Why You Drink: The Health Effects Explained and How to Quit Successfully

The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets

Ever caught yourself hesitating before grabbing that drink at a party? Or maybe you've toyed with the idea of cutting back on alcohol but weren't quite ready to give it up entirely?

If you're curious about how drinking really affects your health, beyond just the calories and hangovers, you might want to check this out.

Louise Digby welcomes Dr. Brooke Scheller, author of "How to Eat to Change How You Drink," for a fascinating deep dive into alcohol's subtle yet significant effects on our well-being. Drawing from her nutrition expertise and personal sobriety journey, Dr. Scheller explores how this common habit influences various aspects of our lives, often in unexpected ways.

Whether you're a casual drinker, sober-curious, or simply health-conscious, this conversation offers fresh insights into drinking.

Tune in for a judgement-free exploration that could transform your perspective on alcohol and its role in your life.

Ready to learn more about taking a holistic and sustainable approach to weight loss?

Make sure you get our Metabolism Cheatsheet here: https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/cheatsheet-1

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00:00 - Episode start

02:14 - Get to know Dr. Brooke Scheller and her personal journey to sobriety

04:18 - Surprising ways alcohol affects weight loss, hormones, and metabolism

09:48 - Why drinking makes it nearly impossible to burn fat

11:53 - The hidden link between alcohol, oestrogen, and women's health issues

12:47 - Research on whether or not a little alcohol is actually good for you

16:49 - Understanding your drinking archetype

21:14 - Rethinking socialising without alcohol

24:01 - Practical tips to cut back on drinking

29:55 - How alcohol impacts your gut microbiome

31:31 - The importance of replenishing nutrients when cutting back on alcohol

35:14 - Removing the stigma around wanting to quit drinking

36:41 - Finding support for the sober-curious

39:11 - How to learn more about quitting or cutting back on alcohol

Have a question about weight loss? Leave us a voice message at speakpipe.com/louisedigby and your question could be answered on the podcast!

Or reach Louise via the links below:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisedigbynutrition/
• Book a free Weight Loss Breakthrough Call: https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/discovery
• Register for my upcoming Metabolism Masterclass: https://www.louisedigbynutrition.com/masterclass-invite

Connect with Dr. Brooke Scheller on:

• Website - https://www.functionalsobriety.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drbrookescheller
• How to Eat to Change How You Drink - https://www.functionalsobriety.com/book