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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 by noticing just how great you feel by the end of the month. Now, a Dry(ish) January is also making headlines as a more inclusive challenge to those not wanting to quit cold turkey.

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 majority intend to continue drinking less in the following months.

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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 comes with strict abstinence-only goals. While it’s not necessarily for everyone, finding a balance that works for you can make cutting back feel a lot more manageable and enjoyable. 

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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 best-selling books on health and fitness, and the mastermind behind Mark’s Daily Apple, one of the most respected resources in the health and wellness space. If you’re interested in living a life full of energy, balance, and purpose, you won’t want to miss this episode.

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 of experience who’s known for simplifying complex health topics so that anyone can understand. Today, he’s going to help us break down the science behind alcohol’s grip.