Mindful Drinking: What the Holidays Teach Us About Our Habits

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Written By Shelley Rael, MS RDN

Alcohol is often part of social gatherings, celebrations, and routines, especially during the holiday season. This episode explores mindful drinking through an educational and practical lens, focusing on how alcohol affects hunger, sleep, recovery, and overall habits.

 

The discussion covers how alcohol influences appetite and cravings, why sleep quality declines after drinking, and why hangovers happen. Common myths around preventing or curing hangovers are addressed, along with what hydration, food, and time actually do for recovery. The episode emphasizes that mindful drinking is not about rigid rules or avoidance, but about awareness and understanding patterns.

 

Rather than focusing on one time of year, this episode offers insight that applies anytime alcohol is part of the picture. It encourages listeners to notice how alcohol fits into their routines, how the body responds, and how small adjustments can support better energy, sleep, and decision making.

 

This episode complements related articles on alcohol and appetite, alcohol and sleep, and hangover myths versus facts, which are linked in the show notes for further reading.

Read More: Alcohol and Appetite: Why Drinks Affect Your Hunger and Cravings

Read More: Alcohol and Sleep: What Really Happens After a Night of Drinking

Read More: Hangover Myths vs Facts: What Actually Helps



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Shelley Rael, MS RDN

Shelley A. Rael, MS RDN, is a dedicated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in New Mexico, USA. As the owner of Real World Nutrition, her private practice, she's passionate about guiding individuals toward eating and living healthier in the real world. Beyond one-on-one consultations, Shelley is a multifaceted professional. She's a podcaster, author, speaker, and consultant known for her commitment to dispelling nutrition myths and providing evidence-based information. Her mission is to empower people to achieve improved health, wellness, and energy without resorting to restrictive diets or misinformation.

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