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Reset Your Dopamine: 5 Simple Steps to Reduce Cravings
Episode 146
Why is it so hard to stop at one drink — or to stop reaching for your phone, your fridge, or another quick fix? In this episode, we’ll explore how your brain’s dopamine system drives cravings and wha…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Not an Alcoholic. Not Sober. Truly Free. Here’s How w/ Colleen Freeland
Episode 145
Today we’re talking with Colleen Freeland. She’s a master life coach and addiction recovery specialist who helps high-achieving women cut their drinking by 80% without labeling themselves or committi…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
What Your 4th of July Really Revealed About Your Drinking
Episode 144
Big weekends like the 4th aren’t just about fireworks — they reveal how your drinking habits really show up under pressure. In this episode, Mike breaks down why your brain acted the way it did, how …
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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 part: your sleep might actually get worse before …
Published on 5 months, 4 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 loop isn’t harmless. It actually keeps your body on e…
Published on 6 months 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. Merrilee is a licensed therapist based in California. S…
Published on 6 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 episode explains why. Mike shares a story from a l…
Published on 6 months, 1 week 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 this episode, we talk about what changed when he …
Published on 6 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 routines to things you already do, like getting hom…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks 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 my own honest take after trying many of them mysel…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago