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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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11:27

7 Subtle Ways Drinking Changes as Life Changes

Journey to the Sunnyside ·

2025/12/15

We don’t drink the same way in every season of life — and that’s not random. In this episode, Mike explores seven subtle signs that your drinking may be reflecting something deeper, drawing from Wayne Dyer’s Seven Faces of Intention. This isn’t about cutting back or fixing anything. It’s about noticing how stress, pressure, self-talk, pace, and internal alignment shape the role alcohol plays. If drinking sometimes feels heavier — or just different than it used to — this episode offers a

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26:37

How Malcolm Cut his Drinking by 75% with Sunnyside Med

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2025/12/11

What happens when someone discovers that medication, structure, and real support can work together? In this conversation, Malcolm shares how Sunnyside Med helped him go from drinking 15–20 drinks a day to a consistent 4–5 — a 75% reduction in just six weeks. He talks openly about grief, shame, emotional patterns, and why previous attempts at change didn’t stick. You’ll hear how naltrexone, community, coaching calls, and daily tracking gave him the tools he’d been missing for years. If

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9:24

The Top 5 Myths Mindful Drinkers Still Believe

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2025/12/09

Even when you’re drinking less and feeling better, certain beliefs can quietly make the whole process feel harder than it needs to be. In this episode, we break down five common myths that influence how you interpret cravings, off-nights, progress, and your own capacity for change. Once you see these myths clearly, the entire journey feels lighter and a lot more human.Want to drink less with no pressure to quit? Visit https://ctbk.co/4doo5dq for a free 15-day trial of the Sunnyside digital

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12:17

Is Your Gut Driving Your Cravings?

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2025/12/04

In this episode, Mike explores a surprising angle on cravings: the role your gut plays in when and why they show up. Drawing on new research about the gut–brain axis, he explains how alcohol, stress, blood sugar swings, and even sleep can influence the signals your gut sends to your brain — and how those signals can feel like cravings. You’ll learn simple, science-backed ways to support your gut, steady your mood, and make cravings easier to manage without relying on willpower or

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10:23

Your Post-Thanksgiving Reset Starts Here

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2025/12/01

Thanksgiving shakes up your routines, your sleep, your stress, and your drinking rhythm — even when you’ve been doing the work. In this episode, we break down what the weekend actually revealed about your habits, why it felt harder or easier than expected, and how to use that insight to steady yourself for December. This is your post-Thanksgiving reset, built around clarity, momentum, and mindful choices that support how you want to feel through the rest of the holidays.Want to drink less

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10:28

7 Strategies to Stay on Track and Still Enjoy...

Journey to the Sunnyside ·

2025/11/26

It sounds cheesy, but at this time of year here at Sunnyside we're always incredibly grateful for you, our Sunnyside members. You bring us inspiration through your success stories and the effort you put into bettering yourselves. And you make us better at what we do. Sunnyside is our life's work, and we're proud to be on this journey with you.In this special holiday episode, we share how you can go into Thanksgiving with a plan, feel clear about your goals, and still end up drinking more

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11:03

10 Cognitive Distortions That Tell You “You’re Not...

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2025/11/24

You can stick to your plan most of the week, make better choices, feel more aware—and still wake up after one off night and think, “Nothing’s changing. I knew I’d end up right back here.” That moment has less to do with the drinking, and more to do with the thoughts that rush in after. In psychology, these are called cognitive distortions—mental habits that make a single slip feel like proof you don’t actually have control, or that your progress isn’t real. In today’s episode, we go through

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33:42

The Four Pillars of Letting Go Without Going...

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2025/11/20

When most people hear the word sobriety, they think labels, meetings, or giving something up. For Jeanette Hu, it meant something very different. She spent years drinking daily— and when she tried to change, she didn’t fully connect with the traditional path. So she became a psychotherapist and started studying belief, identity, and the emotional role alcohol plays in our lives. That led her to build what she calls the Four Pillar Sobriety System—not based on willpower or labels, but on

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11:03

The Emotional Levels Behind Why You Drink

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2025/11/17

We all drink for different reasons — stress, relief, habit, escape, connection — but underneath those behaviors is something deeper: the emotional level we’re operating from. Today, I’m using the framework from Power vs. Force by Dr. David Hawkins to break down why we drink from shame, anxiety, anger, desire, and pride… and why we feel worse afterward. Then we look at what happens when you rise into higher states like courage, neutrality, acceptance, and love — and how your relationship

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54:03

Real Stories from Sunnyside Med - Using Medication to...

Journey to the Sunnyside ·

2025/11/13

Today we're continuing the conversation around Sunnyside Med - I’m joined again by co-founder Ian Andersen to talk about what’s new, his own personal experience taking medication, and what members are actually seeing in the real world. We get honest about what the typical experience looks like — the wins, the challenges, and even the side effects — so if you’ve ever thought about getting a little extra help to quiet that voice that says just one more, this is a conversation worth

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12:28

The False Summit: When One Is Never Enough — Part 1

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2025/11/10

I used to say, “I don’t want a beer — I want a six-pack.” It always got a laugh, but underneath that joke was something real: one never felt like enough. In this episode, I unpack why we keep chasing that next drink even after the good feeling has already arrived—and how learning to spot that moment can completely shift your relationship with alcohol.Want to drink less with no pressure to quit? Visit https://ctbk.co/4doo5dq for a free 15-day trial of Sunnyside.--Listen to Journey to the

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51:37

How One Mom Cut Her Drinking in Half with Sunnyside...

Journey to the Sunnyside ·

2025/11/06

Today I’m talking with Ada Avdic — a full-time content creator, mom, and beauty expert who thought she didn’t really drink all that much. But once she started tracking with Sunnyside, she realized she was drinking more than she thought — and that small changes could make a big difference. In this episode, Ada shares how she cut her drinking in half, rethought corporate and “mommy-wine” culture, and found real balance — without giving up the glass completely.Want to drink less with no

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10:51

9 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays Without Losing Control

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2025/11/03

The holidays can test even the strongest intentions — parties, family, travel, and constant pressure to drink or “let loose.” In this 10-Minute Monday, Mike shares 9 ways to stay balanced, protect your peace, and actually enjoy the season. You’ll learn how to plan ahead, handle tough moments, and start the new year proud of how you showed up — clear, confident, and in control.Want to drink less with no pressure to quit? Visit https://ctbk.co/4doo5dq for a free 15-day trial of

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23:52

How Parents Can Show Up When Alcohol Enters the...

Journey to the Sunnyside ·

2025/10/30

Once you understand what drinking looks like through a young person’s eyes, the next question is… what can you actually do as a parent? These years can feel like walking a tightrope — you want to guide and protect them, but you also don’t want to push them away. In this episode, I talk with therapeutic consultant Joanna Lilly about how parents can build trust early, respond instead of react, and set real boundaries without closing the door on connection. She shares what she sees most often

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28:58

Why Teens Really Start Drinking w/ Joanna Lilley

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2025/10/29

For most young people, their first drink isn’t about getting drunk — it’s about feeling like they belong. When we see it through that lens, the whole conversation changes. In this episode, I talk with therapeutic consultant Joanna Lilly about what’s really driving early drinking — identity, belonging, and pressure to fit in. We talk about how experimentation can start early, what signs can signal something more serious, and why giving young people realistic options, like a simple 90-day

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11:20

Could a Daily Pill Help You Drink Less? Let's Chat...

Journey to the Sunnyside ·

2025/10/27

Today I’m sharing something that more people should know about… but most still don’t. It’s called naltrexone — a prescription medication that can actually help reduce how rewarding alcohol feels. That “buzz” or dopamine spike? This blunts it, making it easier to drink less without relying on willpower alone.In this episode, I’ll walk you through:What naltrexone does in your brainWhy it’s not about quitting, but changing your relationship with alcoholAnd how it fits into our newest offering

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23:56

Behind the Zero Proof Boom w/ Sean Goldsmith

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2025/10/23

Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside! If you listened to Part One, we talked about the cultural shift behind the rise of NA drinks. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the business side. Sean Goldsmith, co-founder of The Zero Proof, shares how he went from blogging about the movement to running one of the largest online NA retailers in the country — with more than 500 SKUs, national distribution, and their own brands. We get into early grind stories, raising capital at

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24:41

Why NA Drinks Are Winning the Culture War w/ Sean...

Journey to the Sunnyside ·

2025/10/22

Hey everyone, welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside. Today’s conversation is a fun one — because it’s not just about drinking less, it’s about what’s happening around us. Gallup just reported record-low drinking rates in the U.S., and you can feel this cultural shift everywhere — from grocery aisles to restaurant menus. To unpack what’s going on, I sat down with Sean Goldsmith, co-founder of The Zero Proof — one of the biggest players in the non-alcoholic beverage space. We get into how

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11:29

What You’re Feeling Isn’t Just a Hangover

Journey to the Sunnyside ·

2025/10/20

Light anxiety. Brain fog. Cravings. It’s not random — it’s your nervous system recalibrating after alcohol. In this episode, Mike breaks down how mini withdrawals work, why they quietly fuel drinking habits, and how to reset your baseline.Want to drink less with no pressure to quit? Visit https://ctbk.co/4doo5dq for a free 15-day trial of Sunnyside.--Listen to Journey to the Sunnyside Podcast: https://bit.ly/4bxCqT3Subscribe to Sunnyside’s YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3zuoID4CONNECT WITH

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30:51

The Wild Years, the Wake-Up, and Finding Balance w/...

Journey to the Sunnyside ·

2025/10/16

In this episode, Martin Silva returns for a conversation on how his relationship with alcohol and health has evolved over the years. Martin is a transformation and performance coach with more than 20 years in the fitness world. We talk about the wild early days, how drinking fit into that chapter, and what changed as his goals and priorities shifted. Along the way, we share personal stories and dig into what it really looks like to build balance without giving up the moments that

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