Ep 55: Alcohol and Mental Health: The Conversation Nobody Is Having

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but honestly, this conversation should be happening all the time. There's something that's still missing from too many mental health conversations, and I'm just going to say it: alcohol. We've come a long way in talking openly about depression, anxiety, therapy, and medication. But the thing nobody wants to name? How much alcohol might be quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) working against every single thing you're trying to do for your mental health. This is a solo episode, and it's personal. I've struggled with depression for most of my life. I tried therapy, medication, journaling, exercise, prayer, supplements, and I was doing all of it while still drinking. And here's what I know now that I wish I'd known then: you cannot out-supplement, out-exercise, or out-therapy a drinking habit that's actively pulling your brain chemistry in the wrong direction. In this episode, I walk through exactly how alcohol interferes with the most common mental health tools people are using right now — and then I share my 4R method for what to do instead. Some topics I cover are: Why alcohol is still the missing piece in most mental health conversations, from patients to doctors to therapists How alcohol actively interferes with therapy, antidepressants, sleep aids, journaling, exercise, and supplements The shame spiral and fading effect bias, which is the cycle that keeps so many of us stuck Brain shrinkage, rebound anxiety, and what expert brain imaging research actually shows If this episode hit home, I want to hear from you. Email me at [email protected] I read and respond to every single one. And if you're ready to dig in, head to my website to learn more about working together. 💬 Want to learn more about the tools I offer? 👇 Am I Drinking Too Much Quiz   Six-Week Alcohol Reset Drink Less By Monday  Book a FREE Discovery Call Follow me on Instagram