Lee Davy
Lee Davy
Does Alcohol Rewire Your Brain to Keep Drinking?
Does Alcohol Rewire Your Brain to Keep Drinking?
Does Alcohol Rewire Your Brain to Keep Drinking?
Wednesday 12th March 2025
Lee Davy explores whether alcohol rewires your brain, making it harder to quit, and reveals the real reason behind the struggle in this episode.
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Episode Overview
- Alcohol accelerates brain aging and reduces behavioural flexibility.
- The real struggle with quitting is believing in the 'Liquid Lie'.
- Seeing through the illusion of alcohol's benefits is crucial.
- The five N's—natural, normal, necessary, nice, and noble—keep us hooked.
- Quitting might be easier than you think once you change your perspective.
If you still believe alcohol brings you value, of course, you'll keep drinking.
Ever wondered if alcohol rewires your brain, making it harder to quit? In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, Lee Davy dives into the latest research on alcohol's impact on the brain and why it might not be the whole story. A recent study from the University of North Carolina suggests that alcohol accelerates brain aging and reduces behavioural flexibility, potentially explaining why quitting is tough for some.
But Lee argues that it's not just about brain damage—it's about what he calls the 'Liquid Lie'. This episode breaks down why people continue to drink despite negative consequences and how our deeply ingrained beliefs about alcohol's value play a crucial role. Lee shares his insights from over 15 years of helping people become alcohol-free and explains why seeing through the illusion of alcohol's benefits is key to quitting.
He also discusses the five N's of the Liquid Lie—natural, normal, necessary, nice, and noble—and how these justifications keep us hooked. If you're struggling with alcohol reliance, this episode offers a fresh perspective on why quitting might be easier than you think. Tune in to hear more about breaking free from the Liquid Lie and living an alcohol-free life.