Does Alcohol Really Help You Relax? The Truth About Alcohol and Anxiety | William Porter

Why does alcohol make anxiety worse, disrupt sleep, and fuel cravings? Christy Osborne sits down with William Porter, bestselling author of Alcohol Explained and Alcohol Explained 2, to uncover what alcohol actually does to your brain and body—and why it may be creating the very problems you drink to escape. Alcohol might seem to help you relax, fall asleep, or enjoy social situations. But what if it’s actually keeping you stuck in a cycle of anxiety, poor sleep, and cravings? In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why alcohol can make anxiety worse as its effects wear off. • How drinking disrupts your sleep and contributes to those 3 a.m. wake-ups. • Why alcohol tolerance can make moderation more difficult. • What the craving spiral is and how it affects your enjoyment of everyday life. • How fading effect bias makes us remember the good parts of drinking while forgetting the consequences. • Understanding alcohol can help you see that an alcohol-free life isn’t about missing out. It’s about discovering what you stand to gain. 📚 Get William Porter’s Books Alcohol Explained: https://link.amazon/B07UrodQc Alcohol Explained 2: https://link.amazon/B0cwq1x0m 🩷 Join the Love Life Sober Community: https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community 📖 Get Christy’s Book, Love Life Sober: https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book 📲 Follow Christy on Instagram: @lovelifesoberwithchristy #AlcoholFree #AlcoholExplained #LoveLifeSober