Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is aimed at peri-menopausal and menopausal women:
Who are re-evaluating their relationship with alcohol; or
Who have stopped drinking alcohol but are struggling with cravings (including sugar cravings), low mood or energy, or a general sense of discomfort and unease
“It has completely changed the way I view the stopping process and I can see why initial attempts have been difficult to sustain. I always knew that my drinking was stress-related but just hadn’t appreciated the impact and importance of good nutrition.”
You will find out how to:
Change damaging patterns of behaviour
Implement lasting changes with self-compassion
Support low mood, anxiety and insomnia
Reduce cravings for alcohol and sugar
Increase motivation and energy
Support bloating, constipation / diarrhoea, reflux and other gut-related problems
Manage joint pain, unwanted weight gain, hot flushes and other symptoms while you go through the hormonal fluctuations of menopause
“An eye-opener. Really enjoyed this event. Lindsey’s knowledge was A1. Open discussions very informative and honest between the group.”
Workshop content:
10.00 – 10.20 Introductions
10.20 – 11.15 What are the effects of alcohol and sugar on our bodies and brains?
Impact on our nervous, digestive, endocrine, and cardiovascular systems
Basic brain chemistry and how the brain becomes drawn to alcohol and other addictive substances (e.g. sugar!)
Causes of addiction and an insight into genetics
Withdrawal and abstinence symptoms
11.15 - 11.30 Comfort break
11.30 – 12.30 Nutrition to support cravings, motivation, mood and energy
Supporting the brain with the right nutrients:
o Essential, non-essential and conditionally essential amino acids
o Essential fatty acids
o Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients
Improving gut health to support brain health
Balancing blood sugar to reduce cravings and improve energy
12.30 - 13.30 Lunch
13.30 - 14.30 Lifestyle & nutrition strategies for enjoying life alcohol-free in the long-term
Techniques to reduce and manage stress
How to stabilise moods
How to reduce cravings and avoid cross-addiction
How to improve sleep
14.30 - 14.45 Comfort break
14.45 - 15.45 Lifestyle & nutrition strategies for enjoying life alcohol-free in the long-term cont
Understanding your patterns of behaviour
Willpower, motivation and making changes
Strategies to help cope in social situations
How to reconnect
16.00 Close
About the workshop
Cost to attend is £120, and places are limited to 20 participants.
Cost includes handouts refreshments. Lunch is not included - you can bring your own or there are several cafes nearby.
Facilitated by Lindsey Beveridge, Registered Nutritionist (mBANT, CNHC), Recovery Nutrition Ltd.
My personal history of overcoming an alcohol addiction, a nicotine addiction and binge-eating has led me to have a special interest in working with people who struggle with alcohol or other damaging substances or behaviours.
Since qualifying as a registered nutritionist in 2019 I have helped 1000s of people quit drinking, and/or lose their sugar habit or change damaging behaviours. I’ve helped them implement positive changes to their diet and lifestyle so they can feel better.
I offer non-judgemental support for people who might be exhausted, anxious, stuck or stressed, and possibly self-medicating, so that life becomes calmer and more manageable.
“Absolutely brilliant. Clear, concise and so helpful. Kind-hearted but utterly professional. It was, for me at any rate, inspiring and on point. I would change nothing. Welcoming, warm and beyond informative.”