The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9

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The Alcohol Reset is a science-backed podcast designed to help you reset your habits, health, and relationship with alcohol. Hosted by best-selling author Mike Hardenbrook, each bite-sized episode explores neuroscience, nutrition, and habit formation, delivering practical strategies to help you drink less, sleep better, reduce cravings, and optimize your well-being—without judgment or extremes. It’s time for a reset.

  1. Sick and Drinking? Here's Why

    10. Juni

    Sick and Drinking? Here's Why

    Ever notice your cold feels worse after a few drinks? There’s a reason for that. When you're sick, your body is already working overtime to fight infection. Alcohol can add extra stress by disrupting sleep, increasing dehydration, amplifying inflammation, and draining energy when you need it most. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down:  Why alcohol can make cold and flu symptoms feel more intense  How dehydration worsens congestion, headaches, and fatigue  The connection between alcohol, sleep quality, and immune recovery  Why brain fog feels worse when you're sick and drinking  The role of nutrients like Vitamin B1 and NAC during recovery 🎧 Tune in and learn why giving your body a break from alcohol may be one of the best things you can do when you're under the weather.

    11 Min.
  2. Alcohol vs Your Sleep Hormone

    27. Mai

    Alcohol vs Your Sleep Hormone

    Alcohol might make you sleepy—but it can quietly disrupt your sleep hormone behind the scenes. Melatonin helps control your sleep cycle, recovery, and overnight repair. Alcohol can interfere with that process, leading to restless sleep, 3AM wake-ups, brain fog, and feeling exhausted the next day. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down: * How alcohol disrupts melatonin and your internal clock* Why you wake up in the middle of the night after drinking* The connection between alcohol, REM sleep, and mental recovery* Why alcohol can make you tired—but not truly rested* The role of nutrients like Vitamin B1 and NAC in recovery support 🎧 Tune in and learn why alcohol and real sleep are not the same thing.

    9 Min.
  3. When Alcohol Throws Off Your Heartbeat

    4. Mai

    When Alcohol Throws Off Your Heartbeat

    Ever notice your heart feels “off” after drinking? That racing heartbeat, fluttering chest, or pounding feeling the next morning may be more than anxiety. Alcohol can affect hydration, stress hormones, sleep, and the electrical signals that keep your heart in rhythm. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what’s really happening: Why alcohol can trigger palpitations and a racing heartThe role of dehydration and electrolytes in heart rhythmWhy many people wake up at 3AM with a pounding chestWhat “Holiday Heart” means after heavy drinkingSimple ways to reduce the chances of feeling off 🎧 Tune in and learn what your heart may be trying to tell you after a night of drinking.

    8 Min.
  4. Why Drinking Can Make You Cold

    23. Apr.

    Why Drinking Can Make You Cold

    Alcohol feels warm—but why do your hands get cold? That flushed, cozy feeling after a drink can be misleading. Alcohol shifts blood flow, lowers core temperature, and can even affect blood sugar and hydration—leaving your hands and feet feeling colder than expected. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what’s really happening: * Why alcohol pulls heat to your skin but cools your core* How circulation changes can lead to cold hands and feet* The role of blood sugar dips and dehydration* Why you feel warm… then suddenly cold* Simple ways to stay balanced while drinking 🎧 **Tune in and understand what your body is really telling you when the cold sets in.**

    8 Min.
  5. The Organ Alcohol Quietly Hits

    21. Apr.

    The Organ Alcohol Quietly Hits

    Everyone talks about the liver. Almost no one talks about the pancreas. Your pancreas helps control blood sugar, digestion, and energy—and alcohol can quietly disrupt all three. That next-day shakiness, nausea, bloating, or cravings may be more connected to your pancreas than you think. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what’s really happening: How alcohol irritates the pancreas and triggers inflammationWhy drinking can cause blood sugar crashes and cravingsThe link between alcohol and bloating, nausea, or digestive issuesHow repeated drinking adds stress over timeSimple ways to support recovery and protect your metabolism🎧 Tune in and discover the hidden organ alcohol may be affecting most.

    8 Min.
  6. Why Drinking Dries Your Eyes

    16. Apr.

    Why Drinking Dries Your Eyes

    Dry mouth after drinking is obvious—but what about your eyes? That scratchy, tired, slightly blurry feeling after a night out isn’t random. Alcohol dehydrates your system, disrupts your tear film, and even affects how your eyes recover overnight. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what’s really happening: Why alcohol reduces tear production and dries your eyesThe reason your eyes look red and feel irritatedHow sleep disruption makes eye fatigue worseWhy screen time + alcohol hits your eyes harderSimple ways to keep your eyes clear and comfortable 🎧 Tune in and see how alcohol affects more than just your mouth—it’s showing up in your vision too.

    9 Min.
  7. The Small Mistakes You Miss

    14. Apr.

    The Small Mistakes You Miss

    A slightly sharper reply. A missed detail. A reaction you didn’t think twice about. Nothing major. Nothing obvious. But later… you realize something felt off. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down how small, unnoticed shifts in your mood, energy, and focus can quietly change your decisions—and why these tiny mistakes add up over time. We explore: • Why your brain runs on autopilot more than you think • How low energy and stress subtly affect your decisions • The hidden impact of sleep and alcohol on focus and behavior • Why small mistakes feel normal—but compound over time • How to catch patterns before they become habits You’ll also learn how simple awareness and small adjustments can help you stay sharper, more in control, and aligned with how you actually want to show up. 🎧 Listen in and start noticing what’s been quietly shaping your decisions.

    10 Min.
  8. Why Alcohol Makes You Stuffy

    9. Apr.

    Why Alcohol Makes You Stuffy

    Why does alcohol make your nose stuffy? It’s not just in your head. That sudden congestion, facial pressure, or flushed feeling after a drink might actually be your body reacting in real time. Alcohol can trigger histamine release, widen blood vessels in your sinuses, and even increase inflammation—leading to that blocked, heavy feeling. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what this means for your body:  Why wine and beer can trigger sinus congestion  The role of histamines, sulfites, and inflammation  Why your nose feels blocked after just a few sips  How dehydration makes sinus symptoms worse  Simple ways to reduce that stuffy, heavy feeling 🎧 Tune in and find out what your body is really telling you after that first drink.

    8 Min.
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The Alcohol Reset is a science-backed podcast designed to help you reset your habits, health, and relationship with alcohol. Hosted by best-selling author Mike Hardenbrook, each bite-sized episode explores neuroscience, nutrition, and habit formation, delivering practical strategies to help you drink less, sleep better, reduce cravings, and optimize your well-being—without judgment or extremes. It’s time for a reset.

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  • Erstellt von
    Mike Hardenbrook & Cloud9
  • Jahre aktiv
    2025 - 2026
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