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, Mike Hardenbrook dives into the psychological and biological trap of using alcohol as a reward, including:
How alcohol hijacks your brain’s dopamine and cortisol systems
Why drinking to “relax” actually disrupts sleep, spikes stress, and drains energy
The hidden health costs of the “I earned this” mindset
How ingredients like Vitamin B6 and Magnesium (found in Rise & Unwind PM) can help support calm, sleep, and emotional reset — without needing a buzz to feel better
🎧 Tap play to learn how to break the alcohol-reward cycle — and build a recovery routine that actually restores you.
