Dating in your 30s is supposed to be wiser, more grounded — but somehow, it still revolves around drinks. From wine-fueled first dates to “liquid courage” before awkward small talk, alcohol is the unofficial plus-one nobody asked for.
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks the hidden ways alcohol messes with your dating life — from how it changes your perception of attraction to why you might feel anxious or regretful the morning after. You’ll learn:
- What science says about alcohol, attraction, and impaired judgment
- How booze leads to risky decisions — physically and emotionally
- Why “hangxiety” after dates is totally real (and not just you being dramatic)
- How alcohol-based relationships often mask red flags or emotional disconnection
- Smarter ways to date without letting alcohol run the show
- How ingredients like L-Theanine and Vitamin B6 (found in Daily Restore) support mood, clarity, and calm for more intentional connection
🎧 Tap play to find out how to stop dating on autopilot — and start showing up as your real, clear-headed self. Because your love life deserves better than beer goggles.
What is The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9?
The Alcohol Reset is a science-backed podcast designed to help you reset your habits, health, and relationship with alcohol. Hosted by best-selling author Mike Hardenbrook, each bite-sized episode explores neuroscience, nutrition, and habit formation, delivering practical strategies to help you drink less, sleep better, reduce cravings, and optimize your well-being—without judgment or extremes. It’s time for a reset.