E151. Alcohol, Menopause & Metabolism

29/09/2025 22 min
E151. Alcohol, Menopause & Metabolism

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151. πŸŽ™ Alcohol, Menopause and Metabolism: What Women Need to KnowMany women in midlife notice alcohol affects them differently β€” from sleep and hot flashes to weight and energy. In this episode, I share my own journey with stepping back from alcohol and unpack the science on how it impacts hormones and metabolism in menopause. Plus, practical strategies to help you rethink your relationship with alcohol without guilt or extremes.In this episode, we’ll explore:➀ What alcohol does to hormones, sleep, and metabolism in midlife➀ Why it feels emotionally and culturally hard to change our drinking habits➀ The myths (like red wine and heart health) that still linger➀ Practical ways to rethink alcohol without guilt or extremes✨ Reflection prompts:➀ What’s your current relationship with alcohol β€” habit, treat, stress relief, or something else?➀ If you experimented with cutting back, what small change would you try first?
 
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