118: Why You Can’t Drink Like You Used To

05/11/2025 19 min Episodio 118
118: Why You Can’t Drink Like You Used To

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 GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/If you've ever wondered why that glass of wine or pint of beer hits differently now than it did ten years ago, this episode breaks down the reality behind why midlife drinking hits differently. I explore three critical body changes that make alcohol more potent as we age: declining water content (dropping from 60% to 50% by our 50s), hormonal shifts during menopause and andropause, and how alcohol sabotages the restorative sleep our bodies desperately need. From practical pacing strategies to adaptogenic alternatives and sleep hygiene tips, I offer actionable ways to work with your changing body rather than fight against it. Because you're not broken – you're just not 18 anymore.0:00 Listener Question Inspo2:42 Body Water And Alcohol Intensity5:47 Hormones, Menopause And Andropause8:27 Weight gain, adaptogens & nootropics10:21 The Nightcap Myth And REM Sleep13:34 Sleep Hygiene And Alcohol-Free NightcapsAlso mentioned:Healthy Metal*Trip Magnesium drinks*Best episode to listen to next: #78 How Your Tastes Change When You Start Drinking Low/No ===🌱 Reset the way alcohol shows up in your life with the 4 Week Midlife Mindful Drinking Resethttps://www.lownodrinker.com/4weekreset===🧐 Take the quiz and find out what's REALLY driving your midlife drinking habitshttps://www.lownodrinker.com/===💰 Get 10% off drinks at Wise Bartender with code LOWNODRINKERMAGAZINE https://wisebartender.co.uk/lownodrinkermagazine * ===*Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

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