Michael Waite
Michael Waite
Alcohol: How It Changes Our Brain, Body, and the World Around Us | Episode 22
Alcohol: How It Changes Our Brain, Body, and the World Around Us | Episode 22
Alcohol: How It Changes Our Brain, Body, and the World Around Us | Episode 22
Monday 15th May 2023
Michael Waite explores alcohol's effects on brain, body, and society in 'Brain Shaman'. An eye-opening discussion on healthier alternatives.
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Get the buttons here!The True Cost of Alcohol: Its Impact on Your Brain, Body, and Society
Episode Overview
- Alcohol's allure and its disillusionment
- Impact of alcohol on the nervous system and cognitive functions
- Challenging conventional perspectives on alcohol consumption
- Recognising false promises and seeking sustainable alternatives
- Exploring societal implications and healthy alternatives to alcohol
Alcohol promises, but doesn't really deliver on. Eating foods that actually lift us up and increase our vibrancy and energy and turns on the right brain processes that we need and feeds the good bacteria and connecting with the sun and the water and the earth, sleeping, breathing, meditating, sitting in silence, moving your body, entering nature and on and on.
What really happens to your brain and body when you drink alcohol? In this episode of 'Brain Shaman', Michael Waite dives into the multifaceted relationship between alcohol and our physical and mental health. He breaks down how alcohol can lure us in with promises of pleasure, only to leave us grappling with disillusionment and harm.
From mood swings and altered behavior to long-term cognitive impairments, Waite provides a comprehensive look at how alcohol affects us on a physiological and psychological level. But it doesn't stop there. This episode also examines the broader societal issues linked to alcohol, including crime, violence, and cultural shifts. Whether you're struggling with addiction, curious about the science behind alcohol, or just looking for a reminder of why you chose sobriety, this episode has something valuable for you.
Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that challenges conventional views on alcohol and offers sustainable alternatives for true fulfillment.