Episode Description
In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC
sits down with Kristin Rowell, JD, FNTP, PHWC—former trial lawyer, marathon runner, and
professional bodybuilder turned Functional Nutrition Coach, Energetic Healer, and Spiritual
Advisor to executives, professionals, and other high-performing humans. Kristin is the founder
of Energetically Efficient and co-owner of Discover Strength Nashville, where she helps clients
align their physiology and frequency to live with power, clarity, and purpose.
Together, Jamie and Kristin take an unfiltered look at alcohol, health, and consciousness—from
the cultural normalization of drinking to the biological, emotional, and spiritual toll it quietly
takes. They explore:
● How alcohol impacts each of the Foundations of Health—digestion, blood sugar
regulation, nutrient density, sleep, stress, movement, and hydration..
● Why your liver halts everything to process alcohol first—and what that means for fat
metabolism, detoxification, and hormonal balance.
● How alcohol damages gut integrity and microbiome diversity, disrupts circadian rhythm,
and amplifies inflammation in the brain and body.
● The truth about how alcohol interacts with stress chemistry, depletes key nutrients like B
vitamins and zinc, and sabotages recovery and muscle repair.
● The emotional and energetic dimension—how alcohol lowers vibration, clouds intuition,
and distances us from spiritual clarity and self-trust.
● Why the “Sober Curious Movement” isn’t about restriction or perfection—it’s about
awareness, agency, and living more fully alive.
Spoiler alert: Both Jamie and Kristin have come to the same realization—alcohol no longer
serves them. This isn’t an episode about how to cure hangovers or find a cleaner cocktail. It’s
an invitation to step back, get curious, and truly see what alcohol might be doing to your body,
your foundations of health, and your life.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s on the other side of “normal drinking,” or how to live with more
energy, alignment, and clarity—this honest, science-backed, and spirit-filled conversation will
meet you there
Resources Mentioned:
● Kristin’s Podcast - “Alcohol and The Body” on The Energetically Efficient Show
● The Huberman Lab Podcast (alcohol)
● BOOK: “Breath” by James Nestor
● Episode 66: SIBO Symptoms and Solutions
● Distraction Detox Series:
○ Ep 51: Death By Distraction - Rewire Your Rhythms, Resore Your Health
○ Ep 52: The Hidden Health Cost of Distraction
○ Ep 55: Distraction Detox - Dizzy Busy and Dying Inside
○ Ep 56: Distraction Detox - Cluttered Spaces, Cluttered Brains
○ Ep 57: Distraction Detox - THE MONSTER (Jamie’s Favorite)
○ Ep 58: Distraction Detox - Live Immediately
● Episode 46: Wellness 101 - A Common Sense Approach
● Episode 31: Cold Turkey - From Overwhelmed to Unstoppable
● Episode 29: Quick Tips for Blood Sugar Regulation
● Episode 28: Blood Sugar 101 - Hope for Reversing Pre- and Type II Diabetes
● Episode 24: The Challenge of Leading Yourself
● Episode 21: STRESS!!! How It Impacts Your Brain and Body
● Episode 19: Habit Stacking and Biohacking (WITH KRISTIN!)
● Episode 4: Bio-Individuality - A Freedom You’ve Never Known
● Episode 3: The MIssing Piece - From Mom to MD
● Episode 2: Reverse the Trend of Preventable Poor Health
● Episode 1 The Nutritional Therapy Association
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