The No More Wasted Days Podcast

Ep. 113: How Alcohol Affects Your Sleep and Hormones


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If you’ve ever found yourself wide awake at 3 a.m. questioning every life decision you’ve ever made, you’re not alone—and alcohol might be the hidden culprit. In this episode, Sara and Heather dive into the tangled web of sleep, hormones, and booze and why quitting drinking may be the best thing you can do for your rest.

 

We cover:

🧠 Why alcohol tricks you into thinking it helps you sleep

💤 The science behind why you wake up at 3 a.m. after drinking
🔥 How midlife hormone shifts (hello, cortisol and estrogen) mess with your sleep—and how alcohol makes it worse
😴 Why quality sleep finally returns in sobriety
🧘‍♀️ The 3-Part Alcohol-Free Sleep Reset to help you wind down, fall asleep, and stay asleep
📚 Personal bedtime routines, lo-fi beats, magnesium soaks, and the weird books that help us snooze

 

This episode is your permission slip to ditch the wine and reclaim your rest. Plus, Sara and Heather share what their sleep was like before and after going alcohol-free, and the one small change you can make tonight for better zzz’s.

Your only job isn’t a perfect sleep routine—it’s removing what’s disrupting it most.

🎧 Listen now and then message us or leave a comment to tell us your favorite alcohol-free sleep strategy!



🎉 Want More Support on Your Journey?

Join the Daymakers Community or sign up for 1-on-1 coaching with Heather!

✨ Get personalized support, tools, and encouragement for your alcohol-free journey.
👉 Learn more here

 

Resources Mentioned:

  • Daymakers Community: Weekly coaching calls, private messaging threads, and a supportive community. Learn more here.
  • Heather’s 1-on-1 Coaching: Tailored support to help you navigate your alcohol-free life.
  • If this episode resonated with you, share it with a fellow sober baddie and leave a comment on Spotify or YouTube. Let’s break free from the guilt trap together! 💛

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    Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey?  Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach.  CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today.



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