Day 3 of the 7 Day Alcohol Free Challenge - The Role of Dopamine and DrinkingDay 3 of the 7 Day Alcohol Free Challenge - The Role of Dopamine and Drinking
Alcohol Tipping Point
It’s Day 3 of your 7 Days Alcohol Free podcast series. Alcohol depletes your feel good hormone dopamine. When you stop drinking your body still craves that hit of dopamine, whether it’s from a drink, your phone or that piece of candy. Learn more about increasing your dopamine and other neurotransmitters naturally. Get the FREE Dry Guide for tips, tools, and resources for going Alcohol Free. Find it here: alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide Want to learn how to practice not drinking for 30 days?? Sign for the 30 Day Alcoholiday: www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/30daybreak Find Alcohol Tipping Point at: Instagram: @alcoholtippingpoint Website: www.alcoholtippingpoint.com Facebook: Alcohol Tipping Point
11:14•17 Nov 2021
Boosting Dopamine Naturally: Day 3 of the 7-Day Alcohol-Free Challenge
“You want to naturally increase your dopamine and other neurotransmitters like serotonin and Gaba, because those will be depleted after you stop drinking.”
Ever wondered why you crave a drink even after you've decided to quit? On Day 3 of the 7-Day Alcohol-Free Challenge, Deb from Alcohol Tipping Point breaks down the science behind those cravings. As a registered nurse and health coach, Deb explains how alcohol messes with your brain's dopamine levels—the chemical responsible for pleasure and reward. When you stop drinking, your brain still wants that dopamine hit, leading to cravings for alcohol, sweets, or even your phone.
But don’t worry, Deb’s got you covered with natural ways to boost dopamine. She suggests activities like exercise, meditation, and eating foods rich in glutamic acid to help your brain produce more dopamine. Deb also touches on how alcohol affects other neurotransmitters like Gaba and serotonin, which play a role in relaxation and mood regulation. Feeling anxious or having trouble sleeping after quitting? That’s your brain missing its usual dose of Gaba and serotonin.
Deb offers practical tips like yoga and mindfulness exercises, as well as dietary suggestions to help replenish these essential chemicals. This episode is packed with valuable insights and easy-to-follow advice that can make your journey to sobriety a bit smoother. Tune in and discover how simple lifestyle changes can improve your mood and overall well-being.
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