From cravings to clarity: what I learned from 40 days without alcohol

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The Vital Shift

Sarah Wood

12 episodes

1 week ago

The podcast for perimenopausal women who want to shed stubborn weight through sustainable, evidence-based lifestyle strategies that work long-term. Join your host, Sarah Wood - a certified health coachi with a university education in strength & conditioning, sports nutrition and psychology - as she shares how to properly fuel your body, build lean muscle, and restore your sleep so you can finally feel strong, confident, and like yourself again. If you're tired of doing all the "right" things with nothing but short-term, results to show for it - this is the podcast you've been looking for

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From cravings to clarity: what I learned from 40 days without alcohol

The Vital Shift

24 minutes 17 seconds

3 months ago

From cravings to clarity: what I learned from 40 days without alcohol

In this episode of the Vital Shift Podcast, Sarah shares her personal experience of taking a 40-day break from alcohol.

She discusses her motivations, including improved sleep, brain clarity, and energy levels.

As part of her 'vital shift' method for perimenopausal women, she outlines the negative impact of alcohol on sleep and overall health, especially in the context of menopause.

Sarah also talks about the strategies she used to successfully complete her break from alcohol, emphasizing evidence-based practices and the importance of understanding one's 'why'.

Additional insights include how to manage cravings, the role of accountability, and setting effective goals.

The episode concludes with a discussion on 'urge surfing' and the benefits she experienced from abstaining from alcohol.

00:00 Introduction to the Vital Shift Podcast

02:15 Why I Took a 40-Day Break from Alcohol

03:50 The Impact of Alcohol on Sleep and Health

07:54 Strategies for Taking a Break from Alcohol

16:14 Setting Effective Goals for Success

21:08 Urge Surfing: Managing Cravings

23:33 Benefits and Reflections on the 40-Day Break

24:08 Conclusion and Next Steps

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