Millie Mackintosh: The Coping Strategy That’s Making Mothers More Anxious

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Does the thought of getting through bedtime without that evening glass of wine feel almost impossible?

Motherhood can leave your nervous system completely overwhelmed. You’re overstimulated, exhausted, carrying the mental load and desperately looking for something that will help you switch off. It makes sense that alcohol can begin to feel like the quickest way to find relief.

But what if the thing helping you cope in the moment is actually making you feel more anxious, affecting your sleep and leaving motherhood feeling even harder the next day?

In this powerful Moment, Zoe is joined by author, entrepreneur and Made in Chelsea alumna Millie Mackintosh to unpack the reality behind “mummy needs wine” culture.

Millie shares how easily alcohol became intertwined with motherhood, from champagne after giving birth to drinking at children’s parties and counting down to that first evening glass. She explains why she eventually realised it was stealing her joy, and the practical first steps that helped her change her relationship with drinking.

This isn’t about judgement or labels. It’s an honest conversation for anyone who has wondered whether alcohol is still working for them.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why motherhood can make alcohol feel like such a powerful coping mechanism

How even moderate drinking can affect anxiety and sleep

Why “mummy needs wine” culture has become so normalised

The signs that alcohol may be taking more from your life than it gives