Weeklyish Thoughts

Weeklyish Thoughts — Honest reflections on alcohol-free living for women in midlife. Part diary, part pep talk, always real. Get first looks at new programs, early access to events, exclusive member discounts, and the messy-middle truth of my own sober journey. Growth isn't perfection—it's connection.

Maybe you already know that after a hard-fought battle with cancer, my friend Jennifer, an absolute ray of sunshine who belongs among the wildflowers, left her worldly adventure earlier this week. She died on her only child's 22nd birthday. How did she do that? I knew it was coming... and still.....

Dec 06, 2024

One Thing Never Lost On Me

It was about six years ago that I started Ditched the Drink. I started my business by sending a weekly newsletter to four people that didn't ask to be on my list but were my friends and family, so I got permission anyway. I was clarifying my ideas and building my digital Jumpstart course. I adde...

Nov 27, 2024

Your Alcohol-Free Holiday Guide

Did you notice this newsletter is a day late? I didn't until I went to bed last night and realized it was Wednesday, not Tuesday. This is a testament to the good "work" I've been doing by taking it easy. As promised last week, I've been resting. I had a nice, long afternoon nap on the couch Sund...

Nov 21, 2024

I'm Listening

As we get closer to the end of the year, I am reflecting on last year's challenges and accomplishments and also looking ahead towards creating strategic plans for the new year and improving upon all my offerings, looking to serve my community better, and up my game in every way. I want to be the ...

Nov 15, 2024

United We Stand

I am writing this the day after Election Day, and certainly everyone feels something about the results. Yesterday, before I turned on the news, I hosted a call for Alcohol-Free Mastermind business owners. You can join us for the next one on December 3rd and even start with a 7 Day Free Trial. Di...

Nov 06, 2024

She's Healing ❤️‍🩹

I am writing to you from a much better place than I was the past two weeks. I had a weekend at home, lots of rest (always the answer), a 2-hour hike in the woods, time with friends and family, a good book, homecooked food, sauna/steam room, a little blank space on my calendar, Inside Out 2, and l...

Oct 30, 2024

Grief that Comes Out Sideways

Thank you for all the love with the passing of my stepmom last week. I wrote about it in a blog post. My first season of The Peripeteia Podcast- A Talk Show for Women has wrapped. This was a pilot for me to try something new and see how I liked it. I didn't like it...I LOVED it! 🤪 (did you like t...

Oct 23, 2024

Make Something Good Come From This

Short and sweet this week as I am not feeling well and processing the death of my stepmom, Cheryl, who passed away early this week. She was a good stepmom who loved my dad (even after they divorced), German Shepherds, and baking. Her favorite dessert was German chocolate cake. She introduced me t...

Oct 17, 2024

No Prime Day here, just Bed Rot and a Quiz

Per usual, this newsletter is too long and you can skip past the BS and head straight to the bottom ⬇️ for: A poll choosing what kind of information you want to receive from me The AFTER Magazine Survey (an easy way to support me) The latest Peripeteia Podcast Guest Reveal (celeb) ...

Oct 09, 2024

Spirits, Squirrels & Self-Care

Happy Sober October! Welcome new members who are doing The Last 90 Day Challenge! You can join us until the end of the week and then the offer will expire. To kick off a successful Sober October, I have a 15% off discount code for you to use in person or online at Kindred Spirits Bottle Shop. ...

Oct 02, 2024

Channel the Flannel

I feel like I am living a dream lately. The fall season is here and it makes me so happy. I have a noticeable change in mood. I am happy to wake up in the morning after sleeping with the windows open. I am happy to tuck into bed at night with the sun going down earlier. Cuddling my dog Rocky is...

Sep 25, 2024

Really Guts You

Last weekend was a girls family weekend with my daughter at college. Some of our plans involved going to the bar to meet friends and parents, tailgating, a football game (brag moment: MIZZOU has the longest winning streak in college football) and more. I was really worried ahead of time and proje...

Sep 18, 2024 marriage parenting podcast

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