Encore - What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Drinking for 30 Day

With the Labour Day long weekend here, we’re bringing back one of our most popular Office Hours episodes on what really happens to your body when you take a break from alcohol. Whether you’re drinking less this weekend or simply curious about how quickly your body can recover, this conversation is worth revisiting. Today I discuss: What alcohol really is—and why the “buzz” is actually your brain slowing down How alcohol affects neurotransmitters like GABA, dopamine, and glutamate Why even moderate drinking disrupts sleep, mood, hormones, and metabolism How alcohol impacts the liver, gut microb...