Category: Midlife
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September – a good month to get Back to You.
We are creatures of habit, and September always has a pull toward starting fresh. It will forever remain the month of stepping into a new chapter. Unintentionally, I realised the power of this truth. During the summer of 2019, I decided I’d had enough of my drinking habits. A beer after work, wine with dinner…
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The Expat Pivot: Why We Use Alcohol to Blend In (And How to Stop)
Moving to a new country – especially one as vibrant and sun-drenched as Spain – is often sold as a fresh start. But for many of us, that move comes with an invisible weight: the pressure to fit in quickly, make friends fast, and prove we’re the easygoing expat who’s up for anything. And in…
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Why Alcohol Hits Differently in Midlife (Especially for Women)
Let’s set the scene: It’s a Friday night. You’ve had a long week, you pour a large glass of your favourite Rioja, and you exhale. Bliss, right? But then comes the 3:00 AM ´terror wake-up´ – heart pounding, sweating, and a brain whirring with anxieties about that email you sent in 2014. Fast forward to…