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Why Your Sleep Gets Worse Before It Gets Better
Episode 143
Everyone knows alcohol messes with sleep — but nobody really talks about what happens when you actually start drinking less. Because here’s the weird…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Overthinking Makes You Drink (and How to Break the Loop)
Episode 142
Quick question: how often do you catch yourself replaying the same mistake or worrying about something that hasn’t even happened yet? That mental loo…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
What We Wish We Knew Before Trying to Moderate w/ Merrilee Burke, LMFT
Episode 141
Today I’m joined by someone whose work I deeply respect and who’s become a trusted voice in the alcohol and mental health space—Merrilee Burke. Merri…
9 months ago
This One Question Will Change the Way You Drink
Episode 140
Tracking your drinks matters — it’s a core part of how Sunnyside helps you stay mindful. But if you’ve ever had a “dry day” and still felt off… this …
9 months ago
What Happens When a World-Class Bartender Stops Drinking w/ Derek Brown
Episode 139
Derek Brown was named one of the best bartenders in America, author of Mindful Mixology, and now a leading voice in the mindful drinking movement. In…
9 months, 1 week ago
4 Ways to Use Habit Stacking to Drink Less
Episode 138
Want to cut back without overthinking it? In this episode, Mike breaks down how habit stacking works and how to use it to drink less—by linking new r…
9 months, 1 week ago
13 Uncommon Ways to Drink Less (And My Verdict)
Episode 137
In this episode, I walk through 13 lesser-known strategies people are using to drink less. I’ll share how each one works, what the science says, and …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Science Behind Tracking Your Drinks
Episode 136
Think tracking your drinks is too simple to make a difference? Think again. In this episode, Mike breaks down the neuroscience behind why logging you…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Do I Deserve to Drink? Unpacking the Reward Loop w/ Ian Andersen
Episode 135
In this episode, I sit down with Ian Andersen, cofounder of Sunnyside, to unpack a question that’s more common than you think: “Do I deserve to drink…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
10 Things to Do When You’re Bored from Drinking Less
Episode 134
Cutting back on alcohol can feel like the right move—until boredom hits. Suddenly, that space where drinking used to live feels…empty. But here’s the…
9 months, 3 weeks ago