September 14, 2026 Hi Reader, Let's talk about The Myth of Moderation? What is it? The myth of moderation is the belief: “If I could just learn to control my drinking, then I wouldn’t have to give it up.” This belief and thought process keep me stuck for almost a decade. And I know it has kept others stuck too. Because we focused on trying to become better at drinking alcohol or controlling how much we drink instead of asking whether alcohol is actually adding anything good to our lives. For...
about 1 month ago • 7 min read
August 31, 2026 Hi Reader, WOW! Has time just gotten away from you too? It's been awhile and I'm back and asking - Have you ever thought about September as another January? There’s something about September that naturally feels like a fresh start. Summer is winding down, vacations are ending, routines are returning, and many of us are ready to get back to taking care of our health. And if you're a woman in midlife who has been thinking about drinking less alcohol, taking a break from alcohol,...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
July 13, 2026 Reader, Today is my birthday - or like I enjoy saying - I'm now on level 58! As I was thinking about another trip around the sun, I realized something, this is my seventh birthday celebrated alcohol-free. Seven birthdays where I woke up feeling grateful instead of groggy.Seven birthdays where I was fully present.Seven birthdays where I didn't need a glass of wine to make the day feel special. And honestly? I wouldn't trade it for anything. Birthdays used to feel like one of...
3 months ago • 6 min read
July 2, 2026 Reader, First Happy 4th of JULY! It's a BIG ONE - 250 years! Enjoy!I was on my 7th alcohol free family vacation last week. It was very restful and peaceful. No alcohol. No brownouts or blackouts. No drama. NO HANGOVERS or HANGXIETY! It got me thinking about one of the biggest misconceptions about alcohol - that it makes all celebrations better. A wedding. A vacation. A birthday. A dinner with friends. Or simply enjoying our backyard on a nice summer's evening. We often hear, "It...
4 months ago • 7 min read
June 10, 2026 Reader, "So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it to do." -Isaiah 55:11 Sunday morning while reading my devotional, God led me to Isaiah 55. One verse in particular stood out to me: "My word that comes from my mouth will not return to me empty." I found myself lingering there and getting curious. I went back and read the entire chapter, and I was reminded of just how...
4 months ago • 8 min read
May 27, 2026 Reader, Freedom is a decision. And even when you don't think you've got this -You’ve got this. As we move past the Memorial Day weekend and step into summer, this season can become a turning point. Summer brings more gatherings, vacations, patio nights, BBQs, and more social pressure around drinking. But all of this can also become the perfect opportunity to pause and ask yourself: What if this summer looked different? What if this was the season you started feeling better,...
5 months ago • 5 min read
May 18, 2026 Reader, Sunday mornings used to be really hard for me. Honestly, some of my hardest moments happened sitting in church. Which sounds strange to say out loud now because church was the place I loved, the place I wanted to be, the place where I desperately wanted peace and connection with God. But at the same time, I was quietly struggling with the shame of drinking too much. There were Sundays I showed up to choir practice hungover. I remember feeling dizzy and nauseous, trying to...
5 months ago • 5 min read
April 27, 2026 Reader, Where I’m at right now… Something interesting has been happening lately. I’ve been experimenting with my routines and paying attention to what God is doing in the process and I can feel something shifting inside of me. Things I once needed to stay on track are starting to fall away. I’m still doing my morning routine—Bible Recap, stretching, workouts, walking, sunlight, water but the urgency to do all the things has softened. And honestly? I’m sleeping better. Deeper....
6 months ago • 5 min read
April 13, 2026 Reader, So, I’ve been so busy the past few weeks. I have been thinking about things to share with everyone. 6 Things I’ve Learned in 6 Years Living Alcohol-Free Six years ago, I made a decision that changed everything. I decided that what had been working for me was no longer working and I had to trust God.Not to it perfectly or permanently. But I had to try living a different way. And if you’re on this journey—or even just curious about it—I want to share six of the most...
6 months ago • 7 min read