What Happens When You Stop Drinking?

Most people quit before the good bit kicks in.

In this episode, we explore what actually starts to change when alcohol is removed — not dramatically, not overnight, but steadily, gently, and in ways that often surprise people.

This is the quiet glow-up.

The calm confidence.

The mornings that begin to feel like yours again.

Not perfection — progress.

In this episode, we explore:

• The emotional and physical benefits people don’t expect
• Why better mornings often become more motivating than avoiding hangovers
• How emotional resilience improves — feelings still happen, but feel more manageable
• The way confidence shifts from loud to grounded
• Why many people say: “I feel more like myself again.”

A gentle timeline of change:

Days 1–7

• Sleep begins to shift
• Mornings feel clearer
• Less brain fog

Weeks 2–3

• Energy starts to return
• Mood feels steadier
• Skin often looks brighter
• Cravings soften

And emotionally…

• More patience
• More self-trust
• More ease

Reflections from Ann & Sally:

• What surprised them most
• How their confidence changed
• Why mornings became sacred
• How movement and food choices felt easier and more intuitive

Questions to gently reflect on:

• Do I feel pressure to drink — from others or from myself?
• How comfortable am I saying “no thanks”?
• Who am I without alcohol in social spaces?
• Do I like myself more or less when I drink?
• How much time do I lose to hangovers or recovery?

One small 1% invitation:

Write down three wins — even tiny ones.

Noticing progress trains your nervous system to expect more calm.

Why this matters:

• Alcohol weakens immunity and can weaken bones, increasing fracture risk.
• Lost productivity and wider economic impact linked to alcohol is estimated at around £5 billion within the £27.4 billion total cost.

You’re not losing anything.

You’re getting yourself back.

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music, "Inspirational Background" by AudioCoffee.

Ann & Sally

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