Why can some people drink a few beers and feel fine, while others feel awful after just one glass?
The answer isn't just tolerance or body size. Your genes, liver, nutrition, and even your gut all influence how your body processes alcohol—and why everyone's experience is so different.
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down:
Why some people get flushed or sick after just one drink
The surprising role of your genes in alcohol metabolism
How your liver, gut, and nutrition affect alcohol tolerance
Why Vitamin B1 and NAC play important roles in recovery
What your body's reaction to alcohol may be trying to tell you
🎧 Tune in to discover why alcohol affects everyone differently—and how understanding your biology can help you make smarter drinking decisions.
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.