Midlife AF Podcast

Episode 17: The Thing That Changes Everything - Get Support - Dry July, No Drama

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dry July, No Drama: Daily Tips for a Take It or Leave It Relationship With Alcohol Episode 17: The Thing That Changes Everything - Get Support - Dry J...

Episode 16: You Are Where You Put Your Attention - Dry July, No Drama

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dry July, No Drama: Daily Tips for a Take It or Leave It Relationship With Alcohol Episode 16: You Are Where You Put Your Attention - Dry July, No Dra...

Episode 15: Be Your Own Personal Assistant - Plan Ahead - Dry July, No Drama

15 Jun 2026

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Dry July, No Drama: Daily Tips for a Take It or Leave It Relationship With Alcohol Episode 15: Be Your Own Personal Assistant - Plan Ahead - Dry July,...

Episode 13: If You Have to Drink to Enjoy It - You Probably Don't - Dry July, No Drama

14 Jun 2026

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Dry July, No Drama: Daily Tips for a Take It or Leave It Relationship With Alcohol Episode 13: If You Have to Drink to Enjoy It - You Probably Don't -...

Episode 14: Treat Yourself Like a Sick Child - Dry July, No Drama

14 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dry July, No Drama: Daily Tips for a Take It or Leave It Relationship With Alcohol Episode 14: Treat Yourself Like a Sick Child - Dry July, No Drama W...

Episode 12: Get Out of Struggle Speak and Into Choice - Dry July, No Drama

13 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dry July, No Drama: Daily Tips for a Take It or Leave It Relationship With Alcohol Episode 12: Get Out of Struggle Speak and Into Choice - Dry July, N...

Episode 10: Can't Do It Without a Drink? Here's What That's Really About - Dry July, No Drama

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dry July, No Drama: Daily Tips for a Take It or Leave It Relationship With AlcoholEpisode 10: Can't Do It Without a Drink? Here's What That's Really A...

Episode 11: You Are Not the Problem - But You Are the Solution - Dry July, No Drama

12 Jun 2026

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Dry July, No Drama: Daily Tips for a Take It or Leave It Relationship With Alcohol Episode 11: You Are Not the Problem - But You Are the Solution - Dr...

#132 Tips For A Successful Dry July Part 9

10 Jun 2026

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Top Tip For A Successful Dry July - No. 9. Make A Decision. There is an Afrikaans word “soutpiel”, which literally translates to “salt willy” ...

#131 Tips For A Successful Dry July Part 8

09 Jun 2026

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Top Tip for a Successful Dry July - No. 8 Stop focusing on not drinking and start focusing on what you are using alcohol to endure. You’ve heard of ...

#129 Tips For A Successful Dry July Part 6

08 Jun 2026

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Top Tip for a Successful Dry July - No 6. Stop Going Into Battle with the Wine Witch.This goes against everything we have been taught about changing o...

#130 Tips For A Successful Dry July Part 7

08 Jun 2026

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Top Tip for a Successful Dry July - No 7. Trying To Stop Drinking. This sounds counter intuitive but, all that stopping and starting plays havoc with ...

#126 Tips For A Successful Dry July Part 3

07 Jun 2026

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Top Tip For A Successful Dry July - No. 3 Just do one thing Just don’t drink for 30 Days Don’t try as us ADHDers are prone to decide to get fit, g...

#128 Tips For A Successful Dry July Part 5

07 Jun 2026

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Top Tip For a Successful Dry July No 5 - Ditch the ‘One Day At Time’ narrative. I know this one is controversial and I am speaking from my experie...

#127 Tips For A Successful Dry July Part 4

07 Jun 2026

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Top Tip For a Successful Dry July No 4 - Stop Focusing On Tomorrows Hangover When we are taking time of alcohol we tend to spend a lot of time focusin...

#125 Tips For A Successful Dry July Part 2

07 Jun 2026

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Top Tip For A Successful Dry July - No. 2 Stop focusing on Alcohol, alcohol is the solution to the problem it’s not the problem. The best way to set...

#124 Tips For A Successful Dry July Part 1

07 Jun 2026

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Top Tip For A Successful Dry July - No. 1Stop buying into outdated concepts around alcohol.There are not two types of people those that can and those ...

#123 Rise AF

29 Jan 2026

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In this episode, I guide you through my “Rise” framework for changing your relationship with alcohol. We explore why your drinking is never about ...

#122 Rewired AF

28 Jan 2026

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In this episode, I walk you through my “third way” approach: a compassionate path that sits between white‑knuckling sobriety and feeling st...

#121 Reconnected AF

28 Jan 2026

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In this episode, I invite you into Day 1 of my three-day end-of-January Alcohol Reset, where I share the “third way” of being around alcohol—bey...

#120 Refreshed AF

28 Dec 2025

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In this final session of my three-day Festive Alcohol Reset, I walk you through exactly how to move into a “third way” relationship with alcohol -...

#118 Repaired AF

26 Dec 2025

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In this special episode of Midlife AF, I guide you through the first part of my three-day Festive alcohol reset designed especially for the wild, wobb...

#117 Festive AF

15 Dec 2025

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Quick links (no scrolling required)Join the 3-Day Festive Alcohol Reset (Dec 27–29)Repair · Reconnect · RefreshFreehttps://www.hoperisingcoaching....

#119 Reconnected AF

29 Nov 2025

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In this session, I guide you through grounding practices, explore why so much of what we believe about alcohol (and ourselves) simply isn’t true, an...

#116 Bored AF

26 Oct 2025

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Let’s get real about boredom, especially when you’re taking a break from alcohol.In this week’s episode, I’m unpacking why “I’m bored” c...

#115 Moderation or AF

12 Oct 2025

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In this episode, I dive deep into the question I hear most often: “Can I just drink like a normal person?” I share my own journey with alcohol, th...

#114 Alchemised AF

06 Sep 2025

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In this episode, I share my personal journey as a late-diagnosed autistic ADHD counselor, psychotherapist, and alcohol coach. I open up about my strug...

#113 Not That Bad But Bad Enough

03 Aug 2025

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In this episode, I share my personal journey with alcohol: how I navigated the confusing space between “not that bad” and “bad enough.” I open...

#112 Isolated AF

09 Jul 2025

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In this intimate episode, I sit down with Tanya Valentin, a parenting coach specialising in supporting parents of neurodivergent children through burn...

#111 Decided AF

27 May 2025

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This week I dive deep into the concept of "flow over force" when it comes to changing habits, particularly around alcohol use. I share my approac...

#110 Fierce AF

16 Mar 2025

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In this episode, I discuss the importance of fierce self-compassion and being fiercely alcohol-free, especially in the current challenging times we're...

#109 Unbroken AF

27 Feb 2025

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In this episode, I discuss the important concept of not being "broken" and the harmful societal narratives that tell us we need to fix or control ours...

#108 Present & Regulated AF

10 Feb 2025

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In this episode, I discuss the powerful insights I gained from a recent talk by author Liz Gilbert. I explore Liz's message about the importance of be...

#107 Lovingly Attached AF

02 Feb 2025

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In this episode, I sit down to have a conversation about the importance of developing a loving, compassionate relationship with ourselves. As som...

#106 Emotional DJ AF

26 Jan 2025

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In this episode, I sit down to have an open and honest conversation about the powerful role that emotions play in our lives, especially when it comes ...

#105 Accepting AF

19 Jan 2025

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In this episode, I share my journey of learning to let go of resistance and embrace self-compassion on the path to becoming alcohol-free. I discuss ho...

#104 Aware & Safe AF

12 Jan 2025

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In this episode, I share my thoughts on the importance of emotional safety and awareness when it comes to reducing or stopping alcohol consumption. I ...

#103 Decided AF

15 Sep 2024

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In this episode, I share my personal journey with alcohol and the freedom I found in making the decision to stop drinking for a year. I talk about the...

#102 Sourced AF

08 Sep 2024

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In this episode, I discuss the profound concept of "returning to source" - the idea that at our core, we are inherently good and have the capacity to ...

#101 Served AF

01 Sep 2024

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In this episode of Midlife AF, I dive deep into the topic of servitude - the conditioning many of us, especially women, experience to put the needs of...

#100 Alchemist AF

25 Aug 2024

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In this episode of Midlife AF, I explore the concept of alchemy - the process of transforming something ordinary into something extraordinary. I discu...

#99 Abundant AF

11 Aug 2024

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In this episode of Midlife AF, I have an insightful conversation about the importance of self-love and compassion when addressing alcohol use. I expla...

#98 Awakened AF

04 Aug 2024

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In this episode of Midlife AF, I discuss the stigma and misconceptions around giving up alcohol. I share my personal journey of stopping drinking at a...

#97 Rebirthed AF

01 Aug 2024

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In this episode, I discuss the concept of "rebirthing" and how we go through many different "skins" or versions of ourselves throughout our lives. I t...

#96 Safe AF

28 Jul 2024

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In this episode of Midlife AF, I discuss the crucial importance of emotional safety and how it relates to the alcohol-free journey. I share my persona...

#95 Just AF

21 Jul 2024

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This week we are exploring the concept of the "just world theory" and how it relates to our tendency to blame victims, especially when it comes t...

#94 - Excited AF

14 Jul 2024

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This week I dive deep into the complex relationship between alcohol and excitement. As women in midlife, many of us have come to associate drinki...

#93- Family Support AF

07 Jul 2024

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In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Lockyer, an expert on supporting families and spouses of those struggling with addiction. Amanda shares her pe...

#92 Disappointed AF

30 Jun 2024

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I'm discussing the links between disappointment, people-pleasing behaviours, and alcohol use in midlife women. We'll explore concepts like u...

#91 Felt AF

23 Jun 2024

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In this episode, I discuss how trauma is held in the body and why somatic experiencing is so important for healing. I explore the relationship between...

#90 Nourished AF

16 Jun 2024

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Lindsay Beveridge shares her journey in overcoming alcohol addiction through studying nutrition and exploring mind-body practices like Kunda...

#89 Buzzed AF

09 Jun 2024

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This week's I'm discussing one of my fave topics - the myth of the "buzz" from drinking alcohol. We will explore how many of the comm...

#88 Parenting ND AF

02 Jun 2024

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I'm welcoming autism parent and author Kate Laine Toner to discuss her experiences raising an autistic child and discovering her own autism later...

#87 Attentive AF

29 May 2024

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In this BONUS episode I'm reflecting on my journey of self-discovery through taking breaks from alcohol and learning to embrace vulnerabilit...

#86 AF Stories

26 May 2024

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This week I chat with Victoria Vanstone from Drunk Mummy, Sober Mummy and Sober Awkward about the importance of storytelling in our alcohol-free lives...

#85 My Story AF

19 May 2024

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For those new to my circle or new to the podcast, I'm sharing my personal journey of reducing and eventually stopping drinking. I open ...

#84 Easy AF

12 May 2024

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This week I'm exploring how to make positive changes in our lives without feeling deprived or struggling against resistance. I share my own journ...

#83 Drink Less, Feel Fabulous AF

05 May 2024

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In this episode, I'm discussing my upcoming programs and events for May aimed at helping women drink less and feel more fabulous. You'l...

#82 Connected AF

28 Apr 2024

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In this episode, I discuss the importance of community for those seeking an alcohol-free life and personal growth. Stepping out of our comfo...

#81 Sisterhood AF

21 Apr 2024

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I'm joined by Jane and Nicole from Seasterhood Adventures who chat about about their mission to facilitate swimming trips and adventure...

#80 True AF

14 Apr 2024

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I'm joined by my teacher Jay Moon Fields to discuss the transformative journey of embodied self-care. Jay shares insights from over 20 years working s...

#79 Psyched AF

07 Apr 2024

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In this episode, child psychologist Leanne Tran discusses her work supporting neurodivergent children and teenagers. She talks about common diagnoses ...

#78 Sober AF

31 Mar 2024

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This week I’m delighted to be welcoming back to the podcast, author Victoria BatStone to discuss her memoir 1000 Wasted Sundays. Vic shares personal...

#77 Busy AF

24 Mar 2024

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In this episode, I'm discussing how a busy brain is a common reason why many women, especially those who are neurodivergent, use alcohol to cope....

#76 Free AF

17 Mar 2024

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This week I'm sitting down with my dear friend Sarah Rusbatch to discuss our journeys navigating midlife without alcohol. Sarah sh...

#75 Healing AF

10 Mar 2024

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In this episode, I sit down with author Ann Dowsett Johnston to discuss the complex relationship between women and alcohol. Ann shares her personal jo...

#74 Compassionate AF

03 Mar 2024

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This week Danni Carr joins me to discuss our personal journeys of sobriety and self-discovery. We share insights on addressing the underlyin...

#73 Rebirth AF

25 Feb 2024

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When Amelia found herself struggling with her relationship with alcohol, she joined the Aussie Alcohol Experiment and began a journey of self-discover...

#72 Astute AF

20 Feb 2024

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I'm chatting with money coach Alpha about the importance of financial literacy and independence for women in midlife. We discuss how our childhood exp...

#71 Free AF

13 Feb 2024

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I'm delighted to be interviewing Hayley about her transformative experience changing her relationship with alcohol through my 5 Days to Freedom Virtua...

#70 Metaphysical AF

11 Feb 2024

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On this episode of Midlife AF, I talk with Filipa Bellette about her book "Ending Body Burnout" and our experiences with burnout, people-pleasing, and...

#69 Regulated AF

07 Feb 2024

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Amy Guerrero joins me to discuss her personal journey overcoming addiction through somatic experiencing and internal family systems therapy. We e...

#68 Loved AF

04 Feb 2024

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Emma Walkinshaw shares her personal transformation from struggling with lack of body acceptance to becoming a transformational life coach focused on i...

#67 Open AF

28 Jan 2024

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In this episode, I chat with Rebecca Jade, a doctor of Chinese medicine and acupuncture as well as a meditation and yoga teacher. We discuss the benef...

#66 Coachable AF

21 Jan 2024

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I'm opening up about what it means to be coachable and open to change. I talk about my own training and methodology as both a coach and counsellor, an...

#65 Abundant AF

14 Jan 2024

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This week I'm talking about fear around making commitments and change, the difference between viewing life through an abundance or scarcity lens, and ...

#64 2024 AF

07 Jan 2024

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In this episode, I'm opening up about my personal experiences with bullying, burnout, and mental health challenges. I'm also discussing the importance...

#63 New Year AF

24 Dec 2023

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In this episode, I'm sharing my unexpected journey to being Midlife AF after deciding to do a Dry January experiment. I share how listening ...

#62 Christmas AF

17 Dec 2023

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This week I'm sharing tools and strategies for managing the pressures of Christmas while either drinking intentionally or staying alcohol-free.&n...

#61 Burnt Out AF (Part 2)

03 Dec 2023

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I'm joined by autism advocate Viv Dawes who shares her expertise on autistic burnout. She discusses the signs and symptoms of burnout, and provides a ...

#60 Why Would I?

26 Nov 2023

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In this episode, I'm talking about reframing your relationship with alcohol from one of fear and resistance to making choices in the present moment. I...

#59 Burnt Out AF

20 Nov 2023

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Viv Dawes is an autism advocate and author who specialises in autistic burnout. In this conversation, she discusses her experience helping parents of ...

#58 Authentic AF

12 Nov 2023

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In this episode, I'm discussing personality types and attachment theory. I share how our personality types can be influenced by our upbringing and env...

#57 Sensory AF

05 Nov 2023

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In this episode, ADHD coach Sharon Collon shares her top tips for enjoying social events without relying on alcohol. She discusses strategies for mana...

#56 Free AF

29 Oct 2023

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In this episode, I'm discussing the difference between being preoccupied with alcohol vs finding freedom from it. I'm talking about about how our trig...

#55 Revolutionary AF

22 Oct 2023

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I'm sitting down with autism advocate Jenny Loughran to discuss moving beyond a pathology model of understanding autism. Jenny shares her journey of l...

#54 Radical AF

15 Oct 2023

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In this episode, I'm talking with special guest Kristy Forbes about neurodivergence, autism, and the dangers of pushing through our limits. Kristy sha...

#53 Intentional AF

08 Oct 2023

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On this week's episode of Midlife AF, I'm diving deep into the transformative power of intention in midlife. We're tackling the topic of alcohol freed...

#52 Groovy AF

01 Oct 2023

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Join me on this week's episode of Midlife AF as I sit down with the incredible DJ Lady Langers. Discover the powerful story of how music and authentic...

#51 Publican AF

24 Sep 2023

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In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Anthony Hammond, a pub owner from Melbourne who's not only on a personal journey of AF livin...

#50 Felt AF

17 Sep 2023

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In this episode we're diving into the world of interoceptive awareness. But first, let me introduce our incredible guest, Dr. Emma Goodall. She's not ...

#49 Talented AF

10 Sep 2023

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In this heartwarming episode of Midlife AF, I'm joined by the inspiring Josephine Lancuba. Together, we dive deep into the profound impact o...

#48 Empire Building AF

03 Sep 2023

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Join Emma and the incredible Tina Tower in this episode of "Midlife AF." Tina, an inspiring entrepreneur and mentor, takes us on her personal journey ...

#47 Two Years AF: Celebrating Lou

27 Aug 2023

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Join us for an inspiring conversation as I sit down with my friend and former Aussie Alcohol Experiment participant, Lou Coates. Lou shares her remark...

#46 Discovering Authenticity in Midlife

20 Aug 2023

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Join Emma as she explores the profound journey of rediscovery without the influence of alcohol. With three and a half years of alcohol-free livin...

#45 Awkward AF

13 Aug 2023

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In this episode, I'm coming to you fresh from an upcoming adventure with my wonderful swimming friends in an adventure that perfectly aligns...

#44 Midlife Awakening

06 Aug 2023

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Step into the world of radical self-discovery as Emma takes us through a poetic exploration of the profound changes that accompany midlife. Drawing in...

#43 Creative AF

30 Jul 2023

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In this episode of Midlife AF, Emma sits down with the inspiring Annabel Stewart to discuss their journey of exploring life without alcohol and u...

#42 Wake Up, Barbie!

23 Jul 2023

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Last week, I went to see the Barbie movie with my two kids, and surprisingly, it sparked some profound reflections on life, patriarchy, and our relati...

#41 Nourished AF

16 Jul 2023

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Join me in this week's episode of Midlife AF, where I'm thrilled to engages in an important conversation with non-diet dieticians Meg and Susan. Toget...