All Episodes
Memory Blackouts & Hangover Flashbacks Explained
🎧 Why does alcohol sometimes wipe your memory clean — while also making you relive embarrassing flashbacks on repeat?In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down how ...
Why Your “Drunk Voice” Sounds So Different
🎧 Ever noticed your voice sounds totally different after a few drinks? Louder, raspier, maybe even a little slurred?In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the s...
The Migraine Mystery in Your Glass
🎧 Why do some drinks give you a migraine while others don’t?In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the surprising science of alcohol-triggered migraines — and w...
The Real Science Behind Hangover Hell
🎧 Ever wonder why some nights leave you totally wrecked, while others barely touch you — even if you drank the same amount?In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks th...
Can Alcohol Change Your Sense of Time?
🎧 Ever gone out for “just one drink” and suddenly the whole night disappears? Or wake up the next morning and feel like time is crawling at half speed? That’s not just...
The Surprising Link Between Music and Alcohol
🎧 Ever notice how a drink tastes better when the right song is playing? That’s not just the vibe — it’s neuroscience.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks how musi...
Does Alcohol Actually Make You More Creative?
🎧 Does alcohol really unlock creativity — or is that just a myth we love to romanticize?In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook digs into the science (and the hype) behind a...
Would You Still Drink If It Wasn’t Cool?
Would you still drink if it didn’t come with the image? The vibe? The “cool factor”?In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down how alcohol’s popularity has more to ...
Are Non-Alcohol Drinks Really Healthier?
Non-alcoholic beer is trending hard — but is it actually healthier, or just beer in disguise?In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook dives into the science and hype behind t...
The Alcohol-Work Trap
Ever feel like you “deserve” that glass of wine after a long day? You’re not alone — but what if that after-work ritual is doing more harm than good?In this episode, M...
“Everyone Drinks Like This” — The Normalization That Keeps You Stuck
We’ve all heard it: “Everyone drinks like this.” But… do they? And more importantly—should we?In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the myth of “normal” drinki...
How to Build a Night Routine Without Wine
It’s the myth we’ve all heard (or lived): “A glass of wine helps me sleep.” But what if that glass is actually wrecking your rest?In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook bre...
Can One Month Off Alcohol Really Change Your Health?
Thinking about hitting 'pause' on alcohol for a month, but wondering if it's really worth it? Can 30 days actually move the needle on your health, energy, and mental c...
The Secret to a Healthy Liver After Parties
Had one of those weekends where the drinks kept flowing and the snacks didn’t stop? That Monday fog, the bloat, the weird fatigue—that’s your liver waving a white flag...
Can Drinking Make You More Anxious Over Time?
Can drinking actually cause anxiety — not just help it? Turns out, the answer is way more complicated than we think.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks the tangl...
How Alcohol Interferes with Your Goals (Without You Noticing)
Feel like your goals keep stalling—but can’t figure out why? That evening drink might be playing a bigger role than you think.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks ...
When Drinking Becomes a Personality Trait
“Party girl.” “Wine guy.” “Shot o’clock.” When did drinking become a personality?In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook explores how alcohol can shift from a casual habit t...
Your Gut After Booze: 48 Hours of Recovery
Bloated, moody, foggy — and it’s already been two days since that wild night out? Your gut might still be in recovery mode.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks dow...