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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 26 MIN

Alcohol is ruining your sleep

from The Sober Scoop · host India Gants

Alcohol doesn’t actually give you restful sleep -it sedates you. It can keep you in lighter, fragmented sleep and reduce REM, the stage where your brain restores mood and energy.So if you wake up at 3am or feel groggy every morning, alcohol may be part of the reason. Removing it often helps your sleep regulate again -and better sleep improves almost everything!OSEA's Dream Collection: https://oseamalibu.com/scoopThe Zero Proof (functional drinks): https://thezeroproof.com/SCOOP?q=best-non-alcoholic-adaptogen-nootropic-herbal-functional-drinks

Alcohol doesn’t actually give you restful sleep -it sedates you. It can keep you in lighter, fragmented sleep and reduce REM, the stage where your brain restores mood and energy. So if you wake up at 3am or feel groggy every morning, alcohol may be part of the reason. Removing it often helps your sleep regulate again -and better sleep improves almost everything! OSEA's Dream Collection: https://oseamalibu.com/scoop The Zero Proof (functional drinks): https://thezeroproof.com/SCOOP?q=best-non-...

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