EPISODE 160 of GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on alcohol use, excessive drinking, and the destructive effect of alcoholism on health. Alcohol consumption is highest in the Boomer Generation, and there are differences between alcohol use in men and women. I speak with Duncan Bhaskaran Brown, author of “ Real Men Quit. Our conversation revolved around the common assumptions that lead men to indulge in excessive drinking, and the importance of understanding the advantages and disadvantages of different systems for addressing addiction. We discussed how to overcome alcohol addiction in midlife, emphasizing the need for empathy and open communication and touched on the effects of alcohol consumption on health and wellbeing, including the impact on cortisol levels, sleep quality, memory recall, and brain shrinkage. As both of us enjoy dancing, the conversation also touched on the social advantages of dance and how it can be enjoyed without the need to drink. Episode Timeline 0:11 Introduction to alcohol  and its effects on health, touching on men and women's differences. 4:18 Personal experiences of alcohol addiction and recovery, and the impact on relationships. 9:20 Alcohol addiction, local politics, and dance. 14:28 Traditional English folk dancing and social effects 17:05 Moderate drinking's effects on sleep and memory. 9:56 Unpacking beliefs and managing thoughts to change behavior. 25:66 Using techniques like visualization, action, and unlearning to overcome negative habits like drinking.  30:31 The value of a coach to help quit drinking Learn more about about Duncan Bhaskaran Brown and “Real Men Quit.” https://www.bhaskaranbrown.com/ soberwarriorcoach/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanbhaskaranbrown/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BhaskaranBrown Website: https://www.bhaskaranbrown.com/ Amazon:  https://amzn.to/4aoXvQf Listener freebie: https://www.getover.uk Get to know Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gillian to learn about the Change Your Aging Masterplan. Download the Growing Older Living Younger app for your smartphone or tablet Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianlockitch/ X: https://twitter.com/GilliansReviews And if you have not already done so, follow, rate and review this Growing Older Living Younger podcast.