You wake up feeling foggy, your heart’s racing, and there’s a low-key sense of dread… even though you didn’t do anything wrong. That’s not just a hangover — that’s hangxiety.
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the science behind why alcohol can make you feel emotionally off the next day, even after just a few drinks:
- How alcohol messes with brain chemistry, sleep, and blood sugar
- What the “rebound effect” means for your nervous system
- The role of hydration, nutrients, and neurotransmitters in mood recovery
- Why even moderate drinking can trigger anxiety — and what to do about it
- Simple steps to bounce back faster (without beating yourself up)
🎧 Tune in now to learn how to manage hangxiety with science-backed strategies — and feel more like yourself the next morning.
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.