On this “Mindful Drinking Podcast,” host, and award-winning bartender, Derek Brown, delves into the fascinating intersection between bartending and positive psychology. Drawing on his recent studies, Derek explores how the principles of positive psychology—like the PERMA model (Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment) of wellbeing, savoring, and flow—can enhance both personal well-being and the mindful drinking experience.

He reflects on how these concepts have deepened his understanding of happiness and fulfillment, particularly in the context of making and sharing cocktails, as well as personal insights on how the act of creating and serving drinks can be a form of service that contributes to our overall flourishing.

Whether you're a bartender, a cocktail enthusiast, or someone interested in the science of well-being, this episode offers valuable takeaways on how positive psychology can make both your life and your drinks more fulfilling.

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In this episode of “The Mindful Drinking Podcast,” host Derek Brown sits down with featured guest, Ian Andersen, co-founder of Sunnyside, an alcohol moderation platform. Ian shares his personal journey and the story behind Sunnyside's mission to "Change the way the world drinks alcohol," helping people build healthier relationships with alcohol through mindful drinking, moderation, or abstinence.

Ian opens up about the personal experiences that drive his commitment to mindful drinking, including the loss of his mother and three grandparents to alcohol-related issues. He discusses how Sunnyside has empowered over 300,000 people to reduce their alcohol consumption, with a proven formula that combines digital tools, community support, and real human coaching.

This discussion explores the benefits of eliciting help on the journey to mindful drinking, the power of community, and how small changes can lead to a more fulfilling life. Tune in to gain valuable insights from Ian on how to take control of your drinking habits and make lasting, positive changes.

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Join host Derek Brown, cocktail expert and author of Mindful Mixology: A Comprehensive Guide to No & Low Alcohol Cocktails, as he guides the curious on a journey through the art of crafting complex, sophisticated low- and no-proof drinks. In this “Mindful Drinking” episode, Derek shares how he used his mixology expertise to create a new arsenal of delicious and satisfying libations.

Creating no- and low-proof cocktails isn’t as simple as removing the alcohol. These drinks must still be balanced and delicious, demanding the same meticulous choreography of taste, texture, body, and piquancy as their alcoholic counterparts. Derek offers recipes, historical insights, and techniques to help you enjoy mindful mixology at home.

Learn about the ingredients and equipment needed to create these adult beverages and discover how replacing alcohol with non-alcoholic drinks or alternating between the two can help change your relationship with alcohol. Tune in to explore the evolving landscape of mindful drinking and elevate your cocktail game.

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On this “The Mindful Drinking Podcast,” host Derek Brown is joined by featured guest, Hilary Sheinbaum, journalist, founder of GoingDry.co, and author of "The Dry Challenge." Hilary shares her experiences as a mindful drinking advocate and discusses the benefits and challenges of temporary abstinence months like Dry January, Dry July, and Sober October. She also introduces her upcoming workbook, "Going Dry: A Workbook: A Practical Guide to Drinking Less and Living More," set to publish on September 3, 2024.

Hilary, a prominent voice in the mindful drinking movement, offers practical tips for successfully navigating a dry month and explores how to change your relationship with alcohol. Join Derek and Hilary as they delve into the motivations behind going dry, its impact on health and well-being, and the broader cultural shift towards mindful drinking.

Tune in to discover how taking a break from alcohol can lead to a happier, healthier you, and gain valuable insights from Hilary on living a vibrant life while drinking mindfully.

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On this episode of “Mindful Drinking”, host Derek Brown is joined by featured guest, Radha Agrawal, co-founder of Daybreaker and founder of Belong Center, to discuss the intersection of social wellness and mindful drinking. Daybreaker, known for its early-morning, alcohol-free dance parties, has revolutionized how people connect and celebrate together.

They will explore how building strong social connections can enhance overall well-being and the role mindful drinking plays in this. They’ll delve into Radha's experiences with Daybreaker and her new venture, Belong Center, which aims to combat loneliness through innovative community-building activities.

Enjoy this inspiring conversation on creating community, the importance of mindful drinking, and how both can transform your life.

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There are many terms to describe our relationship with alcohol and many more terms about cutting back, from gray-area drinking to sober-curious.

Derek Brown prefers the term mindful drinking, which originates with his featured guest, health coach and British journalist, Rosamund Dean, author of “Mindful Drinking: How to Break Up with Alcohol.” More recently, Dean wrote “Reconstruction: The New Breast Cancer Guide That Will Boost Your Wellbeing and Protect Your Physical and Mental Health Post-Diagnosis.”

Join this episode of “Mindful Drinking” as they discuss the origins of the mindful drinking movement, the importance of a joyful connection to wellness, and how the principles she used in surviving breast cancer and as a health coach have helped her future-proof her body.

Don't miss this enlightening discussion on how mindful drinking can transform your approach to alcohol, enhance your overall wellness, and empower you to take control of your health.

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Are you cutting back on alcohol or considering going alcohol-free? Wondering if it's enough to simply skip the booze or if you should explore some tasty alternatives?

In this episode of "Mindful Drinking,” host Derek Brown delves into the exciting world of no- and low-alcohol drinks, alongside traditional non-alcoholic beverages. Discover how to seamlessly incorporate these options into your social rituals and daily routines. With a plethora of healthy and satisfying alternatives available, you won't miss out on the joy of drinking something delicious.

Join our top bartender and wellness coach as he uncovers the latest science on how replacing alcohol with non-alcoholic beverages can significantly reduce your alcohol consumption. Whether you're looking for mindful drinking tips, curious about social wellness, or simply in search of delectable new drinks, this episode has it all.

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Sleep is a vital part of our health and wellbeing that helps us regulate our mood, metabolism, and recovery from strenuous exercise. A bad night's sleep can lead to a day of overeating, brain fog, and a hard time concentrating on our tasks. Not to mention that there are long-term adverse health consequences of poor sleep. Unfortunately, alcohol doesn't help.

In this episode of “Mindful Drinking,” host Derek Brown is joined by featured guest, distinguished professor of psychology and neuroscientist, Dr. Jaime Tartar, co-founder and CEO of The Society for Sports Neuroscience, to discuss how alcohol can lead to poor sleep outcomes and some of the ways you can fix your sleep.

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There is a line between mindful drinking and recovery from alcohol use, but it is also true that some of the psychological modalities that aid one can aid the other. What can we draw from therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) that are successful in supporting recovery and its focus on psychological flexibility, including defusing thoughts, values work, and acceptance.

In this episode “Mindful Drinking & ACT,” host Derek Brown is joined by the founder of ACT, Dr. Steven Hayes, author of 48 books and over 700 scientific articles and one of the top cited psychologists, to discuss how psychological flexibility can help support drinking mindfully.

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If we discovered alcohol today––devoid of its cultural and social history––would we treat it the same way we do now or list it as a Schedule 1 drug alongside marijuana, heroin, LSD, and psilocybin (mushrooms)?

On this “Mindful Drinking,” host Derek Brown explores the concept of prohibition through a historical lens and the present day. As long as alcohol has existed within society, there have been prohibitions against its use from ancient China to the Aztecs.

There are even still countries where alcohol is outright prohibited, such as Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia, and still many others that impose legal restrictions based on everything from religion to age. The question isn't whether alcohol should be prohibited, it's from whom, when, and how should we prohibit its use. 

Don’t miss this riveting monologue presentation on a topic that is as old as alcohol itself.

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