40+ Fitness Podcast Stopping alcohol with Chris Najera
Nov 18, 2025
In a candid conversation with Chris Najera, a sober coach and author of The Hard Truth, he shares his transformative journey from over three decades of drinking. Chris discusses how alcohol negatively impacts brain chemistry and highlights the staggering health risks tied to alcohol consumption. He offers practical wisdom, including a 30-day detox roadmap that encourages reflection and decision-making about drinking. Tune in for insights on breaking free from cravings and rebuilding a healthier life.
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Long Drinking Career Sparked The Book
- Chris Najera drank for 34 years and sought outpatient help when his drinking became alarming.
- He researched alcohol's effects and wrote The Hard Truth to expose facts people don't talk about.
Alcohol Hijacks Reward Systems
- Alcohol mimics and depletes serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, creating a biological hijack.
- That mimicry programs the brain to need alcohol like food or water, driving addiction.
Alcohol’s Global Health Toll
- Alcohol causes widespread harm yet many people are unaware of the scale of alcohol-related deaths.
- World Health Organization data show roughly 3 million alcohol-related deaths per year and links to several cancers.
