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Stop Calling Yourself an Alcoholic | The Identity Trap That’s Keeping You Stuck | Ep.11
What if the label that was supposed to save you is actually the thing keeping you stuck? Ten years ago, Kari Schwear quit drinking. She wasn't in crisis. She wasn't hi...
Still Waking Up at 3AM? A Sleep Coach Reveals What It’s Really Costing You | Ep.10
You're not sleeping as well as you think you are. And if you're waking up at 3 a.m. with your brain on full blast, this episode is going to explain exactly why, and wh...
"Am I Drinking Too Much?" (The Stages of Change Gray Area Drinkers Need to Hear) | Ep.9
"Why am I drinking more than I used to? Why do I keep saying I'll cut back and then I don't?" If those questions have been quietly circling in the back of your mind, t...
Why Couples Drift Apart (And How to Reconnect With Your Spouse) | Ep.8
You love your spouse. But do you actually like them right now? If that question caught you off guard, you're not alone. And your marriage isn't over. Something importa...
Why Successful People Still Feel Empty: Faith, Purpose, and Reconnecting With God | Ep.7
You built the career, the business, the life. You lead well and you provide. So why does it still feel like something's missing? Why do so many successful men over 50 ...
How to Navigate Social Life Without Drinking (And Still Feel Like You Belong) | Ep.6
"What will people think if I'm not drinking?" If you've ever asked yourself that before a business dinner, a networking event, or a golf outing, you're not alone. And ...
The Moderation Trap: Why Cutting Back on Alcohol Feels So Hard | Ep.5
You told yourself you'd only have two. By the third glass, you're already negotiating with yourself about tomorrow. Sound familiar? In this episode of Beyond the Gray,...
When One Spouse Changes and the Other Doesn’t: How to Save Your Marriage After 50 | Ep.4
What happens when one spouse starts growing… and the other doesn’t? In this episode, Kari and her husband Rob share the honest story of what happened when their 30-yea...
Why Willpower Isn’t Working (It’s an Identity Problem) | Ep.3
Why do you keep starting over — even when you’re motivated? In this episode, Kari explains why willpower isn’t the issue. Identity is. If your habits keep repeating — ...
Why You Keep Going Back to Drinking (And How to Stop) : The Power of the Pause | Ep.2
It’s not about the alcohol. It’s about the relief. In Episode 2 of Beyond the Gray, Kari explains why gray area drinking isn’t a willpower problem — it’s a pattern pro...
You’re Not an Alcoholic… But You’re Not Fine Either : The Truth About Gray Area Drinking Over 50 | Ep.1
You’re not an alcoholic. But you’re not fine either. In this powerful opening episode of Beyond the Gray, Kari speaks to successful men over 50 who feel “off” despite ...
Welcome to Beyond the Gray - The Trailer Episode
Beyond the Gray is for high-functioning men over 50 who look like they have it all together — but know something's off. Host Kari Schwear works with business owners an...