Dry January: Benefits, Challenges, and Health Insights | Funny Medicine Podcast Ep. 78

01/07/25 • 40 min

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Ready to start your year on a (literally) sober note? In this Patreon-exclusive episode, we dive headfirst into the wacky world of Dry January. From its humble beginnings to its status as the trendy health kick, we uncover why everyone and their grandma is putting down the bottle for 31 days.

Expect sarcastic banter, awkward personal anecdotes, and a surprisingly enlightening journey through the benefits of skipping booze. Curious about what alcohol does to your liver (spoiler: it’s not great) or how giving it up might save your skin (literally)? We’ve got you covered.

Highlights:

• History & Origins of Dry January: Who started this madness?

• Liver Love: What happens when you give it a break? (Stages of liver damage included for the overachievers.)

• Body Benefits: How booze affects your heart, digestion, and more.

• Mocktails vs. Damp January: Because we love a good compromise.

• Mental Health Perks: Who knew cutting back on liquid courage could be so uplifting?

It’s not all kale smoothies and smug Instagram posts—we also share the challenges, awkwardness, and unexpected benefits of the booze-free life. Think of this episode as your survival guide for the month (and maybe beyond). 🍹

Skip the drink, keep the laughs. Tune in now, exclusively on Patreon, and let’s toast to Dry January—mocktails in hand, of course. 👉 Subscribe now to unlock more exclusive content from the Funny Medicine Podcast!

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Sources:

1. Alcohol Change UK: Alcohol Change UK

2. University of Sussex Dry January Study: University of Sussex

3. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: NIAAA

4. American Liver Foundation: Liver Foundation

5. Mayo Clinic: Mayo Clinic

6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC

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Highlights:

• History & Origins of Dry January: Who started this madness?

• Liver Love: What happens when you give it a break? (Stages of liver damage included for the overachievers.)

• Body Benefits: How booze affects your heart, digestion, and more.

• Mocktails vs. Damp January: Because we love a good compromise.

• Mental Health Perks: Who knew cutting back on liquid courage could be so uplifting?

Sources:

1. Alcohol Change UK: Alcohol Change UK

2. University of Sussex Dry January Study: University of Sussex

3. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: NIAAA

4. American Liver Foundation: Liver Foundation

5. Mayo Clinic: Mayo Clinic

6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC

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🎁 Holiday Special Release - Patreon Exclusive Episode: The Dark Psychology of Elf on the Shelf and Creepy Dolls | Psychology Documentary

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New Year’s Cheers, Bird Flu Breakout, and Health News 🎉🐦

Kick off 2025 with laughs, sarcasm, and some jaw-dropping health updates! In this packed episode of the Funny Medicine Podcast, we toast to love, health, and dark chocolate (seriously). 🍫

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✨ Bird Flu Drama: Louisiana’s got more than Mardi Gras—meet the first severe U.S. case.

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02:42 Severe Bird Flu Case

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