This week Nicola and Di chat with the passionate and inspiring Sarah Rusbatch. Sarah is the best-selling author of Beyond Booze, an award-winning health and wellness coach, and an accredited grey area drinking coach. Through her programs, Sarah helps women in midlife to live with more confidence, energy and purpose. Since quitting booze in 2019, Sarah has coached more than 10,000 women, hosting sober parties and showing that life can be healthier and lots of fun. 

In this conversation, we chat to Sarah about the moment that made her realise that it was time to go from ‘Party Girl’ Sarah, always with a drink in her hand, to giving up alcohol completely. Sarah shares how even though she was never an alcoholic, it came to a point where she realised alcohol and drinking had become her go-to way to spend her free time and she was noticing the negative effects it was having on her life. 

Sarah explains what grey area drinking means and talks about why it’s important not to associate drinking alcohol with stress relief. Stay tuned for some great tips for what you can do in those moments when it’s 5pm and you might be craving a drink.  

We also talk about the specific challenges for women when it comes to alcohol, and what can happen during menopause if you have a habit of drinking regularly. The good news is, Sarah shares all the positive things that she’s experienced since quitting booze in 2019, the way she feels like she’s aging backwards, the hobbies she’s rediscovered and the new sense of energy and vitality she has. 

This is such a good episode to learn more about alcohol and to bring awareness to your own relationship with drinking. This isn’t about telling anyone to stop drinking, we love a glass of champers, it’s about being more informed so we can make empowered choices that help us to live our best lives. 

We loved chatting with Sarah and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. 

This episode is proudly supported by Montgomery Investment Management, trusted experts helping you build and protect your financial future. For further information, please contact David Buckland, Chief Executive Officer or Rhodri Taylor, Account Manager on (02) 8046 5000 or investor@montinvest.com

Follow Sarah on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/sarahrusbatch/

Find out more about Sarah’s work here - https://sarahrusbatch.com/

Buy Sarah’s book Beyond Booze here - https://sarahrusbatch.com/beyond-booze

Join the Womens Wellbeing Collective Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/342319476897067/

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This week Nicola and Di chat with the passionate and inspiring Sarah Rusbatch. Sarah is the best-selling author of&nbsp;<a href="https://sarahrusbatch.com/beyond-booze">Beyond Booze</a>, an award-winning health and wellness coach, and an accredited grey area drinking coach. Through her programs, Sarah helps women in midlife to live with more confidence, energy and purpose. Since quitting booze in 2019, Sarah has coached more than 10,000 women, hosting sober parties and showing that life can be healthier and lots of fun.&nbsp;
In this conversation, we chat to Sarah about the moment that made her realise that it was time to go from &lsquo;Party Girl&rsquo; Sarah, always with a drink in her hand, to giving up alcohol completely. Sarah shares how even though she was never an alcoholic, it came to a point where she realised alcohol and drinking had become her go-to way to spend her free time and she was noticing the negative effects it was having on her life.&nbsp;
Sarah explains what grey area drinking means and talks about why it&rsquo;s important not to associate drinking alcohol with stress relief. Stay tuned for some great tips for what you can do in those moments when it&rsquo;s 5pm and you might be craving a drink.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We also talk about the specific challenges for women when it comes to alcohol, and what can happen during menopause if you have a habit of drinking regularly. The good news is, Sarah shares all the positive things that she&rsquo;s experienced since quitting booze in 2019, the way she feels like she&rsquo;s aging backwards, the hobbies she&rsquo;s rediscovered and the new sense of energy and vitality she has.&nbsp;
This is such a good episode to learn more about alcohol and to bring awareness to your own relationship with drinking. This isn&rsquo;t about telling anyone to stop drinking, we love a glass of champers, it&rsquo;s about being more informed so we can make empowered choices that help us to live our best lives.&nbsp;
We loved chatting with Sarah and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.&nbsp;
This episode is proudly supported by <a href="https://investwith.montinvest.com/otbf">Montgomery Investment Management</a>, trusted experts helping you build and protect your financial future. For further information, please contact David Buckland, Chief Executive Officer or Rhodri Taylor, Account Manager on (02) 8046 5000 or <a href="mailto:investor@montinvest.com">investor@montinvest.com</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahrusbatch/">Follow Sarah on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/sarahrusbatch/</a>
<a href="https://sarahrusbatch.com/">Find out more about Sarah&rsquo;s work here - https://sarahrusbatch.com/</a>
<a href="https://sarahrusbatch.com/beyond-booze">Buy Sarah&rsquo;s book Beyond Booze here - https://sarahrusbatch.com/beyond-booze</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/342319476897067/">Join the Womens Wellbeing Collective Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/342319476897067/</a>
<a href="https://coastnewzealand.com/discount/OTBF">Special Offer: Free linen Laguna towel (valued at $149) with code OTBF on all purchases - https://coastnewzealand.com/discount/OTBF</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/coastnewzealand/">Follow Coast New Zealand on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/coastnewzealand/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/">Follow Nicola and Di on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Overthebackfencepodcast/podcasts">Watch Over The Back Fence on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/@Overthebackfencepodcast/podcasts</a>

Di Edwards and Nicola Dale have been best friends for close to four decades & they actually share a ‘back fence’ in Sydney! 
They share a love of life, a passion for people, and have discovered a simple conversation over the back fence, can change a life and give a sense of belonging . 

“We’re not neuroscientists, psychologists, doctors or monks - we just love people - and know with age comes wisdom."

Di Edwards and Nicola Dale have been best friends for close to four decades &amp; they actually share a ‘back fence’ in Sydney!  They share a love of life, a passion for people, and have discovered a simple conversation over the back fence, can change a life and give a sense of belonging . 
“We’re not neuroscientists, psychologists, doctors or monks - we just love people - and know with age comes wisdom."

Over the Back Fence

Over the back fence is a podcast by two incredible women in their 50’s and 60’s - for women.

Di and Nicola have an infectious energy that is bound to light you up. It’s a podcast which values community, connection and lifting each other up. 

Here, Di and Nicola will delve in to the highs and lows they’ve experienced in life… From starting a family, experiencing marriage breakdowns, to embracing new beginnings. They’ll discuss the lessons they’re still learning, and interview people with inspiring stories to tell. 

Di and Nicola will invite guests on OTBF from all over the globe. From close friends, entrepreneurs, comedians, councillors to motivators and life coaches - to unlock their wisdom and have a laugh along the way.

Over the back fence is a podcast by two incredible women in their 50’s and 60’s - for women.
Di and Nicola have an infectious energy that is bound to light you up. It’s a podcast which values community, connection and lifting each other up. 
Here, Di and Nicola will delve in to the highs and lows they’ve experienced in life… From starting a family, experiencing marriage breakdowns, to embracing new beginnings. They’ll discuss the lessons they’re still learning, and interview people with inspiring stories to tell. 
Di and Nicola will invite guests on OTBF from all over the globe. From close friends, entrepreneurs, comedians, councillors to motivators and life coaches - to unlock their wisdom and have a laugh along the way.

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