Is a little really harmless?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the newest research challenging the idea of “safe” or “moderate” drinking — and what mild alcohol use actually does to your brain and body over time.
You’ll learn:
🍷 What the latest studies say about “no safe level” of alcohol
🧠 How even small amounts impact sleep, mood, hormones, and long-term health
🔥 Why the myth of “a glass of wine a day” is finally being debunked
💊 How nutrients like Vitamin B1 (Benfotiamine) and Vitamin B12 — found in Cloud9’s Daily Restore — can help support energy, mood, and recovery as you cut back
🎧 Tap play to hear what the science really says about mild drinking — and how to protect your health while still living your life on your terms.
Ever feel like your drinking habits are “fine” — because they’re small?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks the psychology and science of micro-habits around alcohol — the ones that seem harmless but quietly shape your energy, focus, and mood over time.
You’ll learn:
🍷 Why those nightly or “occasional” drinks influence your brain and sleep more than you think
🧠 How tiny routines — not binge nights — are what really build dependence
🌿 The science behind how your body adjusts (and what to do about it)
💊 How ingredients like Vitamin B1 (Benfotiamine) and N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) — found in Cloud9’s Daily Restore — can help replenish focus, energy, and detox pathways while you build better habits
🎧 Tap play to explore how small choices around alcohol add up — and how to take back control, one mindful moment at a time.
Ever wonder what that “one more drink” really costs?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the science and psychology behind the most common phrase in drinking culture — “just one more.”
You’ll learn:
🍷 How even one extra drink affects your sleep, hormones, and focus the next day
🧠 Why your brain keeps rewarding that decision (and how to retrain it)
💤 The real connection between alcohol, stress, and recovery
🌿 How nutrients like Vitamin B1 (Benfotiamine) and Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) — both found in Cloud9’s Daily Restore — help your body bounce back, restore energy, and support mental clarity after drinking
🎧 Tap play to learn how that “one more” adds up — and how to start choosing balance without losing the fun.
When did your “normal” drinking start to feel… not so normal anymore?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook dives deep into that subtle but powerful shift — the moment when alcohol stops feeling like a treat and starts feeling like a habit.
You’ll learn:
🥂 Why “normal drinking” slowly creeps into dependency without you realizing it
🧠 How tolerance, stress, and sleep disruption make even a few drinks hit harder
💬 Why media and culture keep moving the goalpost on what “moderation” means
🌿 How nutrients like Vitamin B1 (Benfotiamine) and N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) — both found in Cloud9’s Daily Restore — support mental clarity, detox, and balance for anyone drinking less or recovering smarter
🎧 Tap play to explore how “normal” drinking quietly became too much — and how you can redefine balance on your own terms.
Why do we say we’re “letting loose” when what we’re really doing is trying to escape?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook explores the psychology behind our favorite drinking phrase — and why society has turned “escape” into something we disguise as “fun.”
You’ll learn:
🎧 Tap play to discover what “letting loose” really means — and how to find freedom without the hangover.
When did your “normal” drinking start to feel… not so normal?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down how casual, everyday drinking quietly evolves from a harmless ritual into something that leaves you foggy, anxious, and wondering what changed.
You’ll learn:
🎧 Tap play to explore when “normal” became too much — and how to take back your energy, focus, and peace one night at a time.
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks one of the most uncomfortable questions about alcohol — do we drink because we want to, or because everyone else does?
You’ll learn:
🎧 Tap play to explore the psychology of drinking — and what happens when you take peer pressure out of the picture.
🎧 How many memories, moments, or opportunities have slipped by while you were drinking?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook dives into the quiet cost of alcohol — the birthdays half-remembered, the mornings lost to hangovers, and the life experiences dulled by the buzz.
You’ll learn:
🎧 Tap play to uncover what alcohol might be quietly taking — and how to get your energy, focus, and real moments back.
🎧 Ever notice how the busier life gets, the easier it is to justify that nightly drink?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook explores the “I deserve a drink” trap — how stress, burnout, and modern hustle culture quietly rewire your brain to crave alcohol, and why the relief it brings is only temporary.
You’ll learn:
🎧 Tap play to learn why your brain links “busy” with “boozy” — and how to reclaim real relaxation that actually restores you.
🎧 Ever wonder why airports make it feel totally normal to order a mimosa at 7AM?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the psychology, biology, and culture behind the airport drinking phenomenon, including:
🎧 Tap play to learn why the 7AM Bloody Mary feels normal at the terminal — and how to start your trip smarter, healthier, and still fun.
🎧 A glass of wine to help you sleep? It’s an old idea — and one that still lingers in culture, medicine, and even casual advice. But here’s the truth: the “nightcap” might help you fall asleep faster, but it actually wrecks your sleep quality.
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks the history and science behind the so-called nightcap, including:
🎧 Tap play now to learn why the “nightcap” is more myth than medicine — and how to reclaim deep, quality sleep without relying on alcohol.
🎧 Why do some people get funnier, sleepier, or more social after a few drinks — while others get angry, loud, or even aggressive?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks the science behind alcohol and aggression, including:
🎧 Tap play now to learn why alcohol doesn’t affect everyone the same way — and how to keep drinking from becoming the spark that lights unnecessary conflict.
🎧 Why does alcohol sometimes wipe your memory clean — while also making you relive embarrassing flashbacks on repeat?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down how alcohol rewires your brain’s memory system, including:
🎧 Tap play now to learn why alcohol makes you forget… and remember too much — and what you can do to protect your brain.
🎧 Ever noticed your voice sounds totally different after a few drinks? Louder, raspier, maybe even a little slurred?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the science of your “drunk voice,” including:
🎧 Tap play now to learn how alcohol shapes the sound of your voice — and what you can do to protect it.
🎧 Why do some drinks give you a migraine while others don’t?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the surprising science of alcohol-triggered migraines — and what might be hiding in your glass. From red wine headaches to tequila troubles, we’ll explore the compounds, brain chemistry, and lifestyle factors that make certain drinks worse than others.
You’ll learn:
🎧 Tap play now to uncover the truth about alcohol and migraines — and what you can do to outsmart them before your next night out.
🎧 Ever wonder why some nights leave you totally wrecked, while others barely touch you — even if you drank the same amount?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks the real science behind hangovers, including:
🎧 Tap play now to learn why some drinks hit harder the next morning — and how to outsmart the hangover before it starts.
🎧 Ever gone out for “just one drink” and suddenly the whole night disappears? Or wake up the next morning and feel like time is crawling at half speed? That’s not just your imagination — alcohol literally changes how your brain perceives time.
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the science of alcohol and time perception, including:
🎧 Tap play now to learn how alcohol warps your sense of time — and how to reset your brain to feel more present, clear, and in control.
🎧 Ever notice how a drink tastes better when the right song is playing? That’s not just the vibe — it’s neuroscience.
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks how music literally changes the way alcohol tastes and feels, including:
🎧 Tap play now to learn how your soundtrack shapes your sip — and how to design better nights, with or without the booze.
🎧 Does alcohol really unlock creativity — or is that just a myth we love to romanticize?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook digs into the science (and the hype) behind alcohol and creativity, including:
🎧 Tap play to find out if alcohol really makes you more creative — or if your best ideas are waiting for you without the buzz.
Would you still drink if it didn’t come with the image? The vibe? The “cool factor”?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down how alcohol’s popularity has more to do with marketing than biology — and why many of us are drinking for identity, not enjoyment.
You’ll learn:
🎧 Tap play to question the image, challenge the habit, and rediscover who you are without the glass in your hand.
