{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change","title":"Health, Healing & The Holidays with Deb Gutierrez","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2567,"description":"In this heartfelt and empowering conversation, Molly Watts welcomes Deb Gutierrez, a seasoned nutritional therapist and friend of the show. Deb shares her powerful story of surviving a life-threatening health crisis and how it reshaped her approach to wellness from the ground up.\nDeb’s experience with endocarditis and open-heart surgery forced her to surrender control in ways she never expected. Her story offers a vivid reminder of why foundational habits—like moving your body, getting sunlight, and yes, minimizing alcohol—are critical not only for longevity but for resilience.\nTogether, Molly and Deb explore the importance of honoring your body, the long-term impact of nutritional and lifestyle choices, and how to stay connected to your \"why\" when making change.\nWhether you're rethinking your relationship with alcohol or looking for inspiration to prioritize your health, this episode delivers hope, science-backed insight, and practical wisdom.\n What You'll Learn:\nWhy foundational habits like movement, sleep, and morning light matter deeply\nThe surprising diagnosis that led to Deb’s open-heart surgery—and her recovery journey\nHow surrendering control became Deb’s most empowering lesson\nWhy \"being built for it\" isn't just about physical fitness, but mental and emotional readiness\nHow alcohol fits into a whole-person view of long-term health\nWhy your habits today are either compounding problems or investing in resilience\nResources & Links:\nConnect with Deb Gutierrez: www.debghealth.com\nLearn more about creating a peaceful relationship with alcohol at www.mollywatts.com\n Featured Quote:\n“Minimizing alcohol is a foundational health habit—just like sleep, movement, and nutrition. These are the basics that build resilience when life throws the unexpected your way.” — Molly Watts\nLow risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:\nHealthy men under 65:\nNo more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.\nHealthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zu3PtA3XzNKb2qSH95OKvfAaoixqds182Hao41kpkws/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZjY5/NjVmY2Y2MGQ0NmMx/NGNiMzdiZGY0OTMz/OWQzMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}