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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, ...
Alcohol Is Ruining Your Vitality
Alcohol doesn’t just steal your night — it steals your energy.Even if you’re not hungover, alcohol can quietly drain your motivation, focus, and stamina the next day. ...
Rise and Shine Without the Wine
What if mornings felt easier without alcohol?For a lot of people, the hardest part of drinking isn’t the night, it’s the next morning. The brain fog, low energy, anxio...
What Confidence Looks Like Without a Drink
What does confidence look like without a drink?For many of us, alcohol has been a shortcut to feeling bold, relaxed, or socially at ease. But what happens when confide...
You Don’t Have to Quit, You Just Have to Notice
You don’t have to quit — you just have to notice.January isn’t about drastic changes or all-or-nothing decisions. It’s about quiet awareness. With the noise of the hol...
Designing A Year Without Alcohol
What if alcohol isn’t the main character this year?For years, alcohol has played a starring role in how we celebrate, unwind, and cope. But as priorities shift, many p...
The Trade-Off Nobody Talks About
What if feeling better mattered more than drinking?Most people don’t drink because they love alcohol — they drink because they’re chasing a feeling. Calm. Relief. Bett...
Drinking Smarter, Not Smaller
What if this year isn’t about drinking less… but drinking smarter?Most people don’t want to quit drinking — they just want to feel better afterward. Better sleep. Clea...
When the Party’s Over — Why Are You Still Pouring?
Is drinking still the same when there’s nothing to celebrate?We tend to think of alcohol as something reserved for parties, milestones, and special occasions. But what...
The Silence After the Holidays
Now that the holidays are over, what actually changed?In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook explores the quiet shift that happens after the season ends — when routines ret...
January 1 and Your Relationship With Alcohol
Why does January 1 make you question your relationship with alcohol — even if nothing “bad” happened?In this New Year’s Day episode, Mike Hardenbrook explores why the ...
The Spirit Behind the Spirit
Why do we call it “holiday spirit” — and why is alcohol always part of the picture?In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook explores how alcohol became emotionally linked to ...
It’s Christmas! Why Does Today Feel Different?
In this Christmas Day episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the psychology and biology behind why today hits differently — from nostalgia and rituals to stress release...
Does Christmas Nostalgia Make Alcohol Hit Harder?
Why does alcohol feel stronger during the holidays — even when you drink the same amount? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook uncovers how nostalgia, stress, cold weathe...