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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Goals & Growth W/ Mark Victor Hansen
Welcome back to Part Two of my conversation with my friend Mark Victor Hansen—co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul and author of over a billion books sold worldwide...
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Life Lessons & Mindful Change W/ Mark Victor Hansen
I’m honored today to sit down with my friend Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul and author of dozens of life-changing books—altogether, he’s s...
Burn the Mental Clutter and Move On
If your head feels crowded this Monday—maybe with weekend regrets, to-do list stress, or just that heavy “where do I start?” feeling—this 10-minute reset is for you. W...
The New Way to Help People Change w/ Dr. Andrew Tatarsky, PhD
Welcome back to part two of my conversation with Dr. Andrew Tatarsky. If you missed part one, we unpacked the roots of the abstinence-only model and why it often fails...
Rethinking Recovery: Where the System Fails w/ Dr. Andrew Tatarsky, PhD
Ever since our first interview, I’ve come to deeply respect today’s guest — and I’m grateful to now call him a close friend. Dr. Andrew Tatarsky is a clinical psycholo...
Feel Better Fast: The 10-Minute Reset That Works
Start your week with a reset that actually sticks. In just 10 minutes, you’ll move through a powerful science-backed flow: a quick gratitude shift, a habit win to anch...
How We’re Building Sunnyside w/ Steve Lloyd
Today we’re pulling back the curtain so you can meet one of the key people behind what we’re building at Sunnyside. Steve Lloyd is our Chief Product and Technology Off...
When Success Isn’t Enough: ADHD, Alcohol, and a Wake‑Up Call w/ Rick Culleton
Rick Culleton is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and CEO who’s built multiple multimillion-dollar companies over the past four decades. But behind the success was a...
Feeling Like Moderation Is Hard? You’re Not Alone
If you’ve ever wondered why moderating your drinking feels harder than you expected, you’re not alone — and you’re not doing it wrong. Mike explains the surprising men...
Emotional Sobriety, Cravings, and Nervous System Repair w/ Colleen Freeland
Most people try to change their drinking by focusing on the alcohol itself. But if you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck reacting the same way over and over, there’s a re...
Reset Your Dopamine: 5 Simple Steps to Reduce Cravings
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 dopamin...
Not an Alcoholic. Not Sober. Truly Free. Here’s How w/ Colleen Freeland
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...
What Your 4th of July Really Revealed About Your Drinking
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 ...
Why Your Sleep Gets Worse Before It Gets Better
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 ...
Why Overthinking Makes You Drink (and How to Break the Loop)
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. ...
What We Wish We Knew Before Trying to Moderate w/ Merrilee Burke, LMFT
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 ...
This One Question Will Change the Way You Drink
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 w...
What Happens When a World-Class Bartender Stops Drinking w/ Derek Brown
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 ...
4 Ways to Use Habit Stacking to Drink Less
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 ...
13 Uncommon Ways to Drink Less (And My Verdict)
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...
