Mike Hardenbrook
#1 best-selling author of "No Willpower Required," neuroscience enthusiast, and habit change expert.
Appears in 75 Episodes
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...
10-Minute Mondays: Handling Holiday Drinking Triggers
The holidays can be a minefield of drinking triggers, from stress to social pressure and everything in between. In this 10-minute episode, I’m talking about how to rec...
Creating Alcohol-Free Spaces w/ Sam Bail
Welcome back to another episode of Journey to the Sunnyside! Today, we’re digging into alcohol-free spaces. I’m joined by Sam Bail, the founder of Third Place Bar, who...
From Drinking as a Chore to Freedom w/ Sam Bail
Hey everyone, welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! Today, we’ve got Sam Bail, founder of Third Place Bar, here with us. Sam’s journey is all about how drinking st...
10-Minute Mondays: Breaking the All-or-Nothing Holiday Mindset
The holidays bring so many celebrations, temptations, and pressures—whether it’s to indulge, stay completely dry, or stick perfectly to your goals. In this episode, I’...
Enjoy the Holidays Without Setting Back Your Health Goals w/ Carrie Lupoli
Hey there, welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! This podcast is all about mindful living—whether that’s how we approach alcohol, food, or life in general. Today’s...
10-Minute Mondays: A Simple List to Help Change Your Drinking Habits
In this 10-minute episode, I’m revealing a simple yet powerful tool that can make changing your drinking habits so much easier. If you’ve ever felt like sticking to yo...
The Truth About Willpower and Drinking w/ Rachel Hart
Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! I’m your host, Mike Hardenbrook, and today we’re tackling a myth that a lot of us have believed for way too long—relying on w...
Find Your Drinking Archetype for Lasting Change w/ Rachel Hart
Hey there, welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! I’m Mike Hardenbrook, and today we’re diving into a topic that hits home for so many mindful drinkers—understandin...
10-Minute Mondays: Breaking Free from the Comparison Trap
In this episode, we’re diving into why comparing your drinking habits to others doesn’t tell the full story. The truth is, you never know what’s really going on behind...
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...
