Bitesize: Grey Area Drinking - The Hidden Cost of “Just One Drink”. How Alcohol Impacts Stress, Hormones & Confidence | Sarah Rusbatch

The bitesize this week comes courtesy of Angela's conversation with Sarah Rusbatch, in which they examine the complexities of alcohol consumption, particularly focusing on the concept of "grey area drinking," which exists between social drinking and severe alcohol use disorder. They discuss the societal pressures surrounding alcohol, the emotional reliance many individuals develop, and the challenges faced when attempting to quit drinking. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Understanding Grey Area Drinking: Grey area drinking refers to a spectrum of alcohol consumption that falls between occasional drinking and severe alcohol use disorder.  Social and Relationship Challenges: Individuals in the grey area often find it difficult to navigate social situations and relationships, especially if their friends or partners continue to drink.  Importance of Community Support: Having a support system is crucial for those trying to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption.  Neurotransmitter Effects: Alcohol consumption affects neurotransmitters like GABA and dopamine, leading to a cycle of temporary relief followed by increased anxiety and cravings.  TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS: [00:00:57] Grey area drinking explained. [00:05:37] Need for sober support. [00:09:11] Transient effects of alcohol. [00:10:45] Alcohol's impact on neurotransmitters. VALUABLE RESOURCES Get a free snapshot of your health and personalised report at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Join The High Performance Health Community Click here for discounts on all the products I personally use and recommend A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: Save 10% on The Ultra Human Ring at www.ultrahuman.com/AngelaFoster Link to full episode - https://lnk.to/EP460 ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. The High Performance Health Podcast is a top rated global podcast. Each week, Angela brings you a new insight, biohack or high performance habit to help you unlock optimal health, longevity and higher performance. Hit the follow button to make sure you get notified each time Angela releases a new episode. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Affiliate Disclaimer: Note this description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is under no obligation to use these links. Thank you for supporting the show! Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/