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
Why Alcohol Makes You Mosquito Bait
Ever notice you get bitten more after a drink? It’s not bad luck — it’s biology.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks the surprising science behind why alcohol mak...
Why Booze and Burgers Hit Harder Together
Ever wonder why a night of drinks and heavy food leaves you feeling extra bloated, inflamed, and wiped out the next day?In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down w...
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...