When Wine Quietly Becomes the Problem

So many women in midlife reach the end of the day feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and unlike themselves. Careers shift. Kids leave. Parents need more help. Hormones change.

And somewhere in all of that, an evening glass of wine slips into the routine. Not as a “problem,” but as a moment of relief.

And then one day… it doesn’t feel like relief anymore.

In this conversation, Jenn Kautsch, founder of ‪@sobersisofficial‬ and a “retired gray-area drinker,” shares what happens when that glass (or two) of wine quietly becomes the thing that makes midlife feel heavier. She explains why it hits differently in midlife, how small habits can shift without women noticing, and why so many women feel stuck, anxious, or exhausted without realizing their wine routine plays a role.

This isn’t about labels.
It’s not about judgment.
It’s about clarity, compassion, and understanding what’s really going on beneath the surface.

During the conversation, Jenn also shares:

o why wine affects sleep, mood, and anxiety in midlife
o how hormones change the way alcohol is processed
o what “gray-area drinking” actually looks like
o why habits shift quietly as life becomes more complicated
o what women can do when they feel stuck but don’t know where to start

If that glass of wine doesn’t feel the same lately---or if you’re simply trying to understand why midlife feels so heavy---this conversation offers perspective, community, and a judgment-free space to explore what you might be feeling.

Because so many women are carrying more than they admit. And they deserve to feel like themselves again.

Want to connect with Jenn? Follow her here:

Her Website: https://sobersis.com
Facebook:   / sobermindedsister  
Instagram:   / sobersis  
TikTok:   / sobersisofficial  

#soberlife #sobercurious #grayareadrinking #sobersis #midlifewomen

00:00 Introduction
00:37 Meet Jenn
02:10 Jenn's Story: From Social Drinking to Routine
04:06 The Detox to Retox Loop
07:26 Midlife Challenges and Alcohol
10:45 The Turning Point
18:05 Understanding Gray Area Drinking
25:48 Can Drinking Impact Menopause?
33:47 The Anxiety Connection
38:11 Recognizing the Need for Change
40:55 The Importance of the Three P’s
45:44 Drinking & Relationships
52:22 Sharing the Journey and Building a Community
57:51 The Benefits of Sober-Free Living
01:02:24 Connect with Jenn
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