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The Blog

This is your go-to space for real talk on mindful drinking, balance, and living with intention. Here you’ll find practical tips, simple habit shifts, and honest conversations to help you feel good in your body, enjoy your wine without guilt, and create a life you don’t need to escape from.

Erica Mallery 12/3/25 Erica Mallery 12/3/25

Navigating Relationships, Mindfulness & Managing the “Need a Drink” Moment: Insights from Mental Health Expert Amanda Brown

Midlife relationships feeling heavier than your Monday morning mood? In this episode recap, I’m breaking down the wisdom mental health counselor Amanda Brown dropped on the ShameOver Podcast — from why we reach for that nightly pour to how mindfulness can completely change your emotional world. If you’re craving better coping skills, calmer relationships, and a little self-compassion (without giving up your wine), this one’s for you.

Erica Mallery 12/1/25 Erica Mallery 12/1/25

Why Drinking Can Actually Be Good for Your Social Life — And Why the Answer Isn’t What You Think

Drinking isn’t “healthy,” but connection is. Learn how mindful drinking can lower social anxiety, deepen friendships, and help you show up more authentically.

Erica Mallery 10/28/25 Erica Mallery 10/28/25

The Best Alcohol-Free Drinks for Mindful Drinkers (2025 Guide)

Ready to drink less without giving up what you love? 🍷 This guide shares my favorite actually delicious alcohol-free and low-alcohol wines, beers, and spirits that make mindful drinking fun, flavorful, and totally hangover-free.