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You might think that evening drink helps you unwind, but science says otherwise.

In this Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable mini episode, certified epigenetic human performance coach Susan Robbins exposes the surprising truth about how alcohol disrupts your sleep, your hormones, and your body’s natural circadian rhythm.

Alcohol may knock you out quickly, but it blocks REM and deep sleep, hijacks your melatonin production, and floods your system with stress hormones that leave you foggy, inflamed, and exhausted. Over time, these disruptions can impact everything from memory and recovery to immune function and even genetic expression.

In this episode:

  • How alcohol interferes with REM cycles and deep restorative sleep
  • Why “nightcap sleep” is actually sedation, not recovery
  • The link between alcohol, dehydration, and next-day fatigue
  • How it throws off your circadian rhythm, and how to reset it
  • Practical ways to protect your sleep and support detox pathways

Whether you drink occasionally or often, this episode will change the way you think about your bedtime ritual.

Listen now to Part 2 of the Alcohol Series, and discover why your best night’s sleep starts with putting down the glass.

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