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Breaking Through Plateaus in Your Mindful Drinking Journey

Mindful drinking plateaus feel frustrating. You may question your motivation, feel bored, or wonder if you should throw in the towel. But a plateau doesn’t…

Navigating Alcohol Cravings and the Urge to Self-Sabotage

Craving alcohol isn't just about the drinks. It's about relief, reward, and routine. But your cravings don't have to dictate your choices.

Why You Keep Making Drinking Decisions You Regret (And How to Stop)

Regret after drinking isn’t just about the alcohol. It reflects an internal tug-of-war between different parts of you. Understanding this tension can help you change…

How to Relax Without Alcohol: Hacking the “Alcohol Effect”

What we expect alcohol to do is often simply conditioning. Let’s explore small shifts to relax without alcohol without going cold turkey.

Socializing and Alcohol: Who Are You Without the Buzz?

When you’re learning how to socialize without alcohol, it’s not always the drink you miss. Sometimes, it’s the version of you that shows up.

Is Overthinking Alcohol a Red Flag?

If you find yourself thinking about alcohol often—whether it’s tallying drinks, reviewing last night’s choices at the bar, or planning your next “dry day”—you’re not…

Naltrexone 101: A Pill To Drink Less or Quit – Your Complete Guide

Naltrexone is a prescription medication that can help people manage their alcohol cravings. It works to reduce the rewarding effects of alcohol, leading to fewer…

Motivation Isn’t the Key to Mindful Drinking—Here’s What Is

Motivation isn't the secret to success when it comes to mindful drinking. The real key? Momentum, thoughtful planning, and a few science-backed tricks.

Do You Really Have an Addictive Personality?

Here’s the truth: Most of us don’t fall into the simple categories of “totally fine” or “addicted.” And more importantly, clinging to labels like “addictive…

The #1 Fear After Cutting Back on Alcohol—And How to Beat It

Cutting back on alcohol is a huge win. Still, you might be afraid you'll slip back into old habits. Even if mindful drinking is going…

How to Drink Less Around Friends Without Making It a Big Deal

Ever felt confident about cutting back on drinking but stumbled as soon as friends and social events came into the picture? it can be hard…

What Your Kids Really Think About Your Drinking (And Why It Matters)

Do you ever think about how your drinking might impact your children? As parents, of course we think about the values and characteristics we want…

18+ Tips and Tools to Crush Dry(ish) January and Build Better Habits in 2025

New Year’s is coming, and we all know what that brings: resolutions. On top of focusing on a Dry(ish) January, many of you might be…

Dry January 2025: Everything You Need to Master The Challenge

Dry January is a challenge that brings people together to notice their drinking habits for one month. It’s meant to inspire you to drink less…

Dry January Benefits: Data From Real Participants

More than 25,000 individuals participated in Sunnyside’s Dry(ish) January Challenge, a challenge to reset alcohol consumption in January with no pressure to quit, and the…

Drink Less Alcohol : Learn how to moderate with no pressure to quit

Drinking less alcohol doesn’t have to be restrictive or stressful. Moderating your drinking at your own pace might help take away the pressure that often…

Longevity & Wellness with Primal Kitchen’s Mark Sisson

Welcome back to Journey to the Sunnyside. Today, I’ve got a true legend with us—Mark Sisson. Mark is the founder of Primal Kitchen and Peluvia, author of several…

Embracing Kava and Plant-Based Beverages: The Rise of Non-Alcoholic Alternatives

In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in social drinking culture. Aside from a step away from alcohol, More people are exploring other…

The Science of Alcohol: Why Change Feels So Hard w/ Phil Cowley

Why does alcohol feel so hard to cut back on or quit all together? Joining me is Phil Cowley, a pharmacist with over 20 years…

Intermittent Sobriety: What It Is, Why It Works, and How to Start

In recent years, the conversation around alcohol consumption has evolved significantly. One trend gaining traction is intermittent sobriety—a labeled “mindful approach” that focuses on moderation…

New Research Reveals That Sunnyside’s Adaptive Approach Can Decrease Alcohol Consumption by 33% in 12 weeks

A new study proves that Sunnyside's use of adaptive text messages to help people with alcohol moderation leads to a 33% reduction in weekly drinks…

[Press Release] New Research: Text Messages Slash Alcohol Consumption by 33% in 12 Weeks – Sunnyside’s Program Proves Digital Moderation Works

Personalized Text Messaging Demonstrated to Drive Significant Reduction in Drinking through Real-Time Tracking and Adaptive Support SAN FRANCISCO, CA – October 2, 2024 – A…