A few months ago, I tasted a sip of an Old Fashioned (my former favourite cocktail) and nearly fell off my chair because it tasted SO strong. But here's the thing - the drink hadn't changed, my taste buds had!

In this episode, I get into the science behind why this happens (don't worry, no lab coat required) and how it actually numbs our taste buds, and when we drink less, those receptors wake right up. I map out the timeline from the first subtle changes to the full "taste bud makeover".

And I take a look at finding low and no alternatives that might better suit your newly sensitive palate. 

This is one of those rarely discussed benefits of mindful drinking that deserves way more attention!

This week, we cover:
0:00 Why we’re talking about taste
2:40 The science of tastebuds
4:46 What happens when we start drinking less
5:26 The role of smell
7:54 Timeline of taste change
11:25 The freedom to explore
13:42 What to drink when your tastes change
18:12 A better taste for life 
 

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