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Everyday Wellness Podcast \u2013 Episode 322 \u2013 Dr. Brooke Scheller\nToday, I am honored to be in conversation with Dr. Brooke Scheller. She is a doctor of Clinical Nutrition, a nationally recognized health expert, and the founder of Functional Sobriety, a nutrition-based program for alcohol reduction. She also wrote How to Eat to Change How You Drink.\xa0\nIn our conversation today, we discuss the stigmatization of alcohol use and explore the nuances of curiosity and sobriety. We dispel common misconceptions, examine the research on alcohol consumption, tackle the definition of moderation, scrutinize the influence of industry ties, and unravel the issues linked to excessive alcohol consumption. Dr. Scheller also sheds light on how poor absorption impacts the gut microbiome and causes a leaky gut, offering insightful nutritional strategies to address those concerns. Our conversation also extends to fertility, blood sugar, and the challenges posed by initiatives like Dry January and sober challenges.\xa0\xa0\nStay tuned for today\u2019s comprehensive exploration of the relationship between nutrition and alcohol use.\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nHow the stigma surrounding alcohol use is changing\n\nHow does alcohol affect the brain and body?\n\nHow alcohol impacts the gut microbiome, intestinal permeability, and nutrient absorption\n\nDr. Scheller shares her personal experience with alcohol\xa0\n\nHow alcohol consumption in middle-aged women could increase inflammation and oxidative stress\n\nHow alcohol impacts blood sugar\n\nThe link between alcohol consumption and male infertility\xa0\n\nSome suggestions for navigating a Dry January\n\nHow alcohol use impacts mental health\n\nOvercoming alcohol addiction through self-awareness and wellness\n\n\nBio: Dr. Brooke Scheller DCN, CNS\nDr. Brooke Scheller is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, the founder of Functional Sobriety, and the author of How to Eat to Change How You Drink.\nAfter 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.\xa0\nHer 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.\xa0\n\nShe currently resides in NYC.\xa0\nFollow Dr. Brooke on Instagram @drbrookescheller. Learn more at www.brookescheller.com\xa0or www.functionalsobriety.com\xa0\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\n\nFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\n\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\n\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\n\n\nConnect with Dr. Brooke Scheller\n\nOn her website\n\n\n\nInstagram (@drbrookescheller)\n\nFunctional Sobriety\n\n\nHow to Eat to Change How You Drink will be available in US bookstores on December 26th. It will be available around the world from January 4th.