98. How Quitting Alcohol Reduces Emotional Eating and Cravings

Mar 17, 2025

Do you think about quitting drinking alcohol alot?  Or think you eat too much because of drinking?

In this episode,  I’m diving deep into a personal journey—one that many of you may relate to—the connection between alcohol and emotional eating. If you’ve ever found yourself pouring a glass of wine after a long day or reaching for snacks when stress of the day kicks in, you’re not alone. But have you ever paused to consider why?

I’m sharing my own experience of letting go of alcohol—not as a rigid, rule-based “quit” but as an intentional choice to release something that wasn’t serving me. You’ll hear about how alcohol subtly influenced my food choices, emotional well-being, and overall health, especially during perimenopause and post-menopause.

We’ll also unpack the all-or-nothing mindset so many of us have developed around food and alcohol, and how shifting to curiosity and self-awareness can be a game changer.

This episode is not about telling you to stop drinking. It’s about exploring the patterns, noticing the connections, and deciding what you want. Because the most powerful health changes happen when they come from you, not from external rules or restrictions.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The surprising ways alcohol impacts emotional eating
• Why I stopped counting days and made “letting go” my mindset
• How alcohol affected my body, workouts, and mental clarity in midlife
• The all-or-nothing cycle between food and alcohol (and how to break it)
• 7 Practical questions to explore if alcohol is serving or hindering you
• The ripple effect alcohol has on self-care, relationships, and stress levels

 This episode is packed with personal insights, reflection questions, and strategies to help you make informed choices—without judgment, shame, or pressure. Whether you're sober-curious, looking for more balance, or just want to explore how alcohol fits into your life, this episode will offer a fresh perspective.

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Note:  The information in this podcast is not to replace working with your doctor, other medical practitioner or mental health practitioner.  This podcast is to provide conversation, information and entertainment.

 

 

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