{"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-Minute Mondays: How to Hack the \"Alcohol Effect\"","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":601,"description":"In last week’s conversation with Dr. Jason Kilmer, we uncovered something shocking—most of what we think alcohol does for us isn’t actually caused by alcohol itself. We like to believe that drinking makes us more confident, social, and relaxed, but Jason’s research proves that our brains create these effects based on expectation, not the drink itself.\nIn this 10-Minute Monday, I’m breaking down Jason’s groundbreaking experiment where participants acted drunk even when they weren’t drinking, simply because they believed they had alcohol. Meanwhile, those who actually drank but didn’t think they had alcohol showed none of the typical social effects—no increased confidence, no extra energy, no party vibes. This experiment is a game-changer for anyone looking to take control of their drinking.\nSo, what does this mean for you as a Sunnyside member? It means you have more influence over your experience than you ever realized. Today, I’ll be breaking down exactly how this “alcohol effect” works, the key takeaways from my conversation with Jason, and—most importantly—how you can use this knowledge to drink smarter and feel more in control. Let’s dive in.\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 Online: How to Access Compounded Naltrexone For Alcohol Cravings\nWhat Is Alcohol's Effect On Testosterone?\nAlcohol Intolerance: What's Really Happening When Your Body 'Rejects' Alcohol\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....","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}