Best Sunnyside Podcasts (2024)

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An Honest Conversation with the Developers of SunnySide 1:31:44

2h ago1:31:44

1:31:44

In this episode, I discuss with Rainy & Fem from RainyGames, the developers of SunnySide, about their game & game development journey. Video format: https://www.youtube.com/@gamingGardenPodcast/ Josh's main channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshGamingGarden RainyGames' YouTube channel (with their podcast): https://www.youtube.com/@UCrEYpDu64atFq6w2…

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A Mom's Story of Breaking Up with Chardonnay w/ Deb Podlogar 34:30

2d ago34:30

34:30

Today, we're joined by the well-known influencer Deb Podlogar, aka Mocktail Mom. Deb shares her personal journey of breaking up with Chardonnay, along with her passion for making delicious mocktails. Whether you're curious about moderation or just want to be inspired by Deb's story, this episode is packed with insights and enthusiasm! Want to drink…

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Somos Sunnyside: Season 2 Episode 24 featuring Ella Buckner 34:45

10d ago34:45

34:45

WE'RE BACK FRO SEASON TWO! In this episode of Somos Sunnyside, we kick off the new school year with a special guest, Ella Buckner, a senior at Sunnyside High School. Ella shares her journey, starting from her early years in Southern California to moving to Tucson, where she attended Apollo Middle School and eventually Sunnyside High School. She spe…

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EPISODE 2-GLUTEN FREE NOT TASTE FREE! 9:42

2d ago9:42

9:42

What did you find helpful in today's show? Text Sunnyside Su what you'd like her to focus on in future episodes that would be of help! https://www.sunnysidesu.ca/By Susan Scrimgeour

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The Sunnyside Rapist (part 2) 1:02:33

13d ago1:02:33

1:02:33

In the second of this 2-part series, Jack Edward Hawkins is put on trial without physical evidence for three assaults committed by the Sunnyside rapist, but prosecutors refuse to claim he is a suspect in any others. Neighbors of the Hawkins family come forward to describe their experience with Jack and his children. As Hawkins’ involvement in a 197…

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EP 83 Big Announcements + A Few Lessons For Starting Your Alcohol-Free Journey 23:55

7h ago23:55

23:55

Send me a text message about the show! Hey friends! It's just me today, popping in for a quick catch-up as we wrap up summer and get ready for a new season. So, I've been on a little personal mission—challenging myself to hit 10k steps a day for 100 days. (Yep, that's 1 million steps if you're doing the math!) And let me tell you, just a few weeks …

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The Farming Games we Regret Playing, with Pat from Nintentalk 1:12:33

3h ago1:12:33

1:12:33

In this episode, Pat from Nintentalk and I discuss some of the cozy games & farming games we regret playing the most. Josh's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshGamingGarden Nintentalk's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NintenTalk Slow Burn podcast: https://linktr.ee/slowburncast Outbound Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sq…

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How 150 Days of Tracking Transformed My Drinking w/ Dezi Abeyta 47:39

9d ago47:39

47:39

Today, I’m joined by Dezi Abeyta, a high-performance coach, podcast host, registered dietitian, and a prominent contributor to Men's Health. Dezi, who has worked with leading brands like Red Bull, shares insights from his 150-day journey of tracking alcohol, offering valuable lessons on mindful drinking and how it can transform your life. Want to d…

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EP 82 Life, Loss, and Becoming A Mocktail Author With Derick Santiago 33:06

7d ago33:06

33:06

Send me a text message about the show! I'm so thrilled to have Derick Santiago back on the podcast today. Derick, one of my favorite guests and an all-around fabulous human, is here to share more of his inspiring alcohol-free journey. If you haven’t listened to our first episode together, I highly encourage you to go and listen to more of his story…

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I Keep My Visions to Myself w/ Mallory Smart 11:53

18h ago11:53

11:53

A new reading from Mallory Smart. Step into Stevie's world, a 26-year-old musician on the brink of fame. A tour offer catapults her into an existential voyage through life's intricate maze. Within this tense spiritual journey, Stevie confronts the age-old dilemma of fame versus the safety of a simpler existence, all while searching for her elusive …

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10-Minute Mondays: How to Win Partner Support in 4 Steps 10:04

22h ago10:04

10:04

On this week's 10-Minute Mondays, I'm sharing four simple steps to gain your partner's support as you change your relationship with alcohol—no pressure, no expectations, just practical advice to help you on your journey. Want to drink less with no pressure to quit? Go to https://sunnyside.co for a free 15-day trial. -- Listen to Journey to the Sunn…

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We're Completely Obsessed with this New Farm Sim! Fields of Mistria Chat with KayDaisy 1:23:02

5d ago1:23:02

1:23:02

In this episode, Kay & I share all of our thoughts on Fields of Mistria, this new farming simulation game available on Steam in Early Access. Josh's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshGamingGarden KayDaisy: https://www.youtube.com/@KDaisy The Organized Soprano: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOrganizedSoprano…

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How to Eat to Change How You Drink w/ Dr. Brooke Scheller 57:46

5d ago57:46

57:46

Have you ever wondered how changing your diet could impact your relationship with alcohol? Today, we're joined by Dr. Scheller, an expert in nutrition. Together we'll explore how nutrition plays a pivotal role in overcoming alcohol challenges, the importance of gut health, and the benefits of personalized nutrition plans. Dr. Scheller will share pr…

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Sunnyside Su Me Up: Get Energized, Stay Sunny with Su! 0:43

7d ago0:43

0:43

What did you find helpful in today's show? Text Sunnyside Su what you'd like her to focus on in future episodes that would be of help! https://www.sunnysidesu.ca/By Susan Scrimgeour

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EP 81 Breaking Free From Mommy Wine Culture With Hadley Sorensen 31:22

14d ago31:22

31:22

Send me a text message about the show! Hey friends, I’m thrilled to have Hadley Sorensen with me on the podcast, author of The Dirty Truth on Social Drinking, mom of three boys, and a lifelong runner. Sparked by social awkwardness at 14, Hadley found solace in alcohol and became quite the social drinker into adulthood. But it was the pressures of m…

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10-Minute Mondays: 3 Craving-Crushing Techniques 12:13

8d ago12:13

12:13

Welcome to another 10-Minute Monday! Today, we’re diving into “3 Craving-Crushing Techniques.” I’ll share practical strategies to help you manage and overcome alcohol cravings. These techniques are easy to implement and can be done almost anywhere at any time, making them perfect for busy lifestyles. Cravings can be powerful, but with the right too…

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We Can't Keep Up With These Game Updates, with Miss Bubbles 1:13:14

24d ago1:13:14

1:13:14

In this episode, Josh & Miss Bubbles discuss the major updates for farming games Coral Island, Roots of Pacha & Moonstone Island, as well as this week's releases, including Été, Farlands & The Garden Path. Video format: https://www.youtube.com/@GamingGardenPodcast Josh's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshGamingGarden Miss Bubbles' channel: http…

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Alcohol Health Monitoring for Women w/ Katie Garry 35:03

13d ago35:03

35:03

Welcome to today's episode titled "Alcohol Health Monitoring for Women." I'm excited to have Katie Garry, founder of Seek, joining us. Seek is revolutionizing how women monitor their health in relation to alcohol. We'll dive into the founding story of Seek, the unique focus on women's health, key research findings, and practical strategies for last…

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EP 80 Using Tea and Kombucha In Functional Mixology with Lila Volkas 26:38

22d ago26:38

26:38

Send me a text message about the show! Ready to transform your approach to non-alcoholic beverages? Join me for a delightful chat with Lila Volkas, a certified nutrition consultant and mixologist who is on a mission to make nutrition and mixology fun and easy to understand through her engaging public and corporate workshops. Since 2012, she's been …

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10-Minute Mondays: Mental Resilience for Cutting Back on Alcohol 12:22

25d ago12:22

12:22

Welcome to another 10-Minute Monday! Today, we’re tackling “Mental Resilience for Cutting Back on Alcohol.” We’ll explore how building mental resilience can transform your drinking habits. From mindfulness to positive thinking, I’ll share practical techniques to help you cut back or quit drinking. Did you know that according to a study in the journ…

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What Is It Really Like To Make a Farming Sim?! With Claudia from Ova Magica 1:00:42

28d ago1:00:42

1:00:42

In this episode, Josh and Claudia The Dev, the creator of Ova Magica, discuss about her game and game development process! Ova Magica Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1299170/Ova_Magica/ Top Hat Studios: https://tophat.studio/games.html Josh's channel: https://youtu.be/ST90xnZC2MEBy Gaming Garden

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Chat with a Therapist: Talking to Kids About Alcohol w/ Merrilee Burke, LMFT 34:44

20d ago34:44

34:44

In this 30-minute discussion, therapist Merrilee Burke shares effective strategies for discussing alcohol with children coming of age. If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review or email your feedback to mike@sunnyside.co. We'd love to hear your thoughts!! Want to drink less with no pressure to quit? Go to https://sunnyside.co for a free 15-d…

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EP 79 Unlocking Mindful Drinking With Ian Andersen of Sunnyside 30:59

29d ago30:59

30:59

Send me a text message about the show! I am thrilled to have as my latest guest, Ian Andersen, co-founder of Sunnyside which is the top alcohol moderation app available. Many people shy away from total sobriety, but still want help to cut back on drinking. Friends, Sunnyside is here to help! They aim to provide a supportive environment for those wh…

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10-Minute Mondays: One Shocking Perk of Cutting Back on Alcohol - w/ Mike Hardenbrook 13:06

1M ago13:06

13:06

Introducing a new format we're excited to try: 10-Minute Mondays! In this brief, 10-minute episode, we'll dive into a compelling topic to kickstart your week. If you enjoy this format, please leave a review or email your feedback to mike@sunnyside.co. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Want to drink less with no pressure to quit? Go to https://sunnys…

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FINAL-SUNNYSIDE SU ME UP:Get Energized, Stay Sunny with Su-Episode 1 - 14:06

24d ago14:06

14:06

What did you find helpful in today's show? Text Sunnyside Su what you'd like her to focus on in future episodes that would be of help! https://www.sunnysidesu.ca/By Susan Scrimgeour

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The 2024 Games We're the Most Hyped for with Eeowna! 1:36:04

1M ago1:36:04

1:36:04

In this episode, Josh and Eeowna discuss the release of The Last Alchemist, Magical Delicacy, and all of their most anticipated cozy games for the second half of 2024! Josh's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshGamingGarden Eeowna's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EeownaBy Gaming Garden

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7 Factors That Sabotage Your Efforts to Drink Less 19:13

27d ago19:13

19:13

In this episode, we'll cover the hidden factors that may be undermining your efforts to cut back on drinking. Drawing from my research and writing for "No Willpower Required: A Neuroscience Approach to Change Your Habits with alcohol,' my personal experiences with alcohol, and insightful conversations with guests on "Journey to the Sunnyside," we e…

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EP 78 Meet Abbie Jean: A Recovering Alcoholic and Sober TikTok Sensation 25:24

1M ago25:24

25:24

Send me a text message about the show! I am beyond excited because we have the fabulous Abbie Jean from TikTok joining us. If you're on TikTok and not following her yet, what are you even doing? Abbie Jean, famous for her fun coffee drinks, amazing nail art, and those adorable accents, has been rocking sobriety for five years. She started sharing h…

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Remembering the Best Harvest Moon Games with Ircha! 1:16:04

2M ago1:16:04

1:16:04

In this episode, Josh and Ircha discuss the release of Horticular, and all of their favorite childhood Harvest Moon Games! Josh's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshGamingGarden Ircha's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@irchaBy Gaming Garden

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The Sunnyside Rapist 47:36

1M ago47:36

47:36

Fifteen years after the events of Season 1 (The WVU Coed Murders), Morgantown women are faced with a new predator: a rapist so meticulous and organized that he vanishes through police checkpoints and neighborhood lockdowns every summer. In the first of this two part series, we speak with two women who met the Sunnyside rapist face-to-face at both e…

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Epic Nights, Early Mornings: The Art of Mindful Drinking w/ Camille Vidal 47:56

1M ago47:56

47:56

In this episode, we welcome Camille Vidal, founder of La Maison Wellness, to explore the world of mindful drinking. Camille shares her journey from a globally recognized bartender to a mindfulness teacher, and how she integrates mindful drinking into her lifestyle. We'll discuss her philosophy of "Epic nights and early mornings," her impactful teac…

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EP 77 Fighting the Stigma of Sobriety With Courtney of Discovering Mocktails 30:36

1M ago30:36

30:36

Send me a text message about the show! Have you ever wondered how one person's journey can ignite a movement? Join me as I share my conversation with a truly inspiring guest all the way from Canada, Courtney Johnson of Discovering Mocktails. After hitting rock bottom in 2022, Courtney began her sober journey on January 1, 2023, and founded Discover…

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The Spiciest Farming Sim Hot Takes with Payton 1:29:27

2M ago1:29:27

1:29:27

In this episode, Josh and Payton discuss about the Steam Summer Sale, Harvest Moon Home Sweet Home, and their spiciest hot takes about farming sims! Josh's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshGamingGarden Payton's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PaytonsCornerBy Gaming Garden

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Staying Social with Sunnyside w/ Susan Tenby 20:45

2M ago20:45

20:45

Susan Tenby an outgoing Sunnyside customer who has found a way to maintain her social life while being mindful about her drinking. In this episode, we'll dive into Susan's journey, her strategies for mindful drinking, and how she continues to enjoy activities like trivia nights without overindulging. Let’s get started! Want to drink less with no pr…

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EP 76 Taking A Break From Alcohol: Jen Olafson’s Practical Approach 33:19

2M ago33:19

33:19

Send me a text message about the show! Does the thought of going completely sober seem a bit wild or intimidating? Trust me, I get it—it can feel a bit embarrassing to even think about, especially when you’re hanging out with your drinking buddies. But I'm super excited to share this conversation with Jen Olafson because her approach to taking a br…

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Our Favorite Cozy Games of 2024 so far with Ellie from the Cozy Gaming Club! 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Josh and Ellie from The Cozy Gaming Club discuss about the latest cozy gaming news and releases, and also our favorite games of the year so far! Josh's channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshGamingGarden/ Check out Ellie's channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Cozygamingclub Ellie's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cozygamingclub…

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Myth-Busting: Top 5 Myths about Alcohol Moderation w/ Mike Hardenbrook 23:36

2M ago23:36

23:36

Drawing from my own experiences and insights from my book, we’ll debunk common myths such as "Questioning My Drinking Means I Have a Problem" and "Cutting Back Requires Tons of Willpower." We’ll explore the realities of socializing without alcohol, the importance of flexible planning, and how to handle potential judgment from friends. Whether you’r…

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Ep 75 How to Tap into Bravery With Jess From Joyus Non-alcoholic Wines 39:28

2M ago39:28

39:28

Send me a text message about the show! Ever felt like everyone around you thinks you're a little crazy for chasing a dream? Join me for an inspiring chat with Jess from Joyous Non-Alcoholic Wines, where we dive into her incredible journey of bravery and determination. Jess started with just a few lackluster options in the non-alcoholic market and t…

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Discussing the Amazing Nintendo Direct with Mintendo Gaming! 1:08:27

2M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

In this episode, Josh and Min discuss the latest cozy games releases as well as the highlights from the June Nintendo Direct. Josh's Gaming Garden: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshGamingGarden/ Mintendo Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasg5Ydwz-U0XXWrogp4fyQBy Gaming Garden

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The Sword and the Sophomore w/B.P. Sweany & Tami Stronach 1:11:21

2M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

Kris chats with B.P. Sweany about his novel The Sword and the Sophomore, plus an excerpt read by Tami Stronach!About the book...Arlynn Rosemary Banson is an atypical sixteen-year-old—the cool, popular outsider, effortlessly straddling the line between divas and dorks. Her forever young mother, Jennifer, is dedicated to making her life awkward by tr…

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Can Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Help You Drink Less? w/ Dr. Sam Zand 39:07

2M ago39:07

39:07

Today, we're thrilled to have an esteemed guest with us, Dr. Sam Zand, a Johns Hopkins trained psychiatrist who teaches holistic psychiatry and psychedelic medicine at UNLV and several other universities. His innovative approach combines emerging neuroplastic therapies like Psychedelic Therapy and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) with tradit…

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Ep 74 What It Means to Live Authentically Alcohol-Free With Josnelly Aponte 28:46

2M ago28:46

28:46

Send me a text message about the show! In this episode of Thriving Alcohol-Free, I’m hanging out with the lovely Josnelly, from sunny Jacksonville, Florida. We first connected at the Mocktail Summit while making some delicious drinks, and ever since I’ve been anxious to get her on the show so I could get to know her and her heart behind living alco…

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This June is Overwhelming for Cozy Gamers with Sarah Sunstone 1:09:46

2M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

In this episode, Josh and Sarah Sunstone discuss highlights from the Wholesome Direct 2024, Steam Next Fest, and the Cosy Up for Wishes campaign from Make-A-Wish International. Cosy Up campaign: https://tiltify.com/make-a-wish-intl/cosy-up-for-wishes-2024 Josh's Gaming Garden:https://www.youtube.com/@JoshGamingGarden/ Sarah Sunstone: https://www.yo…

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A Therapist's Approach to Mindful Drinking w/ Merrilee Burke 32:38

2M ago32:38

32:38

Today, we're thrilled to have Merrilee Burke, a distinguished therapist specializing in mindful drinking and moderation. Merrilee brings a wealth of experience from her practice, focusing on holistic and practical approaches to help individuals transform their relationship with alcohol. In this episode, we dive deep into her therapeutic techniques …

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EP 73 Holistic Rendezvous: Blair Horton’s Approach to Artistic Mocktails and Healthy Living 34:51

2M ago34:51

34:51

Send me a text message about the show! Hey friends! In this episode, I sit down with the remarkable Blair Horton from Holistic Rendezvous, a holistic nutrition consultant, natural chef, and student of functional medicine, who is transforming the way we think about health and wellness. Blair’s journey is nothing short of inspiring as she opens up ab…

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Sunnyside Customer Journey to Better Health w/ Corey Boehs 26:08

3M ago26:08

26:08

Today, Cory Boehs shares his success story using Sunnyside. His incredible health transformation and significant money savings are sure to inspire current Sunnyside users and those considering a more mindful approach to their drinking. Tune in to hear about his journey from drinking more than he wanted, to achieving remarkable health improvements a…

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