“I didn’t have on my bucket list to be a sober person at all. My bingo card did not include this.”

What if giving up alcohol didn’t take your life away—but gave you a whole new one?

In this honest, relatable—and often funny—conversation, host Donna Ferris and sobriety coach Lori Massicot share their real-life journeys of quitting alcohol in midlife. They explore the unexpected gifts of sobriety, from better sleep and reduced anxiety to renewed confidence and a deeper sense of purpose.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What really happens in the first 30–100 days of sobriety
• How alcohol affects anxiety, sleep, and hormones in midlife
• Why more women are rethinking their relationship with alcohol
• Practical tools to manage cravings and emotional triggers
• How sobriety can open the door to an entirely new way of living

Whether you’re sober curious, rethinking your “wine habit,” or ready to stop drinking, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

To learn more about Lori, her podcast, and coaching services, visit lorimassicot.com. The link to the To Fifty and Beyond episode with Donna is here, and the link to the mentioned Ten Percent Happier episode with Annie Grace is here.

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Donna’s latest book Bounce Back Stronger – Finding Peace and Purpose No Matter What Happens can be purchased here. To join our email list or inquire about meditation instruction or life coaching, visit donnayferris.com

Follow Donna on Instagram, Bluesky, or YouTube @donnayferris or Facebook @donnayatesferris. Her guided meditations can also be found on her website and on Insight Timer.

And if you’re looking for mental health resources, please click here or reach out to your insurance provider. If you are in crisis, please dial 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or dial 988 for the suicide hotline (US only). If you are transgender, the 24/7 Trans Lifeline in the US is 1-877-565-8860, and in Canada, it is 1-877-330-6366.

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