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PODCAST

The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9

Mike Hardenbrook & Cloud9

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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All Episodes

9:11

Why Drinking Can Make You Cold

The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9 ·

2026/04/23

Alcohol feels warm—but why do your hands get cold?That flushed, cozy feeling after a drink can be misleading. Alcohol shifts blood flow, lowers core temperature, and can even affect blood sugar and hydration—leaving your hands and feet feeling colder than expected.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what’s really happening:* Why alcohol pulls heat to your skin but cools your core* How circulation changes can lead to cold hands and feet* The role of blood sugar dips and

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9:04

The Organ Alcohol Quietly Hits

The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9 ·

2026/04/21

Everyone talks about the liver. Almost no one talks about the pancreas.Your pancreas helps control blood sugar, digestion, and energy—and alcohol can quietly disrupt all three. That next-day shakiness, nausea, bloating, or cravings may be more connected to your pancreas than you think.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what’s really happening:How alcohol irritates the pancreas and triggers inflammationWhy drinking can cause blood sugar crashes and cravingsThe link between alcohol

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9:57

Why Drinking Dries Your Eyes

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2026/04/16

Dry mouth after drinking is obvious—but what about your eyes?That scratchy, tired, slightly blurry feeling after a night out isn’t random. Alcohol dehydrates your system, disrupts your tear film, and even affects how your eyes recover overnight.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what’s really happening:Why alcohol reduces tear production and dries your eyesThe reason your eyes look red and feel irritatedHow sleep disruption makes eye fatigue worseWhy screen time + alcohol hits

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11:09

The Small Mistakes You Miss

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2026/04/14

A slightly sharper reply. A missed detail. A reaction you didn’t think twice about.Nothing major. Nothing obvious. But later… you realize something felt off.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down how small, unnoticed shifts in your mood, energy, and focus can quietly change your decisions—and why these tiny mistakes add up over time.We explore: • Why your brain runs on autopilot more than you think • How low energy and stress subtly affect your decisions • The hidden impact of sleep

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8:52

Why Alcohol Makes You Stuffy

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2026/04/09

Why does alcohol make your nose stuffy? It’s not just in your head.That sudden congestion, facial pressure, or flushed feeling after a drink might actually be your body reacting in real time. Alcohol can trigger histamine release, widen blood vessels in your sinuses, and even increase inflammation—leading to that blocked, heavy feeling.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what this means for your body: Why wine and beer can trigger sinus congestion The role of histamines,

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8:51

Your Brain Is Rewriting the Night

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2026/04/02

Ever wake up after a night out and feel like your memory doesn’t quite match what actually happened? Not gone… just off. Smoothed over. Slightly rewritten.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what really happens to your memory when you drink—and why your brain doesn’t just forget, it reconstructs.We explore: • Why alcohol disrupts memory formation at the source • How your brain fills in missing moments without telling you • What “blackouts” really are—and why they’re not empty

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8:23

The Hidden Cost of “Fine”

The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9 ·

2026/03/31

A little more tired than usual. A little less focused. Slightly more irritable. Maybe a quiet hum of anxiety in the background.Nothing dramatic. Nothing broken. So you ignore it.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what’s actually happening inside your brain when you tell yourself “this is fine”—and why that state can quietly become your default.We explore: • Why your brain adapts to low energy, stress, and poor sleep—and starts calling it normal • How predictable habits like a

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8:52

Why Lights Feel Brighter After Drinks

The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9 ·

2026/03/26

Why do lights suddenly feel blinding after a few drinks?You step outside, and everything feels too bright, too sharp, too intense. It’s not the streetlights. It’s not your phone. It’s your nervous system.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the real reason the world feels overwhelming after drinking, including:• How alcohol slows your pupil response, letting in too much light• Why your brain stops filtering sensory input — making everything feel harsher• The rebound effect of GABA

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8:18

Why That Bruise Looks Worse

The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9 ·

2026/03/24

Why does a tiny bump turn into a massive bruise after drinking?You barely hit the table… but the next day it looks like you took a full fall. It feels worse, lasts longer, and makes you question what actually happened.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the real reason your body reacts differently after drinking — and why it’s not about the impact, it’s about your internal state. You’ll learn:• How alcohol makes blood vessels more fragile and easier to damage • Why clotting slows

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8:29

Alcohol Doesn’t Kill Pain — It Delays It

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2026/03/19

Ever noticed how a drink can take the edge off pain… but somehow you feel worse the next day?That’s not relief — that’s a delay.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what alcohol is actually doing to your brain when it seems to “numb” pain — and why that short-term relief often comes back stronger later.You’ll learn:• How alcohol alters GABA and glutamate to “turn down” pain signals • Why your brain treats alcohol like noise-canceling headphones for discomfort • The hidden rebound

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11:28

Why Music Sounds Better After Drinking

The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9 ·

2026/03/17

Why does music suddenly feel incredible after a few drinks?You’ve heard the song a hundred times before. Maybe you even skip it on your own playlist. But after a drink or two, that same song suddenly feels like the greatest thing ever written. The bass hits harder, the lyrics feel personal, and somehow you’re singing louder than everyone else in the room.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook explores the fascinating neuroscience behind why music feels more powerful after drinking, including:•

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11:30

How Alcohol Alters Your Sense of Humor

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2026/03/12

Why does everything seem hilarious after a few drinks — but barely funny the next morning?In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the neuroscience behind why alcohol changes the way your brain processes humor. From lowered inhibitions to dopamine surges and social feedback loops, alcohol can dramatically shift how your brain evaluates jokes, emotions, and group reactions.You’ll learn:• How alcohol suppresses the prefrontal cortex — the part of your brain responsible for judgment and

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9:31

Alcohol and Eye Contact: What Changes

The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9 ·

2026/03/10

Does alcohol actually change the way you look at someone — or the way they look at you?That intense eye contact after a drink? The way conversations suddenly feel deeper, bolder, more electric? It’s not just confidence. It’s chemistry.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the neuroscience behind alcohol and eye contact, including:• How alcohol dampens the prefrontal cortex and lowers social inhibition • Why reduced amygdala activity makes eye contact feel less intimidating • How

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10:12

Your Gut After One Drink

The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9 ·

2026/03/05

One night of drinking can shift your gut by morning — and most people have no idea it’s happening.You might think alcohol only affects your brain or your liver. But within hours of drinking, your gut bacteria begin to change. Not weeks. Not years. Hours. That glass of wine or those beers don’t just pass through quietly — they interact with trillions of microbes that influence your mood, energy, cravings, inflammation, and immune function.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the

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9:20

Your Gut After Happy Hour

The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9 ·

2026/03/03

Ever notice you get bitten more after a drink? It’s not bad luck — it’s biology.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks the surprising science behind why alcohol makes you more attractive to mosquitoes, including:• How alcohol increases carbon dioxide output and raises skin temperature• Why vasodilation and subtle changes in body chemistry make you easier to detect• The role of sweat, scent, and metabolism in mosquito attraction• What this reveals about how quickly alcohol changes your

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8:25

Why Alcohol Makes You Mosquito Bait

The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9 ·

2026/02/27

Ever notice you get bitten more after a drink? It’s not bad luck — it’s biology.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks the surprising science behind why alcohol makes you more attractive to mosquitoes, including:• How alcohol increases carbon dioxide output and raises skin temperature • Why vasodilation and subtle changes in body chemistry make you easier to detect • The role of sweat, scent, and metabolism in mosquito attraction • What this reveals about how quickly alcohol changes your

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8:34

Why Booze and Burgers Hit Harder Together

The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9 ·

2026/02/24

Ever wonder why a night of drinks and heavy food leaves you feeling extra bloated, inflamed, and wiped out the next day?In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what actually happens when alcohol and high-fat meals collide — and why your liver can’t process both at the same time.You’ll learn:• Why alcohol becomes your liver’s top priority — and what gets paused because of it • How drinking with fatty foods increases triglycerides and fat storage • The connection between booze,

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10:50

Winter Drinking and Your Heart

The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9 ·

2026/02/19

Does alcohol really “warm you up” in the winter — or is it quietly stressing your heart?Cold weather already raises blood pressure by tightening your blood vessels. Add alcohol, and you create a confusing mix of temporary warmth, rebound constriction, disrupted sleep, and extra strain on your cardiovascular system.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the real science behind winter drinking and blood pressure, including:• What cold temperatures actually do to your arteries and

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8:16

Alcohol Does to Medication Metabolism

The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9 ·

2026/02/17

Ever had a drink while taking a “normal” medication… and felt extra off?Alcohol doesn’t just affect your mood — it changes how your body processes medications. Since your liver has to metabolize both alcohol and drug compounds, even casual drinking can increase side effects, reduce effectiveness, or add extra strain behind the scenes.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down: • How alcohol competes with medications in the liver • Why some drugs feel stronger (or weaker) when alcohol is

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8:17

The Histamine Side of Wine Headaches

The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9 ·

2026/02/12

Ever get a headache from one glass of wine… but other drinks feel fine?That might not be the alcohol — it could be histamine.Wine (especially red) is high in histamines and other fermented compounds that can trigger headaches, flushing, congestion, and even migraine-like reactions in sensitive people.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down:• Why wine contains more histamine than most drinks• How histamine affects blood vessels and triggers headaches• The DAO enzyme and why some people

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