The Liz Moody Podcast

On today’s episode, I’m interviewing Amanda E. White and together we’re answering questions that all of you sent in about challenges you’ve run into with drinking less. Amanda is the author of the amazing book Not Drinking Tonight: A Guide to Creating a Sober Life You Love, which I highly recommend. She has hundreds of thousands of followers on her amazing Instagram account @therapyforwomen and she’s a licensed therapist and I can’t think of anyone better to answer your questions about sobriety and even just being more intentional with alcohol. On the episode we get into: what to do with friends instead of going to bars how to turn off your brain or chill out after work without booze what to do when others think you’re judging them for continuing to drink how to still have a ton of fun without alcohol + what to do if you miss feeling drunk how to deal with people’s questions about drinking, including the dreaded “are you pregnant?” the best recommendations for non-alcoholic drinks (+ how to order at bars!)  how to address money issues around not drinking, including splitting tabs  an exact script for what to say when people ask why you’re not drinking what to do if your partner or other loved ones drink how to get over the self-conscious feeling of going out or talking to strangers sober   tips for dating while sober (+ one thing you should NEVER do)  and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Amanda @therapyforwomen on Instagram. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.This episode is sponsored by Levels. Sign up at levels.link/HEALTHIERTOGETHER to receive an additional two free months of your Levels membership.This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY. This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. This episode is sponsored by Pique. Get 5% off plus a free blooming teas pouch complete with premium Pique samples when you purchase 2 or more cartons from piquetea.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is the second in our new sober curious series. This week we brought on Yale-trained, board-certified family physician Dr. Aviva Romm to talk about the impact of alcohol on our hormones and neurophysiology researcher and director of Neuro Athletics, Louisa Nicola to speak to the impact on the brain.On this episode, we talk about:  how alcohol impacts your hormones, including irregular periods & fertility  the shocking link between alcohol and breast cancer in women  what people with PCOS & endometriosis need to know about drinking alcohol  alcohol’s effect on your circadian rhythm & cortisol levels  exactly why and how alcohol impacts mental health, including dopamine, serotonin, and more why alcohol feels energizing even though it’s a sedative (plus, how to get that effect without drinking) a lifestyle habit that can literally reverse negative impacts of alcohol  the best type of workout for repairing brain health  what you can do to support your brain before or after a night out  a neuroscience-backed way to feel calm without reaching for a drink  and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody, Dr. Romm @dr.avivaromm, and Louisa @louisanicola_ on Instagram.  Check out my previous episodes with Dr. Romm—Ask The Doctor: Hormone Edition—Everything You Need To Know About Balancing Hormones Naturally and Hormone Q&A—Solutions for Belly Fat, Acne, Hair Loss, Migraines, PMS, Insomnia, Low Energy, and More.To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY. This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley. Head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off.This episode is sponsored by Cymbiotika. Get 15% off using code LIZ at cymbiotika.com. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Robynne Chutkan and Dr. William Li discuss the effects of alcohol on the body, including gut health, immune system, and microbiome. They debunk alcohol's health benefits, highlight its link to cancer, and explore its impact on skin, hair, and future children. They also discuss the safest amount of alcohol to consume, the impact of alcohol on digestion, and the potential epigenetic effects of alcohol on genes.

I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Tara Swart Bieber to the podcast. Dr. Swart is a neuroscientist, psychiatric doctor, senior lecturer at MIT Sloan, and visiting senior lecturer at Kings College, London. She’s also the author of best-seller The Source: The Secrets Of The Universe, The Science Of The Brain, which now has translations in 38 different global territories, and the host of the podcast Reinvent Yourself with Dr. Tara. As an advisor, she’s worked with leading companies such as Samsung, Sony, BBC, LinkedIn, KPMG, Schroders, and many more. Dr. Swart is most known for using the science of neuroplasticity to empower people to manifest their dream lives. On this episode, we talk about:  what neuroplasticity actually means + how you can harness it to transform your life why, from an evolutionary perspective, we get wiser with age the science behind why vision boards actually work + how to make the most effective one, according to research how to figure out your positive qualities & actually internalize them how manifestation works, from a neuroscientific perspective + how to do it the most effectively  how to figure out what you want in life  why your manifestations or vision boards aren’t working (and how to fix it) the 5 best ways to support your brain health daily neuroplasticity hacks for: taking risks, building resilience, relieving stress, tapping into your intuition & being more creative  and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Dr. Swart Bieber @drtaraswart on Instagram. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.Stock up on Healthy Convo Co decks now for the holidays at healthyconvo.co! This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley. Head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off.This episode is sponsored by Thrive Market. Go to thrivemarket.com/healthiertogether to join Thrive Market today and get $80 in free groceries.This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Casey Means to the podcast. Casey is a Stanford-trained physician, the Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of the hugely successful metabolic health company Levels, and an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. Casey spent years as a researcher and physician at Oregon Health and Science University and ultimately used her real world experience to help develop Levels in 2019. On this episode, we talk about:  what your metabolism actually is and why the word “metabolism” needs a rebrand how to know if you’re experiencing metabolic dysfunction  how your metabolic health is related to things like type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, dementia, fatty liver disease, stroke, heart attack, depression, PCOS, anxiety, gout, infertility, erectile dysfunction, chronic pain, brain fog, cancer, and more (and exactly what to do about it) what insulin is + what it means to be insulin resistant how to hack your body to be more metabolically flexible how to know if you’re micronutrient deficient  what’s actually happening in our bodies when we eat (+ how it changes depending on what the food is)  the 5 key components of a metabolism-supporting meal the secret to making plant-based Omega-3s way more effective  Dr. Means’ favorite superfood that you probably have never heard of  why metabolic issues result in different diseases for different people  specific metabolism tests you can ask your doctor for  how stress impacts your metabolism  the unexpected connection between trauma and metabolism  the impact of cold plunging, saunas, meditation & more on metabolism the importance of optimizing your circadian rhythm for metabolic health how hormones play into metabolic health (especially as we age)  how different phases of your period impact your metabolism the best type of exercise for blood sugar balance  the truth about snacking (+ her healthy snack recommendations)   and so much more! We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Casey @drcaseyskitchen on Instagram. To enter the giveaway for a chance to win a free Levels annual membership and 1-month CGM trial, follow me @lizmoody and Casey @drcaseyskitchen on Instagram and comment something you loved or learned from the episode! For a limited time, Levels is offering my listeners an additional 2 free months of the Levels Membership when you use my link, levels.link/HEALTHIERTOGETHER. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.Stock up on Healthy Convo Co decks now for the holidays at healthyconvo.co! This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY. This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley. Head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off.This episode is sponsored by Pique. Get 5% off plus a free blooming teas pouch complete with premium Pique samples when you purchase 2 or more cartons from piquetea.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY. This episode is sponsored by Organic Olivia. Use code MOODY10 at organicolivia.com for 10% off your first purchase. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited to welcome Annie Murphy Paul to the podcast. Annie is an acclaimed science writer whose work has appeared in publications like the New York Times, the Boston Globe, Scientific American, Time Magazine, among many others. She’s a graduate of Yale University and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, has served as a lecturer and advisor at Yale, and her TED Talk on what we learn before we’re born has been viewed by more than 2.8 million people. Annie. Her latest book, The Extended Mind, is AMAZING, and dives deeper into all of the things we talk about on this episode. On this episode, we talk about:  why we’re setting students up to fail why you shouldn’t think of your brain as a muscle or a computer  a trick to completely change how you experience stress, sadness, and anxiety one easy way to instantly think faster a practice to help you figure out exactly when you should trust your gut the workout that’s been shown to produce really high levels of creativity  why you should lean into fidgeting  the secret to massively increasing your memory  the one thing we should do every day to recharge our brains how to set up your environment to make you think better a daily practice to “clean out” your mind so it can focus on important things and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Annie @anniemurphypaul on Instagram. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.Stock up on Healthy Convo Co decks now for the holidays at healthyconvo.co! This episode is sponsored by Thrive Market. Go to thrivemarket.com/healthiertogether to join Thrive Market today and get $80 in free groceries.This episode is sponsored by Levels. Sign up at levels.link/HEALTHIERTOGETHER to receive an additional two free months of your Levels membership.This episode is sponsored by Wild Health. Go to wildhealth.com/liz or use code LIZ for 20% off.  This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Jennifer Freed to the podcast. Dr. Freed is wildly unique because not only does she have her PhD in psychology but she’s also a world renowned astrologer—in fact, she combines her expertise in both disciplines to practice what she calls psychological astrology. She currently has a client waitlist of almost two years and is a regular contributor to goop and Maria Shriver's newsletter The Sunday Paper, and she’s been featured in publications like the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, People Magazine, Vogue, and many more. She published her beautiful second book, A Map To Your Soul, this fall. On this episode, we talk about:  a simple explanation of sun, moon, & rising signs  how to approach conflicts in your life from an astrological lens exactly how to tap into your most fulfilling sex life based on sign the truth about whether certain signs are more compatible or incompatible the ideal wellness practice to incorporate for each sign the best way to combat feeling limited by the labels of astrology if things like mercury in retrograde actually mean anything and specific advice for each of the signs going into 2023  what it means to live a fully expressed life  how to access spirituality in your everyday life, regardless of religion  a beautiful morning routine practice that will change the shape of your entire day and so much more!   We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Jennifer @drjenniferfreed on Instagram. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.Stock up on Healthy Convo Co decks for the holidays at healthyconvo.co and use code BLACKFRIDAY to get 20% off your order, our biggest sale ever!This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY. This episode is sponsored by Levels. Sign up at levels.link/HEALTHIERTOGETHER to receive an additional two free months of your Levels membership. This episode is sponsored by Olive and June. If you want to try Olive and June for yourself and have mani’s that last over a week, visit oliveandjune.com/HEALTHIER20 for 20% off your first Mani System! This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the entire 2022 Healthier Together Holiday Gift Guide with links at lizmoody.com/2022-holiday-gift-guide!This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 25% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY25. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paulina Porizkova is one of the world’s most successful supermodels— she was first Central European woman to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in 1984 at age 18, and has since graced the cover of Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar, and more. At one point she landed the highest paid modeling contract ever as the face of Estee Lauder, and she’s also modeled for brands like Chanel, Versace, and more. Paulina’s new book, No Filter: The Good, The Bad, and The Beautiful was just released this month. This is a super raw, vulnerable episode where we talk about: Paulina’s new book. On this episode, we talk about:  her wild childhood rise to fame, including a kidnapping story and serving as the face of life behind the Iron Curtain  how beauty and aging beliefs of the different countries she grew up in shaped her  the honest pros and cons of fame  the shocking news she received after the death of her husband of 33 years, and how she coped  a life changing perspective shift about the relationship between beauty and aging how to navigate the difficult balance between society’s beauty standards and doing what makes you feel beautiful  a genius tip for loving your body through age, childbirth, and other life changes how debilitating anxiety and major success can co-exist  her daily routines to help with her anxiety (+ her experience taking anxiety medication) her biggest regrets + how she’s using them to shape the present  and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Paulina @paulinaporizkov on Instagram. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.Get your Healthier Together Deck today at healthyconvo.co and use code LAUNCHDAY to get 10% off, just right now to celebrate launch.This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. This episode is sponsored by Ava Jane’s Kitchen Colima Sea Salt. Go to HealthierTogetherSalt.com to get your first bag of Colima Sea Salt for free. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m excited to welcome Alua Arthur to the podcast. Alua is a certified death doula who works with clients to develop end of life plans and provide non-medical support leading up to death. Her company Going With Grace staffs a team of death doulas that provide professional end of life support as well as courses, training, and retreats for future death doulas. Alua also sits on the Board of Directors of the End of Life Doula Council of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. On this episode, we talk about: exactly what a death doula does where fear of death comes from how to get over the fear of dying without finishing what you wanted to do actionable ways to acknowledge + deal with grief in all its forms  a genius practice for building resilience exactly how to show up for someone in your life that’s grieving  how to stop letting fear of death limit your life  what a death meditation is + how it works  what your intrusive thoughts about death may be trying to tell you  realistic tips for navigating fears of oblivion and nothingness when you die  the impact of religious or spiritual beliefs on facing death  the one thing people who are the strongest at the face of death have in common exactly how to talk to kids about death without scaring them  tips for facing anxiety about leaving the people who need us most when we die  what to do if you’re hesitant to get preventative medical care due to fears of finding out bad news and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Alua @going_with_grace on Instagram. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.Get your Healthier Together Deck today at healthyconvo.co and use code LAUNCHDAY to get 10% off, just right now to celebrate launch.This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley. Head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off.This episode is sponsored by Ava Jane’s Kitchen Colima Sea Salt. Go to HealthierTogetherSalt.com to get your first bag of Colima Sea Salt for free. This episode is sponsored by Pique. Get 5% off plus a free blooming teas pouch complete with premium Pique samples when you purchase 2 or more cartons from piquetea.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices