#086 - Why Alcohol and Menopause Don’t Mix

In This Episode

 

In this week’s episode, meet our guest, Vicky Midwood, also known as the "addiction eliminator." Vicki opens up about her journey through bulimia and alcohol addiction, which began when she was only 12 years old! She shares how jobs like being a fitness instructor or running a bar fueled her addiction. And how she developed her BLAST method for restoring the whole person's health, taking into account all aspects of addiction that need to be addressed for successful recovery.

 

Vicky shares the dangerous effects of alcohol and processed food on the body and their effect on people in perimenopause and menopause. 

Timestamps

[00:00:02] Overcoming Cross Addictions

[00:04:00] The Blast Method for Holistic Addiction Recovery

[00:08:03] Alcohol, Enzymes, and Gut Health

[00:12:00] Alcohol's Impact on Menopause

[00:16:15] Alcohol's Impact on bone health

[00:20:20] Addictive Ultra-Processed Foods and Emotional Eating

[00:24:09] Overcoming Emotional Eating Habits

[00:27:37] Breaking Habits and Health Tips for Midlife Women

[00:31:08] Tips for Women in Midlife

[00:35:22] Support for addiction and mental health struggles

 

Learn More About Our Guest

 

Vicky Midwood - AKA: The Addictions Eliminator, is an integrative health, nutrition, and lifestyle coach and has been in the fitness and wellness world for over 30 years.

Creator of the BLAST method to create great health, reduce anxiety and eliminate the compulsion to self-sabotage with food, alcohol, or both.

Unlike Addiction Psychologists or Psychotherapists, she doesn’t just focus on the emotional and mental side of issues with food and alcohol but also on neurophysiology, biochemistry, and the gut-brain connection that is affected by the food and drink we consume, as well as the thoughts we think, day in day out.

She helps smart, successful business owners and professionals reconnect to themselves to be fully present in living a life they love.

 

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

• https://vickymidwood.com/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtg0vQFDNP1hOTDkmpyyb5w
• https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwood/
• https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

 

Additional Resources

• Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash
• How Alcohol Use Impacts Menopause

 

About Hello, Hot Flash

Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women.  Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.

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