E17: 3 Months Without Caffeine or Alcohol: What No One Tells You

from El Podcast · host Megan Draving, El Podcast, El Podcast Media, Jesse Wright

Megan and Jesse share their personal stories of quitting caffeine after years of heavy use. They talk about the withdrawal symptoms, how it changed their sleep, mood, and mindset, and why they believe most people underestimate how powerful—and harmful—caffeine really is.👥 Guest BiosMegan Draving: Creator of A Little Less Toxic, YouTuber and wellness advocate, 10 months caffeine-free after a lifelong addiction.Jesse Wright: Host of El Podcast, writer and ex-powerlifter, documenting his personal journey of quitting caffeine and alcohol.🧠 Topics DiscussedQuitting caffeine cold turkey: timelines, symptoms, emotional crash“Stimulation-sedation cycle” and its effect on alcohol useCoffee, culture, capitalism, and the myth of productivityLong-term health concerns and why there’s little researchEmotional reset, sleep quality, and gut health post-caffeine💬 3 Best Quotes"You get a lot done on coffee—but how interconnected is it all?""See coffee for what it is, not what you want it to be.""Caffeine is the most normalized addiction in the world—and we barely question it."📺Watch full pod on YouTube➡️https://youtu.be/zfZiLxm3Irs?si=Q3YViIpR1W-ke7z1 🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!

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Jesse and Megan discuss their journeys quitting caffeine after consuming up to 1,800 mg daily. They describe intense withdrawal symptoms, especially fatigue, brain fog, and emotional ups and downs. Both reflect on how their sleep, mood, and focus improved over time without stimulants. They also explore caffeine’s overlooked health effects, social role, and its deeper impact on self-awareness.

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