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
Your Gut After One Drink
One night of drinking can shift your gut by morning — and most people have no idea it’s happening.You might think alcohol only affects your brain or your liver. But wi...
Your Gut After Happy Hour
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 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...