Not Even Wine With Dinner began as I set out on my own journey toward sobriety. After decades of using alcohol to cope—and losing my big sister to cirrhosis—I knew something had to change. Not just for me, but so I could turn my experience, heartache, and creativity into something that helps others.

I’ve always loved being on a kind of stage. Whether through years in retail design, teaching yoga and wellness, or working in humanitarian aid and missions, I’ve always been drawn to connection and storytelling (thanks, ADHD brain).

From that mix of experience and passion, Not Even Wine With Dinner was born—a space for humans, especially in midlife, to rediscover who they are without the numbing, the noise, or the guilt.

My hope is that you’ll come along for the journey—and find yourself, and love what you find.