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Journey to the Sunnyside

Journey to the Sunnyside is a top 1% podcast, reaching over 500,000 listeners every week. It’s your guide to exploring mindful living with alcohol—whether you"re cutting back, moderating, or thinking about quitting. While Sunnyside helps you reduce your drinking, this podcast goes further, diving into topics like mindful drinking, sober curiosity, moderation, and full sobriety. Through real stories, expert insights, and science-backed strategies, we help you find what actually works for your

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28:16

How High Performers Can Fuel Energy Without Burning...

Journey to the Sunnyside ·

2025/09/11

In Part 2 of my chat with performance coach Rob Tracz, we go from personal story to practical tools. Rob walks us through his JEEP Framework—how to fuel your body, clean up your inputs, and create an environment that actually supports your goals. We get into energy, resilience, alcohol, and why trying to “power through” usually backfires. If you’re done with the all-or-nothing approach and want to feel better while still performing at a high level—this one’s for you.Want to drink less with

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23:58

The Wake Up Call That Changed Everything for Rob Tracz

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2025/09/10

Rob Tracz is a performance coach to founders, athletes, and high achievers—but he wasn’t always living in alignment. At one point, he was doing 17 client sessions a day, 7 days a week, using alcohol just to shut his brain off. His health was slipping, relationships crumbling, and the hustle culture he thought was helping… was actually hiding what really needed to change. In this episode, Rob opens up about his breaking point, his experience using Sunnyside to bring awareness to his

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10:50

The Strong Myth, Men, and Alcohol

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2025/09/09

Many men are taught that strength means staying quiet and handling stress alone. But silence often pushes stress toward drinking and distance at home. In this episode, Mike shares his personal story, explains what the research shows about how men and women cope differently, and offers practical ways couples can support each other without judgment—building healthier habits and stronger connections along the way.Want to drink less with no pressure to quit? Go to https://ctbk.co/4doo5dq for a

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27:12

Cortisol, Sleep, and Drinking Smarter in Midlife w/...

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2025/09/04

Alright, we’re back with doctor Christine Boev—former ICU nurse and the founder of Master Menopause. If you haven’t heard Part One, we broke down what actually shifts after 35—hormones, workouts, body comp—and how to support yourself or your partner through it. In this second half, we start with Christine’s mic-drop moment: ‘alcohol is fertilizer for cortisol.’ We unpack what that means for stress, sleep, recovery, and why even one or two drinks hit harder as we age. You’ll get real tools

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25:34

After 35: Hormone Changes, Smarter Training, and HRT...

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2025/09/03

Today I’m excited to have Doctor Christine Boev on the show. She comes out of critical care nursing, went on to a PhD, taught as a nursing professor, and now coaches women through her program Master Menopause. In Part One we’re keeping it practical: what really shifts after 35, which symptoms are common vs. not, why chasing fat burn with stressy workouts can work against you, the partner playbook that actually helps, and the basics of hormone replacement therapy so you can have a better

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9:09

4 Mindset Resets to Win the Next 30 Minutes

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2025/09/02

Slipped a little over Labor Day? Or maybe you stayed strong and want to ride that momentum into the week? In this episode, Mike shares 4 mindset resets that help you stop looping in shame, bounce back faster, shrink the challenge into something doable, and use the weekend as information instead of a verdict. Backed by neuroscience and delivered in plain English, these shifts will help you stop overthinking 30 days and start winning the next 30 minutes.Want to drink less with no pressure to

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22:45

The 5 Pillars of Crafting Mocktails w/ Lila Volkas

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2025/08/28

In part two, I’m back with Lila Volkas — Certified Nutrition Consultant and co-creator of Mocktail School. She’s taught Fortune 500 companies how to replace happy hour with wellness-focused mocktail classes. Today, she shares her five-pillar framework for building alcohol-free drinks that actually rival cocktails. You’ll learn how to add complexity, texture, and function, plus the myths she wants to bust and her go-to quick mocktail at home.Want to drink less with no pressure to quit? Go to

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23:31

Why Companies Are Replacing Happy Hour with Mocktails...

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2025/08/27

Lila Volkas, Certified Nutrition Consultant and co-creator of Mocktail School, is helping Fortune 500 companies swap beer taps for mocktail classes. After cutting out alcohol for her own health, she saw how flat the non-alcoholic world was—and built a better way. In this episode, she shares her journey, why companies are rethinking drinking culture, and how her workshops are changing team connection.Want to drink less with no pressure to quit? Go to https://ctbk.co/4doo5dq for a free 15-day

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11:46

Why Boredom Makes You Want to Drink (And What to Do...

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2025/08/25

Ever notice how some of your strongest drinking urges hit when absolutely nothing is wrong? You're not stressed or celebrating, just existing on a Friday night, and somehow your brain decides that unstimulated time requires alcohol.In this episode, I get personal about my own boredom drinking patterns and share the science behind why boredom feels so uncomfortable (hint: it's not about having nothing to do). You'll discover what boredom is really signaling, my simple 10-minute rule for when

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24:34

Gut Health, Hormones & Everyday Energy w/ Karin Adoni

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2025/08/21

In Part Two of my conversation with Karin Adoni, nutritionist and author, we dive into real-life strategies for supporting gut health and balancing hormones. Karin shares simple swaps to reduce toxins, boost energy, and feel better day to day. We close with a rapid-fire round of her best tips for sleep, cravings, and mindful living.Want to drink less with no pressure to quit? Go to https://ctbk.co/4doo5dq for a free 15-day trial.--Listen to Journey to the Sunnyside Podcast:

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22:53

From Eating Disorders to Empowered Nutrition w/ Karin...

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2025/08/20

This week I’m joined by Karin Adoni, clinical nutritionist, founder of EMII Supplements, and author of three books on clean living. In Part One, Karin shares her powerful journey through eating disorders, how she rebuilt her health, and why food — much like alcohol — can become a way to cope or control. Her story offers deep insights into mindfulness, balance, and what it really means to heal.Want to drink less with no pressure to quit? Go to https://ctbk.co/4doo5dq for a free 15-day

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9:37

Feeling Stuck? Zoom Out to See Your Real Progress

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2025/08/18

In this episode, we zoom out—on the past 30 days, the summer, and even the year so far—to see the real changes you’ve made. Progress isn’t always obvious day to day, but when you step back, the picture looks very different. You’ll learn why your brain is wired to miss small wins, what the science says about tracking change over time, and how Sunnyside members are making lasting shifts. Then, we’ll zoom back in to create a simple action plan you can use this week.Want to drink less with no

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33:35

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Goals & Growth W/ Mark...

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2025/08/14

Welcome back to Part Two of my conversation with my friend Mark Victor Hansen—co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul and author of over a billion books sold worldwide, including his latest, Ask! The Bridge From Your Dreams to Your Destiny, and classics like One Minute Millionaire and The Power of Focus. In Part One, we explored his early inspirations and how he transformed challenges into purpose. Today, we go deeper into the power of habit, the role of mindsets in shaping your reality,

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33:03

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Life Lessons & Mindful...

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2025/08/13

I’m honored today to sit down with my friend Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul and author of dozens of life-changing books—altogether, he’s sold over one billion copies worldwide. His newest release, Ask! The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny, dives into how life’s most powerful transformations often begin with a better question. Mark’s a master storyteller and a true force for change. In this conversation, he shares how he transformed challenges into

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7:36

Burn the Mental Clutter and Move On

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2025/08/11

If your head feels crowded this Monday—maybe with weekend regrets, to-do list stress, or just that heavy “where do I start?” feeling—this 10-minute reset is for you. We’ll clear the noise, release what’s weighing you down, and choose one small action you can influence today. Backed by research on expressive writing and behavior change, this quick exercise will help you swap shame for clarity and start the week in control.Want to drink less with no pressure to quit? Go to

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38:58

The New Way to Help People Change w/ Dr. Andrew...

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2025/08/07

Welcome back to part two of my conversation with Dr. Andrew Tatarsky. If you missed part one, we unpacked the roots of the abstinence-only model and why it often fails to support the majority of people seeking help for substance use. Today, we pick up with Andrew’s personal turning point — the moment he began questioning that system from the inside. For context, Dr. Tatarsky is a clinical psychologist, author of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy, and a leading voice in the movement to create

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23:01

Rethinking Recovery: Where the System Fails w/ Dr....

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2025/08/06

Ever since our first interview, I’ve come to deeply respect today’s guest — and I’m grateful to now call him a close friend. Dr. Andrew Tatarsky is a clinical psychologist, author, and one of the pioneers of harm reduction psychotherapy — a model that’s helped thousands of people build a better relationship with substances, even if abstinence isn’t their starting point. In this first part of our conversation, we talk about why traditional models — like abstinence-only and the 12-step

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8:42

Feel Better Fast: The 10-Minute Reset That Works

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2025/08/04

Start your week with a reset that actually sticks. In just 10 minutes, you’ll move through a powerful science-backed flow: a quick gratitude shift, a habit win to anchor progress, a guided intention to move you forward, and a simple breath technique proven to calm your nervous system fast.No fluff. No pressure. Just a mental tune-up you can come back to anytime life feels off track.Want to drink less with no pressure to quit? Go to https://ctbk.co/4doo5dq for a free 15-day trial.--Listen to

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28:42

How We’re Building Sunnyside w/ Steve Lloyd

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2025/07/31

Today we’re pulling back the curtain so you can meet one of the key people behind what we’re building at Sunnyside. Steve Lloyd is our Chief Product and Technology Officer—and before joining us, he spent a decade helping grow Strava into one of the world’s most loved fitness platforms.In this episode, you’ll hear what brought Steve to Sunnyside, what he’s focused on behind the scenes, and how his passion for building meaningful products is shaping the future of sunnyside. If you’ve ever

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48:15

When Success Isn’t Enough: ADHD, Alcohol, and a...

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2025/07/24

Rick Culleton is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and CEO who’s built multiple multimillion-dollar companies over the past four decades. But behind the success was a daily drinking habit—used not to party, but to manage stress, anxiety, and undiagnosed ADHD. Rick drank for nearly 40 years, all while running high-growth businesses and appearing to have it all together. When health markers forced him to take a hard look at his habits, he made the decision to stop drinking—and everything

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