The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9

Ever wonder why pizza, fries, and snacks seem impossible to resist after a few drinks?

It’s not just a lack of willpower. Alcohol can change how your brain processes taste, smell, hunger, and reward—making food genuinely seem more appealing than it normally would.

In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down:
  •  Why food tastes different after drinking 
  •  How alcohol changes your sense of smell and flavor perception 
  •  The connection between alcohol, hunger hormones, and cravings 
  •  Why fullness signals become easier to ignore 
  •  How sleep disruption can fuel next-day food cravings 
🎧 Tune in and discover why your favorite late-night foods suddenly become irresistible after a few drinks.

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.