The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9
The Alcohol Reset is a science-backed podcast designed to help you reset your habits, health, and relationship with alcohol.
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Can You Train Your Body to Handle Alcohol? (opens the original)
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Ever wonder why some people can have several drinks and barely seem affected, while others feel it almost immediately? Alcohol tolerance can increase over time—but that doesn’t necessarily mean your body is getting better at processing alcohol. In many cases, your brain is simply adapting to repeated exposure, allowing you to feel less affected even when alcohol is still impacting your body. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down: What alcohol tolerance actually means Why feeling less dru
Does Alcohol Age Everyone the Same? (opens the original)
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Ever notice two people can be the exact same age, drink similar amounts, yet seem to be aging completely differently? Alcohol doesn't affect everyone equally. Genetics, sleep, drinking patterns, nutrition, and overall health can all influence how alcohol shows up in your body—from your skin and energy to your heart, brain, and recovery. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down: Why genetics can change how your body processes alcohol How alcohol may influence sleep, skin, inflammation, and o
Alcohol in Your 20s vs 40s (opens the original)
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Remember when a few drinks barely slowed you down? Now the same night out can take an entire day to recover from. Alcohol itself hasn't changed, but your body has. Changes in sleep, body composition, hormones, stress, and recovery can all influence why drinking feels so different in your 40s compared with your 20s. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down: Why the same number of drinks can hit differently as you age How changing body composition affects alcohol concentration Why alcohol-rel
Alcohol and Individual Reactions (opens the original)
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Why can some people drink a few beers and feel fine, while others feel awful after just one glass? The answer isn't just tolerance or body size. Your genes, liver, nutrition, and even your gut all influence how your body processes alcohol—and why everyone's experience is so different. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down: Why some people get flushed or sick after just one drink The surprising role of your genes in alcohol metabolism How your liver, gut, and nutrition affect alcohol tole
How Alcohol Changes Your Night Vision (opens the original)
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Think your vision is fine after a couple of drinks? Your eyes—and your brain—might disagree. Even before you feel intoxicated, alcohol can make headlights seem brighter, reduce your ability to see contrast, and slow how quickly your eyes adjust to the dark. These subtle changes can make nighttime driving and other low-light activities much more challenging. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down: Why alcohol makes night vision worse How glare from headlights becomes more intense The surpr
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