Tanya Eklund: Alcohol, Aging & What Happens When You Stop Drinking

About this episode

Tanya Eklund reflects on the impact of alcohol on aging and shares insights on reducing alcohol consumption for better wellbeing.

In today’s solo episode, Tanya shares an honest reflection on alcohol, aging, and what really shifts in the body and mind when drinking is no longer part of your lifestyle. This isn’t a judgement on drinking, but a deeper look at awareness, habits, and how our choices shape our energy, clarity, sleep, and overall wellbeing over time. Tanya also shares personal stories and observations from people close to her who have made the decision to stop drinking and the changes they’ve experienced in their health, focus, and daily life. We explore what alcohol can do as we age, the difference between social drinking and habitual drinking, and what it might look like to take a break or reassess your relationship with it. Tanya also talks about simple, realistic ways to experiment with reducing alcohol if you’re curious, without pressure or extremes. At its core, this episode is about tuning into your body and asking what actually supports the life you want now. Sometimes the smallest shifts create the biggest change.

People in this episode

Host: Tanya Eklund

Topics covered

• alcohol
• aging
• wellbeing
• habits
• personal stories
• health

Keywords

• alcohol
• aging
• health
• wellbeing
• personal stories
• habits
• social drinking

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