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Here’s what to expect from this episode:

I receive countless DMs every week about alcohol, a topic I have my own personal journey with. While many people focus on the calorie content and immediate effects of alcohol, there’s a deeper story unfolding within our bodies. That’s why I’ve invited Dr. Brooke Scheller, a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, to shed some light on this lesser-discussed side of alcohol consumption.

Join us as we explore how alcohol can lead to nutrient deficiencies, uncovering what these deficiencies look like and how they can manifest in our daily lives. We’ll also delve into the impact of alcohol on gut health and its surprising connection to brain function and our intuitive ‘gut feelings.’

Understanding the social challenges of reducing alcohol, we’ll also offer practical strategies for those looking to cut back or eliminate alcohol from their lives. If you have been sober for a long time or are just sober curious, join us for a discussion that goes beyond the usual narrative surrounding alcohol and wellness.

Meet Dr. Brooke Scheller: 

Brooke Scheller, DCN, CNS is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, author, and the founder of Functional Sobriety, a nutrition-based program for alcohol reduction. 

After finding freedom from alcohol in 2021, Dr. Brooke took her experience in sobriety and applied her expertise in nutrition and functional medicine to help others change their relationship with alcohol. Her approach results in improved brain health, mood, energy, focus, gut health, and hormone balance. 

Her launch of Functional Sobriety led to the development of her online community, the Functional Sobriety Network, and several online programs with members across the globe. Functional Sobriety offers the first-ever custom supplement program for the sober and sober-curious. As a motivational speaker, Dr. Brooke helps to spread the word about functional nutrition, alcohol-free wellness, and the power of sobriety. 

Topics covered on alcohol’s role in nutrient deficiencies:

• How your liver can be affected by alcohol even in small amounts, potentially leading to earlier-than-expected health issues
• How nutrient deficiencies from alcohol consumption can result in symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, and depression
• The importance of personalized testing and supplements if you are transitioning to an alcohol-free journey
• Why it is crucial to set boundaries, align your decisions with your personal values and seek a supportive community for sustainable health and well-being
• Exploring the contradictions to prior beliefs about alcohol’s health benefits 

Resources Mentioned:

• Get your copy of How to Eat to Change How You Drink by Dr. Brooke Scheller
• Register for my FREE Training, 3 Steps to Transform Your Body with Macros
• Sign up to my transformative 8-week course, The Macro Body Method
• Looking to make a transformation of your own with the accountability and support to get you there in 16 weeks? Apply for the Macro Accelerator Program

Connect with Dr. Brooke Scheller:

• Visit her website
• Visit Functional Sobriety
• Follow her on Instagram @drbrookescheller 

Connect with Dani:

• Have any questions for me? Reach out to me here
• Connect with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros

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More about Mindin’ My Wellness:

The Mindin’ My Wellness podcast is for busy, motivated and health-empowered women who are ready to kick old dieting mentalities to the curb and step into transformed health to look and FEEL their best, without sacrificing a life well-lived. Each week, your host Dani Marenburg and her guests will share top tips on all things macros, movement, mindset and everything in between. You’ll learn simple, effective and sustainable tips you can take away from each episode and implement in your daily life to look and feel like the best version of you.

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