Hi beautiful friends! Week 3 of Dry January doesn't have to be BLAH!  Don't quit Dry January!  Let's KEEP GOING! Let's make this week fun and joyful. How you ask? I'm so glad you asked! Want to watch this episode on YouTube?  Here's the link:  https://youtu.be/DQCEuclFpNo In this episode of the Going Alcohol-Free Podcast (episode 16): 1.  Welcome to soul-care week! THIS is HOW we're going to breeze through Week 3. You may not even think about drinking alcohol this week because your...

Congratulations! We've made it to week 3 of Dry January! Congratulations! We've made it to week 3 of Dry January! Whether you're loving Dry January, feeling bored with Dry January or ready to quit, this episode 15 is for you. You've come this far and we're going to keep going, together! Want to watch this episode?  Here's the link to the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/s6yh-NZXpOs In this episode: 1.  THIS is how we'll easily complete week three.  I'm soooo excited for this week!...

By now, you're probably loving dry January or hating it?  Why is that? Want to watch this episode?  You can watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/o-O9qgEAWF8 In this this episode: 1. Discover why you're either loving it or hating it.  And if you're not enjoying Dry January, here's how you can turn it around and finish strong.💞 2. What I'm loving right now:  Try this simple 1-minute gratitude practice.  It may just change your life. 3. Sharing my Daily Oracle Card:  You won't want to...

You know that drinking friend of yours that's NOT supporting you during DRY JANUARY.  That's what we're talking about today. Want to watch this episode on YouTube?  Here's the link: https://youtu.be/9o7RygEJuc8 In this episode: 1. Intro 2. Your unsupportive drinking friends, why they're not supportive of your Dry January (your quitting drinking alcohol or cutting back on your drinking) and what you can do.  I know this well, because I was this unsupportive drinking friend. 3. What I'm...

It's Day 12! Dry January! And it's the weekend!  How will you get through the weekend without drinking? Don't worry - I've got you! Want to watch this episode on YouTube?  Here's the link: https://youtu.be/pT5XraTuHz0 In this episode: 1.  The Intro 2.  How to get through this weekend without drinking, whether you're doing Dry January OR Dry(ish) January. I mentioned these episodes in this episode Ep1 https://youtu.be/dz4WtTed0bU Ep5 https://youtu.be/UKIwVv-Dl_U Ep6...

Day 11 of Dry January is here! This is episode 11 of the Going Alcohol-Free Podcast™. You're doing great - Keep going!  It's so worth finishing Dry January!  Stay the course. Here's the link to watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zNeXnpbETAo In this episode: 1. Intro.  (I mentioned Episode 1: https://youtu.be/dz4WtTed0bU) 2. Feeling bored after quitting drinking alcohol?  I've got four things for you to consider doing. 3.  Update on my 3-day (72 hour water fast). I've got 10...

We're almost 1/3 of the way through Dry January! How's it going for you? I'd love to know! Want to watch this episode?  Here's the link: https://youtu.be/d7dAlHbD2Ds In this episode 10, Day 10 of Dry January: 1. Intro 2. Sharing a listener comment 3. Experiencing these side effects during Dry January (after quitting drinking alcohol last week)?  Diarrhea and Brain Fog?  You're NOT alone.  Here's how I handled these side effects when I experienced them. 4. Missing your drinking ritual?...

Hi friends, It's Day 9 of Dry January.  🤩 In this episode of the Going Alcohol-Free Podcast, I want to make sure that you don't make the same mistake I did and habit switch to an unhealthy habit. 1. Intro 2. Revisit your 'Deep Why' so you don't quit Dry January 3. My 3-day (72-hour) water fast and why am I doing it?  [Tomorrow i'll have the lady's name for you that is running the 3-day water fast and that wrote the book I mentioned in today's episode] 4. What is habit switching 5. My...

We made it to day 8 of Dry January.  So proud of us! In this episode: 1. If you've stopped drinking alcohol for the past 7 days, you're probably experiencing THIS! 2.  What to do if you drank alcohol over the weekend?  Discover how to handle setbacks during Dry January. No matter what happened over the past weekend, I'm really proud of you for sticking with it. Want to watch this episode on YouTube?  Here's the link:  https://youtu.be/kjWPer4qS4Y Let's keep going! Rooting for us...

We made it to Day 7 of Dry January!  How are you feeling? (Quick Note: When I say 90 minutes in this podcast, I meant to say *90 seconds*) Watch the episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vOJ2m6WBV9g If you're new here, we're doing Dry January! We're taking a break from alcohol for the month of January. Join us! It's not too late. Or maybe you're sober curious, stick around! See you tomorrow for Day 8. Love Lise Mindfulness Teacher ABOUT ME: Hi, I’m Lise (sounds like...

We're on Day 6 and Episode 6 of the Going Alcohol-Free Podcast™. It's the first Saturday AND the first weekend of the dry January challenge. For most of us, this IS the hardest week of the challenge. Watch this episode on YouTube here:  https://youtu.be/JMSRuEQ5LpA In this episode: 1. A listener wants to drink at a wedding tomorrow and wants to know what to do for her dry January If you're experiencing any of these during Dry January, you're not alone! 2. Feeling lost and left out...

Hey! The weekend is here! In this episode you'll get some fuel for your fire...to help you stay alcohol-free through the weekend. This is episode 5 of The Going Alcohol Free Podcast™. Watch the episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/UKIwVv-Dl_U In this episode: 1.  A listener question about missing the ritual of having a drink. 2.  30 Benefits of NOT drinking alcohol 3.  3 ways to handle your social settings this weekend, where friends and family ask you why you're not drinking or...

Let's talk about how to handle triggers. You know, those things that make you feel like you need a drink (seeing your ex's new girlfriend/boyfriend on social media, getting in an argument, thinking about a loved one or pet who has passed, an annoying co-worker, stressful day, etc.) Want to watch this episode on YouTube?  Here's the link: https://youtu.be/DU2msSkYMsU Remember to do your daily check-in (2 simple questions to ask yourself every morning -- takes 10 seconds). Don't know what...

This week of Dry January will probably be the most difficult week of the challenge. If you’re feeling those alcohol or sugar cravings, you’re NOT alone. I know, they feel awful. You can watch this episode on YouTube here  👉 https://youtu.be/W2U3FFAcIhU In this episode, let’s go over a couple ways to handle those cravings so you don’t give in. You’ve got this! Remember to do your daily check-in with yourself.  Don't know what the daily check-in is? Watch episode 2 (Day 2) here:...

💫Today, we continue to set the foundation for your successful Dry January. Want to watch this episode on my YouTube channel? https://youtu.be/CrgAo3eOH8g If you haven't watched episode 1, be sure to watch it because every day builds on the next day. Episode 1:  https://youtu.be/dz4WtTed0bU Let me know if you have any questions. I'll answer them on the podcast. Hugs, Lise ABOUT ME: Hi, I’m Lise (sounds like ‘lease’). I quit drinking at age 47. I was a habitual wine drinker after...

Want to start 2024 happier and healthier? It's January 1, 2024 and what a better way to start 2024 that with a Dry January Challenge. That's why I'm hosting "the BEST Dry January Challenge". We're going to challenge ourselves to go alcohol-free for the month of January. Will you join me? Every day in January, you'll get an episode to help you succeed with Dry January. By February 1, you're going to look and feel amazing, not to mention happier and healthier. Are you ready to get...

Hi there!  I'm changing the name of the podcast.  In this short episode, I explain why and what you can expect going forward. I'm changing the name from Flourish Over 40 Podcast™ to Going Alcohol-Free Podcast™. I hope you'll continue to follow the podcast.  Because it's about to get very real around here. This episode will only be available for 2 days. So be sure to listen so you have the scoop. Episodes 1 - 3 are going to be removed from the podcast apps, but will remain on my youtube...

💫 Hello beautiful souls! Today we're going to talk about your life purpose from a spiritual perspective. If you're going through a difficult time, facing (health, money, relationship) challenges OR if your life isn't going as planned, this episode may help you make sense of your challenges and change your life. There are three things you'll discover about your life purpose and I describe each one. Remember, to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. 👋 I'm on YouTube too! You...

Are you a busy woman over 40 currently online dating, but not having much luck? Are you considering online dating or using dating apps? This episode is for you. Listen in to hear what I shared with my friend who is a divorced woman over 50 with a demanding career, after she mentioned that she wasn't having much luck with the dating apps. In this episode, I share 3 simple concepts to help you meet someone on a dating app AND go on that first date. And of course, I share a couple...

Feeling stuck in your career, job, relationship, with your weight loss, over-drinking or over-eating? Feeling stressed? Maybe you’re feeling stuck and stressed in ALL of the above. If so, you’re in the right place today. Did you know I’m on YouTube?  Want to watch this podcast?  Watch the podcast here on my YouTube channel. In our first episode of Flourish Over 40 Podcast, I share about how I went FROM stuck and stressed in my career and job, relationships and spiraling health TO happy...

Are you feeling stressed? Is life throwing you curveballs?  Does it seem like you have it together from the outside, but not so much on the inside?  Want to have a happy, healthy and fulfilled life? What if I told you that you're not alone. There are many women that feel the same way.  That's why I created this podcast. Welcome to the FLOURISH OVER 40 PODCAST™.  This is the podcast that will empower you to be bold, attract your best life and flourish over 40.  This is the go-to podcast...