Six months in. Can you believe it?

There’s something about reaching July that makes me want to take a breath, grab a cuppa, and reflect on what the first half of the year has brought. Not in a pressure-filled “I must achieve more!” kind of way — but with gentle curiosity.

What’s worked? What hasn’t? What would feel good to create moving forward?

I always encourage the women I work with to make this a soft, supportive check-in. Write down your wins — even the tiny ones. Think about what you want more of in the next chapter. And let’s keep it sustainable, hey? No overwhelm or all-or-nothing energy required.

A Conversation That Sparked Something Special

Speaking of inspiration, I had the absolute joy of chatting with Clare Pooley for my podcast this week — and honestly, it was a bit of a fangirl moment.

If you don’t know Clare, she’s the author of The Sober Diaries — a book that completely changed the game for me when I first began my own sober curious journey. It's honest, funny, deeply relatable, and has now sold millions of copies around the world. Translated into 31 languages. A New York Times bestseller.

Having her on the pod? I was STOKED.

Clare brings such grace and humour to her story. She doesn't shy away from the hard stuff, but she also reminds us that choosing a life without alcohol doesn’t have to feel heavy or solemn. Sobriety can be joyful. Light. Real.

That’s exactly the kind of message I want more women to hear — especially midlife women who are navigating so much already. Hormones. Identity shifts. The mental load. And maybe, quietly, wondering if their relationship with alcohol is working for them anymore.

Our conversation felt like talking to an old friend over tea — me on the Mornington Peninsula, Clare in Scotland working on her next novel (coming Spring 2026 — I cannot wait!).

If you’re even a little bit sober curious, please listen in. And grab her book if you haven’t yet. It’s gold.

A Little Sparkle Update

I also want to share a little personal milestone — my June intake for Get Your Sober Sparkle is officially full! This program is so close to my heart, and I cap the numbers to ensure every woman gets the deep 1:1 support she deserves.

The next round starts mid-September, but if you’re looking for support right now, my 1-Month 1:1 Coaching Container — Change Your Drinking is open. It’s a beautiful, empowering way to explore your habits and start making gentle, sustainable shifts.

So... What Do You Want These Next 6 Months to Feel Like?

More clarity? More connection? A little more sparkle?

Whatever it is — you’re not behind. You’re not broken. You’re just beginning a new chapter. And I’m right here with you.