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
How Alcohol Changes Your Night Vision
Think your vision is fine after a couple of drinks? Your eyes—and your brain—might disagree.Even before you feel intoxicated, alcohol can make headlights seem brighter...
Why Everything Tastes Better After Drinks
Ever wonder why pizza, fries, and snacks seem impossible to resist after a few drinks? It’s not just a lack of willpower. Alcohol can change how your brain processes t...
Can Alcohol Slow Down Wound Healing?
Got a cut, bruise, injury, or recovering from surgery? Alcohol may be affecting more than you think. Healing isn't just about what happens at the wound—it's a full-bod...
Sick and Drinking? Here's Why
Ever notice your cold feels worse after a few drinks? There’s a reason for that. When you're sick, your body is already working overtime to fight infection. Alcohol ca...
Alcohol vs Your Sleep Hormone
Alcohol might make you sleepy—but it can quietly disrupt your sleep hormone behind the scenes. Melatonin helps control your sleep cycle, recovery, and overnight repair...