The Truth About Alcohol, Your Health & Hormones

01/05/2025 30 min Temporada 2 Episodio 5
The Truth About Alcohol, Your Health & Hormones

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Hormone Harmony, Brittany Meeker, Thrivelab Nurse Practitioner is joined by Megan Wilcox, a sober coach and founder of Sobah Sistahs. They explore how alcohol affects sleep, mental health, and hormones, with Megan sharing her personal journey to sobriety. They debunk the myth that alcohol helps with sleep, explaining how it disrupts sleep cycles and contributes to anxiety and depression.Megan discusses the long-term health risks of alcohol, including its links to osteoporosis and cancer, and how it affects women’s health as they age. She offers advice on overcoming alcohol dependence, navigating social situations without drinking, and finding healthier alternatives like magnesium and herbal teas. This episode highlights the power of community, self-compassion, and taking small steps toward a healthier, alcohol-free life.Head to www.thrivelab.com for the full video version of this episode! Find us on Instagram @thrivelab_women to learn more about the benefits of BHRT and women's hormone health.