Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober

How Nutrition Can Support Your Sobriety with Dr. Brooke Scheller

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Dr. Brooke Scheller is back on the show! We’re discussing her new book, How to Eat to Change How You Drink, and focusing on the role nutrition plays in anxiety, alcohol and sugar cravings, blood sugar, gut health, and more. 


Takeaways:

  • Nutrition plays a significant role in mental health, including anxiety and mood disorders.
  • Blood sugar imbalances can contribute to cravings for alcohol and sugar.
  • Testing nutrient levels can provide valuable insights into deficiencies that may be affecting mental health.
  • Finding a balanced approach to nutrition is important, avoiding extremes and focusing on small, sustainable changes.
  • Improving gut health can have a positive impact on cravings and overall well-being.
  • Society's view of alcohol is shifting, and it is important to educate ourselves about its impact on our health. 
  • Reflecting on achievements and setting future goals is an important part of personal and professional growth.


    • Connect with Dr. Brooke Scheller:

    Website: www.functionalsobriety.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrookescheller/?hl=en

    Book Website: www.functionalsobriety.com/book

    Amazon: How to Eat to Change How You Drink – https://a.co/d/6hjCXTE


    Episode 140 with Dr. Brooke Scheller:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-you-quit-drinking-but-dont-feel-better-with-dr/id1520426877?i=1000601396638


    Resources I offer:

    • Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membership
    • Anger Management Program https://www.soberpowered.com/anger
    • Weekly emails on Thursdays with the sober tip of the week, announcements, interviews, and more. https://soberpowered.myflodesk.com/zzwwfuio1l
    • Free resources https://www.soberpowered.com/free


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      Sources are posted on my website

      Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.


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