{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Journey to the Sunnyside | Mindful Drinking & Alcohol Health","title":"Do I Deserve to Drink? Unpacking the Reward Loop w/ Ian Andersen","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1421,"description":"In this episode, I sit down with Ian Andersen, cofounder of Sunnyside, to unpack a question that’s more common than you think: “Do I deserve to drink?” We talk openly about our own experiences — how alcohol became tied to celebration, stress relief, even a sense of identity — and why that mindset can be both comforting and dangerous. We explore what it really means to earn a drink, how to recognize the deeper beliefs behind it, and how to shift the narrative if it’s no longer serving you.\n\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 Naltrexone 101: A Pill To Drink Less or Quit – Your Complete Guide\nWhen to Take Naltrexone: Timing for Daily and Targeted Use\nSetting Naltrexone Expectations: A Realistic Timeline\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 drop in their drinking after 90 days.\nDisclaimer: This podcast is not intended as medical advice, and the views of the guests may not represent the views of Sunnyside. If you’re concerned about your health or alcohol use, please consider seeking advice from a doctor.","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}