Mike Hardenbrook
#1 best-selling author of "No Willpower Required," neuroscience enthusiast, and habit change expert.
Appears in 170 Episodes
What Is Somatic EMDR? How Trauma Gets Trapped in the Body w/ Sonal Kalra
In Part 2, I’m joined again by Sonal Kalra, founder of Connect Meditation and a trauma-informed mindfulness teacher who blends Eastern wisdom with modern neuroscience....
Mindfulness for People Who Don’t Meditate w/ Sonal Kalra
Hey, it’s Mike. Today I’m joined by Sonal Kalra—founder of Connect Meditation and a teacher who blends Eastern wisdom with modern science. She grew up with meditation ...
Why 3 p.m. Makes Drinking Harder (And How to Fix It)
Ever notice how cravings seem to sneak up in the late afternoon—right around 3 p.m.? That’s not just you, and it’s not random. It’s your body clock, blood sugar, and h...
How High Performers Can Fuel Energy Without Burning Out w/ Rob Tracz
In Part 2 of my chat with performance coach Rob Tracz, we go from personal story to practical tools. Rob walks us through his JEEP Framework—how to fuel your body, cle...
The Wake Up Call That Changed Everything for Rob Tracz
Rob Tracz is a performance coach to founders, athletes, and high achievers—but he wasn’t always living in alignment. At one point, he was doing 17 client sessions a da...
The Strong Myth, Men, and Alcohol
Many men are taught that strength means staying quiet and handling stress alone. But silence often pushes stress toward drinking and distance at home. In this episode,...
Cortisol, Sleep, and Drinking Smarter in Midlife w/ Dr. Christine Boev
Alright, we’re back with doctor Christine Boev—former ICU nurse and the founder of Master Menopause. If you haven’t heard Part One, we broke down what actually shifts ...
After 35: Hormone Changes, Smarter Training, and HRT Basics w/ Dr. Christine Boev
Today I’m excited to have Doctor Christine Boev on the show. She comes out of critical care nursing, went on to a PhD, taught as a nursing professor, and now coaches w...
4 Mindset Resets to Win the Next 30 Minutes
Slipped a little over Labor Day? Or maybe you stayed strong and want to ride that momentum into the week? In this episode, Mike shares 4 mindset resets that help you s...
The 5 Pillars of Crafting Mocktails w/ Lila Volkas
In part two, I’m back with Lila Volkas — Certified Nutrition Consultant and co-creator of Mocktail School. She’s taught Fortune 500 companies how to replace happy hour...
Why Companies Are Replacing Happy Hour with Mocktails w/ Lila Volkas
Lila Volkas, Certified Nutrition Consultant and co-creator of Mocktail School, is helping Fortune 500 companies swap beer taps for mocktail classes. After cutting out ...
Why Boredom Makes You Want to Drink (And What to Do Instead)
Ever notice how some of your strongest drinking urges hit when absolutely nothing is wrong? You're not stressed or celebrating, just existing on a Friday night, and so...
Gut Health, Hormones & Everyday Energy w/ Karin Adoni
In Part Two of my conversation with Karin Adoni, nutritionist and author, we dive into real-life strategies for supporting gut health and balancing hormones. Karin sha...
From Eating Disorders to Empowered Nutrition w/ Karin Adoni
This week I’m joined by Karin Adoni, clinical nutritionist, founder of EMII Supplements, and author of three books on clean living. In Part One, Karin shares her power...
Feeling Stuck? Zoom Out to See Your Real Progress
In this episode, we zoom out—on the past 30 days, the summer, and even the year so far—to see the real changes you’ve made. Progress isn’t always obvious day to day, b...
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...
