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Why You Crave Booze When You’re Stressed

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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 stress drinking
  • Why that post-drink “relief” often backfires the next day
  • How L-Theanine and Vitamin B6 can support your nervous system
  • Easy strategies to pause the craving and reset your routine
  • Smart swaps to help you ride out a stressful moment without pouring a drink

🎧 Hit play to find out why you reach for the bottle when you’re overwhelmed — and how to find calm without the crash.

  continue reading

53 episodes

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Manage episode 486714441 series 3651703
Content provided by Cloud9 Health and Mike Hardenbrook. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Cloud9 Health and Mike Hardenbrook or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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 stress drinking
  • Why that post-drink “relief” often backfires the next day
  • How L-Theanine and Vitamin B6 can support your nervous system
  • Easy strategies to pause the craving and reset your routine
  • Smart swaps to help you ride out a stressful moment without pouring a drink

🎧 Hit play to find out why you reach for the bottle when you’re overwhelmed — and how to find calm without the crash.

  continue reading

53 episodes

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