What really happens in your brain, hormones, mood, and body when alcohol becomes part of your nightly routine? In this episode, Wendy welcomes back fan-favorite Dr. Brooke Scheller for her third appearance to break down alcohol’s real impact—far beyond “just the liver.” Together, they talk about why alcohol can be a tough topic to discuss, how it may fuel anxiety, depression, and hormone chaos (especially in midlife), and how nutrition can help restore and repair the body so you feel better, crave less, and step back into your power.   What You’ll Learn Why alcohol is harder on your body than most people realize—and how it can affect every organ How alcohol can impact anxiety, mood, and brain chemistry (and why some people feel better when they cut back) The connection between alcohol and hormones, cortisol, blood sugar, and menopause/perimenopause symptoms How alcohol can disrupt gut health and the microbiome, contributing to IBS, constipation, and inflammation Why it doesn’t have to be “all or nothing”—and how to approach cutting back from a place of empowerment   🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!   👉 Connect with Dr. Brooke Website: https://www.brookescheller.comGet Dr. Brooke's FREE 3-Day Nutrition Plan to Support Your Alcohol-Free Goals: https://www.brookescheller.com/3dayplanIG: @drbrookescheller.com   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com