{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Journey to the Sunnyside | Mindful Drinking & Alcohol Health","title":"10 Things to Do When You’re Bored from Drinking Less","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":593,"description":"Cutting back on alcohol can feel like the right move—until boredom hits. Suddenly, that space where drinking used to live feels…empty. But here’s the truth: boredom isn’t a problem. It’s a signal that your brain is ready for something new. In this episode of Journey to the Sunnyside, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down how alcohol fills more than time—it fills gaps like stress, transition, connection, and reward. So when you take it out, you’ve got to replace the ingredient, not just the habit. Mike shares 10 creative, neuroscience-backed ways to transform boredom into a spark for change—without cheesy advice or shame. Whether it’s building a new ritual, spending your “reward money,” or simply rewiring with better sleep, this episode will help you see boredom not as the enemy—but as the beginning of something better.\nWant to drink less with no pressure to quit? Go to https://ctbk.co/4doo5dq for a free 15-day trial.\n--\nListen to Journey to the Sunnyside Podcast: https://bit.ly/4bxCqT3\nSubscribe to Sunnyside’s YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3zuoID4\n\nRELATED ARTICLES FROM THE SUNNYSIDE BLOG:\n\n Bored Drinking: How to Defend Against the Sneakiest Trigger\nNaltrexone vs. GLP-1 for Drinking Less: What Actually Works?\nNaltrexone 101: A Pill To Drink Less or Quit – Your Complete Guide\nCONNECT WITH SUNNYSIDE:\n- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinsunnyside/\n- Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/joinsunnyside/\n- Twitter:  https://x.com/joinsunnyside\n- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joinsunnyside\nABOUT SUNNYSIDE: Sunnyside is the #1 alcohol moderation app that helps you drink less without any shame, guilt, or pressure to quit. Optimize your alcohol habits to achieve benefits like sleeping better, losing weight, feeling more energy, and saving money. We know that an all-or-nothing approach doesn’t work for everyone, so we focus on helping you set your own goals, celebrate small wins, and build a lasting system of accountability. As a result, 96.7% of our members see a big...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/0o41FZUSPCpNz08JujrkeFAcVtcwgngb7qx0OPiqLr8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ5Nzc2LzE3MDc5/NjA2MDEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}