Molly Watts
Molly Watts
Your Relationship with Alcohol/Awareness and Challenges: Science
Your Relationship with Alcohol/Awareness and Challenges: Science
Your Relationship with Alcohol/Awareness and Challenges: Science
Wednesday 6th January 2021
Molly Watts explores how alcohol affects your brain and body, offering insights to help you create a more mindful relationship with drinking.
29 minutes
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Author:
Molly Watts
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Categories:
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Unlocking the Science: How Alcohol Affects Your Brain and Body
The power to create a peaceful relationship with alcohol sits squarely on top of your shoulders - namely inside your head and in your own brain. The challenges to your power include science, society, and industry.
Ever wondered why that 'one drink' can sometimes feel like a rollercoaster ride? In this two-part series of 'Breaking the Bottle Legacy', Molly Watts dives into the science behind alcohol's impact on our bodies and minds. This episode takes you on a journey through the chemistry and neuroscience that make alcohol both a friend and a foe. Molly explains how alcohol's biphasic effect can turn from a brief high to a downer, often leaving us puzzled about our own reactions.
She sheds light on why alcohol's impact is so unpredictable, influenced by factors like age, gender, and even temperature. But it doesn't stop there. The episode also explores how alcohol messes with your brain's reward system, making it harder to maintain a peaceful relationship with drinking over time. If you've ever found yourself caught in the cycle of wanting to drink less but struggling to do so, this episode offers valuable insights.
Molly's approachable style makes complex science easy to understand, helping you make informed choices about your drinking habits. Whether you're looking to cut back or just curious about how alcohol affects you, this episode provides a blend of scientific facts and practical advice to help you navigate your relationship with alcohol.