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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 18 MIN

Why people drink energy drinks and take the edge off with alcohol

from Coming home with Jenny Oceans · host Jenny oceans

Today we’re diving into a habit a lot of us see but rarely question—why people drink energy drinks to get a boost, then take the edge off with alcohol.On the surface, it might look like a way to stay awake, have fun, or cope with stress. But underneath, it’s about how our nervous system is being pushed and pulled, and how our body tries to regulate itself in ways we don’t even notice.In this episode, we’ll explore the science, the patterns, and the truth behind this behavior—so you can understand not just the “what,” but the “why.”If you’ve ever wondered why this cycle feels so automatic, or why we reach for extremes to feel alive or numb out, you’re going to want to hear this.Because coming home… is about understanding your nervous system, your choices, and your authority over your own life.Let’s dive in.BECOMING - is where you over 8 weeks will change how you live and experience lifeSustainable changeEnrol nowhttps://boards.com/a/9OOW7.0bMx8FWebsite :EventsFree resources https://www.jennyoceans.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/iamjennyoceans?igsh=NmhodXRibHUzajMy&utm_source=qr

Today we’re diving into a habit a lot of us see but rarely question—why people drink energy drinks to get a boost, then take the edge off with alcohol.On the surface, it might look like a way to stay awake, have fun, or cope with stress. But underneath, it’s about how our nervous system is being pushed and pulled, and how our body tries to regulate itself in ways we don’t even notice.In this episode, we’ll explore the science, the patterns, and the truth behind this behavior—so you can understand not just the “what,” but the “why.”If you’ve ever wondered why this cycle feels so automatic, or why we reach for extremes to feel alive or numb out, you’re going to want to hear this.Because coming home… is about understanding your nervous system, your choices, and your authority over your own life.Let’s dive in.BECOMING - is where you over 8 weeks will change how you live and experience lifeSustainable changeEnrol nowhttps://boards.com/a/9OOW7.0bMx8FWebsite :EventsFree resources https://www.jennyoceans.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/iamjennyoceans?igsh=NmhodXRibHUzajMy&utm_source=qr

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