In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Perimenopause Simplified, Claudia sits down with Grey Area Drinking Coach and bestselling author, Sarah Rusbatch, to unpack the hidden impact of alcohol on women’s health, especially during perimenopause. From anxiety and sleep issues to weight gain and hormonal disruption, alcohol can quietly wreak havoc – yet it's often the last thing we question. Sarah shares her personal journey, the truth about Grey Area Drinking, and how thousands of women are rethinking their relationship with alcohol in midlife.

If you've ever found yourself relying on that glass of wine to unwind or wondering if it's doing more harm than good, this episode is for you.

 

What we cover:

• What Grey Area Drinking really is (and how to know if you fall into it)
• Why Alcohol Use Disorder has skyrocketed in women over the past 30 years
• The connection between alcohol and perimenopause symptoms like anxiety, depression, and poor sleep
• Why so many women shift their drinking habits in midlife and how to know when it’s time
• The biggest benefits women report after ditching alcohol
• How to start drinking less (without shame, pressure, or perfection)

 

Connect with Sarah:

Website

Instagram

Facebook

The Women’s Wellbeing Collective

30-Day Alcohol-Free Program

Beyond Booze: How to Create a Life You Love Alcohol-Free

 

Sources:

Alcohol Use Disorder

Gray Area Drinking

Alcohol Use & Increased Symptom Burden in Midlife

Women Unaware of Alcohol & Breast Cancer Risk

Alcohol & Cancer Risk

 

CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA: 

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YouTube

Instagram

Facebook

 

FREE RESOURCES: 

Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes

Perimenopause Daily Checklist

HRT 3-Day Crash Course

 

GET SUPPORT: 

Perimenopause Clarity Session

The Perimenopause Method Program

Perimenopause HRT Roadmap Course

 

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