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If you’ve decided to drink differently but still want to enjoy your social life, this episode is your ultimate guide to mindful nights out.
I walk you through how to plan before, during, and after your evening so you can stay in control and still have fun.
From setting clear intentions and managing expectations with friends, to communicating with the bar staff and why staying hydrated is so important as we age, if you do decide to drink.
We’ll look at practical moderation techniques like zebra striping and coasting, plus, importantly, how to reflect without judgment the next day.
Because drinking less in midlife shouldn’t mean missing out on good times with good friends.
0:00 Before, During, After: The Plan
3:03 Set Intentions That Aren’t About Alcohol
7:13 Manage Expectations
9:32 Research Venues And Low/No Menus
10:37 Moderation Methods And Personal Rules
12:29 At The Venue: Quality Over Quantity
14:28 Slow Down, Pause, And Check In
17:24 Mindfully low, no and light
19:57 The Morning After The Night Before
21:39 No Failure, Only Learning
Also mentioned:
ep#114 KAM Insights
ep#63 Zebra Striping & Bookending
ep#74 Coasting

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