{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Outgrowing Yourself in Midlife","description":"Episode 301&amp;nbsp; If you're feeling like something is off and you're not sure what it is, it could be that you're outgrowing a past version of yourself. A version that may not be aligned to who you want to be today and tomorrow, and is not giving you positive vibes. \ud83d\ude05 This episode was inspired by the idea of outgrowing alcohol, and a quote that hit me right in the ol' thinking cap.&amp;nbsp;  We shrink ourselves to fit into places we\u2019ve outgrown. Then we find ways to anesthetize the pain and discomfort. Stop spiritually and emotionally starving yourself. Let go. Move on. Grow. Steve Maraboli  During this episode, I talk about the signs of outgrowing yourself and the benefits of personal growth, and I give you some prompts to reflect on while I share what I'm working on shedding at 56.&amp;nbsp;  I also talk about the signs of outgrowing alcohol and the identity women create around alcohol. I'm specifically talking about the &quot;hostess with the mostess&quot; identity, and why drinking to fit this identity may make going alcohol-free difficult.&amp;nbsp;  You can read the full show notes for this episode here.&amp;nbsp;  Thank you for listening! I appreciate you!&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Let me help you make living alcohol-free in midlife a better experience! \ud83d\udce9Join my&amp;nbsp;email community to&amp;nbsp;stay connected to the podcast and tips, insights, and inspiration to help you stay alcohol-free. \ud83e\uddf0Download The Daily Sobriety Toolkit&amp;nbsp;a trusted companion that helps you stay focused on being alcohol-free today. Not forever. \ud83e\ude77Go and stay alcohol-free with lifetime access to practical solutions, resources just for midlife gals, and LIVE weekly coaching in my \u201conly for midlife women\u201d coaching community Team Alcohol-Free \ud83e\udd1dTeam up with me 1:1 to get the attention and support you deserve through my Plan A 12-Week Private Coaching package &amp;nbsp; Do you enjoy the podcast? Help me spread the word! There is another option besides drinking in midlife. If you enjoyed this episode and want to take a few minutes to support the podcast, I want to 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. \u27a1\ufe0fClick&amp;nbsp;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,&quot; you will miss hearing what\u2019s coming up. Thank you!    &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle","author_url":"https:\/\/www.lorimassicot.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/33234052\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/33234052"}