Have you ever promised yourself you'd drink less, only to find yourself reaching for that glass of wine again after a stressful day?

You're not alone.

In this eye-opening episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones, Dee sits down with clinical hypnotherapist and author Tansy Forrest to discuss why so many high-achieving women find themselves using alcohol as a coping tool for stress, anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, and emotional exhaustion.

Tansy works with women who often appear successful and high-functioning on the outside but are quietly struggling with the "wine o'clock" cycle behind the scenes. Together, Dee and Tansy explore the connection between nervous system dysregulation, chronic stress, emotional health, and alcohol habits.

This conversation isn't about judgment or labels. It's about understanding what's really driving the behavior and creating healthier ways to support your mind and body.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

✔ Why willpower alone rarely works long term

✔ The connection between stress, cortisol, anxiety, and alcohol cravings

✔ Why so many women turn to wine during perimenopause and midlife

✔ How nervous system dysregulation impacts daily habits

✔ The role of hypnotherapy in changing behaviors and thought patterns

✔ Practical strategies to reduce alcohol consumption without feeling deprived

✔ How shame keeps women stuck and what to do instead

✔ Why moderation can feel impossible when the root cause hasn't been addressed

Whether you're curious about your relationship with alcohol or simply looking for healthier ways to manage stress, this episode offers powerful insights and practical tools to help you feel more in control and supported.

About Tansy Forrest

Tansy Forrest is a clinical hypnotherapist and author of Ten Steps to Drink Less and Live Well. She helps professionals, parents, and high-achieving women understand the underlying reasons they drink, build healthier coping skills, and create sustainable change without relying solely on willpower.

Connect with Tansy

https://tansyforrest.com/
https://www.drinklesslivewell.com

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https://www.instagram.com/confidently_love_yourself/

If you're struggling with stress, burnout, hormone imbalance, anxiety, gut health concerns, or unexplained symptoms, functional lab testing can help uncover hidden stressors contributing to how you feel.

Schedule a Discovery Session with Dee to learn more about GI Stool Testing, HTMA, hormone support, and root-cause healing.

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Medical Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical or mental health concerns.

In this powerful episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones, Dee Davidson sits down with Melissa to discuss her remarkable transformation after years of frustration with stubborn weight gain, low energy, and doing everything she thought was "right."

Like many women, Melissa believed that exercising more, eating less, and tightening up her diet would lead to weight loss. Instead, the opposite happened. The harder she pushed, the more weight she gained, her energy declined, and she found herself feeling discouraged and disconnected from her body.

Everything changed when she stopped guessing and started testing.

Through functional health testing and a root-cause approach, Melissa uncovered hidden stressors affecting her metabolism, inflammation levels, gut health, and overall wellness. By addressing the underlying issues instead of chasing symptoms, she was able to release 50 pounds, regain her energy, rebuild lean muscle, and finally feel confident in her body again.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✔ Why generic weight loss advice often fails women in midlife

✔ The hidden stressors that can keep the body holding onto weight

✔ How inflammation, gut health, hormones, and stress impact metabolism

✔ Why exercising harder isn't always the answer

✔ The importance of testing instead of guessing

✔ How Melissa transformed her health and body composition naturally

If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right and still not seeing results, this episode will provide hope, validation, and a fresh perspective on what may really be holding you back.

Connect with Melissa

http://melissamedeiros.arbonne.com/

Interested in Uncovering Your Hidden Stressors?

Schedule a discovery session with Dee Davidson to learn more about functional testing, including GI Stool Testing, hormone evaluation, and root-cause approaches to stubborn weight gain, inflammation, fatigue, and digestive issues.

Schedule Here:
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Medical Disclaimer

The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical concerns, diagnoses, treatments, or health-related decisions. Individual results may vary.

In this episode, Dee Davidson, FDN-P shares the heart behind her work and how she helps women uncover the root causes of symptoms instead of continuing the cycle of trial and error.

Dee walks through her whole-body approach to healing, which combines:

• Functional lab testing
• Root-cause functional medicine protocols
• Hormone balance support
• Nervous system regulation
• Nutrition and lifestyle foundations

You’ll learn how tools like GI stool testing, HTMA (hair mineral analysis), hormone testing, and toxin testing can help uncover hidden stressors and healing opportunities contributing to symptoms like:

• Fatigue
• Weight gain
• Anxiety
• Hormone imbalance
• Gut issues
• Brain fog
• Sleep disturbances
• Inflammation

This episode is perfect for women who feel dismissed, are tired of being told everything is “normal,” and want a more personalized, holistic approach to their health.

Connect with Dee Davidson, FDN-P
https://www.facebook.com/coachdeewithcly

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This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical advice from your physician or healthcare provider. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen, supplements, or treatment plan.