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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 1H 11M

How Alcohol Impacts Your Energy and Hormones with Gill McKay

from Unleash Your Inner Athlete · host Julia Pizzichemi

Let’s get honest, Champions! We’ve all been told that a drink at the end of a long day is the best way to relax. But what if that glass of wine is actually the "anchor" dragging down your performance, your sleep, and your hormones? 🏔️💎I’m joined by the brilliant Gill McKay—a leading Sobriety Guide, Educator, and the heart behind the Sober Joy programme. Gill specializes in helping high-achieving professionals move beyond the "willpower" struggle and into a life where alcohol is simply irrelevant. 🛡️✨We are pulling back the curtain on how alcohol shows up in the corporate world and midlife, and how choosing to go alcohol-free might just be the ultimate act of Self-Leadership. 📈🏆In this "aha" moment-filled conversation, we explore:The Energy Saboteur: The real science of how alcohol drains your focus and physical vitality.Hormones & Midlife: What every high-achieving professional needs to know about alcohol’s impact on the body’s chemistry. 🧬🧪Debunking the "Unwind" Myth: Why that drink is actually increasing your stress, not lowering it.The Neuroscience of Sober Joy: How to move from "resisting" alcohol to simply not needing it anymore.Navigating the Corporate Culture: How to lead and thrive in a world obsessed with client dinners and happy hours. 🍷💼

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