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The Emotional Levels Behind Why You Drink
Episode 192
We all drink for different reasons — stress, relief, habit, escape, connection — but underneath those behaviors is something deeper: the emotional level we’re operating from. Today, I’m using the fra…
Published on 3 hours ago
Real Stories from Sunnyside Med - Using Medication to Quiet the Voice w/Ian Andersen
Episode 191
Today we're continuing the conversation around Sunnyside Med - I’m joined again by co-founder Ian Andersen to talk about what’s new, his own personal experience taking medication, and what members ar…
Published on 4 days, 3 hours ago
The False Summit: When One Is Never Enough — Part 1
Episode 190
I used to say, “I don’t want a beer — I want a six-pack.” It always got a laugh, but underneath that joke was something real: one never felt like enough. In this episode, I unpack why we keep chasing…
Published on 1 week ago
How One Mom Cut Her Drinking in Half with Sunnyside w/ Ada Avdic
Episode 189
Today I’m talking with Ada Avdic — a full-time content creator, mom, and beauty expert who thought she didn’t really drink all that much. But once she started tracking with Sunnyside, she realized sh…
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
9 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays Without Losing Control
Episode 188
The holidays can test even the strongest intentions — parties, family, travel, and constant pressure to drink or “let loose.” In this 10-Minute Monday, Mike shares 9 ways to stay balanced, protect yo…
Published on 2 weeks ago
How Parents Can Show Up When Alcohol Enters the Picture w/ Joanna Lilley
Episode 187
Once you understand what drinking looks like through a young person’s eyes, the next question is… what can you actually do as a parent? These years can feel like walking a tightrope — you want to gui…
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Why Teens Really Start Drinking w/ Joanna Lilley
Episode 186
For most young people, their first drink isn’t about getting drunk — it’s about feeling like they belong. When we see it through that lens, the whole conversation changes. In this episode, I talk wit…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Could a Daily Pill Help You Drink Less? Let's Chat About Naltrexone
Episode 185
Today I’m sharing something that more people should know about… but most still don’t. It’s called naltrexone — a prescription medication that can actually help reduce how rewarding alcohol feels. Tha…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Behind the Zero Proof Boom w/ Sean Goldsmith
Episode 184
Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! If you listened to Part One, we talked about the cultural shift behind the rise of NA drinks. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the business…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Why NA Drinks Are Winning the Culture War w/ Sean Goldsmith
Episode 183
Hey everyone, welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside. Today’s conversation is a fun one — because it’s not just about drinking less, it’s about what’s happening around us. Gallup just reported reco…
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago