Show Notes
151. 🎙 Alcohol, Menopause and Metabolism: What Women Need to Know
Many women in midlife notice alcohol affects them differently — from sleep and hot flashes to weight and energy. In this episode, I share my own journey with stepping back from alcohol and unpack the science on how it impacts hormones and metabolism in menopause. Plus, practical strategies to help you rethink your relationship with alcohol without guilt or extremes.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
➤ What alcohol does to hormones, sleep, and metabolism in midlife
➤ Why it feels emotionally and culturally hard to change our drinking habits
➤ The myths (like red wine and heart health) that still linger
➤ Practical ways to rethink alcohol without guilt or extremes
✨ Reflection prompts:
➤ What’s your current relationship with alcohol — habit, treat, stress relief, or something else?
➤ If you experimented with cutting back, what small change would you try first?
I hope this episode helps you reflect intentionally on your choices, especially during a season when your health and wellbeing matter more than ever.
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Episode 139. Reconsidering Alcohol (March 2025) https://www.sashahighmd.com/podcasts/high-on-life/episodes/2148986132
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