James Swanwick
James Swanwick
The Hangover Isn’t Just Physical, It’s Emotional -Victoria English
The Hangover Isn’t Just Physical, It’s Emotional -Victoria English
The Hangover Isn’t Just Physical, It’s Emotional -Victoria English
Wednesday 6th August 2025
Explore the emotional hangover with Victoria English. Discover why alcohol affects your mood and how to break free from its grip.
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Episode Overview
- The emotional hangover is a physiological response to alcohol.
- Alcohol disrupts neurotransmitters like dopamine and GABA.
- High achievers often feel more stressed due to alcohol's effects.
- Recovery involves understanding the brain's chemical balance.
- Time and support are crucial for healing from alcohol's impact.
Alcohol is not numbing your stress; it's creating it.
Imagine waking up not just with a pounding headache, but also with a heart full of regret and anxiety. That's what Victoria English, head coach at the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle’s Project 90, calls the emotional hangover. In this episode, Victoria dives into the science behind why a night of drinking leaves you feeling emotionally drained. Forget willpower – it’s all about chemistry. From dopamine crashes to cortisol spikes, she explains how alcohol wreaks havoc on your brain and body.
Victoria shares her own journey, revealing how she once felt trapped in a cycle of drinking that left her feeling like a shadow of herself. Her story is relatable to many who’ve wondered why they feel so low after a night out. It's not just guilt; it's your brain trying to recover from the chemical chaos alcohol causes. She emphasises that the emotional hangover is physiological, not psychological, and it's a universal experience – even for those who drink moderately.
The episode takes you through the science of neurotransmitters like GABA and glutamate, and how their imbalance leads to restless nights and anxious mornings. Victoria also touches on how alcohol affects high achievers, often leaving them feeling more stressed and less focused. With humour and empathy, she reminds you that if you're feeling emotionally wrecked after drinking, it’s not a sign of weakness. It’s your brain asking for help.
Victoria offers hope, explaining how the brain can heal with time and support. Her message is clear: you’re not alone, and there is a path to feeling better. Whether you’re looking to cut back or quit entirely, this episode provides the knowledge and motivation to make a change. So, are you ready to give yourself the break you deserve?