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Hello and welcome to the very first episode of Sober'ish' Sparkle - the podcast formerly known as Embrace Midlife. I’m Belinda Stark, and I’m so excited to kick off this brand new season with you.

In this introductory episode, I share why I’ve rebranded the show, what “sober-ish” really means to me, and how getting curious about my drinking helped me reconnect with my sparkle - both inside and out. Whether you're sober, sober curious, or just rethinking your relationship with alcohol, you’re in the right place.

This new season is packed with honest chats, inspiring stories, and expert insights from people around the world - many of whom I never imagined would say yes to being on the pod. (Spoiler: they did!)

✨ What I Talk About in This Episode:

• Why I changed the name of the podcast - and what “sober-ish” actually means
• How I slowly changed my relationship with alcohol in early 2023
• What “sparkle” means to me (and why it’s not about glitter)
• The role alcohol played in dimming my intuition and inner voice
• Reconnecting with joy, energy, and self-trust after cutting back on drinking
• Sneak peeks at this season’s incredible guests - from bestselling authors to fellow sober mums
• Why I believe you don’t need to go “all or nothing” to explore sobriety
• Details about my upcoming course: Get Your Sober Sparkle – Winter Warm-Up Edition

📚 Authors + Books I Mention:

1. Claire Pooley – The Sober Diaries
   A funny, raw, and relatable look at early sobriety and motherhood.
2. William Porter – Alcohol Explained
   A practical, science-backed breakdown of what alcohol does to your body and mind—written in a clear, accessible way.
3. Victoria Vanstone – 1000 Wasted Sundays
   An honest, often hilarious memoir about parenting, partying, and finding clarity. Victoria also co-hosts the Sober Awkward podcast.

🖥️ My Signature Course – Get Your Sober Sparkle

✨ The Winter Warm-Up edition kicks off late June!
It’s a one-month group program that includes:

• Simple weekly videos + worksheets
• A toolkit of resources to help you take a mindful break from alcohol
• Live calls with me (optional but lovely!)
• Support from other women who are also “sober-ish” or exploring change

Join the waitlist now to get early access and exclusive bonuses:
👉 www.belindastark.com