
The Art of Mindful Drinking: Creating Inclusive Hospitality Spaces
On this heartfelt episode of the “Mindful Drinking Podcast,” host Derek Brown takes listeners on a journey through the essence of mindful social spaces and the often-overlooked power of true hospitali...
4 Aug 202519min

The Intersection of Mindful Drinking & Social Wellness
On this “Mindful Drinking,” host Derek Brown is joined by featured guest, Radha Agrawal, co-founder of Daybreaker and founder of Belong Center, to deep dive into social wellness and mindful drinking. ...
16 Jun 202545min

How Wellness Is Transforming Bar Culture with Amie Ward
What if wellness wasn’t a bonus in hospitality—but the foundation? In this episode of “Mindful Drinking,” host Derek Brown is joined by featured guest, Amie Ward, also known as The Healthtender—a cer...
2 Jun 202534min

Unpacking the Link: Mental Health & Alcohol Use
In this special monologue episode, host Derek Brown shares a personal and unflinching account of how alcohol became his coping mechanism—and how that strategy nearly unraveled his life. As a bartender...
19 Mai 202519min

Can Any Amount of Alcohol Really Hurt You? Featuring Dr. Tim Stockwell
What if everything we thought we knew about “moderate drinking” was wrong? In this episode of “Mindful Drinking,” host Derek Brown sits down with featured guest, Dr. Tim Stockwell, renowned alcohol r...
5 Mai 202538min

What to Do When Willpower Fails
You swore you’d take a break. You meant it. And then… you didn’t. This episode is for that moment—the one where willpower runs out and shame tries to take over. Host Derek Brown explores what actuall...
21 Apr 202520min

Encore Presentation: Where’s the Line Between Too Much & Addiction?
Mindful Drinking is about drinking with intention, but what happens when it's hard to follow through with your intentions and the way you drink feels out of control? While mindful drinking may be us...
7 Apr 202532min

Is Non-Alcoholic Beer a Healthy Drink?
After a tough workout or long race, many athletes are turning to non-alcoholic beer—but does it work? And how does it compare to energy drinks or chocolate milk for recovery? Research suggests that N...
24 Mar 202521min





















