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Journey to the Sunnyside | Mindful Drinking & Alcohol Health

Sunnyside
Mindful Drinking
Alcohol
Alcohol Moderation
Habit Change
Mindfulness
Sunnyside
Mental Health
Alcohol Consumption
Cravings
Neuroscience
Moderation
Dopamine
Self-Improvement
Naltrexone
Mindful Living
Harm Reduction
Sunnyside Med
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Sober Curious Movement
Habit Formation

Exploring the science of drinking less, from alcohol cravings and habit change to moderation, naltrexone, and building a healthier relationship with alcohol. Whether you're sober curious, cutting back, or thinking about quitting, this podcast meets you where you are. Journey to the Sunnyside is a top 1% podcast reaching over 500,000 listeners every week. Through expert interviews, neuroscience res... more

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A lot of people know alcohol is taking up too much space long before they do anything about it. It might be the drink after work, the second drink that wasn't planned, the weekend rule that keeps bending, or the feeling that alcohol is doing more emo... more

In this episode, I talk about the social side of drinking less, and the fear that changing your drinking might change how you show up with other people. Will I still be fun? Will the night feel different? Will people notice? And do I have to change e... more

My guest is Dr. Josh McConkie. He's an emergency physician and a military veteran, and he flew medevac missions in Iraq. We get into the moment when toughing it out stopped working for him, and what it was like to come home after that. We also talk a... more

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In this episode, I’m talking about the moment most moderation advice skips: what happens after the first drink. For many people, the first drink is a decision. But the second drink is momentum. Once alcohol starts creating that feeling of relief, con... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Darcy Sterling
Relationship therapist and host of We Need to Talk
We Need to Talk / Dr. Darcy Sterling
Episode: How to Stay Close When Your Drinking Starts Changing w/ Dr. Darcy Sterling
Dr. Jeffrey Egler
Chief Medical Officer at Noom
Noom
Episode: Healthy Aging: A Doctor’s Perspective on Living Better, Longer w/ Noom CMO Dr. Jeffrey Egler
Jon Paul Crimi
Former celebrity trainer and sober coach turned breathwork teacher
Breath with JP / Five Day Emotional Detox
Episode: The Breathwork Reset for Stress, Shame, and Anxiety w/ Jon Paul Crimi
Morgan Smith
Founder/owner of Kalm with Kava
Kalm with Kava
Episode: Why Some Kava Works and Some Doesn’t w/ Morgan Smith
Geoff Cook
CEO of Noom, leading digital behavior change
Noom
Episode: Food Noise, Alcohol Noise, and the New Science of Medication-Assisted Behavior Change w/ Sunnyside CEO Nick Allen & Noom CEO Geoff Cook
Nick Allen
CEO of Sunnyside, focusing on behavior change in alcohol use
Sunnyside
Episode: Food Noise, Alcohol Noise, and the New Science of Medication-Assisted Behavior Change w/ Sunnyside CEO Nick Allen & Noom CEO Geoff Cook
Beej Karpen
Mindfulness-based coach and IFS practitioner
Insight Out NYC / Mindful Drinking Workshops
Episode: Why the Parts of You That Drink Are Not the Enemy w/ Beej Karpen
Merrilee Burke
Licensed therapist specializing in alcohol moderation
Independent clinician
Episode: Why Some People Are Pushing Back on Sober Curious w/ Merrilee Burke
Andrea Pain
Executive Director of Moderation Management
Moderation Management
Episode: Before Mindful Drinking, There Was Moderation Management w/ Andrea Pain

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Mike Hardenbrook
Host of Journey to the Sunnyside

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 216 ratings
  • Love this podcast

    The episode “why we obsess about figuring out alcohol” is so spot on

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ML11839
    United States25 days ago
  • Helped me so much

    I’ve subscribed to the app for a few years now and been listening to the podcast for a couple. I appreciate the knowledge and perspectives Mike shares. These episodes have absolutely helped me on my journey with moderation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DarthMunkey76
    United States2 months ago
  • What you feel stuck even when you know better

    I had to bail on this one because of that awful story about the testing on the rats. Normally I like the show but that was just too much to take as an animal lover.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    kebinpdx
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    I love the 10 minute Monday episodes! They are such a quick refreshing start to my week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ML11839
    United States3 months ago
  • Educational and Supportive

    I listen to most of the 10 minute Monday podcasts and many of the longer ones. I find the content to be inspirational, educational and helpful. I love the non judgmental approach and that the topics are so relevant to someone on a mindful moderation journey. I always come away with additional perspective and a feeling of being supported and understood.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PegsterD
    United States4 months ago

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Many appreciate short 10-minute episodes for quick insights.

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Healthy Aging: A Doctor’s Perspective on Living Better, Longer w/ Noom CMO Dr. Jeffrey Egler
Q: How should we shift from sick care to proactive aging strategies in everyday life?
Move from a disease-centered mindset to a health and wellbeing framework by addressing interconnections between nutrition, sleep, activity, and stress; use a systems biology view to coordinate changes across pillars, and consider medications or biologics only as complementary tools, not the foundation.
Healthy Aging: A Doctor’s Perspective on Living Better, Longer w/ Noom CMO Dr. Jeffrey Egler
Q: What does healthy aging mean from your perspective as a clinical leader at Noom?
Healthy aging is about staying vibrant and functional throughout life, integrating nutrition, sleep, movement, social connections, and appropriate use of biologics, with a focus on practical, systems-oriented lifestyle changes rather than treating isolated symptoms.
Systems Over Willpower w/ Noom CMO Dr. Jeffrey Egler
Q: What practical steps can listeners take to start healthier aging and alcohol-related goals today?
Identify one change to focus on, consider environmental and social factors, use micro-habits and goal-setting, and seek support or partner with a program (Sunnyside or Noom) to implement daily actions.
Systems Over Willpower w/ Noom CMO Dr. Jeffrey Egler
Q: How do Noom and Sunnyside view the role of medication in behavior change?
Medication is seen as a catalyst or spark that can enable higher engagement with behavioral tools; it is not the sole solution and should be paired with structured habit change, with attention to durability and long-term adherence.
Systems Over Willpower w/ Noom CMO Dr. Jeffrey Egler
Q: What is the core shift Sunnyside and Noom are advocating away from traditional messaging about health and drinking?
The shift is from telling people to simply willpower their way to change to offering structured systems, habit-tracking, environment design, community support, and sometimes medication to catalyze engagement and durable change.

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What is Journey to the Sunnyside about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on mindful drinking, behavior change, and evidence-based tools for reducing or moderating alcohol use. Across episodes, topics include systems thinking for health, medication-assisted approaches (like GLP-1s and naltrexone), harm-reduction concepts, breathwork, mindfulness, and practical habit-change tactics. Notable is a strong integration between behavioral science and medical options, plus a clear sponsor alignment with a program that supports long-term relationship changes with alcohol. The format blends expert interviews, personal stories, and concise, actionable guidance, with frequent emphasis on community support and practical pathways toward moderation or abstinence.

Listeners can expect science-backed discussions, ... more

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2. Dr. Jeffrey Egler
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4. Morgan Smith
5. Geoff Cook
6. Nick Allen
7. Beej Karpen
8. Merrilee Burke

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