Blog Post THAT GOES ALONG WITH #GetUnstuck Podcast – Episode 238
Have you ever questioned your relationship with alcohol?
Maybe you’ve thought about cutting back but felt the pressure to keep drinking because everyone else does. Or maybe you’ve woken up after a night out and wondered, Why do I keep doing this when I know it makes me feel awful?
Welcome to Part 2 of the FOMA (Fear of Missing Alcohol) Series—where we’re breaking down the truth about alcohol and what you don’t know.
If you missed Part 1 (Episode 232), we covered alcohol metabolism—how your body processes it, why it lingers, and how it impacts your health. But today? We’re going deeper.
This isn’t about telling you to quit drinking. It’s about arming you with the truth so you can make your own choices—without the social pressure, the marketing hype, or the myths we’ve been told.
Let’s get into it.
Alcohol’s Hidden Impact on Your Body
Alcohol is everywhere—at celebrations, after long days, during brunch, at networking events. It’s the one drug we have to justify not using.
But what if I told you that alcohol affects every part of your health—even in small amounts?
📌 Brain Fog & Anxiety – Alcohol disrupts neurotransmitters, leading to increased anxiety, mood swings, and poor sleep. Ever notice how your anxiety spikes after drinking? That’s because alcohol depletes the very chemicals that regulate your mood.
📌 Wrecked Sleep – Alcohol sedates you, but it doesn’t help you sleep. It actually reduces REM sleep—the deep, restorative phase—leaving you exhausted even after a full night in bed.
📌 Hormonal Chaos – Alcohol messes with your estrogen, cortisol, and insulin levels. If you’ve been struggling with weight loss, belly fat, or energy crashes, alcohol might be playing a bigger role than you think.
📌 Aging You Faster – Alcohol dehydrates your skin, disrupts collagen production, and speeds up oxidative stress, which leads to premature aging. Those under-eye bags and dull skin? Yeah, alcohol is a major culprit.
And here’s the thing—these effects aren’t reserved for “heavy drinkers.” Even moderate drinking can have long-term consequences.
Why We Drink (and What Alcohol Really Does)
Let’s be real—most people don’t drink because they love alcohol. They drink because of what alcohol represents:
✔️ Confidence
✔️ Relaxation
✔️ Social Connection
✔️ Stress Relief
But here’s the truth: Alcohol doesn’t add anything to your life. It just numbs certain parts of it.
If alcohol was truly helping us relax, why do we feel more anxious the next day?
💡 If alcohol made us more fun, why do so many people regret things they said or did while drinking?
💡 If alcohol brought us closer, why do we feel disconnected from ourselves after a night out?
Once you start questioning the role alcohol plays in your life, you realize that it doesn’t enhance your experiences—it dulls them.
Making the Shift: What You Can Do Next
So, what do you do with this information? If you’re starting to feel like alcohol isn’t serving you, here are a few things to try:
🔥 Notice the Patterns – When do you reach for a drink? Is it out of habit? Social pressure? Stress? Identifying your triggers is the first step.
🔥 Try an Alcohol-Free Swap – Whether it’s sparkling water, a fun mocktail, or tea, experiment with new rituals that don’t revolve around drinking.
🔥 Take a Break – Try 30 days without alcohol and see how you feel—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
🔥 Reframe Your Mindset – Instead of asking, Why am I quitting?, shift to What am I gaining by cutting back?
Because here’s the truth: You don’t need alcohol to be fun. You don’t need it to connect. And you definitely don’t need it to be yourself.
Final Thoughts
If this post made you think, I encourage you to listen to Episode 238 of the #GetUnstuck Podcast. We dive deeper into these topics and unpack the science, the mindset shifts, and the real-life impact of alcohol.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: www.GlitterU.com
And if this resonated with you, share it with a friend. The more we talk about this, the more we break the stigma around questioning alcohol’s role in our lives.
xx,H
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