The Biology Behind Alcohol Cravings

Most people think drinking less is about self-control—setting rules, using willpower, and making better choices. But what if I told you your body is working against you?Alcohol doesn’t just create habits—it changes your brain chemistry and depletes key nutrients that regulate your mood, sleep, and cravings. Many people don’t realize they experience mini withdrawals between drinks, leading to anxiety, low energy, and the urge for another drink—not just out of habit, but because their body is searching for balance.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook shares the real biological reasons why cutting back feels so hard, the critical role of B1, GABA, and nutrient depletion, and how understanding what’s happening in your body can make change so much easier. He also shares his personal story of working with Dr. Terranella, the discoveries that changed his relationship with alcohol, and why he’s on a mission to help others avoid the struggle of figuring it out alone.You’ll walk away from this episode with:A new understanding of why your body craves alcoholThe science behind mini withdrawals and why they happen—even for moderate drinkersWhy nutrient depletion plays a bigger role than willpowerThe key biological factors that can make cutting back easier🎧 Tune in now to learn why alcohol cravings aren’t just mental—and what you can do about it.