{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change","title":"GLP-1's & Alcohol Use Disorder with Dr. Brooke Scheller","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2295,"description":"In this insightful episode, Molly sits down once again with Dr. Brooke Scheller, clinical nutritionist and founder of Functional Sobriety, to discuss one of the most buzzed-about topics in the health and wellness space: GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic and Wegovy). Originally developed for treating Type 2 diabetes and now widely prescribed for weight loss, these drugs are increasingly being talked about for their potential to reduce alcohol cravings.\nTogether, Molly and Dr. Scheller unpack the growing curiosity (and concern) surrounding the off-label use of GLP-1s by those trying to moderate or change their drinking habits. They dive deep into both the science and the speculation—discussing small but intriguing studies, anecdotal feedback from clients and community members, and what it really means to find a “magic pill” for reducing desire.\nBut this episode doesn’t stop at surface-level discussion. They explore the bigger picture: sustainable behavior change, the role of nutrition in alcohol use, and whether it's possible to replicate the effects of GLP-1s with food, lifestyle, and mindset shifts alone.\n\nWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:\nWhat GLP-1 medications are and how they work\nWhy they might reduce alcohol cravings—and what the science says so far\nWho might benefit most from GLP-1s—and who should be cautious\nCommon side effects and risks associated with these drugs\nNatural strategies to support craving reduction and metabolic health\nWhy addressing core beliefs about alcohol is critical to long-term change\nLinks & Resources Mentioned:\nDr. Brooke Scheller’s program: Functional Sobriety\nDr. Scheller’s book: How to Eat to Change How You Drink\nConnect with Molly:\nWebsite: www.mollywatts.com\nInstagram: @alcoholminimalist\nJoin the Private Facebook Community: “Alcohol Minimalists: Change Your Drinking Habits”\nWant to Change Your Drinking?\nDownload Molly’s free guide “Alcohol Truths 2023” and learn how to identify your personal safe level of drinking at...","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}