Mike Hardenbrook
#1 best-selling author of "No Willpower Required," neuroscience enthusiast, and habit change expert.
Appears in 38 Episodes
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...
10-Minute Mondays: The Time-Machine Exercise
On this week's 10-Minute Mondays, I guide you through a powerful exercise to visualize the long-term impact of your daily habits and inspire positive change in your re...
A Mom's Story of Breaking Up with Chardonnay w/ Deb Podlogar
Today, we're joined by the well-known influencer Deb Podlogar, aka Mocktail Mom. Deb shares her personal journey of breaking up with Chardonnay, along with her passion...
How 150 Days of Tracking Transformed My Drinking w/ Dezi Abeyta
Today, I’m joined by Dezi Abeyta, a high-performance coach, podcast host, registered dietitian, and a prominent contributor to Men's Health. Dezi, who has worked with ...
10-Minute Mondays: How to Win Partner Support in 4 Steps
On this week's 10-Minute Mondays, I'm sharing four simple steps to gain your partner's support as you change your relationship with alcohol—no pressure, no expectation...
How to Eat to Change How You Drink w/ Dr. Brooke Scheller
Have you ever wondered how changing your diet could impact your relationship with alcohol? Today, we're joined by Dr. Scheller, an expert in nutrition. Together we'll ...
10-Minute Mondays: 3 Craving-Crushing Techniques
Welcome to another 10-Minute Monday! Today, we’re diving into “3 Craving-Crushing Techniques.” I’ll share practical strategies to help you manage and overcome alcohol ...
Alcohol Health Monitoring for Women w/ Katie Garry
Welcome to today's episode titled "Alcohol Health Monitoring for Women." I'm excited to have Katie Garry, founder of Seek, joining us. Seek is revolutionizing how wome...
10-Minute Mondays: Mental Resilience for Cutting Back on Alcohol
Welcome to another 10-Minute Monday! Today, we’re tackling “Mental Resilience for Cutting Back on Alcohol.” We’ll explore how building mental resilience can transform ...
Chat with a Therapist: Talking to Kids About Alcohol w/ Merrilee Burke, LMFT
In this 30-minute discussion, therapist Merrilee Burke shares effective strategies for discussing alcohol with children coming of age. If you enjoy this episode, pleas...
10-Minute Mondays: One Shocking Perk of Cutting Back on Alcohol - w/ Mike Hardenbrook
Introducing a new format we're excited to try: 10-Minute Mondays! In this brief, 10-minute episode, we'll dive into a compelling topic to kickstart your week. If you e...
7 Factors That Sabotage Your Efforts to Drink Less
In this episode, we'll cover the hidden factors that may be undermining your efforts to cut back on drinking. Drawing from my research and writing for "No Willpower Re...
Epic Nights, Early Mornings: The Art of Mindful Drinking w/ Camille Vidal
In this episode, we welcome Camille Vidal, founder of La Maison Wellness, to explore the world of mindful drinking. Camille shares her journey from a globally recogniz...
Staying Social with Sunnyside w/ Susan Tenby
Susan Tenby an outgoing Sunnyside customer who has found a way to maintain her social life while being mindful about her drinking. In this episode, we'll dive into Sus...
Myth-Busting: Top 5 Myths about Alcohol Moderation w/ Mike Hardenbrook
Drawing from my own experiences and insights from my book, we’ll debunk common myths such as "Questioning My Drinking Means I Have a Problem" and "Cutting Back Requir...
Can Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Help You Drink Less? w/ Dr. Sam Zand
Today, we're thrilled to have an esteemed guest with us, Dr. Sam Zand, a Johns Hopkins trained psychiatrist who teaches holistic psychiatry and psychedelic medicine at...
A Therapist's Approach to Mindful Drinking w/ Merrilee Burke
Today, we're thrilled to have Merrilee Burke, a distinguished therapist specializing in mindful drinking and moderation. Merrilee brings a wealth of experience from he...
Sunnyside Customer Journey to Better Health w/ Corey Boehs
Today, Cory Boehs shares his success story using Sunnyside. His incredible health transformation and significant money savings are sure to inspire current Sunnyside us...
Change for Growth, Not Because of Problems w/ Amanda Kuda
Today, we're joined by Amanda Kuda, author of 'Unbottled Potential,' a book dedicated to helping women transform their relationship with alcohol. In this episode, Aman...
The Mammal Brain Code to Happiness w/ Loretta Breuning
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Loretta Breuning as we dive into the intricacies of the mammal brain and its profound impact on our emotions and behavior...
From Mommy Wine Culture to Soberish Success w/ Katie Nessel
Today’s guest is Katie Nessel, known as SoberishMom. Katie shares her journey of navigating the mommy wine culture and finding a balanced, soberish lifestyle. She’ll d...
A Sommelier's Wine Hacks & Mindful Drinking! w/ Matthew Kaner
In this episode, sommelier Matthew Kaner reveals how travel and mindful drinking elevate the wine experience. He reveals emerging trends like orange wine, emphasizes t...
Bright Days, Clear Nights, Better Sleep - w/James Swanwick
In this episode, join former ESPN anchor James Swanwick as he shares his personal experiences with alcohol, his adventures in Hollywood, and memorable moments at the P...
Deep Dive into Mindful Drinking w/ Sunnyside Co-founder Ian Andersen
Today is a different kind of episode. I’m joined by a good friend and colleague, Ian Andersen, one of the co-founder’s of Sunnyside. Today, we take a deep dive into th...
Negotiate Alcohol Peer Pressure with FBI Tactics (with Chris Voss)
Today, we’re excited to welcome Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator and bestselling author of 'Never Split the Difference.' In this episode, Chris reveals how hi...
