Melise featured on Aging Fearlessly - A conversation on Women & Alcohol Use

What happens when you finally ask yourself, “Why am I drinking?”

If you’ve ever poured a drink to soften the edges, felt alone in your questioning, or wondered what comes after alcohol — this episode offers insight, humour, and hope.

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Episode highlights

Melise reflects on how shame shapes the experience of seeking support:

"I had a woman who said, I’m sitting under this drug and alcohol sign."
She discusses how accessibility, discretion, and emotional safety are essential especially for women navigating shame or vulnerability.

[17:13]

Melise shares a powerful moment of self-reflection:

"Why am I drinking? How’s it making me feel?"
She reminds listeners that even habitual behaviours - like grabbing a drink at 5pm - can change once we become aware of what they truly mean to us.

[21:29]

Melise speaks about reward and routine:

"We’ve stopped drinking, which is often a reward... so what’s the reward we’re going to give ourselves now?"
She invites listeners to reimagine celebration and wind-down in healthier, more sustainable ways.

[29:14]