Mike Hardenbrook
#1 best-selling author of "No Willpower Required," neuroscience enthusiast, and habit change expert.
Appears in 155 Episodes
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...
