Wild Health Podcast What Happens If You Quit Alcohol for a Year? The Shocking Benefits You Need to Know!
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Feb 5, 2025 Clifford Stephan, founder of Booze Vacation, shares his eye-opening journey of quitting alcohol for a year and its remarkable benefits on health and performance. He discusses the long-term physical and psychological effects of alcohol, debunking common societal myths. The transformative power of sobriety leads to improved sleep, weight loss, and mental clarity. Stephan emphasizes the importance of community and self-reflection in personal development, challenging listeners to reconsider their relationship with alcohol for a more fulfilling life.
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Clifford's Alcohol Journey
- Clifford Stephan's journey with alcohol began in high school and college, where it was associated with fun and success.
- This pattern continued into his corporate career, where alcohol played a significant role in his social and professional life.
Minimum Abstinence Period
- Commit to at least three months of abstinence from alcohol to see real benefits.
- Longer breaks, ideally six to twelve months, are recommended for optimal results and lasting change.
Alcohol's Impact on Presence
- Regular drinking conditions people to value only the past and future, never the present.
- It creates a cycle of lowered states during the week, leading to overconsumption on weekends to escape those states.
