Ep 80. How Nutrition Can Heal Your Relationship with Alcohol, with Dr. Brooke SchellerEp 80. How Nutrition Can Heal Your Relationship with Alcohol, with Dr. Brooke Scheller
Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss
Dr. Brooke Scheller reveals how nutrition can heal your relationship with alcohol in this insightful chat with Ash Butterss.
1:03:47•7 Jan 2024
Nourishing Sobriety: Dr. Brooke Scheller's Guide to Healing with Nutrition
Episode Overview
- Dr. Scheller shares insights on how alcohol depletes key nutrients and contributes to anxiety and depression
- The episode covers topics ranging from the impact of alcohol on sleep to the importance of community in sobriety
- Dr. Scheller's expertise provides a fresh perspective on using nutrition for alcohol recovery
“It's hard to fit the square peg in the round hole once you get sober. But for the most part, I would rather be with people who want to do similar things. They want to go to a museum.”
Ever thought about how what you eat could change your relationship with alcohol? In this episode of 'Behind The Smile', Ash Butterss chats with Dr. Brooke Scheller, a doctor of clinical nutrition and author, who believes nutrition holds the key to healing from alcohol dependency. Dr. Scheller dives into how certain nutrients can influence mental health, affect mood, and even help produce essential neurotransmitters like serotonin.
You'll hear about how alcohol depletes these key nutrients, often leading to anxiety and depression. This episode is packed with practical advice on how to use nutrition to support your journey to sobriety. Dr. Scheller also shares her thoughts on supplements such as B vitamins, amino acids, and magnesium, which can play a crucial role in recovery. They discuss the detrimental effects of alcohol on sleep and the common cravings for carbs and sugar that follow disrupted sleep patterns.
But it's not just about food; Dr. Scheller emphasizes the importance of community, self-development, and overall wellness in achieving a happy and free life. If you're curious about how to heal your body and mind through what you eat, this episode is a must-listen.
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