I broke up with my Cabernet! It may be a temporary breakup, but the incredible things that happened have turned my nightly wine date into more of an occasional hangout.

After my husband and I decided to take a break from alcohol for a couple of months, I immediately started sleeping better. I lost my little bit of belly bloat. My fasting blood glucose level dropped in the morning. I have more energy.

If you've been thinking about trying dry January, sober October, or just taking a break from alcohol, let’s unpack all of it. The good, the bad, the ugly. So you can make the best decision for you, in terms of your weight loss, your sleep, your energy, and your overall health.

In this episode, we talk about Dr. Cole’s newest book, Gut Feelings, and the relationship between mental and physical health. We tend to separate the two, but they are actually intimately connected.

In this week’s podcast, we’ll talk about the pros and cons of using Ozempic, who I might recommend it for, lifestyle considerations that go hand-in-hand with using this medication, how to use it safely with your doctor’s approval, and how to minimize negative side effects.

In the episode, Ari talks about the various mechanisms that act on our energy and the important role our mitochondria play as cell defenders within our bodies. He discusses the benefits of circadian-rhythm optimization, as well as the importance of light exposure, the best foods for energy, and physical activity in order to get the most out of your day. You’ll learn how to reduce stress levels, optimize your sleep cycle, and increase mental clarity.

In this episode, I talk about the best ways for people over 40 to build muscle and burn fat. We discuss the importance of consistency, rest, and nutrition, and my recommendations for exactly what kind of workouts you should be doing and how often you need to do them. We also talk about why it’s so important to eat high-protein meals and get adequate rest.

Frailty doesn’t have to be your reality as you age. With the right approach, it's possible to maintain a vibrant and active lifestyle, even in your 60s, 70s and beyond. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Anurag Singh, the Chief Medical Officer at Timeline Nutrition, who also runs a Switzerland-based research company working to discover and develop novel nutritional compounds that target improvements in mitochondrial health.