More Than The Glass: Because We Deserve More

Our Circle: For Alcohol-Free Mums

More Than the Glass is a podcast for mums who are quietly questioning their relationship with alcohol and craving something more. Through honest conversations, gentle reflections, and real stories, Gillian and Karen explore what’s really going on beneath the glass, without judgement, labels, or pressure. This is a space to feel seen, reconnect with yourself, and discover that life can feel calmer, clearer, and happier. Because We Deserve More.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Why So Many Mums Rely on Alcohol to Cope | Motherhood, Mental Load & Exhaustion

    Why do so many mums find themselves reaching for alcohol at the end of the day? In this episode of More Than the Glass, Gillian and Karen explore the invisible mental load of motherhood and the emotional exhaustion that so many women are carrying silently every single day. This is an honest conversation about overstimulation, stress, people pleasing, and why alcohol can start to feel like relief, reward, escape, or simply a moment to breathe. There’s no judgement here and no shame. This episode isn’t about blaming mums for drinking. It’s about understanding why so many women rely on alcohol to cope with the pressures of modern motherhood. Because you’re not broken.You’re exhausted. And maybe there’s another way to feel supported, calm, and connected again. Because we deserve more.

    24 min

  2. May 29

    I Don’t Have a Drinking Problem… So Why Does This Feel Off? | Grey Area Drinking & Motherhood

    So many women feel stuck between two thoughts: “I’m not that bad…”but also…“Why doesn’t this feel good anymore?” In this episode of More Than the Glass, Gillian and Karen explore the quiet confusion of grey area drinking — functioning, coping, keeping everything together on the outside, while privately questioning your relationship with alcohol on the inside. This is an honest conversation about motherhood, shame, wine o’clock culture, people pleasing, and the pressure women feel to stay “fine” even when something feels off. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re drinking too much, questioned your habits, or felt unsettled despite looking like you have it all together, this episode is for you. You do not need to hit rock bottom to question alcohol.And you are allowed to want more. Because we deserve more.

    23 min

  3. May 22

    Welcome to More Than the Glass | Why More Mums Are Questioning Alcohol

    Welcome to More Than the Glass — a podcast for mums who are questioning their relationship with alcohol and quietly craving something more. In this very first episode, Gillian and Karen introduce the heart behind the podcast and the story behind Our Circle — a space supporting women to take a break from alcohol, drink less, reconnect with themselves, and create a life they no longer feel the need to escape from. This is not about labels, judgement, or needing to hit rock bottom. It’s an honest conversation about motherhood, mental load, wine o’clock culture, grey area drinking, and why so many mums feel exhausted, disconnected, and stuck in survival mode. Whether you’re sober curious, thinking about taking a break from drinking, or simply wondering why alcohol doesn’t feel the same anymore, you are so welcome here. Because we deserve more.

    21 min
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More Than the Glass is a podcast for mums who are quietly questioning their relationship with alcohol and craving something more. Through honest conversations, gentle reflections, and real stories, Gillian and Karen explore what’s really going on beneath the glass, without judgement, labels, or pressure. This is a space to feel seen, reconnect with yourself, and discover that life can feel calmer, clearer, and happier. Because We Deserve More.

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