99: Is Any Amount Of Alcohol Healthy? With Dr. Gregory Charlop

If you've ever wondered how alcohol really fits into a healthy aging lifestyle, this episode delivers science, common sense, and empowering advice that will help you make the best choices for your body, mind, and future. Co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski welcome a powerhouse guest: Dr. Gregory Charlop. A UCLA and Stanford-trained, double-board-certified physician, Dr. Greg is one of the nation's leading experts in longevity and performance. He's a sought-after conference speaker, an inductee into the Barron's 100 Hall of Fame, and a trusted voice featured regularly on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and Forbes. Known for his practical, no-nonsense approach to health, he's also the author of four influential books on wellness, burnout, and building healthier homes. As the nation's first Fractional Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) for family offices, Dr. Greg advises some of the world's most successful individuals on how to optimize nutrition, sleep, exercise, happiness, and performance. But in this conversation, he focuses on a topic that touches all of us: alcohol and its impact on health, performance, and aging. Together, Alli, Shawna, and Dr. Greg unpack the real science behind alcohol—how it affects weight, metabolism, muscle recovery, sleep, hormones, mental health, and even the aging process itself. They dig into the big questions many women have: Is moderate drinking really good for you, or is that outdated advice? How does alcohol interact with perimenopause and menopause? And what role does it play in both our physical and emotional resilience as we age? With so much buzz around "sober curious" and alcohol-free lifestyles, this conversation cuts through the noise to bring clarity and actionable guidance. Dr. Greg also shares realistic strategies for those who want to enjoy a drink socially without sacrificing their health goals, along with practical first steps for listeners who may be considering cutting back—or cutting alcohol out altogether. Learn More about Dr. Greg Charlop: https://www.gregorycharlopmd.com or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorycharlop or watch his YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@physicianwellnessproject *Subscribe, Share, & Rate our Show. And follow us on social media:**   📷 Instagram: @GirlsTalkHealthyAging   Facebook Group: Girls Talk Healthy Aging: https://www.facebook.com/groups/330434366004030 🌐 Website: GirlsTalkHealthyAging.com   📧 Email: [email protected] Follow & Message Shawna on Instagram: @shawnakaminski Grab Shawna's book 'Lose Your Menopause Belly' and other freebies here: https://shawnakworkouts.com   Follow & Message Alli on Facebook & Instagram: Alli Kerr and @allikerrfitness (respectively).  Train with Alli at The Pink Physique in person in Macon, Georgia or Online here: https://www.thepinkphysique.com