Resources
How the Heck Do I Relax Without Wine?
Do you find yourself needing to take “the edge off” at the end of the day? Are you struggling to unwind without reaching for a drink? And then one leads to …
Why You’ll Be Happier Sober (Even If You’re Not Sure Yet)
A part of you still believes alcohol is what makes life softer and more bearable. It marks the end of the day. It turns “just dinner” into “a proper evening.” …
What Really Happens Between 100 Days and 6 Months Sober: Your Honest Guide to the “In‑Between” Phase
Hitting 100 days sober is a huge deal. By then you have survived the early chaos: the sleepless nights, the emotional rollercoaster, the cravings that felt like they would never …
Julie Lively Featured on Women’s Insider: Empowering Women Through Menopause and Life Transitions to Live Alcohol-Free
Julie Lively Featured on Women’s Insider:Empowering Women Through Menopause and Life Transitions to Live Alcohol-Free When life shifts—kids leaving home, careers evolving, marriages changing, bodies transforming through perimenopause and menopause—it’s …
How Neuroplasticity Helps You Thrive Without Alcohol: Julie Lively Featured on Going Fit Unfit
When you’ve spent years relying on “just one glass” to unwind, it can feel almost impossible to imagine life without alcohol. For many women—especially busy, high-achieving moms—drinking becomes woven into …
Julie Lively Featured on A Nation of Moms
Why So Many Moms Are Choosing Intentional Living Over “Wine O’Clock” When you’ve spent years in the thick of motherhood—school schedules, carpools, late-night homework, endless laundry—“wine o’clock” can feel like …
I Wish I Could Still Drink But I Can’t: Hiring a Gray Area Drinking Coach
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I could still drink, but I can’t”—whether because of health reasons, personal boundaries, or simply recognizing that alcohol has stopped working for you—you’re not …
Beyond the Wine Glass: How Millennial Moms Are Rediscovering Themselves Without Alcohol
A review of “From Mom Mode to ‘Me’ Mode: Reclaiming Your Identity After Burnout (Without the Wine)” from New York Gal In a culture where “mommy wine” merchandise and memes …
Why Women on HRT Should Avoid Alcohol – The Hidden Risks
For many women, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be a powerful tool in managing perimenopause and menopause symptoms—helping to reduce hot flashes, improve sleep, boost mood, and protect bone health. But research shows …
Rewiring Our Relationship with Alcohol: What the Surgeon General’s Warnings are Missing
In early January 2025, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy dropped a significant warning about alcohol, linking it to an increased risk of at least seven types of cancer, including …
Is Alcohol Sabotaging Your Midlife? The Unexpected Connection Between Wine and Menopause Symptoms
Let’s delve deeper into the science behind this: Alcohol is primarily metabolized in the liver, a process that generates acetaldehyde, a toxic byproduct that contributes to oxidative stress and inflammation …