The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9

Ever wonder why walking straight after a few drinks feels like a full-body workout? It’s not just in your head — it’s real, and it’s science.

In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down exactly how alcohol throws off your balance, coordination, and muscle control, including:
  • How alcohol slows down your brain’s “balance center”
  • Why your inner ear and nerves stop syncing up after drinking
  • What dehydration and nutrient loss have to do with stumbling
  • Simple strategies to stay steadier (and feel better the next day)
  • How Vitamin B1 and NAC can support brain and nerve recovery
🎧 Tune in now to find out why booze makes walking feel like a circus act — and how to stay on your feet, smarter and stronger.

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.