3. Why Moderation with Alcohol Feels Impossible | The Science Behind How Alcohol Rewires Your Brain, Messes with Your Hormones, & Keeps You Stuck

Ever wonder why just having one never feels like enough? Or why moderation with alcohol seems downright impossible? It’s not because you lack willpower—it’s because alcohol literally hijacks your brain.

In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m breaking down what’s really happening when we drink—how alcohol spikes dopamine, messes with stress hormones, and rewires the brain’s reward system to keep you coming back for more. We’re talking about:

🧠 Why alcohol makes cravings feel uncontrollable
💥 How it fuels anxiety, mood swings, and dependence
✨ Why quitting feels hard—but also why freedom is 100% possible

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the drinking cycle and wondered why moderation never works, this episode will help you make sense of it all—while giving you the tools to step into a life that actually feels free, clear, and strong.

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