{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Journey to the Sunnyside | Mindful Drinking & Alcohol Health","title":"I Quit Drinking… and Found a New Problem","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1064,"description":"When you cut back or quit drinking, it’s easy to assume everything will automatically fall into place—better energy, clearer sleep, sharper focus. And for many of us, that does happen. But sometimes, something sneaky slips in through the back door. In this episode, Mike shares his personal story of what happened nearly a year after quitting alcohol: discovering insulin resistance, unexpected sugar cravings, and how those subtle shifts can quietly hold you back from feeling your best. If you’ve ever noticed your sweet tooth ramping up or your energy dipping after a few weeks off alcohol, this one’s for you. We’ll unpack why sugar often fills the gap alcohol leaves behind—and how to get your body and brain truly thriving again.\nWant to drink less with no pressure to quit? Visit https://ctbk.co/4doo5dq for a free 15-day trial of Sunnyside.\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\nShould You Quit Or Cut Back?\nHow Naltrexone Can Change Your Approach to Social Drinking\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...","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}