The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9

Ever notice you get bitten more after a drink? It’s not bad luck — it’s biology.

In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks the surprising science behind why alcohol makes you more attractive to mosquitoes, including:

• How alcohol increases carbon dioxide output and raises skin temperature
• Why vasodilation and subtle changes in body chemistry make you easier to detect
• The role of sweat, scent, and metabolism in mosquito attraction
• What this reveals about how quickly alcohol changes your physiology

🎧 Tap play to discover why that “one beer” might turn you into mosquito bait — and what it says about how alcohol affects your body in real time.

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.