{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change","title":"Changing the Narrative: Mindful Drinking, Sunnyside Med & The Evolution of Alcohol Health with Ian Andersen","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2595,"description":"This week, Molly welcomes back Ian Andersen, co-founder of Sunnyside, for a timely and thought-provoking conversation on the evolving landscape of alcohol health and behavior change. Ian shares the backstory of Sunnyside’s growth from its origins during the pandemic to the recent launch of Sunnyside Med, a new initiative designed to support individuals seeking more structure and support in reducing their alcohol consumption.\nIf you're feeling challenged during “More Sober October,” or you’ve ever felt like you're behind the curve while the media insists everyone is drinking less, this episode offers reassurance, insight, and practical next steps.\nWhat You’ll Learn:\nWhy Sunnyside was founded and how its inclusive, non-prescriptive model fills a critical gap in alcohol support\nWhat Sunnyside Med is and who it's designed to help\nThe disconnect between public alcohol trends and personal struggles\nHow the cultural narrative around moderation is evolving\nWhy sustainable change requires systems, not shame\nThe psychological barriers that often prevent progress and how to overcome them\nQuotable Moments\n“We don’t want to be the food scale or calorie counter of alcohol. We want to be a guide, not a judge.” – Ian Andersen\n“Just because the news says people are drinking less, doesn’t mean you feel less stuck.” – Molly Watts\nResources and Links\nLearn more about Sunnyside: www.sunnyside.co\nGet details on Sunnyside Med: https://www.joinsunnysidemed.com/\nVisit Molly’s site for courses and coaching: www.mollywatts.com\nLow risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:\nHealthy men under 65:\nNo more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.\nHealthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:\nNo more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.\nOne drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.\nAbstinence from alcohol...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zu3PtA3XzNKb2qSH95OKvfAaoixqds182Hao41kpkws/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZjY5/NjVmY2Y2MGQ0NmMx/NGNiMzdiZGY0OTMz/OWQzMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}