Listen "Can Drinking Make You More Anxious Over Time?"
Episode Synopsis
Can drinking actually cause anxiety — not just help it? Turns out, the answer is way more complicated than we think.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks the tangled relationship between alcohol and anxiety — and why your evening glass of wine might be quietly messing with your mental health. Backed by new research and real-world insight, this episode dives into the science, symptoms, and support systems that matter.You’ll learn:Why alcohol initially eases anxiety — but rebounds hard laterThe role of GABA, withdrawal, and the kindling effectHow to spot the difference between social drinking and anxiety-driven patternsEffective tools to manage both: CBT, mindfulness, and recovery communitiesHow ingredients like Ashwagandha (found in Daily Restore) may help support a calmer nervous system during the process🎧 Tap play now to understand the deeper link between drinking and anxiety — and how to take back control one small step at a time.
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