Everyday Ayurveda with Kate

85. Is Alcohol Making Your Perimenopause Worse? The Ayurvedic Framework You Need


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You asked. Kate answered — honestly.

In this solo episode, Kate O'Donnell goes deep on one of the most-requested topics from her community: alcohol. Drawing on the Charaka Samhita, seven years of personal observation, and her clinical work with women in perimenopause, she unpacks the Ayurvedic properties of alcohol, why it complicates midlife health, and how to build a more self-aware — and shame-free — relationship with this very common substance.

 

What We Cover

  • How Ayurveda classifies alcohol as hot and dry — and why that matters
  • Why alcohol and perimenopause are a challenging combination
  • The alcohol-sugar connection and what it reveals about cravings
  • Sleep disruption, the pitta detox window, and why you wake up at 1am
  • Damage control tools: timing, herbs, movement, and the "bar closes at 8" rule
  • When to avoid alcohol during the menstrual cycle
  • How to investigate your why without shame or judgment
  • Host: Kate O'Donnell | healwithkate.org | @katedonnell.ayurveda

    Health Disclaimer: The information shared on Everyday Ayurveda with Kate is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, supplements, or wellness routine.

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