Denise Hamilton-Mace
Founder, Podcast Host, Writer, Public Speaker & Category Judge
A Bit About Me
Born and raised in south London, I'm the very definition of a regular girl (ahem, 46-year-old, mother of two) who has lived a life of ups and downs with a few sideways spins thrown in for good measure and am just making my way in the world today (and it takes everything I got).
When people would ask me my "sober story", I used to apologetically explain that I didn't really have one; that I wasn't in recovery and I hadn't fought my way out of a bottomless pit of despair, as if somehow that lessened my credibility for being part of this world.
I don't do that now.
Now I proudly share that my story is likely just the same, or very similar, to the majority of people out there: I used to party way too hard, and now I need to take better care of myself.
And that is why I launched Low No Drinker. To be a resource for people who are now where I used to be and want to know that there are other options available to them. That getting pissed or high every time you leave the house isn't your only choice, and that you can have amazing 'adult' drinks, nights out and experiences without having to always suffer the equally 'adult' consequences.
Whether you are choosing a life less intoxicated for a night, a week, a month, a year or a lifetime, everyone is welcome to pull up a chair and drink at my table.
What do I do?
Podcast Host
Public Speaker
Course creator & Coach
Writer
The Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife Podcast began as the companion podcast to Low No Drinker Magazine and now has taken on a life of its own.
Having reached no.34 in the UK Alternative Health Podcast Charts and the top 10% of most popular podcasts on the planet (Listen Notes), the LND podcast helps listeners find, understand and enjoy the exciting and growing world of low, no and light drinks, drinkers, and drinking.
It's fair to say that I am a low, no and light beverage super fan! I love tasting it, writing about it and talking about it. As a trusted industry knowledge hub, it's my pleasure to join panels, conferences and other events and share my knowledge with those who want to explore this amazing, expanding and fast-moving category.
You can download my speaker kit here, and reach out if you'd like me to add a little touch of expertise, enthusiasm and engagement to your next event.
I'm the creator of the 4-Week Midlife Mindful Drinking Reset. A daily programme that helps drinkers reassess their relationship with alcohol with no pressure to quit and no judgement.
The course can be coupled with 1-2-1 coaching, or you can book time with me directly to work through whatever's blocking you at the moment.
Do you need an expert perspective on low, no & light alcohol drinks, drinkers & drinking for your publication?
I am a writer on moderation and mindful drinking with a particular focus on the midlife perspective, and you can commission me for thought pieces, industry insights and drinks commentary.
Work with me
I feel privileged to be in a position to use my platforms to support both this burgeoning low, no and light industry and the drinkers it serves.
If you'd like to talk to me about anything from sponsoring the Low No Drinker Podcast or Substack, speaking at your event, guesting on your podcast or anything else to do with living a life less intoxicated, then drop me a line today - denise@lownodrinkermagazine.com - or book a time to chat.
