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To 50 and Beyond podcast

Lori Massicotwww.lorimassicot.com
Are you a woman in midlife and beyond who wants to live alcohol-free? Are you ready to focus on building a better relationship with yourself instead of with alcohol, and could you use some encouragement along the way? I’m Lori Massicot, The Midlife Sobriety Coach, and I’m here to support you every step of the way! I started drinking at 14 and made the tough decision to quit at 45. I understand the challenges you face in early sobriety and in maintaining an alcohol-free lifestyle. In 2018, I created the To 50 and Beyond podcast to raise awareness about the option of living alcohol-free later in life. My mission is to provide practical solutions, along with plenty of love and support, so you never feel alone. This podcast is the resource I wished I had when I decided to stop drinking on August 11, 2013. With over 300 episodes and half a million downloads, To 50 and Beyond has touched the hearts of women worldwide who are discovering that they don’t have to keep drinking. What a relief! In each episode, you’ll find practical solutions, inspiring stories, and insights from expert guests to help you navigate midlife and sobriety. To learn more about me and the podcast, please visit my website: https://www.lorimassicot.com/ Thank you for listening. Peace✌🏻 Disclaimer: The content of the To 50 and Beyond podcast is not intended as a substitute for medical advice or treatment. It is not suitable for anyone under 18. Guests featured on the podcast are available to answer questions and provide support through their respective channels, as mentioned in each episode.
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Episodes

Find YOUR People

In this bonus episode, I talk about finding your people who will love you and support you unconditionally. Stop trying to please everyone and be yourself! To work with me, please send me an email . Stop waiting to live your life. To join the To 50 & Beyond Facebook community. Say Hello on IG....

Sep 14, 201912 min

Navigate Aging + Sobriety Using Astrology with Natha Campanella

Episode 82 Navigate Aging + Sobriety Using Astrology with Natha Campanella Natha Campanella is a professional astrologer, writer, teacher, and podcaster. Natha writes and speaks on topics of spirituality, personal growth, and astrology. Using her ability, Natha translates the personal experience of her clients into astrological terms. Natha Campanella combines her sharp intuitive skills, with practical and useful guidance. She also teaches people how to use astrology as a transformational toolki...

Sep 10, 201958 minSeason 2Ep. 82

The Beauty of Asking What If?

Episode 81 Today, I talk about the beauty of asking yourself what if? in a positive way instead of focusing on negative. Example: What if everyone talks behind my back if I quit drinking? (negative - setting yourself up for a justification to never quit drinking) OR What if I quit drinking, feel better than I have in years, and inspire others to take a look at their drinking behaviors. (YES, positive Aunt Sally.) This episode will inspire you to ask better questions. Do you need 1:1 coaching + s...

Sep 03, 201914 minSeason 2Ep. 81

Your Daily Routine Matters

Bonus episode: Your Daily Routine Matters What you do daily will help you make big changes in your life. Today, I talk about changing up your routine each day to learn new ways to take care of yourself...and enjoy it. Enroll in Healthy Happy You, September Email me with questions Join my To 50 & Beyond Facebook community...

Aug 31, 201910 min

Entrepreneurship and Fitness Success in Sobriety with Anne and Leigh Walkup

Episode 80 Entrepreneurship + Fitness in Sobriety with Anne + Leigh Walkup In this episode, I talk with the lovely, twin sisters, Anne + Leigh about what it is like growing up as a twin, drinking together, getting sober together, starting a business together, and making fitness part of their daily routine. You will love the honesty + love between the two of these ladies! Topics discussed: What it's like being a twin How did Anne + Leigh make the decision to quit drinking; together Losing friends...

Aug 27, 201951 minSeason 2Ep. 80

Getting From A to B Doesn't Happen Overnight

In this bonus episode, I talk about comparison and getting yourself from point A to point B in life takes more than what most people want. To join my September group coaching program, click here. Do you want private coaching to help you redefine your relationship with alcohol so that you start living a life you were always meant to live? Schedule a free call today....

Aug 24, 201915 min

Anxiety + CBD Oil in Perimenopause with Meg Matthews

Episode 79 Anxiety + CBD Oil in Perimenopause with Meg Matthews An icon of the nineties Brit Pop scene, Meg Mathews is a former music industry PR, events planner and designer turned entrepreneur and advocate for the menopause. Meg is currently an online columnist for Red magazine and was named by the publication as one of their Top 20 Career Shifters in 2017. In November 2018, Meg was awarded the Inspiring Public Figure of the Year award by the Inspirational Leadership Trust. For the past few ye...

Aug 20, 201957 minSeason 2Ep. 79

Believing In Yourself is Not Required

Bonus Sitch on Saturday Believing In Yourself is Not Required In this episode, I talk about self-limiting belief's and what you really need to change things up in your life even if you don't believe that you can do it. To find me: Email me To 50 & Beyond Society on Facebook Work with me Instagram...

Aug 17, 20195 min

Do You Need to Be READY to Quit Drinking?

Episode 78 Do You Need to Be READY to Quit Drinking? In this episode, I break down two different perspectives answering the question, do you need to be ready to quit drinking? It's not an easy question to answer and only you know if you need to be or not, but I shed some light on some things you may be waiting for to decide if you are ready or not. Please email me if you have any questions about today's episode. Join my To 50 & Beyond Society Purchase Elevate Your Life e-book + workshop Enro...

Aug 13, 201920 minSeason 2Ep. 78

What I Owe To My Sobriety On My 6th Year Soberversary

Letting go of alcohol and sharing my story here has been cathartic and a big part of my recovery. I thank you for listening to this episode. If you are a woman who is fighting the vicious cycle of overdrinking, please know that there are so many other options. Listen to my story and if it resonates with you, please ask for help. Find me here: 1:1 free call To 50 & Beyond Facebook community Instagram Email...

Aug 10, 201916 min

Living Happy and Ageless with Robynn Lin Fredericks

Episode 77 Living Happy and Ageless In this episode, I talk to Robynn Lin Fredericks, an actress, producer, and influencer. Robynn grew up in the world of fashion and nutrition and shares with us why she believes having an ageless mindset is the key to aging. Robynn switched careers in her forties and followed a sign that led her to become an actress+ producer. Topics include: Changing careers in your 40's Developing an ageless mindset Stop succumbing to aging stereotypes from others and ourselv...

Aug 06, 201945 minSeason 2Ep. 77

Blow Your Mind Before 8:00 AM

Daily practices and routines to change how you show up for your day so that you feel happiness or sadness, and excitement over dread. Please subscribe on iTunes and leave a rating and review if you like the show. Do you want to change your habits and behaviors to create a happier lifestyle without the need for alcohol? Set up a 1:1 free consultation to learn more about how I can help you kick the daily drinking habit in the middle of life. Join the To 50 & Beyond Society Facebook community. ...

Aug 03, 201910 min

Is Sobriety Complicated?

Episode 76 Is Sobriety Complicated? In this episode, I talk about the overcomplication in midlife and in sobriety. Topics include: My decision to quit drinking How I decided it wasn't complicated My mantra that I used and still use today to keep me sober My plan after I quit drinking Midlifers are a different breed of drinkers What you can do when you quit to keep you from not drinking If you are a woman over 40 who needs help to quit drinking and build a sober lifestyle, please email me to disc...

Jul 30, 201926 minSeason 2Ep. 76

BONUS: Top 10 Reasons Why Life Stands Still

Bonus - Sitch on Saturday Top 10 Reasons Why Life Stands Still In this episode, I break down the top 10 reasons why we stay stuck in midlife. Reach out to me and share where you are stuck. Join my To 50 & Beyond Society. Enroll in Healthy Happy You 30...

Jul 27, 201920 min

Going Full Steam Ahead in Your Fifties with Linda Mitchell

Episode 75 Going Full Steam Ahead in Your Fifties with Linda Mitchell I talk with Linda Mitchell, Founder of the Sisterhood of Sweat, Podcaster, Author, Fitness Competitor, and Business Woman extraordinaire as she shares her triumph through sickness and menopause to thriving over 50. Topics discussed: How Linda realized she had mercury poisoning and what she did when she found out Menopause and Fitness Competition's Getting in the best shape of her life at 55 What to eat in your 50's + beyond, i...

Jul 23, 201941 min

BONUS: Are You Trying or Doing?

Bonus Topics include: Trying for years to quit drinking and hitting a wall of exhaustion and wasted time How to get past the trying and step into the doing Feeling better by doing You are fabulous - here's why How to be MORE fabulous Enroll in the Healthy Happy You 30-Day Challenge Join the To 50 & Beyond Facebook community...

Jul 22, 201910 min

BONUS: Are You Hiding Your Drinking?

Hiding, feeling shameful, and lying about your drinking will keep you from moving forward in the middle of life and beyond. In this episode, I talk about who you are ultimately hiding from and what those around you know about the truth of your drinking. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen. Find me on Instagram. Sign up for a 1:1 consultation. Join my To 50 & Beyond Society on Facebook....

Jul 20, 201910 min

An Adventure in Downsizing

Episode 74 An Adventure In Downsizing In this episode I share with you my recent move into a smaller place and how I made the decision to get rid of, donate, and sell over half of our things. Topics discussed: The American Dream and why I think home ownership is not for me Less is more, fewer choices, more possibilities What I sold and how I sold it The BIG trash pickup Moving in and getting organized Society's view on what we should do should change and more. To enroll in The Sober Sessions. To...

Jul 16, 201938 minSeason 2Ep. 74

BONUS: Couch Drinking

Bonus Sitch On Saturday Couch Drinking In this episode, I talk about my drinking on the couch and how it affected my life towards the end of my drinking career. Also, I talk about not everyone drinks and how right now, in the middle, is the best time to look around and reevaluate your excuses to quit drinking. To join The Sober Sessions. Find me on Instagram My Website...

Jul 13, 201912 min

Isolation Vs. Loneliness with Courtney Andersen

Episode 73 Isolation Vs. Loneliness with Courtney Andersen In this episode, I talk with my friend and business partner, Courtney Andersen of Sober Vibes and Real Aligned Women about her take on isolation and loneliness in women. We talk about how quitting drinking can cause you to feel isolated and how I viewed sobriety in the beginning, especially in relationships. Courtney shares her insights as a woman who quit drinking at twenty-nine and what sobriety in the early days meant for her. She exp...

Jul 09, 201931 minSeason 2Ep. 73

Midlife Mid-Year Check-in

Bonus Episode: Midlife Mid-Year Check-In Where do you need to check-in with yourself and readjust before we hit 2020? Follow along with the topics; emotions, wellness, eating, exercise, hydration, stress, sleep, finances, connection, creativity and more and identify where you need to make some changes to finish the year strong. Find me on Instagram. Join the To 50 & Beyond Facebook group Work with me 1:1 Order Elevate Your Life E-book and Workshop...

Jul 06, 201925 min

Go Thrifting with Sara Swindle

Episode 72 Go Thrifting with Sara Swindle Sara Swindle is the founder of The Thrift Hippy , a blog on Instagram that encourages you to repurpose, create, and thrift. Sara has been thrifting and drawing house plans for over 30 years. She has a degree in Biology and is a former interior decorator/designed (her story is VERY inspiring.) Sara has been married for 23 years and has two teenage daughters that she encourages to thrift. Sara and her family, including three rescue dogs, live in an island ...

Jul 02, 201946 minSeason 2Ep. 72

Is This You?

Is This You? Bonus episode - Sitch on Saturday To join Healthy Happy You 30 To join my Facebook community - To 50 & Beyond

Jun 29, 201915 min

Conquering Codependency with Shelley Anderson

Episode 71 Conquering Codependency with Shelley Anderson Shelley Andersen is a recovering alcoholic who has found her calling to help sober moms conquer codependency through coaching. She has a formula, acquired over 12 years, that kept her sober and focused on her own goals to provide a solid foundation for her son and a life worth living. Her coaching package consists of this formula tailored for mothers struggling with sobriety due to codependency. Shelley shares her story from addiction thro...

Jun 25, 201944 min

Sober Curious: My #1 Sober Benefit

In this bonus episode, I talk about the benefits of sobriety and my #1 asset in recovery which is time. If you are Sober Curious, be patient with yourself and talk to someone about how you feel. You can follow your curiosity to explore a new lifestyle without alcohol. Please email me with any questions or to share feedback for the podcast. Learn more about my 1:1 Coaching and Group Coaching by visiting my website here. Say hello on Instagram....

Jun 22, 201917 min

Five Ways You Self-Sabotage and Hold Yourself Back

Episode 70 Five Ways You May Self-Sabotage and Hold Yourself Back I share with you tips and strategies on how to identify and get to the root of what is causing you to self-sabotage. We ALL self-sabotage every now and then and I will give you examples but when it becomes a pattern of behavior that may lead to health problems, relationship issues, financial mishap, and job loss, something has to GIVE. Self Sabotage is to indulge in behaviors that prevent you from living your BIG life and reaching...

Jun 18, 201928 minSeason 2Ep. 70

Sober Curious: Rules, Justifications + What If's

In today's bonus, Sitch on Saturday, I continue on with my Sober Curious series with the topic of placing rules, justifications, and what if's on your drinking. Topics discussed: Alcoholism is a chronic disease Overdrinking vs. moderation Moderating but knowing alcohol no longer serves you The rules that you may be breaking The justifications that you may be making The what if I quit belief's that may be holding you back Join my To 50 & Beyond Facebook community to get in on the live tapings...

Jun 15, 201918 min

Building a Wellness Business Inside and Out with Lauren Meers

Episode 69 Building a Wellness Business Inside and Out with Lauren Meers Lauren Meers is an NLP Practioner, Spin Instructor, Health & Wellness Junkie and the owner of her health and wellness business with Arbonne. Lauren is also a sober sister! Lauren reflects on recently turning thirty-six, which led her to quit drinking, and how she has transformed her life through daily healthy intentions. Topics discussed: What piqued your sober curiosity? Lauren's self-care routine from morning to night...

Jun 11, 201953 minSeason 2Ep. 69

SOBER CURIOUS: Questioning Your Drinking

In this bonus episode, I'm talking about being curious as to what living an alcohol-free life will look and feel like for you, and the questions that come up when we think it may be time to quit. Learn how to ask better questions to decide what YOU want to do with your life and drinking relationship. Order my e-book, Elevate Your Life that will show you how to journal, what to ask yourself, and how to get the answers you've been avoiding. Join The Metamorphosis for special summer pricing. Join m...

Jun 08, 201914 min
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