Ever wonder why alcohol feels like it gives you energy and motivation, only to leave you feeling unmotivated later? There’s a scientific reason for that.
Alcohol tricks your brain with short-term dopamine boosts but drains long-term motivation, focus, and drive—making it harder to find pleasure in daily life.
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down:
- How alcohol spikes dopamine—but also depletes it over time
- Why drinking can kill motivation and make everyday tasks feel harder
- The science behind dopamine imbalances and alcohol dependence
- How nutrients like NAC and Vitamin B1 play a role in dopamine recovery
🎧 Tune in now to understand the real impact of alcohol on your motivation—and what you can do to support your brain.
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.