!” @lorimassicot1 @SisterhoodSweat   How you can stay in touch with Lori: Website Podcast YouTube Blog Instagram Facebook   How you can stay in touch with Linda: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube SoundCloud   "Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T"   Essential Formulas   My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is! Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!    

In Episode 6 the couple are chatting with Lori Massicot about all things aging! It’s the night before Melissa’s 31st birthday and the conversation couldn’t have come at a better time! Lori teaches women how to create a healthy lifestyle, both mentally and physically, so that they stop numbing out and start feeling happier and more confident in the middle of life; alcohol-free. The topic is perimenopause, but as usual the conversation gets SO much deeper! Listen along as the trio discuss aging - how to do it, what to look for, what it feels like, and how to handle it. Lori is a sober lifestyle coach for women over 40, podcaster, certified nutrition coach, and LOVER of all things midlife. After eight years of going through perimenopause while drinking two bottles of Chardonnay in one sitting, Lori decided to take the road less traveled and quit drinking after three decades of being the “party girl.” Cody and Melissa find themselves inspired as it becomes clear that you can pursue your dreams at any age, and we know you’ll be inspired too. Learn more about Lori at www.lorimassicot.com Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lorimassicotJoin her Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/to50andbeyondListen to her Podcast www.lorimassicot.libsyn.com and discover theReal Aligned Women: www.realalignedwomen.com Visit https://wearethestigma.com/be-a-guest-on-our-show/ to share your story! Come find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_wearethestigma/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wearethestigma &Twitter https://twitter.com/_wearethestigma If you feel the need for help, please visit https://wearethestigma.com/resources/ Wanna give back?? A 5 star review will help the show reach a larger audience! See you in two weeks!! xox

Welcome to the Messy Middle Road Trip podcast. Today, we’re talking to Lori Massicot a certified nutrition coach, sober coach, podcast host and lover of all things mid-life about her decision to quit drinking at age 45 and how that decision changed everything.

In Episode 2, Courtney interviews Lori!   Lori shares her journey from drinking as a teen to quitting at forty-five.  In a very real conversation, Lori talks about her childhood and how she started drinking because of social anxiety. It doesn't matter what age you are, you can always quit something that is making you miserable and holding you back in life.  Please visit our RAW Website Email us at realalignedwomen@gmail.com  

Welcome to Real Aligned Women, a podcast that shares honest and inspiring stories from people who are in recovery from addiction.  Your co-hosts are Courtney Andersen, of Sober Vibes, and Lori Massicot, of To 50 & Beyond.  Today's episode is all about Courtney's story and perspective of getting sober at twenty-nine.  Courtney shares what it looked like before, during, and after she quit drinking, and talks about what sobriety looks like today at six-years sober.  We are so happy you are here!  Please reach out to us at realalignedwomen@gmail.com and go to our website to learn more about our 30-day membership community, RAW.    

Certified Nutrition Coach, Holistic Wellness Coach and Sober Coach   Lori primarily helps women who are over 40, and she says that that time of life is a wake up call, "where you really need to start  making adjustments to yourself care, to what you're eating, to how you're thinking and to how you're moving your body."   Host of Podcast to 50 & Beyond   We need to rally and support each other during this time of life.     "Midlife is the Best Life"   Lori discusses an easy first change we can make to improve ourselves, and that would be to focus on the food that we are eating. Start adding things, instead of taking things away. Add more water, vegetables, make some healthy swaps (crunchy apples vs. crunchy chips).       Lori works with her clients on  reinventing stories that they've been telling themselves for years. THey work on reconnecting their body and mind and asking, "what is really going on?" It's all about taking the time and sticking with it, and being really consistent.   If you leave things inside, then you're your own accountability. Once we start talking about things openly, it changes our perspective completely.   Lori's advice for those who have a fairly sedentary life is to start slow and start with what you have. Go for walks, dance, add in basic strength training. It is life changing!  Start with a basic 30 minute workout three or four times a week.   Lori has found that one of the best times to work out is in the morning; it will change your mood, get your metabolism and get you revved up. You'll have a better outlook to the whole day.   Lori Massicot  

Welcome to To 50 & Beyond: a podcast that empowers women to celebrate the middle of life.  In this introduction, you will learn a little bit about your host, Lori Massicot, and a peek into the topics included in upcoming episodes.      

In today's episode, Tammi and Sondra have a long girlfriend chat with Lori Massicot. If you are immersed in the sober Instagram world, then you probably know Lori as @to50andbeyond. Lori is a Cali girl, wellness coach and just an incredible sober, positive light who placed a goal for herself to be in better health by the time she was 50. She's done that and beyond. They talk about what it's like to get sober in your 40s and how that can be a catalyst for any and all changes you set out to make. Lori's enthusiasm for life is contagious. You can see all of her offerings on her gorgeous website, http://lorimassicot.com/. This week Lori shares three items from her Unruffled Toolbox: (1) self-care: sleep, exercise, nutrition; (2) her coaching business; and (3) her social media community.