Mike Hardenbrook
#1 best-selling author of "No Willpower Required," neuroscience enthusiast, and habit change expert.
Appears in 101 Episodes
The Dark Side of Discipline: Why You’re Focused on the Wrong Thing w/ Craig Ballantyne
Most of us have been told that success comes down to grinding harder, waking up at 5 AM, and pushing through with sheer willpower. But what if I told you that might ac...
7 Scientific Reasons You Feel Guilty After Drinking (And How to Fix It)
Ever wake up feeling guilty after drinking, even if nothing really happened? That regret isn’t random—it’s the result of what alcohol does to your brain. This episode ...
Why You Keep Making Drinking Decisions You Regret (And How to Stop)
Ever told yourself you’d only have one drink—only to wake up regretting it? Or started the week determined to cut back, only to throw that plan out the window by Frida...
You’ll Never Watch Super Bowl Beer Ads the Same Way Again (Top 5 Breakdown)
Super Bowl Sunday and beer ads go hand in hand—but have you ever thought about why? In this episode, we’re taking a fun, eye-opening look at the top 5 beer commercials...
10-Minute Mondays: The #1 Fear After Cutting Back (And How to Beat It)
Maybe you’ve taken a break, cut back, and you’re feeling great. But then the doubt creeps in: Can I really trust myself around alcohol? What if I slip and end up right...
How Fitness and Mindset Can Redefine Your Relationship with Alcohol w/ Maggie Jenson
Maggie Jenson’s approach to alcohol reduction focuses on wellness, fitness, and mindset—without strict rules or cold-turkey restrictions. In this conversation, she exp...
From Trauma to Transformation: Breaking Free and Taking Back Control
Maggie Jenson, Behavior Change Specialist and founder of Magnify Progressive Wellness, joins us to share her deeply personal journey—growing up with an alcoholic mothe...
10-Minute Mondays: Stop Cravings and Self-Sabotage in 3 Simple Steps
Maybe you crushed Dry or Dry-ish January, or maybe it didn’t go as planned. Either way, February is a fresh start. When stress hits or cravings creep in, it’s easy to ...
Women, Cancer, Alcohol, and the Power of Rebuilding w/ Rosamund Dean
Welcome to Journey to the Sunnyside! Today, we’re diving into an incredibly powerful conversation with Rosamund Dean. In 2021, Rosamund faced a life-changing diagnosis...
Mindful Strategies for Gray Area Drinkers w/ Rosamund Dean
Welcome to Journey to the Sunnyside! If you’ve ever felt stuck between overindulging and going completely sober, this one’s for you. Today, I’m joined by Rosamund Dean...
10-Minute Mondays: What’s Next After Dry(ish) January?
Dry or Dryish January is coming to an end—so how did it go? In this week’s 10-Minute Monday, we reflect on your January experience, evaluate what worked (and what didn...
Lessons from Men’s Work: Vulnerability and Growth for Everyone w/ Taylor Jacobson
Taylor Jacobson and I explore the transformative power of building community and creating supportive spaces for personal growth. While rooted in men’s work, the lesson...
Breaking the Procrastination Cycle w/ Taylor Jacobson
In this episode, Taylor Jacobson, founder of FocusMate, shares how his struggles with procrastination and focus led to building a global community to tackle these chal...
10-Minute Mondays: Breaking Through Plateaus and Reigniting Growth
Feeling stuck or uninspired on your mindful drinking journey? You’re not alone! In this episode, we’re tackling the all-too-common experience of plateaus—those moments...
Anticipating Challenges When Sober Curious w/ Hilary Sheinbaum
Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! Today we’re diving into a topic that’s crucial for anyone on a mindful drinking or dry journey: anticipating challenges and b...
Setting the Right Goals for Your Drinking Journey w/ Hilary Sheinbaum
Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! Today we’re joined by Hilary Sheinbaum, the author of Going Dry: A Workbook and The Dry Challenge. She’s the founder of Going...
10-Minute Mondays: Understanding the Surgeon General’s New Alcohol Warning
Hey everyone, today we’re diving into the Surgeon General’s call for updated alcohol warning labels. We’ll explore the science, the studies, and what this could mean f...
Turning Rock Bottom into a Movement w/ Carl Radke of Summer House
Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! If you caught part one of our conversation with Carl Radke, you already know his story is one of resilience and reinvention. ...
Reality TV, Fame, and Drinking Culture w/ Carl Radke of Summer House
Hey there, and welcome to another episode of Journey to the Sunnyside! Today’s guest has a story that hits close to home for so many of us. You might know Carl Radke f...
10-Minute Mondays: Navigating Cognitive Dissonance and Mindful Drinking
Ever felt that tug-of-war between what you want and what you do? That’s cognitive dissonance, and it’s something we all face when cutting back or taking a break from d...
How Bill Shufelt Built a Non-Alcoholic Movement with Athletic Brewing pt. 2
Welcome back to part two of our conversation with Bill Shufelt, the co-founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing Company. Last time, we unpacked Bill’s personal journey and ...
How Bill Shufelt Built a Non-Alcoholic Movement with Athletic Brewing pt. 1
Today, we’re kicking off part one of a two-part series with Bill Shufelt, the co-founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing Company. Bill’s story is nothing short of inspirin...
10-Minute Mondays: Is Alcohol Part of Your Identity?
Have you ever wondered if alcohol is tied to how you see yourself? Maybe it’s part of being the life of the party, feeling fun, or finding a way to relax. In this epis...
Why 75 Million Are Participating in Dry or Dryish January w/ Sunnyside Co-Founder Ian Andersen
Hey, welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! Today, I’m hanging out with Ian Andersen, co-founder of Sunnyside, and we’re talking about something big—why over 75 mil...
10-Minute Mondays: Reflect, Reset, and Set Intentions for Mindful Drinking
As we step into the new year, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the past year—the wins, the challenges, and everything in between. In this episode, I’ll share how self...
Breaking the Cycle of Family Trauma and Emotional Triggers w/ Susan Keller
Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! Today, we’re picking up where we left off with Susan Keller, author of Mostly Sober: A Love Story and a Road Trip. In the las...
Mindful Drinking and the Power of Small Changes w/ Susan Keller
Hey there and welcome back to journey to the sunny side. I'm your host Mike Hardenbrook. We're excited to bring you a heartfelt conversation with Susan Keller. She's t...
10-Minute Mondays: Sleep, Alcohol, and Breaking the Cycle
Have you ever leaned on alcohol to help you sleep, only to wake up feeling groggy—or worse, tossing and turning all night when you don’t drink? I’ve been there, and in...
Navigating Mom Health, Alcohol, and Stigmas w/ Haley Roos
Welcome to part two of our conversation with Haley Roos. Haley is a fat-loss coach, wellness advocate, and the creator of Redefined Mamma. After experiencing the life-...
Haley’s Journey to Healthier Habits with Sunnyside w/ Hailey Roos
Today, I’m excited to welcome Haley Roos to the Sunnyside Podcast. Haley is a certified fat-loss coach and the founder of Redefined Mamma, where she’s made it her miss...
