Jennifer Salzman: ADHD and Alcohol

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges women with ADHD face in quitting drinking and explores strategies for sobriety.

Why do women with ADHD struggle to quit drinking? Jessica sits down with Jennifer, Rebel Without a Drink, to explore how understanding your brain changes everything about sobriety. If you’ve ever wondered why your brain won’t slow down, why you can’t “just have one,” or why quitting drinking feels like a full-time job, this episode is for you. Together they explore: How to know if you might have ADHD as a woman (and why it’s often missed) Why ADHD brains crave relief and stimulation at the same time The dopamine trap that makes alcohol feel like it “helps” (but actually burns you out) How to calm your mind, regulate emotions, and build focus without drinking ADHD-friendly tools, routines, and supplements that actually work Why willpower isn’t the problem, energy is

People in this episode

Host: Jessica

Guest: Jennifer Salzman

Topics covered

• ADHD
• alcohol
• sobriety
• women's health
• mental health
• dopamine
• self-regulation

Keywords

• ADHD
• alcohol
• sobriety
• dopamine
• mental health
• women
• self-regulation
• focus
• emotions
• relief

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rebel Without a Drink

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