# Alcohol Alternative Nootropic Drinks w. Fay Behbehani (ep 90)

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- **Content type:** podcast
- **Reported benefits:** Dopamine, Drive, Energy, Mood, Rest, Serotonin, Sleep
- **Published:** 2022-07-05
- **Episode:** 90
- **Video:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSNIPgFDmgE
- **Audio:** https://holisticnootropics.com/sites/default/files/podcasts/audio/EP090_audio.mp3
- **Related substances:** https://holisticnootropics.com/substances/5-htp/, https://holisticnootropics.com/substances/caffeine/, https://holisticnootropics.com/substances/l-tyrosine/

Join us for an enlightening conversation with **Fay Behbehani**, founder of Bonbuz, as we explore the fascinating world of nootropic-enhanced alcohol alternatives. With her unique background spanning Middle-eastern culture, London, and Southern Spain, Fay shares her journey from working at Ogilvy & Mather to revolutionizing the beverage industry through mindful, brain-boosting drinks.

## Background & Expertise

- Former brand strategist at Ogilvy & Mather

- Experienced beverage industry innovator

- Transformed her approach to social drinking after a meditation retreat in 2018

- Founded Bonbuz to create conscious alternatives to alcohol

## Topics Discussed

### Modern Drinking Culture

- The growing sober-curious movement

- Changing attitudes toward alcohol among millennials

- Creating social experiences without traditional alcohol

### Nootropics & Wellness

- How nootropic compounds can replace alcohol's social effects

- Scientific analysis of ingredients like 5-HTP and Tyrosine

- Impact of alcohol vs. alternatives on sleep quality

- Role of plant medicine in cognitive optimization

### Innovation in Beverages

- Development process for alcohol-alternative drinks

- Balancing taste with functional ingredients

- Creating complex flavor profiles without alcohol

## Resources

- [Watch the full episode on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSNIPgFDmgE)

- [Learn more about Bonbuz](https://bonbuz.com)

- Connect with Bonbuz on Instagram: @bonbuz

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