Podcast HackWhat Happens When You Stop Drinking AlcoholBy The Mel Robbins Podcast, Dr. Sarah Wakeman
In a Nutshell
On this January 2025 episode of her podcast, Mel Robbins hosts Harvard Associate Professor Sarah Wakeman, MD, for a frank discussion on the effects of alcohol on your brain, body, and overall health.
Favorite Quote
What are you missing out on because of your drinking? A better night's sleep, more focus, being more energized and present in your life, feeling better, getting better results, achieving your goals? Maybe that's what we're all missing out on.
Sarah Wakeman, MD
Introduction
Drinking alcohol is common and accepted in many cultures, especially in the West, but the health effects of drinking are often underplayed.
The 2025 U.S. Surgeon General's report alerted many to the strong links between alcohol consumption and cancer and recommended that people reevaluate their relationship with alcohol.
In this January 2025 episode of the Mel Robbins Podcast, Robbins speaks to substance misuse expert Sarah Wakeman, MD.
Robbins and Wakeman explore the often-hidden health impacts of alcohol, as well as empathetic, evidence-based advice for supporting a loved one who may be drinking too much and practical steps for lowering our own intake.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
- 1.Alcohol abuse can cause severe long-term health issues
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