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The Midlife Rebel PodcastAuthor: Host - Nadine Shaw - Midlife Rebel; Natural Wellness Advocate, Astrologer, Gene Keys Guide,Human Design Enthusiast
Welcome to Midlife Rebel , the podcast for women in their 40s and 50s who are done playing by the old rules. Here, we redefine what it means to thrive in midlifewhere health, purpose, and freedom meet.Each week, we explore the intersection of body, mind, and spirit through honest conversations about holistic health, emotional healing, and awakening to your next chapter. With expert guests, soulful stories, and practical wisdom, youll find the tools and inspiration to live with more vitality, authenticity, and joy.Whether youre reinventing yourself, reclaiming your wellbeing, or simply craving deeper meaning, Midlife Rebel invites you to embrace your evolution and design life on your own terms.Contact Nadine: https://midliferebel.beam.ly/contact Language: en-au Genres: Education, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Truth About Wine, Perimenopause & Your Mood - Sarah Rusbatch
Episode 17
Thursday, 27 November, 2025
The midlife story we’re handed tells us to slow down, shrink our world, and pour a glass to cope. This conversation with grey area drinking coach and author Sarah Rusbatch offers a different possibility. We explore how even a short break from alcohol can reset sleep, ease anxiety, sharpen focus, and open the door to a stronger, brighter midlife—without losing your social spark.We begin where many women find themselves: using wine as a reward at the end of a long day, only to wake up foggy, flat, or anxious. Sarah breaks down the real drivers behind habitual drinking—boredom, stress, loneliness—and explains why shifting to effort-based dopamine changes everything. She shares simple, science-backed tools you can start today: progressive strength training, protein-forward meals for hormone support, cold-water exposure, and evening rituals that protect sleep instead of sabotaging it. We also explore alcohol-free swaps, navigating identity shifts beyond “the party girl,” and handling social pressure with humour, boundaries, and grace.Perimenopause magnifies alcohol’s impact, so we get practical about energy, belly fat, hot sweats, and mood. Sarah talks openly about her own shift from nightly drinks to marathon training at 50—making a compelling case that a strong body and a regulated nervous system are the bedrock of a joyful midlife. Parenting comes into the mix too: delaying teen drinking, modelling fun without booze, and staying present instead of numbing out.If you’re curious about trying a 30-day break, joining a community challenge, or exploring Sarah’s book Beyond Booze, this episode gives you the map, the mindset, and the momentum to begin.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s sober-curious, and leave a quick review so more women can find it. Your next chapter starts with one curious step.You can visit Sarah's profile in our Guest Directoryhttps://midliferebel.beam.ly/guest-directoryIf you know a midlife rebel who might enjoy this content, please share the podcast with them!
