Mike Hardenbrook
#1 best-selling author of "No Willpower Required," neuroscience enthusiast, and habit change expert.
Appears in 62 Episodes
Why it’s Never Too Late to Redefine Your Life pt. 2 w/ Julie Ciardi
Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside. Today., we're picking up the conversation with Julie Ciardi. She's going to continue sharing her journey from what could have...
Why it’s Never Too Late to Redefine Your Life pt. 1 w/ Julie Ciardi
Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside. Today's episode is for anyone who feels stuck or disconnected from their purpose. Whether you're over 50 or even in your fort...
10-Minute Tuesday: How to Strengthen New Habit Pathways
In this 10-Minute Monday (Tuesday Edition), learn how to create and reinforce new habits by building stronger pathways in the brain. Discover quick, practical tips to ...
Breaking Free from Self-Sabotage w/ Stefanos Sifandos
Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! Today, we’re diving into breaking free from self-sabotaging patterns with Stefanos Sifandos. Stefanos is the real deal—he’s w...
Healing the Inner Child for a Healthier You w/ Stefanos Sifandos
Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! Today, we’re diving into a topic that goes deep—healing the inner child for a healthier, more connected you. Our guest Stefan...
10-Minute Mondays: The Power of Breathwork for Mindful Drinking
In this quick 10-Minute Monday, we’re breaking down how breathwork can be a secret weapon for staying on track with mindful drinking. I’ll walk you through three dead-...
How a Top Hollywood Agent Found Purpose Beyond Fame pt. 2 w/ Darren Prince
Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside. If you've been following along, you'll know that we're deep in this incredible journey of Darren Prince. In part one, we hear...
How a Top Hollywood Agent Found Purpose Beyond Fame pt. 1 w/ Darren Prince
Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! Today, we’re shaking things up. Usually, we dive into strategies and tips to help you live a more balanced life, but sometime...
10-Minute Mondays: Overcoming the 'Excuse to Drink' Mentality
Ever caught yourself saying, ‘I deserve this drink,’ or ‘Just one won’t hurt’? Those small excuses can add up over time, chipping away at the goals we set for ourselve...
The Eight Awarenesses That Will Transform How You Drink w/ Cecily Mak
Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! Today we’re continuing our conversation with Cecily Mak, the creator of the ClearLife Movement. In our last episode, Cecily s...
How the ClearLife Movement Can Change Your Drinking Habits w/ Cecily Mak
Welcome to Journey to the Sunnyside! Today we’ve got an exciting episode for you. I’m joined by Cecily Mak—a writer, podcast host, co-founder of Wisdom Ventures, and a...
10-Minute Mondays: 7 Ways to Turn Boredom into Growth while Moderating Alcohol
In this episode, we’re flipping the script on boredom. Instead of seeing it as a negative, we’ll talk about how it can actually be one of your best tools for growth, e...
Is Cutting Out Alcohol Completely Necessary for a Healthy Lifestyle? w/ Mark Sisson
Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! Today, we’re diving into a really interesting topic—alcohol. Specifically, Is cutting out alcohol completely necessary for a ...
Longevity & Wellness with Primal Kitchen's Mark Sisson
Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside. Today, I’ve got a true legend with us—Mark Sisson. Mark is the founder of Primal Kitchen and Peluvia, author of several best-...
10-Minute Mondays: What is Intermittent Sobriety?
In this 10-minute episode of Sunnyside’s Monday series, we dive into the concept of "intermittent sobriety," a growing trend reshaping how we view alcohol. While it's ...
The Science of Alcohol: Why Change Feels So Hard w/ Phil Cowley
Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! Today we’re exploring a topic that resonates with so many people: why alcohol is so hard to cut back on or quit altogether. W...
Why Alcohol is Wrecking Your Sleep and What You Can Do About It w/ Phil Cowley
Hey, welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! The other day, Phil Cowley and I talked about how alcohol affects your medications, and today we’re tackling another big...
What’s Really Happening When You Mix Alcohol and Medication? w/ Phil Cowley
Hey, welcome to Journey to the Sunnyside! I’m your host, Mike Hardenbrook, and today we’re digging into a critical topic: what happens when you mix alcohol with medica...
Sunnyside Cuts Drinking by 33%, New Study Confirms w/ Sunnyside CEO Nick Allen
Hey everyone, welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! Today’s episode is packed with some really exciting news. We’re diving into the results of a third-party study ...
Face-off: Sober vs. Sober(ish) October
Why wait until January to make a change? In this episode, we dive into the differences between Sober and Sober(ish) October and how each approach could set you up for ...
The Doctor-Approved Method to Cut Back on Drinking w/ Dr. Hrishikesh Belani
Joining me again is Dr. Hrishikesh Belani, medical advisor for Sunnyside.co, and an expert in alcohol use disorders. Dr. Belani’s worked with countless people looking ...
The Critical Alcohol Facts Doctors Want You to Know w/ Dr. Hrishikesh Belani
I’m excited to be joined by Dr. Hrishikesh Belani. He’s not only the Primary Care Director of LA County Health Services but also an Assistant Professor at UCLA and a m...
10-Minute Mondays: How Alcohol Hijacks Your Dopamine
In this 10-Minute Monday episode, we’re breaking down how alcohol manipulates one of the most important chemicals in your brain—dopamine. Ever wondered why you crave t...
Inside the Sober Curious Movement w/ Olivia Noceda
In this episode, we’re diving into the sober curious movement with Olivia Noceda, who’s been alcohol-free for nearly 3 years and has built an incredible community of o...
10-Minute Mondays: The Secret to Staying Motivated (And Making It Fun)
In this 10-minute Monday, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked keys to staying motivated—celebrating your wins. It’s not just about big milestones; even small ...
The Link Between Fitness, Wellness, and Habit Change w/Jesse Carrajat
In this episode, we’re joined by USMC veteran Jesse Carrajat, founder of Altum Fitness and host of the Sober Strength podcast. Jesse opens up about his journey from mi...
10-Minute Mondays: 5 Steps to Bounce Back from Slip-Ups (Guilt-Free)
In this episode, "5 Steps to Bounce Back from Slip-Ups Guilt-Free," I'll cover the practical ways you can recover from those inevitable moments when your alcohol moder...
Mindset, Community, and the Next Big Trend w/ Rachel Hechtman
Today, we’re diving into a movement that's shaking up how we think about socializing—alcohol-free events, communities, and bars. With more people exploring sobriety or...
10-Minute Mondays: Chasing the Buzz
In today's 10-minute episode, we're diving into something I like to call "chasing the buzz." Ever find yourself going out for just one drink, only to wake up the next ...
How Sunnyside Changed My Life w/ Casie Stewart
We've got an awesome episode of Journey to the Sunnyside lined up for you today. We're sitting down with Casie Stewart, and let me tell you, her story is pretty mind-b...
