Why does a tiny bump turn into a massive bruise after drinking?
You barely hit the table… but the next day it looks like you took a full fall. It feels worse, lasts longer, and makes you question what actually happened.
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the real reason your body reacts differently after drinking — and why it’s not about the impact, it’s about your internal state.
You’ll learn:
• How alcohol makes blood vessels more fragile and easier to damage
• Why clotting slows down, allowing bruises to spread and darken
• The hidden role of inflammation in making bruises feel worse
• How poor sleep disrupts overnight healing and tissue repair
• Why stacking alcohol with common medications can amplify the effect
• How nutrients like Vitamin B1 and NAC support recovery at a cellular level
🎧 Tap play to understand why that “small bump” isn’t so small after drinking — and what your body is trying to tell you.
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.