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EP 229: Brain Damage w/ Shickey
EP 229: Brain Damage w/ Shickey
EP 229: Brain Damage w/ Shickey
Thursday 7th April 2022
Join Shickey on Sobertown Podcast as he unpacks the science behind alcohol's effects on the brain and shares recovery tips. Listen now!
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Get the buttons here!EP 229: Brain Damage w/ Shickey - The Neuroscience of Alcohol and Recovery
When we drink alcohol, the dopamine, the alcohol releases the dopamine. ... my point is now, whenever I go out now is make the most of that when I'm with my friends, if I'm going to football, if I'm going any kind of family get-together. Put it that way, she wasn't in the first two hours. I was like I'm so much fun now I just have fun all the time, always laughing.
Ever wondered what alcohol really does to your brain? In this engaging episode of the Sobertown Podcast, Shickey teams up with the host to break down the nitty-gritty science behind alcohol's impact on our brains. They explore how alcohol releases dopamine, which might feel good in the moment but can lead to long-term depression and other unwanted effects. Shickey gets personal, sharing his own journey of keeping a diary to track his drinking habits.
This simple tool helped him gain a clearer understanding of his relationship with alcohol and played a crucial role in his recovery. But it’s not all doom and gloom. The conversation also sheds light on the brain's incredible ability to heal itself after alcohol abuse. They discuss practical steps you can take to support this recovery process and improve your relationships once you've achieved sobriety.
It's an episode packed with valuable insights and real-life experiences that make complex science accessible and relatable. Perfect for anyone looking to understand more about the effects of alcohol on the brain and how to bounce back stronger than ever.