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Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife: Low No Drinker Podcast

Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife: Low No Drinker Podcast

By: Denise Hamilton-Mace
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Welcome to the essential podcast for anyone in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond who's ready to drink differently. While Gen Z gets all the headlines for being sober curious, let’s not forget that the real moderation revolution is happening in midlife – and this is your space to explore it without judgment, pressure, or expectation.

Join me to discover the people, places and brands making it easier than ever to live a life less intoxicated, whether that's for tonight, this week, or forever.

I get it – as a midlife moderator, you're not looking to reinvent yourself completely. You want drinks that taste like the ones you already love, new and exciting options with something special to offer, experiences that enhance rather than shorten your evenings, and practical advice that fits your busy, demanding life.

I’m Denise Hamilton-Mace, founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine – the leading global publication for mindful and sober curious drinkers and a professional public speaker on all things low, no and light.

My goal with this podcast is to help you feel more confident and more comfortable in your choice to explore a life less intoxicated, and to help you find, understand and enjoy the drinks that make it possible.

If you are, or aspire to be the type of savvy moderator who recognises that drinking less is not a binary decision for you, who knows that coasting with mid-strength drinks, alternating through zebra-striping or bookending the start and end of your night with something non-alcoholic are all viable options then this show is for you.

And you’ll leave each episode feeling motivated and supported to keep energy for the things that matter most: family, health, career, and living life on your own terms.

Each week on the Low No Drinker Podcast, you’ll get to either:

Meet the Makers: Join me in intimate conversations with the founders, brewers, distillers, and visionaries who are creating premium alcohol-free drinks that don't compromise on taste. Discover their personal journeys, what drives their innovation, and why their products are perfect for the discerning midlife palate.

Mindful Moderation Solo episodes: Practical deep-dives into the questions that matter to sophisticated drinkers who want to moderate smartly, with topics like:

- Why do premium alcohol-free drinks cost the same as full-strength versions when there's no alcohol and no tax?

- How can I find an alcohol-free red wine that actually tastes like the Malbec I love?

- What's the real difference between no, low and light alcohol options?

- How do I navigate social situations when I'm the only one moderating?

- What are the best functional drinks for midlife energy and wellness?

This isn't about going completely dry or following someone else's rules. It's about making mindful choices, exploring sophisticated alternatives, and practising practical moderation that suits your lifestyle. Whether you're a Gen X professional looking to improve your health, a busy parent wanting more energy, or someone who simply wants to enjoy better mornings while still celebrating life's special moments, this podcast helps you drink your own way.

Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife: Low No Drinker Podcast is perfect for mindful drinkers, sober curious adults, midlife moderators, health-conscious professionals, premium alcohol-free enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the low, no and light or mid-strength alcohol lifestyle.

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Episodes
  • 108: Costs of Drinking AF Pt1: What You’re Really Paying For

    108: Costs of Drinking AF Pt1: What You’re Really Paying For
    Aug 27 2025

    Time to tackle the question that comes up again and again: why do alcohol-free drinks cost so much when there’s no alcohol in them?

    This is part one of a two-part mini-series on the true cost of drinking alcohol-free.

    Today I’m breaking down the industry economics behind your favourite low and no drinks — from the surprising truth that alcohol is often the cheapest ingredient, to the eye-watering costs of research, development, small batch production, and simply getting bottles onto supermarket shelves.

    Next time, I’ll flip the script and look at what it costs you personally to drink alcohol-free, and the impact that choice has on your life.

    0:00 Why Alcohol-Free Costs the Same
    2:19 Alcohol is cheap
    3:26 Tradition, research & development
    6:20 The technicalities of taste
    9:12 Preservation and Shelf-Life Issues
    11:20 Small batch production
    13:20 Costs of dealcoholisation
    17:42 Marketing & promotion
    20:19 Distribution: supermarkets & online
    25:13 Recouping the costs
    26:36 Speculate to accumulate great drinks

    Also mentioned:
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    📰     SUBSCRIBE TO LOW NO DRINKER MAGAZINE online or in print anywhere in the world at https://www.lownodrinkermagazine.com

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    💰     Get 10% off drinks at Wise Bartender with code LOWNODRINKERMAGAZINE - https://wisebartender.co.uk/lownodrinkermagazine*

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    29 mins
  • 107: Masculinity, Mental Health, and Moderation with Performance Coach Ben Hill

    107: Masculinity, Mental Health, and Moderation with Performance Coach Ben Hill
    Aug 20 2025

    This week I’m joined by Ben Hill, founder of Ask More, a performance Coaching service for professional men looking to up their game across the board, to talk about masculinity, midlife, and moderation.

    We dive into why so many men still struggle to open up, how beer o’clock has quietly become the male equivalent of “mummy wine culture,” and the surprising amount of time and clarity Ben reclaimed when he stepped back from drinking.

    From breaking outdated norms to learning how to “stand in your power,” Ben shares practical strategies for creating a life you don’t want to escape from – whether or not alcohol is in it.

    0:00 Ben's story
    4:19 Is it toxic masculinity?
    8:20 Questioning marketing messages
    12:10 Daddy beer culture
    15:32 Standing in your power
    18:26 Is midlife moderation the answer?
    21:34 How to get the most of your booze break
    27:17 Reclaiming your time
    31:16 Peeling back the filter
    34:29 Find Ben
    36:17 The BBQ-Q


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    WE ALSO TALK ABOUT:
    Lucky Saint*
    Cerona Cero*
    Peroni 0.0*

    BEST EPISODE TO CHECK OUT NEXT
    #103. No One Tells You This About Drinking Less in Midlife



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    🥃 Download your free guide: WHY YOU CAN'T DRINK LIKE YOU USED TO + YOUR NEW 5pm FIX - mindfuldrinkingreset.com

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    📰     SUBSCRIBE TO LOW NO DRINKER MAGAZINE online or in print anywhere in the world at https://www.lownodrinkermagazine.com

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    💰     Get 10% off drinks at Wise Bartender with code LOWNODRINKERMAGAZINE - https://wisebartender.co.uk/lownodrinkermagazine*

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    *Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.
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    39 mins
  • 106: Introvert, Extrovert, Ambivert: 4 Steps to Match Your Drinking Style to Your Social Energy

    106: Introvert, Extrovert, Ambivert: 4 Steps to Match Your Drinking Style to Your Social Energy
    Aug 13 2025

    Changing the way we drink can reveal who we really are. In this episode, I explore how introverts, extroverts, and ambiverts approach alcohol differently – and how understanding your personality type can help you drink in ways that genuinely suit you.

    I introduce my Four I’s Framework (Identify, Investigate, Implement, Iterate) to help you match your social energy to your drinking style, so you can enjoy your nights out (or nights in) without draining your social battery or relying on Dutch courage to get you through.


    0:00 Dutch courage
    2:29 Personality types spectrum
    4:22 Ambiverts
    8:00 Discovering my type
    11:47 The Four I's Framework
    15:29 Mindful drinking for your personality type


    Best episode to check out to next:
    #103. No One Tells You This About Drinking Less in Midlife



    ===
    🥃 Download your free guide: WHY YOU CAN'T DRINK LIKE YOU USED TO + YOUR NEW 5pm FIX - mindfuldrinkingreset.com

    ===
    📰     SUBSCRIBE TO LOW NO DRINKER MAGAZINE online or in print anywhere in the world at https://www.lownodrinkermagazine.com

    ===
    💰     Get 10% off drinks at Wise Bartender with code LOWNODRINKERMAGAZINE - https://wisebartender.co.uk/lownodrinkermagazine*

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    *Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.
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    22 mins
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