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E138 | Alcohol 101: The Hidden Costs of Holiday Drinks


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Parties everywhere, pressure from every angle, and a voice in your head saying you’ve “earned” that drink...

But let’s talk about what your body is actually experiencing and how to take back control without missing the fun. We unpack why alcohol feels like relief at first and why the rebound is so costly: dopamine dips, cortisol spikes, blood sugar crashes, and the cravings that follow. Then we map those ripples across hormones and metabolism; think estrogen dominance, low progesterone and testosterone, impaired thyroid conversion, and disrupted REM, that make fat loss, steady mood, and deep sleep feel out of reach.

It's way deeper than the science. We share the mindset and identity shifts that make change stick during the most triggering season of the year. You’ll learn how to pre-commit before events, navigate social pressure with grace, and use the drink delay rule to let urges pass. We also give you real-life replacements that satisfy the ritual without the crash: magnesium-calming mocktails, club soda over herb-and-juice ice cubes, and a blood sugar-friendly “margarita” that keeps your nervous system regulated. 

If alcohol has become a nightly reward or a weekend reset, consider this your invitation to try something different. Curiosity beats shame, and practical tools beat white-knuckling. By honoring your biology and creating simple systems, you’ll protect your sleep, heal your gut, stabilize hunger, and make progress you can actually feel. Your future self will thank you.

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