Can't Drink Like Before
118: Why You Can’t Drink Like You Used To
Play Time:
20 Minutes
Listen/Watch on all major platforms (and most of the little ones too)
QUICK QUOTES:
"This is not a sign of failure or some obscure biological anomaly that only you are experiencing. It is simply biology."
"You're not the same person that you used to be. Everything about you has changed since you were 18 (I hope). And there's no reason why this shouldn't change, too."
If you've ever wondered why that glass of wine or pint of beer hits differently now than it did ten years ago, this episode breaks down the reality behind why midlife drinking hits differently.
I explore three critical body changes that make alcohol more potent as we age: declining water content (dropping from 60% to 50% by our 50s), hormonal shifts during menopause and andropause, and how alcohol sabotages the restorative sleep our bodies desperately need.
From practical pacing strategies to adaptogenic alternatives and sleep hygiene tips, I offer actionable ways to work with your changing body rather than fight against it. Because you're not broken – you're just not 18 anymore.
0:00 Listener Question Inspo
2:42 Body Water And Alcohol Intensity
5:47 Hormones, Menopause And Andropause
8:27 Weight gain, adaptogens & nootropics
10:21 The Nightcap Myth And REM Sleep
13:34 Sleep Hygiene And Alcohol-Free Nightcaps
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