The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets
The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets with Louise Digby is the podcast where nutrition, education, science, metabolism, and hormones meet. Weight loss is so much more than the mere calculation of calories in V calories out. What's always ignored are the internal factors that influence an individual's capacity to burn calories. Join BANT registered nutritional therapist and weight loss expert Louise Digby as we explore the nuances around metabolic health, hormones, gut health, and more in the context of weight loss.
The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets
Why You Drink: The Health Effects Explained and How to Quit Successfully
Ever caught yourself hesitating before grabbing that drink at a party? Or maybe you've toyed with the idea of cutting back on alcohol but weren't quite ready to give it up entirely?
If you're curious about how drinking really affects your health, beyond just the calories and hangovers, you might want to check this out.
Louise Digby welcomes Dr. Brooke Scheller, author of "How to Eat to Change How You Drink," for a fascinating deep dive into alcohol's subtle yet significant effects on our well-being. Drawing from her nutrition expertise and personal sobriety journey, Dr. Scheller explores how this common habit influences various aspects of our lives, often in unexpected ways.
Whether you're a casual drinker, sober-curious, or simply health-conscious, this conversation offers fresh insights into drinking.
Tune in for a judgement-free exploration that could transform your perspective on alcohol and its role in your life.
Ready to learn more about taking a holistic and sustainable approach to weight loss?
Make sure you get our Metabolism Cheatsheet here: https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/cheatsheet-1
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00:00 - Episode start
02:14 - Get to know Dr. Brooke Scheller and her personal journey to sobriety
04:18 - Surprising ways alcohol affects weight loss, hormones, and metabolism
09:48 - Why drinking makes it nearly impossible to burn fat
11:53 - The hidden link between alcohol, oestrogen, and women's health issues
12:47 - Research on whether or not a little alcohol is actually good for you
16:49 - Understanding your drinking archetype
21:14 - Rethinking socialising without alcohol
24:01 - Practical tips to cut back on drinking
29:55 - How alcohol impacts your gut microbiome
31:31 - The importance of replenishing nutrients when cutting back on alcohol
35:14 - Removing the stigma around wanting to quit drinking
36:41 - Finding support for the sober-curious
39:11 - How to learn more about quitting or cutting back on alcohol
Have a question about weight loss? Leave us a voice message at speakpipe.com/louisedigby and your question could be answered on the podcast!
Or reach Louise via the links below:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisedigbynutrition/
- Book a free Weight Loss Breakthrough Call: https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/discovery
- Register for my upcoming Metabolism Masterclass: https://www.louisedigbynutrition.com/masterclass-invite
Connect with Dr. Brooke Scheller on:
- Website - https://www.functionalsobriety.com/
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drbrookescheller
- How to Eat to Change How You Drink - https://www.functionalsobriety.com/book
Ready to learn more about taking a holistic and sustainable approach to weight loss?
Make sure you get our Metabolism Cheatsheet, here: https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/cheatsheet-1