EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 28 MIN
Is Alcohol Causing Your Midlife Weight Gain? EP 130
from Sober & Lit Podcast · host Susan Larkin & Ruby Williams
You're eating better. Exercising more. Maybe you've even had bariatric surgery... so why is the scale still moving in the wrong direction?In this episode of Sober & Lit, Ruby and Susan uncover one of the most overlooked contributors to midlife weight gain... alcohol. Together, they explore how alcohol affects your metabolism, hormones, sleep, cravings, and recovery, and why it can quietly sabotage your health goals... even when you're doing everything else "right."You'll discover:Why alcohol impacts weight differently after 40The surprising connection between alcohol and bariatric surgeryHow hormones, sleep, and cravings work togetherWhy this isn't about willpower... and what you can do insteadIf you've ever wondered..."Why can't I lose weight anymore?""Is it menopause... or is it alcohol?""Could alcohol be the missing piece?"This conversation will leave you with a new perspective, practical insights, and hope that feeling healthier, lighter, and more energized may be closer than you think. Listen in!_____Wondering if alcohol could be affecting your weight, hormones, or energy more than you realized?Download my FREE Alcohol & Weight Gain Worksheet to uncover the hidden ways alcohol may be impacting your body... and start making choices from clarity instead of frustration.🧡 Get your free worksheet now: https://coachingwithruby.com/AlcoholWeightGainWe Love Hearing From YouDon't forget to follow and subscribe and leave a review! It helps to get the word out that living sober is lit! Listeners have said that our podcast has helped them get alcohol free! Join our private community! Connect with the Podcast Hosts:Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com Ruby Williams at Freedom Renegade Coaching https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/Follow Susan: @drinklesswithsusanFollow Ruby: @rubywilliamscoachingIt is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to take a break from alcohol. The creators, hosts, and producers of the The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, or psychological advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any resource or communication on behalf of the podcast or otherwise to be a substitute for such.
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You're eating better. Exercising more. Maybe you've even had bariatric surgery... so why is the scale still moving in the wrong direction? In this episode of Sober & Lit, Ruby and Susan uncover one of the most overlooked contributors to midlife weight gain... alcohol. Together, they explore how alcohol affects your metabolism, hormones, sleep, cravings, and recovery, and why it can quietly sabotage your health goals... even when you're doing everything else "right." You'll discover: Why a...
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