{"podcast":{"title":"Journey to the Sunnyside | Mindful Drinking & Alcohol Health","slug":"journey-to-the-sunnyside-mindful-drinking-alcohol-health-6796606","podcast_index_feed_id":6796606,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/journey-to-the-sunnyside","website_url":"https://www.sunnyside.co","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qNwOM3E63mZeaWTP8w9JvEUtP49g_n1dWVr_Oqcdk1Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ5Nzc2LzE3MDc5/NjA2MDEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg","author":"Sunnyside","episode_count":261,"summary":"Exploring the science of drinking less, from alcohol cravings and habit change to moderation, naltrexone, and building a healthier relationship with alcohol. Whether you're sober curious, cutting back, or thinking about quitting, this podcast meets you where you are. Journey to the Sunnyside is a top 1% podcast reaching over 500,000 listeners every week. Through expert interviews, neuroscience research, and real stories, we cover what actually works — mindful drinking, behavior change, medication-assisted approaches, harm reduction, and more. Hosted by Mike Hardenbrook, #1 best-selling author and neuroscience enthusiast. Brought to you by Sunnyside, the leading program for changing your relationship with alcohol. Start your free trial at sunnyside.co. Disclaimer: The views expressed in our episodes do not necessarily represent those of Sunnyside. If you're concerned about your drinking, please consult a medical professional. This podcast is not medical advice.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-10T00:20:52.817645+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/journey-to-the-sunnyside-mindful-drinking-alcohol-health-6796606"},"episode":{"title":"Why the Parts of You That Drink Are Not the Enemy w/ Beej Karpen","slug":"why-the-parts-of-you-that-drink-are-not-the-enemy-w-beej-karpen","published_at":"2026-04-02T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/journey-to-the-sunnyside-mindful-drinking-alcohol-health-6796606/why-the-parts-of-you-that-drink-are-not-the-enemy-w-beej-karpen","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/journey-to-the-sunnyside-mindful-drinking-alcohol-health-6796606","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa158107","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/fa158107/932d7232.mp3","summary":"Beej Karpen is a mindfulness-based coach and IFS practitioner who helps people change their relationship with alcohol in a more compassionate way, without shame, labels, or all-or-nothing thinking. She created Mindful Drinking 101 in 2020, has led more than 35 groups, and has spent the past 12 years running the first Moderation Management Women’s meeting In this episode, we talk about what is really happening underneath the urge to drink, why shame backfires, how IFS changes the way people understand inner conflict, and why the part of you that wants relief is not the enemy. Learn more about Beej: http://www.insightoutnyc.com/ RELATED ARTICLES FROM THE SUNNYSIDE BLOG: Naltrexone 101: A Pill To Drink Less or Quit – Your Complete Guide When to Take Naltrexone: Timing for Daily and Targeted Use Setting Naltrexone Expectations: A Realistic Timeline CONNECT WITH SUNNYSIDE: Listen to Journey to the Sunnyside Podcast: https://bit.ly/4bxCqT3 Subscribe to Sunnyside’s YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3zuoID4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinsunnyside/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joinsunnyside/ Twitter: https://x.com/joinsunnyside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joinsunnyside ABOUT SUNNYSIDE: Sunnyside is the #1 alcohol health app that helps you drink less without any shame, guilt, or pressure to quit. Optimize your alcohol habits to achieve benefits like sleeping better, losing weight, feeling more energy, and saving money. We know that an all-or-nothing approach doesn’t work for everyone, so we focus on helping you set your own goals, celebrate small wins, and build a lasting system of accountability. As a result, 96.7% of our members see a big drop in their drinking after 90 days. 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