713: What Alcohol Really Does to Women’s Hormones, Sleep, and Metabolism

January 20, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Feel like hangovers are hitting harder than ever lately?

In this episode, I’m unpacking why alcohol hits differently in perimenopause—and why that glass of wine you used to tolerate now leaves you feeling off for days.

Even long after drinking, alcohol is still disrupting your brain chemistry, slowing your metabolism, and amplifying inflammation throughout your body.

And as women’s alcohol consumption has quietly increased in recent years, understanding these hidden physiological shifts has never been more important.

That’s why I’m breaking down what’s really happening to your body with each sip, especially during midlife hormonal changes.

But don’t worry, I share my top tips for you to detox from alcohol successfully, curb cravings, and feel in charge of your body again. Tune in here to change your relationship with alcohol and feel more like yourself!

IN THIS EPISODE

Why alcohol feels like it hits harder in midlife
What a detox from alcohol can look like for you
The facts behind alcohol misuse and binge drinking
What really happens in a woman’s body when drinking alcohol
The symptoms of metabolic dysfunction brought on by drinking
My top recommendations for detoxing from alcohol
How to curb cravings and make non-alcoholic drinking more fun

QUOTES

“We’ve been sold a very expensive lie that alcohol helps us relax. And for years, I would’ve told you that it did just that, that that glass of red wine was self-care, that drinking was harmless.”

“It’s not just a hangover anymore. It’s not just getting older. Alcohol is impacting your hormones, your brain, your sleep, and your metabolism.”

“In order to feed and heal your gut and your liver, we need a much-needed break, and alcohol simply cannot be included.”