16. The One Where I Quit Drinking

In this episode, Dr. Sarah reveals the number one change that's helped her sleep more deeply: quitting alcohol. She discusses why she decided to quit, the improvements she’s experienced in the past three months, and what every woman needs to consider about alcohol’s role in their lives. We delve into why women are drinking more, why our tolerance decreases after 40, and we take an honest look at the real risks and benefits of alcohol.Key Takeaways:How Alcohol Disrupts Your Sleep: Discover how alcohol interferes with your sleep cycles, leaving you more tired even if you think you’re sleeping fine.Minimizing Alcohol's Impact: Learn practical tips to reduce the risks of alcohol and its negative effects on your sleep quality.Updated Guidelines: Understand why health guidelines now recommend limiting alcohol to two drinks or less per week.Dr. Sarah’s favorite “sober lit” books:Quit Like a Woman by Holly WhitakerWe Are The Luckiest by Laura McKowenPush Off From Here by Laura McKowenLit by Mary KarrDr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is a Naturopathic Doctor, mom, and fatigue fixer who’s on a mission to help women fix their fatigue and get the health care they deserve. You can find her talking about all things fatigue on Instagram and learn more about her services at www.docereclinic.caThe Fatigue Fixer is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/