Ep 80. How Nutrition Can Heal Your Relationship with Alcohol, with Dr. Brooke Scheller

In this week’s episode I sat down with Doctor of Nutrition and Author, Dr. Brooke Scheller. Dr. Scheller is on a mission to help people heal their relationship with alcohol through nutrition, and her new book How to Eat to Change How You Drink is full of helpful tips and information to support anyone looking to change their drinking habits.

In this conversation, Dr. Scheller discusses the role of nutrition in mental health and how nutrients can impact mood and the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin. She explains how alcohol depletes key nutrients and can contribute to anxiety and depression.

We discuss the role of supplements such as B vitamins, amino acids, and magnesium to support alcohol recovery, along with exploring the negative effects of alcohol on sleep and the cravings for carbs and sugar that often follow disrupted sleep.

Finally, we talk about the importance of community in sobriety and Dr. Scheller shares her three non-negotiables for a happy, joyous, and free life: community, self-development, and wellness.

Some of the key points we cover include:

• Hiding Behind a Smile – 8:30
• A Family Disease – 15:00
• How Nutrition Helps Us Heal in Recovery – 19:00
• The Different Drinking Archetypes – 29:00
• Making A Choice Before You Can’t – 34:12
• Sugar Cravings in Sobriety – 35:30
• The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health – 40:50
• Supplements to Support Alcohol Recovery – 43:00
• Alcohol's Impact on Sleep and Cravings – 47:27
• The Importance of Community in Sobriety – 52:00

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You can find Brooke using the links below:

Instagram: @drbrookescheller

Website: www.functionalsobriety.com

Book: How to Eat to Change How You Drink

If you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:

• A healthcare professional

• Alcoholics Anonymous

• Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)

• CheckPoint (global)

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