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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 37 MIN

How to Stop Drinking for Stress

from Cheat Code Nutrition · host Elly Young

Stress is real—and for many of us, that first glass of wine feels like a lifeline. But what if the very thing we reach for is actually making our stress worse?In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really going on when you drink to unwind. From cortisol spikes and blood sugar crashes to gut-brain chaos and perimenopausal hormone shifts, we’re pulling back the curtain on why alcohol doesn’t calm you—it just numbs you temporarily while your body keeps riding the stress rollercoaster.I’ll share science-backed, totally doable strategies to help you regulate your nervous system and build real resilience—without pouring another drink.What We Cover:How the sympathetic vs. parasympathetic nervous system affects stress and calmWhat happens to cortisol, dopamine, and insulin when you drink to “relax”Why perimenopause makes you more stress-sensitive (and what estrogen + progesterone have to do with it)The gut-brain axis: how stress messes with your digestion, microbiome, and mood4 powerful strategies that actually lower stress (no wine required!)What worked for me after decades of gray area drinking—and how I finally broke freeIf you’ve ever said, “I just need a drink,” this episode is for you. You’re not broken—you’re human. Let’s get you new tools that actually support your body, brain, and hormones.✨ Mentioned in This Episode:The physiological sigh (a simple breathwork technique)Dr. Andrew Huberman’s research on alcohol + cortisolMy free guide: 10 Minutes to Inspire & Rewire Your Break from Booze🎧 Listen now and DM me “10” on Instagram to grab your free guide and start building the habits that truly help you feel better.💬 Let’s Work Together:👉 Ready to take your first alcohol-free break, balance your hormones, and start feeling better?Book your free call HERE💛 Stay Connected:Instagram: @find_myself_freeWebsite: www.findmyselffree.comSubscribe to my Newsletter: 3-2-1 Heal🎧 Loved this episode?Please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more women find this show and start their own sober glow-up journey.🎯 Ready to go deeper?Ready to take your break from booze? Check out Stop Drinking with Cycle Syncing. This is the first program designed to help you take a break from alcohol and feel better by aligning with your hormones—not fighting them.Meal plans, detox support, weekly pep talks, and a private 1:1 coaching call with me are included. 🔥💌 DM me the word READY on Instagram or check out all the details HERE🔗 Links & Resources:Sign up for Stop Drinking with Cycle Syncing HEREFollow me on Instagram @find_myself_freeFree Resources HERE

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