#78. How Your Tastes Change When You Start Drinking Low/No

Send me a message 🤗A few months ago, I tasted a sip of an Old Fashioned (my former favourite cocktail) and nearly fell off my chair because it tasted SO strong. But here's the thing - the drink hadn't changed, my taste buds had!In this episode, I get into the science behind why this happens (don't worry, no lab coat required) and how it actually numbs our taste buds, and when we drink less, those receptors wake right up. I map out the timeline from the first subtle changes to the full "taste bud makeover".And I take a look at finding low and no alternatives that might better suit your newly sensitive palate. This is one of those rarely discussed benefits of mindful drinking that deserves way more attention! This week, we cover:0:00 Why we’re talking about taste2:40 The science of tastebuds4:46 What happens when we start drinking less5:26 The role of smell7:54 Timeline of taste change11:25 The freedom to explore13:42 What to drink when your tastes change18:12 A better taste for life  Best episode to listen to next: #68 No.1 mistake made by new low/no drinkers#40 What low/no drinkers are really saying ===🌱 Ready for real change in the way you drink? - https://www.lownodrinker.com/4weekreset===🗝️ Become a Vault member to get access to the moderation tools that actually help - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/s/the-vault===✏️ Come hang out with me on Substack - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/===❓ Take the Midlife Drinking Triggers Quiz - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68dd33385bb4a20015996a13===*Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may earn a commission that helps me keep the show going. Thank you.