What Happens to Your Body and Mind When You Stop Drinking Alcohol

Today, you’re getting a masterclass about what alcohol does to your body, brain, and health. One of the most renowned and respected experts on alcohol is here to give you the latest research and science of how alcohol impacts your life. She’s going to give you facts and help you be informed about the decisions you are making when it comes to your mental, physical, and emotional health when it comes to alcohol consumption. Joining Mel today is Harvard’s Dr. Sarah Wakeman, MD. Dr. Wakeman is Senior Medical Director of Substance Use Disorder at Mass General Brigham, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and the Program Director of Mass General Substance Use Addiction Services. She’s here to answer: How much is TOO much alcohol? What amount of alcohol is okay in a healthy life? What happens to your brain when you drink? And how do you help someone you love who you think drinks too much? By the time you finish listening, you’ll have the latest research so that you make the most informed decisions about the role alcohol plays in your life. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top. Get a copy of Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory here. For more resources, including links to Dr. Sarah Wakeman’s work, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, your next listen should be this one: Harvard Psychologist Shares 6 Words That Will Change Your Family Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes Disclaimer

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You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. Mel Robbins is one of the world’s most widely booked and followed podcast hosts and authors. She’s trusted by the world’s leading brands and medical professionals who use her research-backed tools and strategies in clinical and corporate settings. She’s amassed millions of followers online, with her videos going viral almost daily. 143 Studios Inc., her female-led media company, produces provocative and award-winning content with unprecedented results: millions of books sold, billions of video views, seven #1 audiobooks, and original courses and programming for clients like Starbucks, JP Morgan Chase, LinkedIn, Spotify, Headspace, and Audible. Mel’s work has been translated into 41 languages, her podcast is syndicated in 194 countries, and her TEDx Talk is one of the most viewed of all time. A New York Times bestselling author and self-publishing phenom, Mel’s work includes The High 5 Habit and The 5 Second Rule. Most importantly, her science-backed tools and relatable advice have changed the lives of millions of people worldwide. Despite all this, Mel is one of the most down-to-earth and caring people you’ll ever meet. The person you see every day online is exactly the same in real life. Probably because she learned everything she teaches the hard way: by first screwing up her own life, and out of necessity, discovering the tools and research that transformed her life and got her to where she is today. In The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel gets more personal than ever, welcoming you into her life and taking you behind the scenes in real time. Every episode is packed with deeply relatable topics, tactical advice, hilarious screwups, compelling conversations, and the tools and inspiration you need to create a better life. Tune in and buckle up – your life is about to change. New episodes of The Mel Robbins Podcast drop every Monday and Thursday. To learn more about Mel, go deeper into every episode, find the resources and research she mentions, or submit a topic or question, check out https://www.melrobbins.com. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.