The Real Impact of Alcohol on Hormones, Mood and Identity

Alcohol doesn’t just affect your liver. It touches every part of your life. For women in perimenopause, alcohol hits differently. Your hormones are already fluctuating. Your nervous system is more sensitive. Your stress threshold is lower.

Even one or two drinks can disrupt your sleep, spike anxiety the next morning and heighten irritability or low moods.

But most of all? It numbs. It disconnects you from your inner voice. From your joy. From the woman you're becoming.

Why willpower isn’t the problem

If you’ve ever told yourself, “I just need more motivation,” you’re not alone. But motivation isn’t the real issue. The problem is perfectionism, procrastination, and a lack of self-trust. You don’t need to overhaul your whole life – you need to take one small, manageable step that helps you feel better today.

How many times have you started a new health goal, full of good intentions: eat better, move more, drink the water, go to bed on time — only to feel like you’ve fallen off track a few days or weeks later?

I get it. I’ve been there too.

If you’re tired of the all-or-nothing cycle, feeling guilty for every “slip-up,” or wondering why you can’t just stick to the plan—you’re going to get so much from this.

I’m sharing what it really takes to build habits that last, how to take guilt out of the picture, and why starting small (and kind) is where real transformation begins.

For many of us, emotions are something we push aside. We tell ourselves to “just get on with it,” to stay strong, and not let emotions get in the way. But what if suppressing emotions is actually making us weaker?

In this blog we’re unpacking how emotions shape our daily choices, our health, and ultimately, the quality of our lives. And why in midlife and menopause, it’s important to take back control of your emotions instead of letting them control you.