Why You Crave Wine Every Evening: The Stress Loop Behind the Habit | Sarah Rusbatch

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Why does that evening glass feel so hard to give up? I explore the stress and nervous system patterns behind drinking to switch off, and share practical ways to start changing the habit. For 29 years, alcohol was my way to unwind. Then, in my 40s, I found myself waking at 3 a.m., feeling anxious and watching my life get smaller. In this solo episode, I share why I look beyond the evening glass when helping women change their relationship with alcohol. We cover the build-up of daily stress, how drinking becomes linked with relief, and why I start with what happens in the morning. From phone-free time and a protein-rich breakfast to calming breaks and alternative evening rituals, this is…