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Drinking and Dating in Your 30s? Listen to This!

Jun 17, 20259 minEp. 64
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Episode description

Dating in your 30s is supposed to be wiser, more grounded — but somehow, it still revolves around drinks. From wine-fueled first dates to “liquid courage” before awkward small talk, alcohol is the unofficial plus-one nobody asked for.

In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks the hidden ways alcohol messes with your dating life — from how it changes your perception of attraction to why you might feel anxious or regretful the morning after. You’ll learn:

  • What science says about alcohol, attraction, and impaired judgment
  • How booze leads to risky decisions — physically and emotionally
  • Why “hangxiety” after dates is totally real (and not just you being dramatic)
  • How alcohol-based relationships often mask red flags or emotional disconnection
  • Smarter ways to date without letting alcohol run the show
  • How ingredients like L-Theanine and Vitamin B6 (found in Daily Restore) support mood, clarity, and calm for more intentional connection

🎧 Tap play to find out how to stop dating on autopilot — and start showing up as your real, clear-headed self. Because your love life deserves better than beer goggles.

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