{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Clean Break Chats","title":"EP32: Guest Episode – Denise Hamilton Mace: Mindful Drinking, Choice & The New Culture of Connection","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6cd19c45\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4379,"description":"In this week’s episode of Clean Break Chats, Andy and Rich sit down with the brilliant Denise Hamilton Mace - podcast host, writer, speaker, and one of the most insightful voices in the alcohol-free and mindful-drinking movement.Denise opens up about:Her journey from daily drinking in hospitality to becoming a leading advocate for mindful drinkingWhy the “messy middle” of alcohol use is where most people actually liveThe rise of alcohol-free options and how choice is changing everythingHow rituals, habit loops, and identity shape our drinking behavioursWhy pubs are missing out on £800 million a year (and what needs to change)The future of AF wine, functional drinks, and how the entire category is evolvingAnd most importantly: how to make empowered choices without guilt, shame, or labelsThis is a rich, nuanced conversation about moderation, identity, culture change, and giving people permission to choose what works for them.If you’ve ever questioned your own drinking, felt in the “in-between” space, or just want to understand the modern mindful-drinking landscape - this episode will give you clarity, compassion, and plenty of aha moments.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UY2VSmCjrDzqrbZW0YpYdcHYIqZ2qFMXWiQux7ypUiE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82NTZj/ZmY3ZDNkNzc2NzUz/Mjk4NTRjYjhjN2Rh/N2E5Yy5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}