<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[ZeroFierce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Struggling to control alcohol? Amanda is a This Naked Mind Certified Coach and can help you get free forever! No willpower, no pain, just freedom. ]]></description><link>https://www.zerofierce.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:20:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.zerofierce.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Alcohol and Menopause: Why Booze Hits Harder in Midlife]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve noticed that alcohol and menopause are a particularly rubbish combination, you’re not imagining it. 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