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September 2, 2025
08:40
E71
Does Alcohol Actually Make You More Creative?
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🎧 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 alcohol and creativity, including:
Why that
first drink
can feel like it frees your ideas — and why it’s mostly just lowered inhibitions
How alcohol actually slows memory, focus, and problem-solving — the stuff you need to finish creative work
The truth behind the “alcoholic genius” stereotype in art and history
Smarter ways to unlock flow and inspiration without a drink
How ingredients like Vitamin B1 and L-Theanine (found in Daily Restore) can support energy, focus, and calm — fueling creativity naturally
🎧 Tap play to find out if alcohol really makes you more creative — or if your best ideas are waiting for you
without
the buzz.
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