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Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife: Low No Drinker Podcast

Denise Hamilton-Mace

Welcome to the essential podcast for anyone in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond who"s ready to drink differently. While Gen Z gets all the headlines for being sober curious, let’s not forget that the real moderation revolution is happening in midlife – and this is your space to explore it without judgment, pressure, or expectation.Join me to discover the people, places and brands making it easier than ever to live a life less intoxicated, whether that"s for tonight, this week, or forever.I get it – as

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#92. Laura Silverman’s Zero Proof Nation: “Turning my...

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2025/05/28

Laura Silverman is the founder of Zero Proof Nation, a global platform connecting low and no-drinks & drinkers worldwide. Nearly 18 years sober, Laura’s LinkedIn profile describes her as "the nexus of NA" – a title she's earned through her tireless work building community and resources for the alcohol-free movement, including the most comprehensive global map of booze-free bars and bottle shops.0:00 Meeting Laura Silverman2:21 Different worlds, one nation!3:20 Laura's story:

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#91. Be the Voice of Low No Nation

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2025/05/23

In this special announcement episode, I'm reaching out to you, my wonderful Low No Nation, as we approach a major milestone - episode 100 of the podcast! After nearly two years of bringing you conversations about the world of low, no and light drinks, I'm inviting you to be part of this celebration. Whether you've been listening since day one or just discovered us recently, I'd love to hear your voice - share a favourite moment, a quote that resonated, a guest who changed your

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#90. How Lucky Saint Is Brewing Beer You Can Believe...

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2025/05/21

This week, I’m joined by Lou Pollitt from Lucky Saint, the UK’s best-known alcohol-free beer.We talk about how the brand’s evolved since launching back in 2018, why they stuck so firmly to perfecting just one lager for so long, and how brewing to the German Rheinheitsgebot purity law plays into that commitment to quality.Lou also shares some insight into their newest release —a Lemon Lager, and their less new IPA, plus we chat about the growing presence of alcohol-free options in workplaces, what it

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#89. How I Got It All Wrong at a 5-Year-Old's...

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2025/05/16

Today, I’m exploring how years of conditioning led me to make unfair assumptions about my hosts, who were actually on their own mindful drinking journey, at a recent kids’ birthday party. This experience prompted me to question the wider assumptions we all make - about venues, other people's perceptions, and even ourselves and the habitual thoughts and behaviours that dictate our actions when navigating social drinking situations. 0:00 Party time1:53 My assumption5:59 Mixed drinking hosting6:58

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#88. Sober Sound System Ibiza: Changing Raving on the...

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2025/05/14

He’s the Sober Sommelier who went from a disastrous weekend on to co-create Sober Sound System Ibiza, bringing his personal drink & drug story full circle after seven years.Join me and Alex Norwood Hill on his amazing journey of self-discovery on the party island.Can you go sober in Ibiza? Hell yes, you can! 0:00 The early days of drink & drugs9:48 Alex's Spiritual Awakening in Ibiza17:39 From DJ to Sober Sommelier23:12 Launching Sober Sound System Ibiza35:56 What to expect at SSS

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#87. The Uncomfortable Truth: 4 Reasons Some...

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2025/05/09

It’s time for some uncomfortable truths about alcohol-free drinks. This episode might make me a little unpopular in the industry, but that’s ok because it needs to be said: Not all alcohol-free drinks are good!After being asked this very question during my BBC Radio Xtra debut (yay!), I was inspired to share this episode and explore with you why some low/no options fall short. But to keep the balance, it’s not all bad, I’m still sharing the love, but only after some real honesty.0:00 Are all

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#86. 50/50: The Cocktail Box Company Bridging...

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2025/05/07

This week, I'm chatting with Jonny Hughes, one-half of the husband-wife duo behind Penthouse Cocktails – a unique at-home cocktail box service offering both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions of the same drinks. Johnny, who also writes for Low No Drinker Magazine, brings his refreshingly honest and sometimes blunt (be warned!) perspective on everything from balancing a business that serves both markets to the challenges of finding quality non-alcoholic alternatives to his perspective on

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#85. Move Over Gen Z: How Midlife Moderators are...

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2025/05/02

This week, I'm busting the myth that Gen Z are the only ones changing their relationship with alcohol. Inspired by a 70-year-old Irish gentleman named Eamon who told me he recently decided to quit drinking, I explore how my generation—Generation X—along with older Millennials and even Boomers, are quietly revolutionising our drinking habits. With 74% of UK adults now actively moderating their alcohol consumption, this episode delves into the different motivations driving mature drinkers—from

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#84. 5 Hours of Sober Clubbing Bliss with The House...

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2025/04/30

This week I'm thrilled to be joined by Neil Hudson-Basing, the “chaotic, queer and kind” co-founder of House of Happiness - London's sober clubbing extravaganza. Neil takes us behind the scenes of creating London's first queer-led sober rave, from its humble beginnings to becoming a glitter-filled, music-pumping daytime party at one of London's top clubs. We dive into the challenges of launching a sober event in traditional clubbing venues, the careful curation that goes into

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#83. You Can Drink Your Own Way 🎤

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2025/04/25

In this candid solo episode, I tackle the gatekeeping creeping into the low/no space, particularly around big alcohol brands releasing alcohol-free options. After receiving pushback for sharing Heineken's expansion news, I'm setting the record straight: there's no "right way" to be a mindful drinker. Whether you prefer mainstream alcohol-free beers or artisanal botanical concoctions, what matters is making intentional choices that serve you. Mainstream brands offer

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#82 “I Thought Alcohol-Free Beer Was Disgusting” How...

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2025/04/23

Sonja Mitchell is the founder of Jump Ship, the award-winning Scottish alcohol-free brewery making waves in the low/no space. From knowing absolutely nothing about brewing to winning 'Scottish Small Brewery of the Year', Sonja shares her remarkable journey—including launch delays, a pandemic pivot, and even a David and Goliath-esque legal battle. 0:00 Sonja's story4:09 Building the business step by step6:03 When brewing goes wrong9:44 Pandemic setbacks13:33 Opening her own

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#81. Powerful Mindset Shifts That Will Transform Your...

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2025/04/18

Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine free trialCome with me on part 2 of our mindset shifts discovery.You can find part 1 at ep#79 This week, we cover:1:46 Shift 10 - They're not worth the price3:52 Shift 11 - Changing my social identity5:24 Shift 12 - This is just a trend7:30 Shift 13 - Tried one, tried them all10:23 Shift 14 - Limiting social occasions14:03 Shift 15 - I won't enjoy my food the same way16:37 Shift 16 - Limited options20:04 Shift 17 - I don't know where to startBest

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#80 - 12 Years in the Making: From Seedlip to Seasn...

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2025/04/16

This week, I’m bringing you none other than Mr Ben Branson! The man who turned the drinks world upside down with Seedlip joins me to share the story behind his newest venture, Sylva, with a quick stop off at his innovative bitters range, Seasn.Sylva is a revolutionary approach to non-alc dark spirits that extracts flavours from trees using sonic maturation. From his humble beginnings as a farming-family-kid-turned-entrepreneur with zero drinks industry experience, Ben opens up about the

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#79 Powerful Mindset Shifts That Will Transform Your...

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2025/04/11

In this solo episode, I explore some of the essential mindset shifts that can transform your relationship with low, no and light drinks. These perspective changes are game-changers on your journey to mindful drinking, helping you appreciate alcohol alternatives for what they truly offer rather than what they're replacing. Whether you're aiming for complete sobriety or just cutting back occasionally, these mental adjustments will help you navigate the vibrant world of alcohol alternatives

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#78 What no one tells you about your tastes when you...

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2025/04/09

A few months ago, I tasted a sip of an Old Fashioned (my former favourite cocktail) and nearly fell off my chair because it tasted SO strong. But here's the thing - the drink hadn't changed, my taste buds had!In this episode, I get into the science behind why this happens (don't worry, no lab coat required) and how it actually numbs our taste buds, and when we drink less, those receptors wake right up. I map out the timeline from the first subtle changes to the full "taste bud

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#77 Ethical consumerism meets mindful drinking with...

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2025/04/04

I chatted with Simon Rolfe, Director at Sea Change Wines - a brand combining award-winning wines with ocean conservation. Sea Change began in 2018 when Simon's team wanted to create a product that would create a legacy their children could be proud of. Inspired by David Attenborough’s Blue Planet series, they proceeded to build a brand, removing unnecessary packaging, using sustainable materials, and donating to marine charities with every sale.Their alcohol-free Sea Change Free has exceeded

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#76 Beyond Bananas! 12 surprising foods that contain...

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2025/04/02

In this episode, I’m tackling the common concern around 0.5% ABV drinks by taking a look at the surprising array of everyday foods in your kitchen that contain similar or higher levels of alcohol. If you've been hesitant to try 0.5% drinks on your mindful drinking journey, this episode will help put things into perspective and potentially open up a whole new world of drinking experiences for you. 0:00 Why we're talking about food...2:18 Foods that contain alcohol8:18 How does alcohol get

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#75 Beyond wine: creating category-less drinks with Muri

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2025/03/28

This week I'm joined by Murray Patterson, founder of Muri - a unique range of fermented non-alcoholic drinks designed for wine occasions. Murray shares his fascinating journey from a soul-crushing corporate job at JP Morgan to discovering his passion for fermentation in the cider industry before relocating to Copenhagen - a global hub for fermentation expertise.At Muri, they're breaking free from simply mirroring alcoholic drinks, instead using chef-led techniques and complex fermentation

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#74 - 50% of drinkers prefer going for two: How...

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2025/03/26

The mid-strength Collective. How these 12 brands are coming together to help spread the word of this exciting new category with great potential but little exposure.ON THE SHOW0:00 Intro2:28 Why is mid-strength important?3:18 Why we are choosing to moderate4:55 Across the ages6:20 How we're moderating7:09 Coasting8:06 Going for two is the new going for one8:53 Why and when we're choosing mid-strength11:03 Work drinks12:52 The mid-strength challenge14:31 Do drinkers actually want

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#73 America's 1st Non-Alc Bottle Shop, Celebrity...

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2025/03/20

Victoria Watters is the co-founder of Dry Atlas, a media platform dedicated to alcohol alternatives. She is also one-half of the driving force behind Spirited Away – America's first non-alcoholic bottle shop. Victoria and her husband, Douglas, launched their bottle shop in November 2020 and have never looked back!This week, we’re chatting about Victoria's insights on the evolution of non-alcoholic drinks – from the improving technology in de-alcoholised wines to the emergence of

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