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S4 E30: Why I Stopped Drinking Alcohol, the Sober Curious + Cali Sober Movement & How GLP-1s are Influencing Alcohol Consumption

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Today’s episode is a long time coming, and it’s regarding something that’s really shifting in our culture right now: alcohol.

I’m diving into my personal journey with alcohol and growing up around addiction, the rise of the sober curious movement (especially with millennials and Gen-Zers), the significant impact on women’s health, why more people are turning to cannabis / THC, and more.

Alcohol no longer serves me; I’ve personally made the decision to quit it, and I’m consciously breaking a multi-generational cycle of alcohol dependance. 

There’s no judgment or agenda here, but it’s up to YOU to decide what you allow into your life. It’s vital that you understand how alcohol may be affecting your body – especially as a woman in your 30s, 40s, and beyond.

I hope this episode empowers you to look at what’s really serving you (and what’s not). You deserve to live a healthy, vibrant, and aligned life!

Episode Recap:

• My early exposure to alcohol + how I’ve continually reevaluated my relationship with it {4:58}
• Why alcohol was the one thing I justified keeping in my routine {9:56}
• My “sober curious” journey & realizing I no longer need alcohol {11:52}
• Benefits I’ve noticed since quitting alcohol {17:09}
• How alcohol impacts women’s health in their 30s & 40s {21:42}
• The generational shift as younger people move away from alcohol {29:21}
• How increased cannabis use is affecting alcohol consumption {31:22}
• Downsides to regular THC use {33:46}
• Getting honest about why you’re really using cannabis & THC + my personal experience {35:54}
• The surprising connection between GLP-1 medications & alcohol cravings {41:16}
• How the media constantly glamorizes alcohol {44:00}

Links & References:

• It Didn’t Start With You by Mark Wolynn
• The Naked Mind by Annie Grace
• We Are the Luckiest by Laura McKowen
• The Chalene Show with Chalene Johnson
• Oura Ring discount for 10% off 
• Ep. 68 | Microdosing GLP-1s / Semaglutides: A Tool for Reducing Inflammation, Weight Loss & Insulin Resistance
• Connect with me on Instagram @margaretannpowell 
• Learn more about working with our team by visiting our website
• Book a free clarity call HERE
• Send us an email at fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

More About the Fueled & Free Podcast:

Hosted by Margaret Powell, a Holistic Nutritionist, The Fueled & Free Podcast is a women’s health podcast that helps you cut through the noise of the wellness world, ditch diet culture & reclaim your metabolism.

Informative and relatable wisdom + guidance for the everyday woman, we cover topics on nutrition, hormones, gut health, thyroid health, nervous system regulation tools, motherhood, and more. New episodes release every Wednesday! Connect with Margaret on Instagram @margaretannpowell or email fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com. To learn more about working with Margaret, head to https://fueledandfree.com.

Lots of Love,