Ep 52: Q&A: When Will I Begin To Feel Better?

Today your host Anna is answering one of the most common questions for those trying to take a break from alcohol: "When will I begin to feel better?”  She will share the physical, emotional, and visible changes you can expect - from better sleep and increased energy to potential weight loss and healthier skin - and a sense of when these benefits will kick-in. Plus, discover why keeping a log of your journey can be a game-changer. Whether you're participating in Dry January or just starting to rethink your drinking habits, this episode is packed with insights that will help you navigate change and stay motivated.

Here are the highlights:

00:00 Introduction

04:45 Medical advice for severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

10:56 Be patient; sleep cycle rebalancing takes time.

13:51 Alcohol disrupts blood sugar and insulin regulation.

18:33 Emotional recovery from quitting alcohol takes time.

20:19 Change beliefs about alcohol to feel better emotionally.

24:08 Alcohol stored quickly as fat, and disrupts your metabolism.

29:15 Quit alcohol for noticeably improved skin appearance.

30:06 Take a break, you'll benefit within weeks.

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About the host Anna:

Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do.

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Website: thebeliefscoach.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonaghey

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