Your Body Is Snitching: Hydration and Sobriety Truths Seaso…

Join Daniel Nelson, aka Budd, your sobriety buddy, and Jane Marie from the Sobriety Crew on Absolutely Focused Radio as they uncover the awkward truths about alcohol recovery, hydration, and why your body gives you away—no ma...

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January 14, 2025

Your Body Is Snitching: Hydration and Sobriety Truths Season 3 - Episode 2

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Join Daniel Nelson, aka Budd, your sobriety buddy, and Jane Marie from the Sobriety Crew on Absolutely Focused Radio as they uncover the awkward truths about alcohol recovery, hydration, and why your body gives you away—no matter how much mint or cologne you use. Packed with humor, relatable stories, and practical advice, this episode dives into the science of dehydration, the impact on your liver and kidneys, and actionable tips to stay hydrated and thrive in sobriety. Whether you’re on a sobriety journey or just curious, this episode is a must-listen! Show Notes:

The science behind alcohol as a diuretic.
Why dehydration triggers headaches, fatigue, and brain fog.
Debunking myths: Can coffee, greasy food, or cologne mask alcohol?
Practical hydration tips to support your sobriety journey.
How hydration boosts energy, mental clarity, and overall wellness.

hydration, sobriety, alcohol recovery, wellness, self-care, mental health, sobriety journey, Absolutely Focused Radio, liver health, kidney health, alcohol awareness, wellness tips, Daniel Nelson, Jane Marie, humor and science, practical advice

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In nay he. Welcome to Absolutely Focused Radio. I'm Daniel Nelson,

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the Bud, your sobriety buddy, and joining me today is

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Jane Marie from the Sobriety Crew. Jane, how are you doing, Hi, Bud.

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I'm doing great and I'm so excited to dive into

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today's topic. We're talking about hydration, alcohol recovery and why

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your body always seems to snitch on you at the

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worst times.

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That's right, you know that moment you wake up after

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a night out, choose some mint gum, spray on cologne

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and think I'm good to go, but then someone gives

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you that look and you realize your body is telling

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on you. It's not a great feeling, is it.

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Nope, And that's because alcohol doesn't just disappear. Your liver, kidneys,

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breath and you and your pores have a way of

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exposing you. So let's break it down and figure out

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what's really going on.

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Let's kick things off with the facts. Alcohol is a diuretic.

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What does that mean? Simply put, it makes your body

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loose fluids faster than you're taking them in. Here's a

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wild stat For every gram of alcohol consumed, you excrete

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about ten milli liters of urine. That's why after a

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night out you're constantly hitting the restroom exactly.

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And dehydration isn't just about feeling thirsty. It can cause headaches, fatigue,

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dry skin, and brain fog. Your body is basically saying, hey,

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we're running on empty. Down here.

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Research from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

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shows that mild dehydration can set in after just two

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standard drinks. Imagine the impact after a long night out.

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How dehydration affects sobriety. Staying hydrated isn't just about avoiding

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a hangover, It's about making sobriety sustainable. Dehydration can trigger anxiety, irritability,

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and even cravings. When your body lacks water, it starts

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sending signals that can push you toward unhealthy habits.

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That's so true. According to the World Health Organization, nearly

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sixty percent of adults don't drink enough water daily. Combine

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that with the challenges of sobriety, and you've got a

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recipe for unnecessary struggles.

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Pro tip start your day with a big glass of water.

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Research shows that drinking five hundred milli liters of water

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can boost your metabolism by up to thirty percent for

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an hour. It's a small habit with a big impact.

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Let's talk about some myths that need to go.

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Myth coffee cures hangovers. Fact. Coffee might wake you up,

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but it's also a diuretic. It can actually make dehydration worse.

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Myth greasy food soaks up alcohol. Fact. Greasy food does

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nothing for your blood alcohol level. It might even upset

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your stomach.

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More. Myth, you can sweat out alcohol. Fact only its

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about ten percent of alcohol leaves your body through sweat, breath,

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or urine. The rest your liver has to process it,

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and that takes time.

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Tips to stay hydrated and sober. Now, let's get practical.

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Here are our top tips for staying hydrated, whether you're

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sober or working toward it.

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Carry a water bottle. If it's with you, you'll drink it.

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Try electrolyte drinks. Look for low sugar options to replenish

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essential minerals like potassium and sodium.

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Snack smart water. Rich foods like cucumbers, watermelon, and oranges

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can help you stay hydrated.

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Set reminders. Use hydration apps like water Minder to nudge

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you throughout the day.

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Track your progress. Keep a journal of how hydration affects

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your energy and mood.

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The bigger picture. Sobriety isn't just about avoiding alcohol. It's

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about building a fulfilling life, and hydration, as simple as

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it seems, is a key part of that journey.

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Quick fact, even a two percent loss in body water

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can impact memory and focus. Staying hydrated improves cognitive function,

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keeps cravings at bay, and boost your overall wellness.

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Life's a marathon, not a sprint. Every small step you

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take likes. Staying hydrated builds the foundation for healthier, happier you.

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Remember you've come too far to turn back.

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Now Absolutely your body and mind will thank you for

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every drop of water you drink.

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I'm Daniel Nelson, the Bud, your sobriety.

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Buddy, and I'm Jane Marie from the Sobriety Crew. Stay awesome,

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stay hydrated.

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And always smile on purpose because you are the purpose.

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Until next time. Take care.

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It's nice skull me. I'm reclaiming control. You get We

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rise that shine, so Bud, stay high right, stay strown

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here the boom, elabrate up.

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We find the strength, juice that tool.

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It's done. This naughty oh we done sooth the beats.

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Raza is Pawa. Gods give no he say, I dread

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a stand.

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Strong will win this game.

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Inter of life will never be the same.