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How Alcohol Affects Your Mental Health
Is that drink really helping your mood? While alcohol may seem like a quick way to unwind, it can have lasting effects on your mental health. In this episode, Mike Har...
Cheers to Aging Gracefully with Alcohol
Wondering how your drinking habits affect your aging? The truth might surprise you. While a drink or two can be a social delight, alcohol has significant impacts on yo...
Alcohol, Weight Gain, and Healthy Choices
Ever wondered why drinking can lead to unexpected weight gain? It’s not just about the calories—alcohol affects metabolism, appetite, and fat storage in ways you might...
The Hidden Connection Between Alcohol and Gut
Does alcohol really mess with your gut health? Absolutely. Drinking can cause gut issues, including imbalances in bacteria, inflammation, and a weakened gut lining. R...
Here’s Why You Need Milk Thistle
Does milk thistle really help your liver handle alcohol? Science says it might. Your liver works hard to process alcohol, but excess drinking can cause inflammation an...
Alcohol’s Impact on Dopamine and Motivation
Ever wonder why alcohol feels like it gives you energy and motivation, only to leave you feeling unmotivated later? There’s a scientific reason for that. Alcohol trick...
Why Do I Crave Alcohol When I Don’t Want To?
You swear you’re cutting back—but then, out of nowhere, the craving hits. Why? It’s not just habit or willpower—your brain and body are wired to want it. In this epi...
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, complic...
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 irreg...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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, ...
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 mo...