Introduction
The Alcohol Reset is a science-backed podcast designed to help you reset your habits, health, and relationship with alcohol. Hosted by best-selling author Mike Hardenbrook, each bite-sized episode explores neuroscience, nutrition, and habit formation, delivering practical strategies to help you drink less, sleep better, reduce cravings, and optimize your well-being—without judgment or extremes. It’s time for a reset.
Latest Episodes
Winter Drinking and Your Heart
Does alcohol really “warm you up” in the winter — or is it quietly stressing your heart?Cold weather already raises blood pressure by tightening your blood vessels. Ad...
Alcohol Does to Medication Metabolism
Ever had a drink while taking a “normal” medication… and felt extra off?Alcohol doesn’t just affect your mood — it changes how your body processes medications. Since y...
The Histamine Side of Wine Headaches
Ever get a headache from one glass of wine… but other drinks feel fine?That might not be the alcohol — it could be histamine.Wine (especially red) is high in histamine...
The Overnight Sugar Crash Effect
Ever wake up at 3 AM after drinking… anxious, hungry, wide awake?That might not be random — alcohol can seriously disrupt your blood sugar overnight, even if you’re no...
Drinking Makes Everything Louder Inside
Ever drink to quiet your mind… but wake up feeling even louder inside?Alcohol can feel calming in the moment, but afterward, many people experience amplified anxiety, ...