Drinking Smarter, Not Smaller | Cloud9 Daily Restore

Описание: “Drink less” sounds simple — but for most people, it backfires. In this episode, Mike explains why restriction and willpower often create guilt, rebound drinking, and frustration — and why a smarter, biology-based approach works better. You’ll learn how to shift from counting drinks to understanding them, why alcohol hits harder when you’re already stressed or underslept, and how intention replaces the all-or-nothing mindset. Mike breaks down the real drivers behind hangxiety, poor sleep, and next-day fog, then shares practical strategies to drink with awareness, recover faster, and feel better without quitting entirely.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro – Why “drink less” keeps failing
00:39 The problem with restriction and willpower
01:10 Scarcity mindset and rebound drinking
02:02 Shifting from pressure to strategy
02:59 Drinking smarter vs drinking smaller
03:06 Situational awareness and internal readiness
03:25 Why certain drinks hit your mood harder
03:40 Pattern recognition: pleasure vs habit
03:59 Proactive resilience instead of guilt
04:12 Alcohol’s real impact on sleep quality
04:30 REM disruption and next-day irritability
04:51 Blood sugar crashes and mixer effects
05:05 Dehydration, cortisol, and hangxiety
05:34 Why alcohol hits harder when you’re burned out
05:48 Targeted nutrient support for recovery
05:52 Vitamin B1 (benfotiamine) and brain energy
06:10 NAC, glutathione, and liver support
06:36 Eating before drinking and pacing strategies
06:58 Hydration and spacing drinks
07:12 Lower sugar choices for better outcomes
07:18 Alcohol-free days as energy investments
07:29 Morning-after check-in without judgment
07:57 Drinking smarter for clarity, not control
08:10 Outro and Cloud9 support options






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