Alcohol is woven into celebrations and routines, but what really happens when you drink? In this episode, Dr. Tim Scott and nurse practitioner Mia Scott unpack how alcohol hijacks your metabolism, stalls fat loss, fragments sleep, raises cortisol at 2 a.m., and disrupts hormones like testosterone and estrogen. They explain the link between alcohol and cancer risk, bust the "moderation is healthy" myth, and share practical swaps that protect your health while keeping your social life intact.