Is your holiday toast actually… stress in disguise?

In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks why so many people reach for “just one drink” during the holidays — not to celebrate, but to cope. We dive into the hidden stressors behind festive drinking, including:

• Why holiday pressure makes alcohol feel like instant relief
•  How cortisol, exhaustion, and social expectations push you toward a glass
•  The emotional and biological reasons your first sip feels so calming
•  Signs your drinking is actually stress-driven — not joy-driven
•  Healthier ways to unwind that don’t leave you anxious the next day
•  How ingredients like Ashwagandha and L-Theanine (found in Daily Restore) support stress, mood, and nervous system balance during high-pressure seasons

🎧 Tap play to explore why your holiday toast might be covering stress — and how to support yourself with healthier, more intentional rituals.