How Alcohol Changes Your Brain, Gut & Hormones and Exploring Sobriety With Dr. Brooke Scheller

<p><strong>In this episode of the FWD Think Tank, I sit down with Dr. Brooke Scheller—Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, sobriety expert, and author of </strong><em><strong>How to Eat to Change the Way You Drink</strong></em><strong>—to explore the science of how alcohol affects the body and how nutrition can support a healthier, more empowered relationship with drinking.</strong></p><p>We dive deep into <strong>how alcohol impacts the brain, gut health, hormones, metabolism, and the nervous system</strong>, and why these changes can make it harder to regulate stress, cravings, mood, and overall wellbeing. Dr. Brooke also shares her <strong>personal journey to sobriety</strong>, what life has looked like since becoming alcohol-free, and the emotional, mental, and physical shifts she experienced along the way.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li><p><strong>How alcohol alters gut health, neurotransmitters, and hormone balance</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Common nutritional deficiencies caused by long-term alcohol use</strong></p></li><li><p>The key nutrients, foods, and <strong>targeted supplementation that support recovery</strong></p></li><li><p>How to create <strong>safety in your nervous system</strong> when reducing or removing alcohol</p></li><li><p>Why addressing mental health is crucial in any change to drinking habits</p></li><li><p>Where to find support, accountability, and lifestyle tools as you reassess your relationship with alcohol</p></li><li><p>Small, approachable steps to begin making <strong>healthier choices around drinking</strong></p></li></ul><p>Whether you’re sober-curious, ready for a lifestyle shift, or simply want to understand the biochemical effects of alcohol, this conversation gives you a science-backed, compassionate framework for change. Dr. Brooke blends clinical nutrition, lived experience, and practical tools to help you rebuild your health, restore balance, and feel more in control of your choices.</p><p><strong>This episode is for anyone exploring sobriety, holistic health, hormone balance, mental wellness, gut healing, and a more intentional relationship with alcohol.</strong></p><p><em>About Dr. Brooke Scheller: </em></p><p>Dr. Brooke Scheller is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Specialist, International Author, and the founder of Scheller Collective. She is also a <em>Psychiatry Redefined</em> Certified Functional Psychiatry Provider (CFPP) and works with clients on using nutrition &amp; health practices to improve mental health.</p><p>In 2021, Dr. Brooke created the Functional Sobriety approach, focused on nutrition and supplementation to support an alcohol-free lifestyle. In December 2023, Dr. Brooke released her debut title: <em>How to Eat to Change How You Drink</em>, which has been published in the US, UK, Australia, and Spain.</p><p>You can learn more about Dr. Brooke's work here: https://www.brookescheller.com/</p><p>----</p><p>Looking for a hyperbaric oxygen chamber rental? Check out Affordably Hyperbaric Solutions. Mention the code "Jamie5" for 5% off a monthly rental. </p><p>Support the podcast and my healing journey directly: https://gofund.me/39f585f4</p>