Send a text Australian drinking culture is loud, normalised - and expensive. In this straight-talking episode, men’s health coach Andre Obradovic breaks down why Aussie men drink (stress relief, identity, belonging, avoidance), how “I only drink socially” often becomes a pattern, and why alcohol quietly sabotages the results most men want: fat loss, recovery, sleep quality, and testosterone. We unpack the hidden costs beyond “extra calories”: the sleep disruption that drives cravings and poor decisions, the hormone hit that slows progress, and the way weekend drinking can wipe out a week of training and nutrition. Andre also calls out the fitness industry’s “cheat day + cardio” trap, shares practical scripts for handling social pressure without being weird or preachy, and gives a simple, measurable 30-day minimum effective plan that actually moves the needle. Andre is known for his no-nonsense approach to nutrition, mindset, and performance. Since 2016, he’s coached everyone from everyday men to executives and athletes - helping them reduce stress, improve sleep, and drop stubborn body fat with clear systems that remove decision fatigue. What we cover The real reasons men drink: stress relief, identity, belonging, permission, avoidanceWhen “social drinking” becomes a habit (and how to test it)Work functions, judgement, and behaviour: the executive drinking problemAlcohol’s big hits: testosterone, sleep, fat loss, and recoveryWhy cheat days keep people stuck (and why the industry loves them)“No thanks” scripts for mates and social pressure (truth + “white lie” options)Parenting + leadership: what you model at home mattersThe 30-day plan: alcohol rules, food rules, sleep rules, steps, and structureKey takeaways Weekend drinking can stall fat loss and recovery for days.Alcohol isn’t just calories - it changes hormones, sleep quality, and decision-making.If your mates mock your health goals, they’re passengers, not partners.Most men don’t need more cardio - they need better food, better sleep, and daily walking.You don’t wing health: plan dinners, cook extra protein, portion leftovers.Connect with Andre Website: www.andreobradovic.comLinkedIn: (11) Andre Obradovic | LinkedInArticle: The Truth About Alcohol and Performance | Andre ObradovicAbout your host I’m Sally-Anne Kearns, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and host of Nutrition Gateway. I help women calm anxiety, clear brain fog, and stabilise energy through simple, stackable micro-habits grounded in nutrition and lifestyle foundations. Sally-Anne's HEALthy 40 day reset $139.00 for the life changing nutrition and biohacking tools that will transform your pain, energy, sleep and reverse your age! Join Sally-Anne Kearns next 40 Day Reset https://go.sallyannekearns.com.au/reset Email me: Sally@sallyannekearns.com.au or call me 0400 203 203 Check out the Lifewave X39 Patches www.lifewave.com/SKearns