Have you ever wondered what it would be like to feel truly relaxed and content in the evenings–without needing a drink to get there?

If you rely on a glass (or a bottle) of wine to relax after work, you're not alone. Using alcohol to cope with stress is a habit that many women fall into–especially those who feel like they never get a break.

But too much alcohol leaves you feeling overwhelmed and on edge. Mornings are filled with negative self talk, anxiety and making promises to "cut back" that you don't know how to keep.

It's easy to think that alcohol is the best or even just the fastest way to manage anxiety. Because the first drink feels like such a relief. But it's a slippery slope. The more anxious you feel, the more alcohol seems to help. But the more you drink, the worse your anxiety gets.

Today I'm re-publishing an interview I did with Dr. Russell Kennedy on his show, The AnxietyRx podcast. You'll learn:

• How alcohol affects your cortisol levels (and how cortisol affects anxiety)

• How to rewire your brain's relationship with alcohol so you have less desire to drink when you're stressed

• Small, practical strategies that help you relax, unwind, and reset before you decide to have a drink

Find Dr. Russ on socials @theanxietyMD. Check out his MBRX program https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX

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