How to Avoid Holiday Hangovers and Hormone Chaos with Nutritionist Hannah Alderson

This week I’m joined for the second in our Calm Christmas mini series by nutritionist and hormone expert Hannah Alderson. We’re talking about one thing many of us feel at this time of year, the impact of festive food, alcohol and late nights on our hormones and energy.If you’re feeling stretched, stressed, tired, hungover or just a bit overdone by the sparkly social calendar, you are not alone. This episode is packed with simple hormone-friendly Christmas tips that don’t involve restriction, guilt or saying no to the fun bits. No perfection, no “clean eating”, no punishing yourself for loving a Lindor ball. Just gentle support for your body when life gets busy.In this episode with Hannah Alderson, we explore:Why Christmas chaos can send our hormones and nervous system into meltdownHow alcohol affects hormone detoxification (and how to soften the blow)Simple ways to support the liver without giving up cocktails, champagne or dessertWhy B vitamins and electrolytes might be your secret festive helpersThe power of fibre and cruciferous veg for hormone balanceHow to avoid sugar spikes – while still enjoying the good stuffWhat to eat before going out so you don’t wake up regretting everythingWhy guilt and shame are worse for hormones than mince piesKey Takeaways:Christmas technically lasts 2 to 3 days… not 6 weeks. We don’t need to be “on a health kick” the whole time.Look after your liver on your quieter days, especially if you’re drinking or sleeping less.Enjoy your nights out guilt-free – connection boosts oxytocin and wellbeing.Eat before you drink and add cruciferous veg (like Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli) and flax seeds into your week.Hydrate like your hormones depend on it… because they do.If you’re eating the chocolates, have them after a meal, not on an empty stomach.Skip the shame: stress and cortisol do far more damage than dessert ever could.Foods & Supplements Mentioned:(Always check what’s right for you, especially if you’re on medication.)Cruciferous veg: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbageFlax seedsMilk thistle (tincture or supplement)B Vitamin complex (in the morning, after food)Electrolytes (higher quality options, not just the fizzy high-street ones)The Big MessageEnjoy the party. Eat the meal. Dance in your sparkly shoes.Look after your liver on the quieter days, stay hydrated, and skip the guilt.Joy, laughter and connection are some of the best medicines we’ve got.If you loved this mini episode…You’ll want to follow Hannah for more practical, no-nonsense hormone guidance:@hannahaldersonnutrition And if you’re a midlife woman navigating hormones, healing or a post-cancer transformation, don’t miss my upcoming episodes, free resources and coaching support. You can follow me @cancercuredmeWishing you a joyful, sparkly and beautifully imperfect festive season.WORK WITH ME! Let’s go deeper 1:1: from private VIP Wellbeing mornings to ongoing or one off coachingFull details & booking here: www.lalaloves.comInsta:@cancercuredmeRetreats: @lalalovesretreatsCLICK HERE TO JOIN MY COTSWOLDS RETREAT CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE HAPPY MONDAY TO RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS & NEWS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.