This quick bonus episode breaks down a question I get ALL the time:
“Is there actually a best time to eat Thanksgiving dinner if I want to drink less and feel better?”
Short answer: YES.
And the sweet spot is around 3PM — and the science behind it is wildly helpful if you want to avoid the overeating → overdrinking → guilt → hangover spiral.
In this mini-episode, you’ll learn:
✨ Why blood sugar stability matters — and how eating earlier keeps you out of the “screw it, pour me another” danger zone
✨ How willpower changes throughout the day (spoiler: it tanks at night, which is exactly when we overdo it)
✨ Why 3PM is peak “social eating,” not emotional eating — helping you stay present instead of numbing out
✨ How your circadian rhythm and digestion work together to reduce hangovers and improve sleep
✨ The hidden trap of nighttime drinking (decision fatigue + party lighting + “open bar energy”)
✨ How earlier celebrations naturally reduce multiple drinking windows
✨ Why a mid-afternoon feast sets the stage for mindful sipping, savoring, and connection
This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to:
💛 enjoy the holiday (and the wine)
💛 stay grounded and emotionally regulated
💛 avoid the nighttime binge spiral
💛 wake up feeling GOOD, not guilty
If you want more Thanksgiving drinking support, go back to Part 1 (Prep Week) + Part 2 (Day-Of Strategy).
And if you’re ready for deeper support through New Year’s, join Hangover-Free Holidays or grab the Hangover-Free Holidays workbook (now on Amazon — search “Hangover Free Holidays” and it’s the first result!).
Cheers to feeling GOOD tomorrow — not just tonight. 🥂
✨Learn more at shameover.me and get started today! You can also get your Hangover-Free Holidays Workbook and Guide on Amazon now!
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