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The Reality of Sobriety: Why It Took Me 7 Years to Commit and How It Transformed My Health and Life

The Reality of Sobriety: Why It Took Me 7 Years to Commit and How It Transformed My Health and Life

Have you ever wondered what life could look like without alcohol? 

I share my seven-year journey to sobriety and how it has reshaped my health, biohacking practices, and approach to motherhood. 

I break down the science of how alcohol impacts the body and provide actionable tips for navigating a sober lifestyle, especially in social settings and during the ups and downs of parenting.

I talk about: 

09:00 - My evolving relationship with alcohol over the years

11:00 - The impact of alcohol on biohacking metrics like HRV and sleep quality

17:00 - How I handled the urge to drink during key social moments

21:00 - Why alcohol and fertility don’t mix

24:00 - The hidden dangers of “wine mom culture” in modern parenting

28:00 - Alcohol, breastfeeding, and why I don’t believe in “pump and dump”

32:00 - Setting boundaries and crafting your go-to responses in social settings

37:00 - Healthy alternatives: Mocktails, kombucha, and other drink swaps

44:00 - The role of psilocybin in mental health and my postpartum plans

48:00 - My advice to my fellow moms and women who also want to be sober

Questions answered in this episode: 

  • What motivated me to pursue a sober lifestyle?

  • How does alcohol affect heart rate variability and sleep?

  • What role did biohacking tools like the Oura ring play in my sobriety journey?

  • How can alcohol consumption impact fertility for both men and women?

  • Why is alcohol often marketed as a stress-reliever for parents?

  • What are healthier ways to unwind as a busy parent?

  • How do you handle pressure from family and friends in social situations?

  • What are some go-to non-alcoholic drinks for social events?

  • How can psilocybin support postpartum mental health?

  • How do I navigate my husband’s occasional drinking while staying sober?

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