Why does a tiny bump turn into a massive bruise after drinking?

You barely hit the table… but the next day it looks like you took a full fall. It feels worse, lasts longer, and makes you question what actually happened.

In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the real reason your body reacts differently after drinking — and why it’s not about the impact, it’s about your internal state. 

You’ll learn:

• How alcohol makes blood vessels more fragile and easier to damage
 • Why clotting slows down, allowing bruises to spread and darken
 • The hidden role of inflammation in making bruises feel worse
 • How poor sleep disrupts overnight healing and tissue repair
 • Why stacking alcohol with common medications can amplify the effect
 • How nutrients like Vitamin B1 and NAC support recovery at a cellular level

🎧 Tap play to understand why that “small bump” isn’t so small after drinking — and what your body is trying to tell you.