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Why does turkey dinner almost always come with wine — and why do we never question it?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the psychology, tradition, and subtle conditioning behind one of the most automatic holiday rituals we all participate in without thinking. You’ll learn:
- How family tradition and social norms hardwire alcohol into holiday meals
- Why your brain expects wine with turkey (hint: nostalgia + dopamine)
- The real science behind why holiday drinks hit harder than usual
- How stress, blood sugar, and heavy meals make “just one” feel like three
- Practical ways to enjoy the season without the next-day fog
- How ingredients like Vitamin B1 + NAC (found in Cloud9’s Daily Restore) help support energy, clarity, and recovery during heavy holiday routinesThe Thanksgiving Pairing We Never Questioned
🎧 Tap play to uncover why wine shows up at every holiday dinner — and how to enjoy the season with more intention, energy, and control.
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