Hey friend!    Did you know today is officially the halfway point of summer? Yep! 47 days down and 47 days to go of sun, fun, and celebrating. (And by “celebrating,” I mean drinking.)   If you’re a woman in perimenopause or menopause and you feel like drinking this summer is hitting you a little differently, you may be right.   Research shows that hormonal shifts in mid life can affect the way our body metabolizes alcohol which can decrease our alcohol tolerance, increase our hangover severity, and exacerbate our perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms.   And if we’re not careful, all of that summer “celebrating” can push us right into a hormonal apocalypse come this Fall!   Today, I’m continuing my “Hot Flash Summer” podcast series and sharing 8 ways to reduce the effects of alcohol and keep your hormones in check so you can live your best Hot Girl Summer. In today’s episode, you will learn:   Mocktails and the sober curious movement–Is it an option for you?   The best low-sugar wine for your hormones   How to time your drinking to prevent problems sleeping   The 3 best supplements to prevent dehydration symptoms and detoxify the liver   Which exercise helps balance blood sugar levels   If you’re someone who enjoys her summer cocktails…but not the weight gain, insomnia, or hot flashes it can trigger, this episode is for you.   — Next Steps: EP 29 | Is Summer Drinking Sabotaging Your Hormones? 8 Signs Alcohol Is Impacting Your Perimenopause or Menopause Symptoms [SUMMER SERIES]: https://pod.fo/e/25891c   EP 26 | Sleepless in Summer: Why You Can't Sleep & 4 Natural Sleep Aids for Better ZZZ’s in Menopause [SUMMER SERIES]: https://pod.fo/e/2530cf   Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/HormoneSelfAssessment   Book a FREE Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/HCprecall   Shop my Favorite Hormone Balancing Supplements And Save 5% or More on Every Order (Enter promo code EUQ1741):https://www.iherb.com/me/HormoneBalance   Become A Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/   Email Me: [email protected]   *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.