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Glow or No? The Skin Secrets of Drinking
Is alcohol messing with your skin? Let’s find out!You might enjoy a drink to unwind, but alcohol can lead to dehydration, inflammation, and accelerated aging, complica...
The Truth About Alcohol and Heart Health
Is alcohol really bad for your health? Let's find out!You might think a glass of wine is good for your heart, but alcohol can also cause high blood pressure and irregu...
Alcohol, B6, L-Theanine and Sleep
Think alcohol helps you sleep? Think again. You might feel like alcohol helps you fall asleep faster, but in reality, it’s disrupting your sleep quality, leaving you e...
How a "Couple Drinks" Can Affect Brain Volume
Does alcohol actually shrink your brain? Science says yes.Even small amounts of alcohol can shrink brain volume, impacting memory, decision-making, and learning. New r...
The #1 App to Cut Back on Drinking Alcohol
Ever wanted to drink less without quitting entirely? Sunnyside is proving that small, sustainable changes can lead to major results.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook d...
How Alcohol Disrupts Your Body & How to Fix It W/ Dr. Terranella
Ever feel like your body is working against you when cutting back on alcohol? There’s a biochemical reason for that.In this episode, Dr. Robin Terranella breaks down:H...
Getting Drunk Without Drinking? The Science Behind It
Ever felt drunk without drinking much? Dr. Jason Kilmer’s research proves it’s possible.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook dives into Dr. Kilmer’s groundbreaking study ...
My Story, My Mission & the Missing Piece in Mindful Drinking
For years, I was stuck in the cycle—drinking, quitting, slipping, and feeling like I was failing. I thought willpower was the answer, but I learned the hard way that b...
Is Decision Fatigue Making It Harder to Cut Back on Alcohol?
Ever start the day feeling strong, only to cave by evening? Decision fatigue might be the culprit.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down:Why your brain’s fuel (...
Are You an "In-Between" Drinker?
Not everyone fits neatly into the categories of “moderate drinker” or “alcoholic.” There’s a huge gray area in between—what Mike Hardenbrook calls "in-between drinking...
The Science of Alcohol and Anxiety
Feeling more anxious after drinking? There’s a reason for that.Alcohol may feel like it calms the nervous system, but behind the scenes, it disrupts brain chemistry, l...
How Alcohol Depletes Thiamine and Why It Matters
Feeling sluggish after drinking? It’s not just in your head.Alcohol depletes thiamine (Vitamin B1)—a key nutrient for energy, brain function, and metabolism. Even mode...
Can NAC Help Reduce Alcohol Cravings?
Struggling with alcohol cravings? It’s not just about willpower.There’s a biological reason why cutting back on alcohol feels so hard, and it has everything to do with...