A Minimum of One Bottle of Wine Every Night Until She Quit Drinking

What happens when drinking a bottle of wine every night becomes your normal? By her 50s, Rebecca was drinking at least one bottle of wine every evening, sometimes opening a second, and hiding how much she was consuming. At 60, she finally decided to quit drinking. In this episode of the Sober New Yorker Podcast, Melissa sits down with Rebecca, an artist, certified life coach, and host of the Curious on Life podcast, to discuss her journey of quitting alcohol later in life. Rebecca shares how her relationship with alcohol began at just 12 years old and gradually developed into decades of using wine to cope with stress, grief, and difficult emotions. As her children grew older and left home, her drinking increased, and what once felt like a harmless nightly habit became something she struggled to control. After experimenting with moderation, experiencing a painful family event, and reaching a breaking point, Rebecca made the decision to stop drinking at 60. Today, she’s rediscovered her creativity, found new purpose, and helps other women navigate life changes without alcohol. In this conversation, Melissa and Rebecca explore why drinking can escalate during midlife, the challenges of giving up wine after decades of drinking, the benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle, and why it’s never too late to start over. Whether you’re sober curious, trying to cut back on wine, or wondering what life without alcohol could look like in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, Rebecca’s story offers encouragement and a different perspective on what’s possible. Subscribe to the Sober New Yorker Podcast for real conversations about sobriety, alcohol addiction, quitting drinking, and building a fulfilling alcohol-free life. Connect with Rebecca on Instagram:   / curiousonlife   #QuitDrinking #SoberAt60 #AlcoholFreeLife