Mike Hardenbrook
#1 best-selling author of "No Willpower Required," neuroscience enthusiast, and habit change expert.
Appears in 184 Episodes
Could a Daily Pill Help You Drink Less? Let's Chat About Naltrexone
Today I’m sharing something that more people should know about… but most still don’t. It’s called naltrexone — a prescription medication that can actually help reduce ...
Behind the Zero Proof Boom w/ Sean Goldsmith
Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! If you listened to Part One, we talked about the cultural shift behind the rise of NA drinks. In this episode, we’re pulling ...
Why NA Drinks Are Winning the Culture War w/ Sean Goldsmith
Hey everyone, welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside. Today’s conversation is a fun one — because it’s not just about drinking less, it’s about what’s happening arou...
What You’re Feeling Isn’t Just a Hangover
Light anxiety. Brain fog. Cravings. It’s not random — it’s your nervous system recalibrating after alcohol. In this episode, Mike breaks down how mini withdrawals work...
The Wild Years, the Wake-Up, and Finding Balance w/ Martin Silva
In this episode, Martin Silva returns for a conversation on how his relationship with alcohol and health has evolved over the years. Martin is a transformation and per...
The Dark Side of ‘Healthy’: Why This Fitness Pro Walked Away from Extremes w/ Martin Silva
Today I’m joined by Martin Silva — a transformation and performance coach with more than 20 years in the health and fitness world. He’s a former pro physique competito...
I Quit Drinking… and Found a New Problem
When you cut back or quit drinking, it’s easy to assume everything will automatically fall into place—better energy, clearer sleep, sharper focus. And for many of us, ...
The Subconscious Solution: How Hypnotherapy Can Transform Your Habits w/ Ethan Reis
You’ve probably heard that 95% of what we do is driven by the subconscious. So what happens when you learn how to work with it—on purpose? In this episode, Mike sits d...
Using Alcohol for Pain Relief? Here’s What You Should Know
If you’ve been reaching for a drink to take the edge off back pain, sore joints, or help you sleep through the night, you’re not alone. For many, alcohol feels like th...
The Lie We Tell Ourselves About ‘Moderate’ Drinking w/ Molly Watts
We love to tell ourselves stories about alcohol: I only drink wine, so it’s fine. I need a drink to relax. At least I’m not like them. For Molly Watts — author, coach,...
Is Naltrexone right for you? Learn all about Sunnyside Med w/ Nick Allen , CEO of Sunnyside
Today I am sitting down with Nick Allen, CEO of Sunnyside, for an important conversation about a new direction in alcohol health. For years, medication has been seen a...
The Five Pillars That Help You Drink Less w/ Erica Mallery
We’re back with Erica Mallery, founder of Shameover and a coach who helps women transform their relationship with alcohol. In this second part of our conversation, Eri...
The Subtle Signs It’s Time to Reevaluate Drinking w/ Erica Mallery
Today’s guest is Erica Mallery, founder of Shameover and a coach who helps women transform their relationship with alcohol. In this first part of our conversation, Eri...
4 Hidden Costs of Drinking Beyond the Hangover
Most of us only think about drinking in terms of the night itself or the morning-after regret. But alcohol carries costs that sneak into the spaces between—affecting y...
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,...
