Best Alcohol Reduction Podcasts (2025)

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Randy: From Ruining His Life With Crack, Heroin, and Meth to Running a Men’s Sober Living Nonprofit 1:18:55

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Randy's life started with tragedy and abandonment trauma; he was the sole survivor of a car wreck that killed his mother and two brothers when he was only 9 months old. Growing up he was always the odd one out until he found drugs and bad kids. He managed to keep his life together for a long time while drinking and using a variety of drugs. Eventua…

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Jimmy shares his story of meth psychosis, meat showers, 10 charges, and how jail and the gym helped him reclaim his mind and life. 59:12

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Send us a text Jimmy was deep in meth psychosis, paranoid and hallucinating parasites in his body. At his worst, he showered with raw meat to “cleanse” himself—leaving blood and tissue all over the bathroom floor. With 10 criminal charges, family restraining orders, and psychosis from years of meth, jail time finally forced a reset. What started as…

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Episode 52: Snacks That Work – Smart Snacking Strategies for Midlife Women 30:01

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Message us your comments Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast where we talk about all things health, hormones, and happiness for women over 40. We’re coaches James and Juli from Fabulous Beyond 40, excited to be here with you today for a tasty new topic — menopause-friendly snacks. Snacking tends to get a bad rap. But if you're navigating…

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How Alcohol Interferes with Your Goals (Without You Noticing) 9:39

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Feel like your goals keep stalling—but can’t figure out why? That evening drink might be playing a bigger role than you think. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the sneaky ways alcohol can slow your momentum, including: • How drinking messes with motivation, routines, and follow-through • Why even “just a couple” can derail your next-da…

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Community & Alone Time in Recovery: Anti-Capitalism, Evolution, and the Alcohol Industrial Complex 32:15

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In today's episode Early goes over our inherent need for both community and alone time, why your social anxiety makes you normal, how alcohol advertising targets our "wound of existence", anti-individualism, why normal things don't feel good anymore, and the ultimate question to ask while socializing: "Why am I here??" Follow along with the slidesh…

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Marc was a VP at 24, homeless at 28. Cocaine, shame, and ego brought him down—but recovery, fatherhood, and faith helped him rise again. 1:13:50

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Send us a text Marc became a vice president by 24 and homeless by 28. Behind the success was a cocaine-fueled climb toward total emotional collapse. In this deeply honest conversation, Marc shares how addiction, childhood wounds, infidelity, and untreated trauma brought him to the brink. Now sober since 2008, he opens up about inner child work, spi…

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Episode 51: Midlife Brain Fog: Practical Tips to Sharpen Your Focus. 25:43

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Message us your comments Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast where we talk about all things health, hormones, and happiness for women over 40. We’re coaches James and Juli from Fabulous Beyond 40, and today we’re addressing a topic that can be incredibly frustrating for women throughout all stages of the menopause transition. We’re talki…

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Elise: From an Abusive Relationship and an Eating Disorder to A Life She Doesn’t Need to Escape From 1:16:00

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Trigger warning: graphic descriptions of physical and sexual assault, frank discussions about eating disorder In today's episode, Early talks with their friend Elise. Elise suffered sports concussions as a kid and had to stop playing soccer, which at that time was a huge part of her identity. A resulting change in her body and self-image led to an …

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Louis shares how he went from overdosing on house arrest to becoming leadership at the jail that once held him. 1:03:13

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Send us a text Louis is a man in long-term recovery after years of addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and overdoses. Once shooting heroin with his own mother and arrested with four felony charges, Lewis later worked his way into a leadership position at the very correctional facility where he was once locked up. His story is one of pain, privi…

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Episode 50: Emotional Self-Defence: Boundaries, Confidence, and Protecting Your Peace 51:09

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Message us your comments Welcome back to Empower Your Menopause — the podcast where we help you navigate health, hormones, and happiness so you can thrive in midlife. This is our 50th episode and in this one Coaches James and Juli are joined by two of our special friends to talk about a topic that hits home for a lot of women, especially in midlife…

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When Drinking Becomes a Personality Trait 7:23

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“Party girl.” “Wine guy.” “Shot o’clock.” When did drinking become a personality? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook explores how alcohol can shift from a casual habit to a core part of your identity — and what that means for your brain, behavior, and sense of self. Backed by science and real stories, this episode breaks down the cultural, psycholog…

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July Recovery Reading & Podcast List 2025! 25:00

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Today Early discusses a few more books & podcasts to supplement your recovery, along with a speech from their soapbox and for some reason - a lot of cussing. Enjoy. Books: Not Drinking Tonight by Amanda E. White, LPC Karamo by Karamo Brown In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate Podcasts: Sort of Sure by Samar Kargbo Feel Lit by Ruby Williams a…

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Joey shares how meth, crime, and a suicide attempt nearly took his life—and how recovery, faith, and family brought him back. 47:27

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Send us a text Joey is a man in recovery after years of addiction, incarceration, home invasions, and violent crime. Once on Prince Albert’s Most Wanted list, he nearly took his own life in his grandfather’s basement with a sawed-off shotgun. What stopped him—and what came next—is a story of transformation through justice, forgiveness, prayer, and …

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Episode 49: Making Time for You – Prioritising Joy in a Busy Life 28:15

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Message us your comments Welcome to Empower Your Menopause—the podcast that helps you take charge of your health, hormones, and happiness. We’re your coaches, Juli and James, from Fabulous Beyond 40, and today’s episode is part gentle reminder, part necessary tough love. We’re talking about making time for you, and finding ways to prioritise joy in…

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Your Gut After Booze: 48 Hours of Recovery 7:46

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Bloated, moody, foggy — and it’s already been two days since that wild night out? Your gut might still be in recovery mode. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the science behind what happens in your gut 24 to 48 hours after drinking. From disrupted microbiomes to “hangxiety” and digestive chaos, you’ll learn why your gut takes a bigger h…

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Andie: From “A Junkie and a Fiend” to Hosting Harm Reduction/Recovery Groups 1:06:34

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Trigger warning: death by overdose, brief mention of suicidal thoughts. Check out Andie's support group! email [email protected] for the link Andie's life started in a family with everyone in various degrees of neurodivergence and addiction. They began as many of us do, with stealing beer out of a friend's parent's garage fridge. Soon they g…

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Drinking the Night Before a Big Meeting: Smart or Risky? 9:17

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That one glass of wine the night before your big meeting might feel like a stress reliever… but your brain might not agree by morning. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what alcohol really does to your sleep, focus, and confidence before a big day: Why even light drinking disrupts REM sleep and mental clarity How alcohol affects your me…

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Nolan shares how he survived addiction, trauma, and liver failure—and how finding faith helped him learn to love again. 47:08

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Send us a text Nolan is a father, survivor, and man in recovery. After enduring trauma, addiction, street violence, and the death of multiple loved ones, Nolan found himself in a coma after his liver and kidneys failed. From drinking hand sanitizer to preaching the Word, Nolan’s story is a raw journey through loss, addiction, spiritual awakening, a…

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Episode 48: From Frail to Fierce – The importance of strength training for women 40+ 24:09

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Message us your comments Think strength training isn’t for you? Think again. In this episode of Empower Your Menopause, James and Juli from Fabulous Beyond 40 reveal why building muscle is one of the most important things you can do for your health in midlife and beyond. We’re not talking bodybuilding. We’re talking about feeling strong, steady, an…

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Replay: Early on “Sort of Sure” Podcast with Samar Kargbo 25:45

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This is a replay of Early's interview with Samar Kargbo on his podcast "Sort of Sure" - a podcast about imposter syndrome. Early talks about their time in EMS, a bit about addiction, starting a nonprofit, and how they overcome seemingly insurmountable tasks. Check out Samar's work - https://samarthinks.com Donate to our cause! - Venmo & Paypal @rec…

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Drinking and Dating in Your 30s? Listen to This! 9:03

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Dating in your 30s is supposed to be wiser, more grounded — but somehow, it still revolves around drinks. From wine-fueled first dates to “liquid courage” before awkward small talk, alcohol is the unofficial plus-one nobody asked for. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks the hidden ways alcohol messes with your dating life — from how it change…

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Gio opens up about addiction, relapse, identity loss, and spiritual growth after fentanyl nearly ended his life. 50:41

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Send us a text Gio is a former semi-pro hockey player, father of two, and person in recovery. In this episode, he shares his long battle with addiction—from partying in locker rooms to opioid dependency, family loss, and fentanyl relapse. After three treatment attempts, legal struggles, and near-fatal overdoses, Gio finally found lasting recovery b…

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The psychology of alcohol use and addiction with Prof. Roy Baumeister 40:43

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk to Prof. Roy Baumeister about the psychology of alcohol use and addiction. We cover topics such as why people drink, the effects of alcohol, the role of emotions such as guilt, and how self-control works. Prof Baumeister is one of the most eminent living psychologists with over 40 books and 700 scientific pub…

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Episode 47: Water You Waiting For? The The Menopause Energy Fix No One’s Talking About 34:29

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Message us your comments Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast that helps you take charge of your health, hormones, and happiness. It’s James and Juli once again from Fabulous Beyond 40, and in this episode we’re diving into a surprisingly powerful and transformative topic: hydration. No, not just “drink more water”—but how hydration actua…

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How Alcohol Changes Your Skin, Hair, and Nails 9:44

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From stubborn breakouts to thinning hair and brittle nails, alcohol might be doing more to your appearance than you think — and not in a good way. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down how drinking impacts your outer glow and what really happens when you cut back: Why alcohol dehydrates your skin and speeds up aging The surprising link betw…

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Sophia: From Selling Meth and Being Pregnant in Prison to Walking Beside Others on Their Healing Journeys 1:16:36

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Want to tell your story on our podcast? Send an email to [email protected] Sophia grew up in a house where both parents drank. She took her first drink when she was 12 and was smoking meth by age 14, and began rebelling in every way possible. She met some older friends, began selling meth and weed, and remarks on how her relationships fe…

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The Drinking Persona vs. The Real You 8:07

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Ever feel like a different person after a few drinks? You’re not imagining it—and you’re definitely not alone. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook explores the psychology and neuroscience behind the “drinking persona”—why it shows up, how it shapes your behavior, and what it reveals about the real you underneath. We’ll cover: What alcohol myopia is (…

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Dan and Donna reflect on grief, parenting, and near relapse. A raw look at recovery, empathy, and slowing down after loss. 42:22

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Send us a text Donna recently lost her mom. This pushed Donna to the edge and showed her what really mattered. ✅ Buy us a coffee! ✅ Need HKT Merch? ✅ Check out EHN Canada ✅ Bunny Hugs and Mental Health ✅ Wellness News ✅ Heroic Microgreens ✅ A1 Accounting Support the show We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or spe…

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Episode 46: The Stories We Tell Ourselves - Reframing Limiting Beliefs About Aging 27:04

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Message us your comments Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast that helps you take charge of your health, hormones, and happiness. It’s James and Juli once again from Fabulous Beyond 40 and this week’s topic is one that can be challenging for many women because it touches on some of the deeper beliefs and emotions that go along with the ag…

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The Hidden Link Between PMS, Hormones, and Alcohol 8:04

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Ever wonder why your PMS symptoms feel worse after a few drinks — or why that glass of wine hits different before your period? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the surprising ways alcohol messes with your hormones, from intensifying PMS to disrupting estrogen balance and making stress feel even worse. You’ll learn: How alcohol impacts …

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June Recovery Reading & Podcast List 2025! 26:35

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Another curated list of recovery resources to help you on your journey! It is time to reprogram our brains and bathe them in a soup of new information. Books: Dry Humping by Tawny Lara Girl Walks Out of a Bar by Lisa Smith Laziness Does Not Exist by Dr. Devon Price Podcasts: Recovery Rocks by Tawny Lara and Lisa Smith Chasing Heroine by Jeanine Cou…

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Why You Crave Booze When You’re Stressed 8:43

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Ever feel like stress sends you straight to the fridge for a drink? You’re not alone — and it’s not about willpower. It’s brain wiring. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks the real science behind why stress makes us crave alcohol — and how to break the cycle without going full monk mode. You’ll learn: What cortisol and GABA have to do with st…

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The Blood Sugar Rollercoaster You Didn’t See Coming 9:52

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Ever feel shaky, anxious, or wiped out after just one or two drinks? That’s not random — it’s your blood sugar taking a wild ride. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the hidden link between alcohol and blood sugar chaos, including: • Why even moderate drinking can cause spikes, crashes, and cravings • How blood sugar swings affect mood, …

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Aaron shares how the overdose death of his brother, liver failure, and coma, pushed him to choose recovery and fight for his life. 36:47

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Send us a text Aaron is a father, artist, and addict in recovery, currently living with stage 3 liver failure. After losing his brother to an overdose, Aaron drank himself to near death. When he woke up in the hospital he made the decision to fight for his life. In this episode, he shares his path from early drug use, DJing in strip clubs, and dail…

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Can You Drink and Still Be “Healthy”? 8:09

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Can you really drink and still be “healthy”? Or is that just what wellness culture wants you to believe? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks the science and nuance behind alcohol’s place in a healthy lifestyle, including: What alcohol actually does to your brain, sleep, hormones, and metabolism Why “moderation” isn’t always as safe or harmles…

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Episode 45: Why Rest Isn’t Lazy–Reclaiming Downtime as Self-Care 31:13

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Message us your comments Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast that helps you take charge of your health, hormones, and happiness. It’s James and Juli once again from Fabulous Beyond 40—and in this episode we’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood health habits out there: rest. If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down, this epis…

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The Truth About “Flush” Reactions to Alcohol 9:29

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Ever wonder why your face turns red after just one drink? That post-sip glow isn’t just awkward — it’s a sign your body processes alcohol differently. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the truth about alcohol flush reactions, including: What causes your skin to flush and heart to race after drinking Why this reaction is linked to geneti…

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Why Alcohol Affects Men and Women So Differently 9:06

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Why does alcohol hit some people harder than others — even when they drink the same amount? The answer isn’t just “tolerance” — it’s biology. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the science of how alcohol affects men and women differently, including: How body composition and enzyme levels change alcohol absorption The role of hormones in …

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Misha: From Drinking Alone as a Kid to Finding What Was Lost Along the Way 1:22:03

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Trigger warning: Sexual assault in childhood & adulthood, brief mention of animal cruelty, religious trauma Today we hear from Misha. He describes his childhood as both boring and traumatic, having grown up queer in a strict religious household. His brothers introduced him to the liquor cabinet, and after they moved away, it became all his. A sexua…

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Can Your Liver Bounce Back? 8:58

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Your liver does a lot — from filtering toxins to keeping your body balanced — but how much damage does drinking really do? And more importantly, can it recover? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the science of liver health, including: What alcohol actually does to your liver over time Which kinds of damage are reversible (and which aren…

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The Internet Is Your New Sober Buddy 10:42

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Trying to drink less, but don’t vibe with traditional programs? You’re not alone — and you’re definitely not without support. From Reddit threads to TikTok comments, online communities are redefining what it means to change your relationship with alcohol. These digital spaces are honest, judgment-free, and full of people just like you — figuring it…

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Sarahjane is living with liver failure after escaping the pain from domestic violence with alcohol. 39:25

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Send us a text Sarahjane shares her journey from domestic violence and liver failure to recovery, motherhood, and healing through meditation, breath work, and community connection. ✅ Buy us a coffee! ✅ Need HKT Merch? ✅ Check out EHN Canada ✅ Bunny Hugs and Mental Health ✅ Wellness News ✅ Naranon Find Sarajane in TikTok Support the show We've got f…

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How Companies Are Adapting to Changing Preferences 7:42

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Not drinking used to feel like an awkward conversation. Now? It’s a billion-dollar industry. From zero-proof bars to functional drinks packed with wellness benefits, the sober-curious movement is changing everything — and businesses are scrambling to keep up. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the rise of the “sober economy,” including: …

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Episode 44: Why Meal Timing Matters – The Science Behind When You Eat 35:41

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Message us your comments Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast that helps you take charge of your health, hormones, and happiness. It’s James and Juli from Fabulous Beyond 40—and in this episode we’re diving into something that’s rarely talked about, but makes a huge difference in how you feel: meal timing. This isn’t about food rules or r…

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Social Media's Role in Promoting Sober Lifestyles 10:33

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From colorful mocktails to sober glow-up stories, social media is rewriting the rules around alcohol — and making mindful drinking (or skipping it altogether) more normal than ever. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down how platforms like Instagram and YouTube are helping people explore a life with less alcohol: The rise of “sober-curious” …

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Alcohol's Impact on Daily Mood and Productivity 8:15

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Even one or two drinks — the kind you barely think about — can quietly mess with your next day. From lost motivation to emotional ups and downs, alcohol has a way of showing up long after the buzz wears off. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what alcohol really does to your focus, energy, and emotional stability — even if you’re drinkin…

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Clay: From Squatting, Multiple Rehabs, & Running from Fear to Feeling Hope & Genuine Love 1:08:00

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Trigger Warning: Childhood abuse, discussions about suicide. Study Showing 75% of People Recover! Today we hear Clay's story. His life began with both parents having problems with addiction, and having to leave with his mother and sister on the run from their father. This created a foundation of deep fear that characterized much of his life. Strugg…

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Hangover or Hangxiety? 8:35

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You wake up feeling foggy, your heart’s racing, and there’s a low-key sense of dread… even though you didn’t do anything wrong. That’s not just a hangover — that’s hangxiety. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the science behind why alcohol can make you feel emotionally off the next day, even after just a few drinks: How alcohol messes w…

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Breaking the Cycle: Alcohol and Emotional Resilience 10:16

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Do you ever find yourself reaching for a drink after a tough day, hoping to unwind—but somehow feeling even more drained the next morning? You’re not alone. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the surprising link between alcohol and emotional resilience—and what’s really happening in your brain and body when you rely on a drink to cope wi…

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Nova Fox's family kidnapped her from a trap house in Regina Saskatchewan and drove her out of the country to get sober. 1:10:37

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Send us a text Nova Fox shares her journey through addiction, gang life, and child apprehension—and how reconnecting with Cree language and ceremony helped her begin to heal. ============= Learn more about FSIN HERE For business or speaking inquiries: [email protected] ============= Support the channel ✅ Warrior Mentality ✅ Buy us a coffee! …