How to Build a Night Routine Without Wine

It’s the myth we’ve all heard (or lived): “A glass of wine helps me sleep.” But what if that glass is actually wrecking your rest?In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the sneaky truth about alcohol and sleep. Spoiler: that cozy buzz might knock you out fast, but it’s also ruining your REM, messing with your stress hormones, and leaving you exhausted the next day.We’re diving into:Why alcohol is a sleep imposter (and what science actually says)How disrupted sleep messes with your brain, mood, metabolism, and mental healthThe vicious cycle between wine, stress, and anxiety — and how to break itSmart tools for sleeping better without booze: wind-down rituals, sleep hacks, and how to cut back graduallyThe power of the sober curious movement — and what happens when you finally start waking up restedNo shame. No lectures. Just real talk, real science, and a practical guide to better sleep — with or without the wine.🎧 Tap play to finally get the rest your brain, body, and whole life deserves.