Gwyneth Paltrow Discusses Alcohol Use During LA Wildfires and Its Impact on Menopause Symptoms

The actress revealed on her podcast that stress from the January fires led to nightly drinking, which worsened her menopause symptoms and anxiety.

Gwyneth Paltrow shared on 'The Goop Podcast' that she turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism during the devastating January wildfires in Los Angeles.
She admitted to drinking every night during this period, which she described as a way to medicate through the stress and grief caused by the fires.
Paltrow noted that her menopause symptoms, including severe anxiety and insomnia, became significantly worse during this time due to her alcohol consumption.
The actress expressed deep sorrow over the fires, which destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, killed 29 people, and displaced many, including close friends.
Paltrow's reflections highlight broader conversations about menopause, stress, and coping mechanisms, as she aims to normalize discussions around these topics.