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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 months 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 2 months 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 2 months, 1 week 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 2 months, 1 week ago
What You’re Feeling Isn’t Just a Hangover
Episode 182
Light anxiety. Brain fog. Cravings. It’s not random — it’s your nervous system recalibrating after alcohol. In this episode, Mike breaks down how mini withdrawals work, why they quietly fuel drinking…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
The Wild Years, the Wake-Up, and Finding Balance w/ Martin Silva
Episode 181
In this episode, Martin Silva returns for a conversation on how his relationship with alcohol and health has evolved over the years. Martin is a transformation and performance coach with more than 20…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Dark Side of ‘Healthy’: Why This Fitness Pro Walked Away from Extremes w/ Martin Silva
Episode 180
Today I’m joined by Martin Silva — a transformation and performance coach with more than 20 years in the health and fitness world. He’s a former pro physique competitor who knows firsthand how easy i…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
I Quit Drinking… and Found a New Problem
Episode 179
When you cut back or quit drinking, it’s easy to assume everything will automatically fall into place—better energy, clearer sleep, sharper focus. And for many of us, that does happen. But sometimes,…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Subconscious Solution: How Hypnotherapy Can Transform Your Habits w/ Ethan Reis
Episode 178
You’ve probably heard that 95% of what we do is driven by the subconscious. So what happens when you learn how to work with it—on purpose? In this episode, Mike sits down with hypnotherapist Ethan Re…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Using Alcohol for Pain Relief? Here’s What You Should Know
Episode 177
If you’ve been reaching for a drink to take the edge off back pain, sore joints, or help you sleep through the night, you’re not alone. For many, alcohol feels like the only thing that works. But new…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago