The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9

Non-alcoholic beer is trending hard — but is it actually healthier, or just beer in disguise?

In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook dives into the science and hype behind the non-alcoholic beer boom, exploring:
  • What “non-alcoholic” really means (spoiler: it’s not always 0.0%)
  • Why NA beer doesn’t wreck your sleep like regular booze — but still isn’t a wellness elixir
  • The pros and pitfalls of swapping beer for its low-alcohol twin
  • How NA beer keeps the drinking ritual alive — and whether that’s helping or hurting
  • What ingredients actually support your brain, sleep, and stress when you’re cutting back (like L-Theanine and B vitamins in Daily Restore)
🎧 Tap play to learn if non-alcoholic beer is truly better for your health — or just another placebo in a pretty can.

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.