Alcohol, Midlife, and The Female Metabolism (Ep. 118)

Today's conversation is a continuation of the recent episodes we've been exploring around perimenopause, midlife physiology, and metabolic health. Over the past few weeks, we've been unpacking what changes in the female body during this season of life from a physiological perspective, what's actually happening inside the body? And today I want to dedicate an entire episode to one lifestyle input that starts landing very differently for many women in midlife alcohol. Now, before we go any further, let me throw out my disclaimers. This episode is not about judgment or superiority. It's not about telling anyone what they should or shouldn't be doing. My role here is education and support for those who need it. What you do with the information is completely up to you. But what I hear every single week from hundreds of women through coaching calls, check ins, conversations, the gym and messages is that many women want to feel better. They want more energy. They want fewer joint aches. They want less inflammation, better moods, improved quality sleep. And they definitely want less body fat. And what I also hear very consistently is this sentence. I can't tolerate alcohol like I used to. We'll discuss why this is the case, how the body metabolizes alcohol, and how to pivot alcohol's role in your life in midlife if you are open to a new path.   Time Stamps:   (1:15) Not Coming From A Place of Superiority (3:20) Your 20's vs Your 30's and 40's (7:27) Stress Physiology (9:13) How The Body Metabolizes Alcohol (22:00) Alcohol Serves A Role In Midlife (29:02) Working With The SF Coaching Method ----------  Apply for SF Coaching Method  https://sarahfechter.ac-page.com/sfhq-cc Complimentary Health Content  https://sarahfechter.ac-page.com/Health_Wellness_Community ----------  Follow Me On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahfechter.ifbbpro/   Check Out My Website - https://www.sarahfechter.com ----------  This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, other professional health care services, or any professional practice of any kind. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk and Sarah Fechter Fitness LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual use of, reference to, reliance on, or inability to use, this Podcast or the information presented in this Podcast. All contents and design for this Podcast are owned by Sarah Fechter Fitness LLC. Always consult your professional team before beginning any exercise or nutrition program.