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. The Surprising Link Between Music and Alcohol

    1 DAY AGO

    The Surprising Link Between Music and Alcohol

    🎧 Ever notice how a drink tastes better when the right song is playing? That’s not just the vibe — it’s neuroscience. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks how music literally changes the way alcohol tastes and feels, including: Why fast beats make you sip quicker while slow music makes drinks feel smootherHow pitch, tempo, and volume shape your perception of sweetness, bitterness, and intensityThe psychology behind why bars and brands curate music to sell more alcoholHow you can hack the music–flavor connection for mindful drinking (or even alcohol-free nights)The role of supportive ingredients like Vitamin B1 and NAC (found in Daily Restore) in helping your brain and body recover after the night’s playlist fades🎧 Tap play now to learn how your soundtrack shapes your sip — and how to design better nights, with or without the booze.

    8 min
  2. Does Alcohol Actually Make You More Creative?

    3 DAYS AGO

    Does Alcohol Actually Make You More Creative?

    🎧 Does alcohol really unlock creativity — or is that just a myth we love to romanticize? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook digs into the science (and the hype) behind alcohol and creativity, including: Why that first drink can feel like it frees your ideas — and why it’s mostly just lowered inhibitionsHow alcohol actually slows memory, focus, and problem-solving — the stuff you need to finish creative workThe truth behind the “alcoholic genius” stereotype in art and historySmarter ways to unlock flow and inspiration without a drinkHow ingredients like Vitamin B1 and L-Theanine (found in Daily Restore) can support energy, focus, and calm — fueling creativity naturally🎧 Tap play to find out if alcohol really makes you more creative — or if your best ideas are waiting for you without the buzz.

    9 min
  3. Would You Still Drink If It Wasn’t Cool?

    28 AUG

    Would You Still Drink If It Wasn’t Cool?

    Would you still drink if it didn’t come with the image? The vibe? The “cool factor”? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down how alcohol’s popularity has more to do with marketing than biology — and why many of us are drinking for identity, not enjoyment. You’ll learn: How alcohol became the default symbol of adulthood, rebellion, and connectionWhy your brain doesn’t care how “cool” your drink looks — it just reacts to the ethanolHow drinking identities (like “wine girl” or “whiskey guy”) shape our behaviorWays to replace drinking rituals with habits that actually support your nervous systemHow ingredients like L-Theanine and Vitamin B Complex (found in Daily Restore) can support mood, focus, and confidence — especially when you’re skipping the booze🎧 Tap play to question the image, challenge the habit, and rediscover who you are without the glass in your hand.

    10 min
  4. Are Non-Alcohol Drinks Really Healthier?

    26 AUG

    Are Non-Alcohol Drinks Really Healthier?

    Non-alcoholic beer is trending hard — but is it actually healthier, or just beer in disguise? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook dives into the science and hype behind the non-alcoholic beer boom, exploring: What “non-alcoholic” really means (spoiler: it’s not always 0.0%)Why NA beer doesn’t wreck your sleep like regular booze — but still isn’t a wellness elixirThe pros and pitfalls of swapping beer for its low-alcohol twinHow NA beer keeps the drinking ritual alive — and whether that’s helping or hurtingWhat ingredients actually support your brain, sleep, and stress when you’re cutting back (like L-Theanine and B vitamins in Daily Restore)🎧 Tap play to learn if non-alcoholic beer is truly better for your health — or just another placebo in a pretty can.

    12 min
  5. The Alcohol-Work Trap

    21 AUG

    The Alcohol-Work Trap

    Ever feel like you “deserve” that glass of wine after a long day? You’re not alone — but what if that after-work ritual is doing more harm than good? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook dives into the psychological and biological trap of using alcohol as a reward, including: How alcohol hijacks your brain’s dopamine and cortisol systemsWhy drinking to “relax” actually disrupts sleep, spikes stress, and drains energyThe hidden health costs of the “I earned this” mindsetHow ingredients like Vitamin B6 and Magnesium (found in Rise & Unwind PM) can help support calm, sleep, and emotional reset — without needing a buzz to feel better🎧 Tap play to learn how to break the alcohol-reward cycle — and build a recovery routine that actually restores you.

    12 min
  6. “Everyone Drinks Like This” — The Normalization That Keeps You Stuck

    19 AUG

    “Everyone Drinks Like This” — The Normalization That Keeps You Stuck

    We’ve all heard it: “Everyone drinks like this.” But… do they? And more importantly—should we? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the myth of “normal” drinking and how that phrase has quietly normalized behaviors that might actually be hurting us more than helping. From gray area drinking to social pressure, we explore how culture, neuroscience, and perception warp our relationship with alcohol. We’ll talk: Why “I’m not an alcoholic” doesn’t mean you’re not at riskWhat pluralistic ignorance is (and how it tricks you into drinking more)The surprising health effects of so-called moderate social drinkingHow to rethink your identity if drinking feels like your whole personalityWhat real connection looks like without a buzzThis isn’t about fear tactics or abstinence—it’s about awareness. Because when “everyone drinks like this” becomes the default, we stop asking better questions. If you’re starting to question your own patterns, this episode will help you explore the gray zone, gain clarity, and feel less alone in the process. 🎧Listen now and start rewriting the script.

    9 min
  7. How to Build a Night Routine Without Wine

    14 AUG

    How to Build a Night Routine Without Wine

    It’s the myth we’ve all heard (or lived): “A glass of wine helps me sleep.” But what if that glass is actually wrecking your rest? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the sneaky truth about alcohol and sleep. Spoiler: that cozy buzz might knock you out fast, but it’s also ruining your REM, messing with your stress hormones, and leaving you exhausted the next day. We’re diving into: Why alcohol is a sleep imposter (and what science actually says)How disrupted sleep messes with your brain, mood, metabolism, and mental healthThe vicious cycle between wine, stress, and anxiety — and how to break itSmart tools for sleeping better without booze: wind-down rituals, sleep hacks, and how to cut back graduallyThe power of the sober curious movement — and what happens when you finally start waking up restedNo shame. No lectures. Just real talk, real science, and a practical guide to better sleep — with or without the wine. 🎧 Tap play to finally get the rest your brain, body, and whole life deserves.

    8 min
  8. Can One Month Off Alcohol Really Change Your Health?

    12 AUG

    Can One Month Off Alcohol Really Change Your Health?

    Thinking about hitting 'pause' on alcohol for a month, but wondering if it's really worth it? Can 30 days actually move the needle on your health, energy, and mental clarity? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the incredible transformation your body and mind undergo during a 30-day "Alcohol Reset": What really happens to your sleep, skin, and energy levels week by week.The science behind clearing brain fog and boosting your mood.How your liver and gut start to heal (and why it matters so much).The surprising insights you’ll gain about your relationship with alcohol.The role of ingredients like DHM and NAC in supporting your body's recovery.🎧 Press play to discover the real power of an 'Alcohol Reset'—and find out if one month off can truly change your health and help you thrive.

    9 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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