How Alcohol Changes Your Brain, Gut & Hormones and Exploring Sobriety With Dr. Brooke Scheller

In this episode of the FWD Think Tank, I sit down with Dr. Brooke Scheller—Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, sobriety expert, and author of How to Eat to Change the Way You Drink—to explore the science of how alcohol affects the body and how nutrition can support a healthier, more empowered relationship with drinking.We dive deep into how alcohol impacts the brain, gut health, hormones, metabolism, and the nervous system, and why these changes can make it harder to regulate stress, cravings, mood, and overall wellbeing. Dr. Brooke also shares her personal journey to sobriety, what life has looked like since becoming alcohol-free, and the emotional, mental, and physical shifts she experienced along the way.You’ll learn:How alcohol alters gut health, neurotransmitters, and hormone balanceCommon nutritional deficiencies caused by long-term alcohol useThe key nutrients, foods, and targeted supplementation that support recoveryHow to create safety in your nervous system when reducing or removing alcoholWhy addressing mental health is crucial in any change to drinking habitsWhere to find support, accountability, and lifestyle tools as you reassess your relationship with alcoholSmall, approachable steps to begin making healthier choices around drinkingWhether you’re sober-curious, ready for a lifestyle shift, or simply want to understand the biochemical effects of alcohol, this conversation gives you a science-backed, compassionate framework for change. Dr. Brooke blends clinical nutrition, lived experience, and practical tools to help you rebuild your health, restore balance, and feel more in control of your choices.This episode is for anyone exploring sobriety, holistic health, hormone balance, mental wellness, gut healing, and a more intentional relationship with alcohol.About Dr. Brooke Scheller: Dr. Brooke Scheller is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Specialist, International Author, and the founder of Scheller Collective. She is also a Psychiatry Redefined Certified Functional Psychiatry Provider (CFPP) and works with clients on using nutrition & health practices to improve mental health.In 2021, Dr. Brooke created the Functional Sobriety approach, focused on nutrition and supplementation to support an alcohol-free lifestyle. In December 2023, Dr. Brooke released her debut title: How to Eat to Change How You Drink, which has been published in the US, UK, Australia, and Spain.You can learn more about Dr. Brooke's work here: https://www.brookescheller.com/----Looking for a hyperbaric oxygen chamber rental? Check out Affordably Hyperbaric Solutions. Mention the code "Jamie5" for 5% off a monthly rental. Support the podcast and my healing journey directly: https://gofund.me/39f585f4