Have you ever promised yourself you'd drink less, only to find yourself reaching for that glass of wine again after a stressful day?
You're not alone.
In this eye-opening episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones, Dee sits down with clinical hypnotherapist and author Tansy Forrest to discuss why so many high-achieving women find themselves using alcohol as a coping tool for stress, anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, and emotional exhaustion.
Tansy works with women who often appear successful and high-functioning on the outside but are quietly struggling with the "wine o'clock" cycle behind the scenes. Together, Dee and Tansy explore the connection between nervous system dysregulation, chronic stress, emotional health, and alcohol habits.
This conversation isn't about judgment or labels. It's about understanding what's really driving the behavior and creating healthier ways to support your mind and body.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
✔ Why willpower alone rarely works long term
✔ The connection between stress, cortisol, anxiety, and alcohol cravings
✔ Why so many women turn to wine during perimenopause and midlife
✔ How nervous system dysregulation impacts daily habits
✔ The role of hypnotherapy in changing behaviors and thought patterns
✔ Practical strategies to reduce alcohol consumption without feeling deprived
✔ How shame keeps women stuck and what to do instead
✔ Why moderation can feel impossible when the root cause hasn't been addressed
Whether you're curious about your relationship with alcohol or simply looking for healthier ways to manage stress, this episode offers powerful insights and practical tools to help you feel more in control and supported.
About Tansy Forrest
Tansy Forrest is a clinical hypnotherapist and author of Ten Steps to Drink Less and Live Well. She helps professionals, parents, and high-achieving women understand the underlying reasons they drink, build healthier coping skills, and create sustainable change without relying solely on willpower.
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What is Confidently Balance Your Hormones?
Welcome to "Confidently Balance Your Hormones" – the podcast that empowers incredible women like you to embrace natural approaches for hormonal balance and whole-body wellness.
I'm your host, Dee Davidson, FDN-P — a board certified functional health practitioner, holistic health guide, and woman who gets it. After navigating my own fertility struggles, hormonal weight gain, and the rollercoaster of perimenopause and now living fully in my 50s, I understand firsthand the frustrations and symptoms that come with hormonal imbalance — and I also know how to help you overcome them.
In each episode, we explore real-life topics around hormone health, functional lab testing, nutrition, lifestyle strategies, the mind-body connection, and powerful, sustainable tools to support your health. This is a whole health approach rooted in science and compassion.
If you're tired of feeling hijacked by mood swings, low energy, or stubborn weight, and you’re ready to understand what’s actually going on in your body — this space is for you.
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