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151. π 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, weβll explore:β€ What alcohol does to hormones, sleep, and metabolism in midlifeβ€ Why it feels emotionally and culturally hard to change our drinking habitsβ€ The myths (like red wine and heart health) that still lingerβ€ Practical ways to rethink alcohol without guilt or extremesβ¨ Reflection prompts:β€ Whatβs your current relationship with alcohol β habit, treat, stress relief, or something else?β€ If you experimented with cutting back, what small change would you try first?
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