Episode 185 Are you ready to stop spinning out into worry and fear of what could go wrong and start focusing on what is really happening at the moment? My guest in this episode is the smart and beautiful Lane Kennedy is here to help you start a mindfulness practice, unwind without alcohol, have fun without alcohol, shut off the ruminating thoughts, and find calmness in our ever-changing world. Lane is the founder and creator of The Connected Calm Life Course, and host of the podcast by the same ...
Nov 16, 2021•48 min•Season 7Ep. 185
Episode 184 Going alcohol-free isn’t about the finish line, it’s about the path of self-discovery + adventure + a new way of living. Going alcohol-free *can* be just like going gluten-free. You make a plan not to drink alcohol, and you practice that plan daily. Alcohol-free = no alcohol. I know, it sounds so easy. It's not, but the longer you go without drinking, the simpler it can be. Going alcohol-free later in life supports your overall well-being as you age, just the same as a certain eating...
Nov 09, 2021•47 min•Season 7Ep. 184
Episode 183 Women worldwide are giving up alcohol and it’s a personal choice. I don’t care if you drink two glasses a week or a month or two bottles a night, you have that gut feeling that maybe alcohol isn’t working for you anymore but yet, you’re still drinking. I understand exactly how you feel. The face of alcohol use and addiction is changing. Midlife women are a part of society that is struggling the most with not only giving up alcohol but coming to terms with their drinking. In this epis...
Nov 02, 2021•47 min•Season 7Ep. 183
Episode 182 Whether you’ve been drinking for decades or picked up the bottle in midlife, it’s never too late to enjoy the benefits of sobriety. As we age, those benefits far outweigh the quick fix that comes with drinking. My guest, Janet Gourand knows a thing or two about reaping the sobriety benefits later in life. Janet chose to quit drinking at 63, having no idea at how many opportunities she was giving herself after years of heavy drinking. When Janet stopped drinking she could find very li...
Oct 26, 2021•53 min•Season 7Ep. 182
Episode 181 When you practice self-care, spirituality, and inner connection, you become unstoppable. Skincare and general healthcare are directly related to a feeling of genuine mental peace. If success is affected by our physical or financial situations, then people like Jas Boothe (aka Goddess Juliet Bravo) would not be joining me today in this episode. You'll learn: Jas’ age and her insights about aging How Jas used adversity to survive cancer and homelessness Jas’s response and turning point...
Oct 19, 2021•40 min•Season 7Ep. 181
Episode 180 Are you ready to get pumped up? I recorded this episode for you after a treadmill session with myself where I was heavily inspired by Lizzo and her song Good as Hell. She says, "Boss UP and Change Your Life, and I took that lyric to heart in the song. I have spent a couple of months feeling down about something out of my control and decided I needed a kick in my bootie, and maybe you do too. In this episode, I talk about: What I've been "wallowing" in lately Life begins when you get ...
Oct 12, 2021•26 min•Season 7Ep. 180
Episode 179 All forms of clutter reflect a soul that is not being true to itself. My soulful guest, Peggy Fitzsimmons, joins us to give us practical tips and insights on the effects of clutter and how to declutter and live a life full of vibrancy effectively. Peggy Fitzsimmons holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and has worked in the fields of counseling and healing for over 25 years. She has helped many people get their houses in order through intensive decluttering. Peggy is also a former s...
Oct 05, 2021•39 min•Season 7Ep. 179
Creating solutions to live your best life in the middle, is possible when you make time to discover how you feel about yourself sans alcohol. There is nothing wrong with being a late bloomer, in fact, it's fun as my friend, Sondra Primeaux shares in Episode 178. Sondra is back for the third time as a guest bringing you solutions for living your best midlife in sobriety. Sondra Primeaux is a photographer, reuse designer and maker, writer and is the former co-host of the Unruffled Podcast. When So...
Sep 28, 2021•53 min•Season 7Ep. 178
Episode 177 Aging is a mindset and a vitality store that bring so many connotations and expectations around numbers that do not have to be a part of your experience. In this episode, I’m joined by Coach Joe Oniwor for the second time! Coach Joe is the founder of JOC VIP academy, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist. Joe is also a retired avid athlete and a pro arena football player who has been in the fitness industry for 28 years. YOU WILL LEARN: How to find happiness...
Sep 21, 2021•53 min•Season 7Ep. 177
Living an authentic life, recovering from addiction, and having a life that is centered around recovery and self-love is beyond possible for anyone. In this episode, I’m pleased to have my friend, Melissa Kreutz on the podcast to give you encouragement and inspiration to seek recovery from addiction. If Melissa can get sober and enjoy life after addiction, anyone can, including you. In this episode, you will hear: Melissa’s story on addiction and sobriety breakthrough Ways to start your journey ...
Sep 14, 2021•51 min•Season 7Ep. 176
Whether you die tomorrow or at a 100 years old, coming home to yourself and learning to live in your truth is the greatest gift you can give yourself as you age. Integrity is the way to angle your happiness from psychological unhappiness to live in peace, joy, and love with self and others. In this episode, Martha Beck shares practical, gentle ways from her spot life transformation after surgery and triumph through the dark nights and sorrow to help you make new resolutions and commitment to you...
Sep 07, 2021•35 min•Season 7Ep. 175
In this bonus episode, which I felt drawn to record this morning, I'm giving you love, and a message of hope: you are not the only one who feels the way you do, and even if you are - you are going to be a-okay. You can find the FREE VIA Characters Strength test here. To find me, please visit my website here. If you want to take life to the next level, and set up Private Coaching, please send me an email here. I appreciate you for listening! If you are have a positive review for the podcast , ple...
Aug 30, 2021•14 min
Episode 174 Healing Through Nutrition with Lindsey Beveridge Feeling your best can be challenging when coming out of alcohol addiction. However, my guest on Episode 174, Lindsey Beveridge has gone through it, and in this episode, she breaks everything down to help you reclaim your vibrancy in life at ease. Giving your body the grace to heal and restore itself through nutrition will make you feel better emotionally, mentally, and physically than ever before. Lindsey is a Registered Nutritional Th...
Aug 03, 2021•39 min•Season 6Ep. 174
Episode 173 A daily self-care routine can take you from feeling anxious and foggy to a peaceful and energized day no matter what life throws at you. Self-care is a prerequisite tool for aging in peace, sobriety, freedom, and radiance, not just by trying to make it through the day. I LOVE a good self-care routine! This is the first of many episodes coming to the podcast about self-care. I'm getting my Masters degree in the topic. 🤣 You will learn about: ● What is the meaning of self-care ● Why s...
Jul 27, 2021•32 min•Season 6Ep. 173
Episode 172 Join me in this wonderful and power-packed episode, engaging with Dr. Christiane Northrup as she gives you masterpiece lessons on aging and menopause to achieve the desire of vibrancy, joy, confidence, and freedom, cravings that are sometimes absent in menopause years. In this episode, you'll learn: What women really want in life How wisdom is the beacon to a vibrant menopause life Why women need to make their bodies a priority, long before their menopause ages How your attitude, ide...
Jul 20, 2021•58 min•Season 6Ep. 172
Do you struggle with setting boundaries? My guest on episode 171 is the brilliant Megan Logan, a licensed social worker on a mission to help women find more love for themselves. From writing the Self-Love Workbook for Women: Release Self-Doubt, Build Self-Compassion, and Embrace Who You Are to explaining what self-love really is, Megan helps women everywhere begin their self-love journeys. Megan Logan is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of counseling experience in domestic vi...
Jul 13, 2021•41 min•Season 6Ep. 171
How do you express joy? My guest on episode 170 is the joyful and talented Shannon Kaiser, who uses her bubbly personality and incredible writing skills to share her message and joy. After a decade of addiction, Shannon knew she needed to make a change. She made it her goal to replace her unwanted behaviors, never shaming herself, and start a journey to self love and pure joy. Shannon Kaiser is the bestselling author of five books on the psychology of happiness and fulfillment, including the #1 ...
Jul 06, 2021•47 min•Season 6Ep. 170
Episode 169 This episode comes from my heart as a socially anxious person who thought that drinking alcohol was required in order to socialize. I know how challenging it is right now to face people you haven't seen because of COVID, especially if you are someone who is not drinking. I created this episode based on a question I received from a woman who is 1 year and 8 months sober. I want to help you look at socializing sober in a whole new light. Topics include: What does socializing mean in a ...
Jun 29, 2021•45 min•Season 6Ep. 169
Episode 168 Do you struggle with loving yourself? You are not alone! In this very special episode, I spoke with the fantastic Paul Fishman about the difference between self love and self care, and how to find more love for yourself. Paul tells his story openly and honestly and explains his own journey through self love. Paul went from sacrificing himself for others to actually practicing self care, making a huge difference in his life. We also talk about some other ways to practice self love, re...
Jun 22, 2021•43 min•Season 6Ep. 168
Episode 167 What does doing nothing mean to you? Are you spending too much of your time doing something for the sake of doing something and feeling tapped out at the end of the day? This episode is created to help you take a step back, ask yourself some questions, and reflect on what you would feel like if you allowed yourself to just BE. Resources mentioned: Katherine Smith article - The Art of Doing Nothing To read the full show notes: https://www.lorimassicot.com/episode-167-the-sweetness-of-...
Jun 15, 2021•27 min•Season 5Ep. 167
Episode 166 Are you trying to moderate your drinking but it isn't working? Do you sometimes wonder if it would be easier to quit drinking than to try and "make it work?" Well, my friend you are not alone! My guest, the incredible Clare Pooley shares her experience with alcohol, her attempts at moderation, and some of her reasons for quitting that you will definitely relate to. Clare Pooley is an author, speaker, and blogger who shares her journey to getting sober in a lovely, light and authentic...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 166
Episode 165 Are you in recovery from addiction? Have you been looking for a different approach? My guest on episode 165 is the lovely and intelligent Dr. Dawn Bantel, a naturopathic physician with an innovative approach to the recovery process you do not want to miss. Dr. Dawn is a licensed naturopathic physician in Arizona. She has specialized in addiction recovery for almost two decades. First, as the medical director of an eating disorder treatment center and then as the medical director for ...
Jun 01, 2021•41 min•Season 5Ep. 165
Episode 164 My guest on episode 164 is the amazing Cait Donovan, who has made it her mission to share her expertise on burnout with others, after her own experience with it. After years of feeling exhausted and seeking external validation, Cait realized that she was burnt out. She dove into research about the subject and has transformed herself into a guide for people going through their burnout. During this episode Cait also talks about setting up boundaries and the impacts resentment has on us...
May 25, 2021•44 min•Season 5Ep. 164
Episode 163 Do you worry about your health and put off going to the doctor? My guest on episode 163, the legendary Joan Lunden will help you take charge of your health today! Joan is an American journalist, author, and television host, and mom of seven who is kind, smart and funny! Joan's latest book, Why Did I Come Into This Room? A Candid Conversation About Aging should be in the hands of women of all ages. She is an advocate for us all. Joan shared stories of her days on GMA, the day she deci...
May 18, 2021•55 min•Season 5Ep. 163
Episode 162 I never thought I would travel to my couch and watch a Lifetime movie without drinking let alone, vacation, but those were just old thoughts. The thoughts that tell you drinking is what you've always done, so you have to keep drinking are really outdated and deserve a re-write. On this week's episode, I talk about the Joy of Traveling Alcohol-Free. In the episode, I talk about my drinking vacations vs. sober ones, coping with travel anxiety, tips to enjoy yourself a/f, and creating a...
May 11, 2021•39 min•Season 5Ep. 162
Episode #161 My guest on episode 161 is my good friend, the fabulous Michelle Spieler. Michelle shares her feelings about aging while speaking openly about her struggles with depression and an eating disorder. When her daughter was born, Michelle’s life completely changed and she had to start caring for herself more to be able to care for others. Michelle talks about how she manages her drinking and embraces what makes her feel beautiful for a healthier lifestyle and mindset. From trying a new l...
May 04, 2021•47 min•Season 5Ep. 161
In this bonus episode (release date: 4/29), I talk about how hard it can be to ignore those unwanted opinions and focus on yourself. A lot of times, these negative opinions are unsolicited, and give us no real value. Sometimes we need advice from our friends and our family, and in this episode I talk about balancing the advice you get with what you feel in your heart. Before I quit drinking, I asked my husband what he thought. He believed that I didn’t have a problem and there was no reason for ...
Apr 29, 2021•19 min
We would do anything for our kids, right? Including sobriety! My guest today on episode 160, is Kim Bellas, Founder of Sober Is The New Cool. Since Kim decided to get sober in 2013, she has helped people all over the world through their own recovery journeys. When her 15 year-old son started having seizures and could not drink with his friends, Kim wanted to prove to her son and herself that alcohol was not necessary to have fun. Once Kim stopped drinking for the 3 months she originally planned,...
Apr 27, 2021•34 min•Season 5Ep. 160
Do you worry about relapsing or has relapse affected your recovery journey? My guest on episode 159, the inspirational Pamela Davenport, is well versed in the highs and lows of recovery, and draws on her own struggles with relapse to help others. Pamela is a certified recovery coach; meditation teacher and She Recovers coach. More importantly, she’s a human in the 11th year on the path of recovery from alcohol addiction. Pamela believes “just being sober” is not enough. Sobriety is the beginning...
Apr 20, 2021•47 min•Season 5Ep. 159
Sobriety is a scary word! On episode 158 , I talk about my own journey and the process it took for me to come to terms with my sobriety. If someone told me when I was young that alcohol would mess up my life, I wouldn’t have believed them. For a huge part of my life I drank excessively and at one point I felt like life and wine needed to go together. After years of wondering whether or not I had a problem, I had to listen to my own thoughts and feelings instead of anyone else’s, and I made the d...
Apr 13, 2021•34 min•Season 5Ep. 158
