92. Mini Podcast - The Truth About Alcohol: How It Impacts Your Brain, Body, And DNA Part 1 Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable. podcast

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92. Mini Podcast - The Truth About Alcohol: How It Impacts Your Brain, Body, and DNA Part 1

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Think that “a glass of wine a day” is good for you? Think again.

In this raw and real mini episode, certified epigenetic human performance coach Susan Robbins breaks down what alcohol actually does to your brain, body, and genes.and why the effects go far deeper than most people realize. From neurotransmitter disruption and dopamine crashes to inflammation, hormone imbalance, and genetic expression, Susan unpacks the hard science behind your favorite cocktail.

In this episode:

How alcohol rewires the brain’s chemistry and affects memory, decision-making, and mood
Why your health type and DNA variants (like MTHFR or APOE4) determine how your body responds
The real connection between alcohol, Alzheimer’s risk, and chronic inflammation
Why some people experience faster aging, hormonal shifts, or poor recovery from drinking
What you can do to support detox pathways and protect your long-term health

Whether you’re curious about your own relationship with alcohol or simply want to make more informed choices, this episode is packed with eye-opening insights on how every sip influences your epigenetic expression and overall wellbeing.

Listen now and come back next week for Part 2: Alcohol and Sleep, you’ll be shocked at what really happens when you mix the two.

RESOURCES:

Show notes: https://healthyawakening.co/2025/11/14/episode92

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