{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Write a "Dear Alcohol" Letter as a New Year Ritual","description":"Episode 274  Hello friend!  Happy New Year!  If you're thinking about giving up alcohol in 2024 and want to kickstart the year on a positive note, try writing a "Dear Alcohol" letter. It's a great way to understand your relationship with alcohol better and get pumped up for an alcohol-free lifestyle. In this episode, I will talk about the main benefit of writing a letter to alcohol, how to decide if this practice is for you, and some simple tips to help you get started if you choose, and then what to do with your letter when you\u2019re done. I will also read my current \u201cDear Alcohol\u201d letter. You can read the full show notes here.    Resources mentioned in this episode:  Exploring Your Relationship with Alcohol and Why It Matters   Private Coaching  Schedule a complimentary Discovery Session if you are interested in Private Sobriety Coaching in 2024. Click here to schedule.   Stay Connected    Join my email community to receive podcast episodes and tips to help you navigate an alcohol-free lifestyle later in life.    Join here.    Help me spread the word about sobriety in midlife and beyond!  If you liked this episode and want to take a few minutes to support the podcast, I encourage you to leave a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts. So many women out there don\u2019t know there is an \u201calcohol-free\u201d option and are struggling with their drinking. Your support will help these women find the podcast this week and learn about an alcohol-free lifestyle later in life. Click here, scroll to the bottom of the page, tap to rate with five stars, and select \u201cWrite a Review.\u201d I read my reviews and will hug you when I see yours. Make sure to \u201cfollow\u201d To 50 and Beyond to get all of the wonderful episodes coming your way. If you don\u2019t click \u201cfollow," you will miss hearing what\u2019s coming up. Thank you!     ","author_name":"To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle","author_url":"https:\/\/www.lorimassicot.com\/","html":"