Best Dr Mike Harder Podcasts (2025)

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The Five Pillars That Help You Drink Less w/ Erica Mallery 20:35

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2d ago20:35

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We’re back with Erica Mallery, founder of Shameover and a coach who helps women transform their relationship with alcohol. In this second part of our conversation, Erica shares her five pillars for lasting change. You’ll learn how each step builds awareness, rewires habits, and helps you gain confidence in your choices. Erica also explains why harm…

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The Subtle Signs It’s Time to Reevaluate Drinking w/ Erica Mallery 29:25

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Today’s guest is Erica Mallery, founder of Shameover and a coach who helps women transform their relationship with alcohol. In this first part of our conversation, Erica shares the subtle signs that told her it was time to make a change — including the unforgettable moment when her toddler handed her a wine glass. You’ll learn why waiting for rock …

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Drowning in Your Own Success: The F.I.X. Method That Changes Everything with Mike Allton 25:53

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Success shouldn't feel like drowning. If you're a solopreneur who's built something amazing but feels trapped by the very business you created, this episode is for you. Mike introduces the F.I.X. Method - a simple 3-step framework that helped one business owner reclaim 15 hours a week and transform from chaos to systematic success. Learn how to ide…

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4 Hidden Costs of Drinking Beyond the Hangover 11:32

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Most of us only think about drinking in terms of the night itself or the morning-after regret. But alcohol carries costs that sneak into the spaces between—affecting your patience, your relationships, your creativity, and even your sense of connection. In this episode, I unpack four overlooked ways alcohol leaves its mark long after the glass is em…

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What Is Somatic EMDR? How Trauma Gets Trapped in the Body w/ Sonal Kalra 33:28

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In Part 2, I’m joined again by Sonal Kalra, founder of Connect Meditation and a trauma-informed mindfulness teacher who blends Eastern wisdom with modern neuroscience. She breaks down the basics of somatic healing and EMDR, explaining how trauma and stress live in the body—not just the mind. We talk about how the nervous system can stay stuck in su…

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Mindfulness for People Who Don’t Meditate w/ Sonal Kalra 27:09

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Hey, it’s Mike. Today I’m joined by Sonal Kalra—founder of Connect Meditation and a teacher who blends Eastern wisdom with modern science. She grew up with meditation as part of everyday life in India, but it wasn’t until the stress of business school and corporate HR that she realized how powerful it really was. Now she teaches trauma-sensitive mi…

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Test Smarter, Not Harder: AI's Impact on A/B Testing in Digital Marketing with Nicole Leffer 40:29

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Are you tired of running endless A/B tests with minimal insights? Do you find yourself drowning in data but thirsting for actionable results? If you're nodding your head, you're not alone. But what if there was a way to supercharge your A/B testing? A method that could not only speed up the process but also provide deeper, more accurate insights? W…

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Why 3 p.m. Makes Drinking Harder (And How to Fix It) 12:31

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Ever notice how cravings seem to sneak up in the late afternoon—right around 3 p.m.? That’s not just you, and it’s not random. It’s your body clock, blood sugar, and hydration all working against you at the same time. In this 10-Minute Monday, Mike breaks down the science behind the afternoon slump, why it makes alcohol more tempting, and the four …

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How High Performers Can Fuel Energy Without Burning Out w/ Rob Tracz 28:16

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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…

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The Wake Up Call That Changed Everything for Rob Tracz 23:58

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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 r…

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The Strong Myth, Men, and Alcohol 10:50

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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—b…

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Successfully Stuck? It's Your Operating System. 9:21

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Have you ever felt "successfully stuck?" On the surface, your business is growing and clients are happy, but your reality is a hamster wheel of your own making. You're the visionary, the marketer, the bookkeeper, and the tech support, and the weight of all those hats is becoming unbearable. Your income is painfully tied to the hours you can work, a…

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Cortisol, Sleep, and Drinking Smarter in Midlife w/ Dr. Christine Boev 27:12

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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 f…

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After 35: Hormone Changes, Smarter Training, and HRT Basics w/ Dr. Christine Boev 25:34

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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 wo…

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4 Mindset Resets to Win the Next 30 Minutes 9:09

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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 …

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The Hidden Biases in Your AI (And How to Fix Them) with Dr. Nici Sweaney 40:27

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Is your AI system making decisions that could be quietly costing you customers and talent? Every day, businesses are implementing AI solutions that may be perpetuating gender biases without even realizing it. From recruitment tools that favor certain demographics to customer service chatbots that respond differently based on perceived gender, these…

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GOSPEL FOR EVERYONE: Power of a Name 37:29

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Dr. Mike Harder continues his brand new series called “GOSPEL FOR EVERYONE” with today’s message, “Power of a Name.” He reads from Acts 9 and Philippians 3.By First Baptist Spartanburg

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GOSPEL FOR EVERYONE: Power of a Name 37:29

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Dr. Mike Harder continues his brand new series called “GOSPEL FOR EVERYONE” with today’s message, “Power of a Name.” He reads from Acts 9 and Philippians 3.By First Baptist Spartanburg

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The 5 Pillars of Crafting Mocktails w/ Lila Volkas 22:45

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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…

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Why Companies Are Replacing Happy Hour with Mocktails w/ Lila Volkas 23:31

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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…

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Tired of Flying Solo? How to Build Your AI Co-Founder with Mike Allton 23:15

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Ever feel like you're trapped in your own business success? In this solo episode, Mike shares his recent automation disaster in a St. Louis medical center waiting room and reveals why that frustration led to a breakthrough framework for building an AI Co-Founder that actually works. Discover the three "missing partners" every solopreneur needs, lea…

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Why Boredom Makes You Want to Drink (And What to Do Instead) 11:46

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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…

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GOSPEL FOR EVERYONE: Who Is In?

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Dr. Mike Harder continues his brand new series called “GOSPEL FOR EVERYONE” with today’s message, “Is the Gospel for Me?” He reads from Acts 8:26-40, Isaiah 56:3-5, and Matthew 19:12.By First Baptist Spartanburg

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GOSPEL FOR EVERYONE: Who Is In? 37:29

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Dr. Mike Harder continues his brand new series called “GOSPEL FOR EVERYONE” with today’s message, “Is the Gospel for Me?” He reads from Acts 8:26-40, Isaiah 56:3-5, and Matthew 19:12.By First Baptist Spartanburg

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Gut Health, Hormones & Everyday Energy w/ Karin Adoni 24:34

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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 l…

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From Eating Disorders to Empowered Nutrition w/ Karin Adoni 22:53

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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 mindfulne…

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The Creative-Efficiency Sweet Spot: AI Prompts for Business Breakthrough with Jason Keath 34:59

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What if I told you that the secret to unlocking your team's creative potential isn't working harder—it's asking better questions? Here's the problem: Most business leaders are getting mediocre results from AI because they're playing it safe. They're asking vanilla questions and getting vanilla answers, then wondering why their competitors seem to b…

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Feeling Stuck? Zoom Out to See Your Real Progress 9:37

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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 Sunnys…

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GOSPEL FOR EVERYONE: Who Is In? 39:59

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Dr. Mike Harder begins his brand new series called “GOSPEL FOR EVERYONE” with today’s message, “Who Is In?” He reads from Acts 8:1-25 and John 4:23.By First Baptist Spartanburg

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Goals & Growth W/ Mark Victor Hansen 33:35

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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 inspirati…

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Life Lessons & Mindful Change W/ Mark Victor Hansen 33:03

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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 bet…

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Stop Being a Commodity: The Solopreneur’s Guide to Becoming Irreplaceable with AI with Mike Allton 16:26

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What if the biggest threat of AI isn't that it will take your job, but that it will trap you in the wrong job?I see solopreneurs everywhere using AI like a faster typewriter... trying to do their old work quicker instead of building a completely different kind of business. In this episode, I reveal how to escape the "Commodity Trap" that keeps you …

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Burn the Mental Clutter and Move On 7:36

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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 e…

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Trailer: AI for Solopreneurs - Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business 1:25

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Tired of being the most overworked employee in your own business? You're not alone. Join Mike Allton on AI for Solopreneurs: The AI Hat Podcast, where we cut through the AI hype to show you exactly how to reclaim 15+ hours per week and scale without hiring staff. This isn't about robots or complex theory—it's about practical AI systems that handle …

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NOT A FAKE: The Stoning Of Steven 31:09

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Dr. Mike Harder concludes the series called “NOT A FAKE” with today’s message, “The Stoning Of Steven.” He reads from Acts 6:8-15, 54-56, 58; 7:51-60, Hebrews 13:12-14.By First Baptist Spartanburg

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NOT A FAKE: The Stoning Of Steven 31:09

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Dr. Mike Harder concludes the series called “NOT A FAKE” with today’s message, “The Stoning Of Steven.” He reads from Acts 6:8-15, 54-56, 58; 7:51-60, Hebrews 13:12-14.By First Baptist Spartanburg

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The New Way to Help People Change w/ Dr. Andrew Tatarsky, PhD 38:58

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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…

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Rethinking Recovery: Where the System Fails w/ Dr. Andrew Tatarsky, PhD 23:01

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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…

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Cut Your Support Time in Half: Real Results with Salesforce's Agentforce with Aaron Godby 41:22

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What if you could double your customer support team's effectiveness without hiring a single new employee? Sounds too good to be true, right? But that's exactly what businesses are achieving with Salesforce's Agentforce platform. Every day, support teams are drowning in tickets, burning out their best agents, and watching their customer satisfaction…

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Feel Better Fast: The 10-Minute Reset That Works 8:42

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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 b…

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NOT A FAKE: It Takes All Of Us

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Dr. Mike Harder continues the new series called “NOT A FAKE” with today’s message, “It Takes All Of Us.” He reads from Acts 6:1-7; 7:3.By First Baptist Spartanburg