Opt to Thrive
Opt to Thrive is a health and wellness podcast designed to support, educate, inspire, empower and motivate midlife women to live their healthiest, happiest most fulfilled lives. Motivated by her own life experiences and the punch in the face that was the midlife transition, Dr Corina Sims created Opt to Thrive.
Dr Sims is a rural GP Obstetrician with a passion for connecting with and empowering other women to be the best version of themselves. Disappointed with the plethora of contradictory information targeted at perimenopausal and menopausal women and recognising the gap in medicine that has been identified GLOBALLY in managing women going through it she strives to bring evidence based information to those who are searching for the answers.
Listen in every week where on one week you’ll find either a short and sweet episode designed to uplift, inspire and give helpful tips to manage your mind and a longer episode the next created to educate and inform.
Opt to Thrive
Rethinking Alcohol
In this episode, we look at the often-overlooked consequences of alcohol consumption, especially for midlife women. Dr Sims shares her personal journey of cutting back on alcohol, a decision sparked by hormonal changes around midlife.
We explore the latest findings, including the US Surgeon General's advisory on the link between alcohol and cancer, and the surprising risks alcohol poses to our bones, sleep, and overall well-being.
Learn about the toxic effects of alcohol on the body, from its impact on the liver and brain to its connection with cancer, including breast, colorectal, and liver cancer. We also discuss the increasing evidence linking alcohol to osteoporosis, especially important for midlife women concerned about bone health. Plus, we take a closer look at how alcohol interferes with sleep, memory, and mental health, including how it can worsen hot flashes and mood disorders.
With practical insights and evidence-based recommendations from Australia, Canada, and the US, this episode encourages you to rethink your relationship with alcohol and consider its long-term effects—especially as we age. If you're looking to make informed choices about alcohol and prioritize your health, this episode is a must-listen.
Resources Mentioned
- Link to Huberman Lab podcast
- Surgeon General's advisory on alcohol and cancer risk
- Resources for help with Alcohol Use Disorder
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