The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9

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The Alcohol Reset is a science-backed podcast designed to help you reset your habits, health, and relationship with alcohol. Hosted by best-selling author Mike Hardenbrook, each bite-sized episode explores neuroscience, nutrition, and habit formation, delivering practical strategies to help you drink less, sleep better, reduce cravings, and optimize your well-being—without judgment or extremes. It’s time for a reset.

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Episodes

How Alcohol Depletes Thiamine and Why It Matters

Feeling sluggish after drinking? It’s not just in your head. Alcohol depletes thiamine (Vitamin B1) —a key nutrient for energy, brain function, and metabolism . Even moderate drinking can lead to subclinical deficiencies , causing brain fog, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down: How alcohol depletes thiamine through gut damage, diuretic effects, and increased demand Why most thiamine supplements don’t absorb well —and what actually works The scienc...

Mar 10, 2025•12 min•Ep. 4

Can NAC Help Reduce Alcohol Cravings?

Struggling with alcohol cravings? It’s not just about willpower. There’s a biological reason why cutting back on alcohol feels so hard, and it has everything to do with how alcohol affects your brain chemistry and cravings . One supplement that’s been gaining attention? N-acetylcysteine (NAC). In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook dives into the latest research on NAC , including a 2024 clinical trial showing how NAC helped people with Alcohol Use Disorder naturally reduce their drinking . He breaks...

Mar 10, 2025•8 min•Ep. 3

Mindful Drinking vs. Moderation: What’s the Difference?

Mindful drinking and moderation aren’t the same—so which one actually works? Most people trying to drink less think they need to rely on willpower or strict rules to succeed. But the truth is, moderation can feel like a battle , while mindful drinking offers a much better path to long-term change. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down why moderation often backfires, how mindful drinking rewires your habits, and simple shifts to make cutting back easier. Whether you’re trying to feel bett...

Mar 09, 2025•6 min•Ep. 1

The Biology Behind Alcohol Cravings

Most people think drinking less is about self-control —setting rules, using willpower, and making better choices. But what if I told you your body is working against you ? Alcohol doesn’t just create habits—it changes your brain chemistry and depletes key nutrients that regulate your mood, sleep, and cravings. Many people don’t realize they experience mini withdrawals between drinks, leading to anxiety, low energy, and the urge for another drink—not just out of habit, but because their body is s...

Mar 09, 2025•7 min•Ep. 2

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