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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 your alcohol intake is one of the most powerful ways …
Published on 6 months, 3 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?” We talk openly about our own experiences — how …
Published on 6 months, 4 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 truth: boredom isn’t a problem. It’s a signal tha…
Published on 7 months ago
How Sunnyside Helped Charlie Break a 40-Year Drinking Habit at 71
Episode 133
After four decades of drinking, Charlie didn’t think he’d ever stop—until a health scare changed everything. At 71, he turned to Sunnyside as a way to start exploring a new path. Just two weeks in, h…
Published on 7 months ago
5 Benefits of Drinking Less You Probably Haven’t Thought About
Episode 132
You already know drinking less can help you sleep better and feel more energized—but there’s so much more beneath the surface. In this solo episode, Mike shares five surprising benefits of cutting ba…
Published on 7 months ago
How a Break from Alcohol Redefined Fun, Identity, and Purpose w/ Jordan Carroll
Episode 131
Jordan Carroll never hit a rock bottom—but alcohol was quietly holding him back. In this episode, the Remote Job Coach and global entrepreneur opens up about life in the “grey area,” where drinking w…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Mindful Drinking This Summer: A Strategy for Clarity and Control
Episode 130
Summer is here, and with it, the familiar pressure to drink. In this episode of Journey to the Sunnyside, Mike shares a strategic approach to mindful drinking that helps you stay in control, set clea…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
The Goodness Game: One Small Act at a Time w/ Bryan Driscoll
Episode 129
Today’s episode is a little different — but it hits right at the heart of what this show is all about: small steps, no pressure, and building a life you actually feel good in. I'm talking with Bryan …
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
What Happens When You Take 90 Days Off?
Episode 128
If you’ve ever wondered what life might feel like without alcohol—even just for a while—this episode is for you. I’m breaking down why taking 90 days off can be one of the most powerful resets you ca…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Why High-Functioning Women Are Rethinking Alcohol w/ Heather Lowe
Episode 127
Heather Lowe, founder of Ditched the Drink, joins us to unpack a quiet truth: many high-achieving women are rethinking their relationship with alcohol—not because they’ve hit rock bottom, but because…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago