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Ozempic is being studied for its surprising effect on alcohol cravings. After sharing my own alcohol-free journey in a recent 7News interview, I explore what the early research shows, why some people on GLP-1 medications notice reduced desire to drink, and what this could mean if you’re already using these medications and wanting to rethink your relationship with alcohol.

If you’ve noticed a sudden obsession with chocolate, biscuits, or ice cream since cutting back on alcohol, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common experiences people have in early sobriety, and it’s not about “lack of willpower.” There are some powerful biological and psychological reasons why your sweet tooth suddenly wakes up.

Taking a break from alcohol can be a transformative experience. Whether you drink socially or regularly, pausing your alcohol consumption for a month can lead to surprising changes in your body, mind, and lifestyle. This article explores the personal benefits you can expect, backed by science and practical insights. If you are curious about what happens when you take a month off alcohol, this guide will help you understand the positive effects and how to make the most of a

Understanding the Midlife Struggle Work’s full on. Family’s full on. You’re trying to stay healthy, but time feels tight, and stress never seems to take a break. For many midlife men, the balance we were promised feels more like a constant juggle. If you’ve found yourself reaching for a drink to take the edge off, you're not alone. That nightly wind-down drink might be costing you more than you realise. Why Alcohol Feels Like It Helps (But Quietly Works Against You) We’re oft

We all have moments where everything feels stuck. You want more energy. Better sleep. Clearer thinking. Less stress. A better relationship with alcohol. But trying to fix everything at once? It’s overwhelming. And for most people, it doesn’t stick. What if you didn’t need to change everything? What if one shift—changing one habit—makes the other things easier? The Keystone Habit Effect In habit research, there’s something called a keystone habit . It’s a single behaviour that

Why Waiting for “Rock Bottom” Makes No Sense When it comes to drinking, there’s a common line I hear: “It’s not really a problem for me, so why stop?” Or: “I don’t drink that much. It’s not affecting my life that badly.” Let’s flip that thinking on its head for a minute. We Don’t Wait for a Crisis in Other Areas of Life Think about your health. Most of us don’t wait until we’re completely out of breath to start going for a walk or join a gym. We don’t wait for our teeth to fa