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You’ve been told a little wine is harmless. But experts say it’s impacting your brain, your hormones, and your sleep more than you think. The good news? What you eat can help change that.
In this episode, Tamsen sits down with Dr. Brooke Scheller, a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and author of How to Eat to Change How You Drink, to reveal how food can lower cravings, balance hormones, and protect your health, even if you still enjoy a drink. You’ll learn why alcohol tolerance shifts with age, how it affects your mood and energy, and the simple nutrition strategies that make it easier to feel your best without giving up everything you love.
They talk about:
- Why your evening cravings have more to do with blood sugar than willpower
- How alcohol impacts your brain, hormones, and long-term health
- The truth about alcohol and midlife belly fat (and what to do about it)
- The surprising link between drinking, stress, and sleep disruption
- Foods that help reset your body and cut back effortlessly
- Smart ways to drink less (without feeling deprived)
0:00 Intro
03:18 Dr. Scheller’s Journey From Nutritionist to Sobriety Expert
06:52 How Much Alcohol is “Too Much”?
10:13 What Alcohol Really Does to Your Body
11:57 The Link Between Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk
13:02 Why Alcohol Feels Worse in Midlife
15:10 How Alcohol Disrupts Hormones, Fertility & Estrogen Balance
18:25 Alcohol Increases Cortisol And Worsens Your Stress
20:24 Can Your Body Heal After Years of Drinking?
24:21 How to Start Functional Sobriety Without Giving Up Everything
34:14 The 5PM Craving: How to Eat to Reduce Alcohol Urges
38:50 Smart Mocktail Replacements That Calm Your Brain
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