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Mindful, Not Perfect.

Drink less. Feel better. No pressure. Read the book, listen to the audiobook, or watch a lesson whenever it feels useful. There is no order to follow and nothing to finish.

Mindful, Not Perfect book, audiobook, and video course
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Lesson 1: Why attempts to cut back haven’t worked.

Start with the first lesson, then browse the full course library below whenever another topic feels more helpful.

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01 / Read

The full book

A practical, pressure-free guide to changing your relationship with alcohol. Read it on screen or download a copy for your own device.

Mindful, Not Perfect

Digital edition · PDF

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  • ✓Interrupt the craving cycle before it starts.
  • ✓Improve sleep, mood, and energy without relying on willpower.
  • ✓Build habits that actually stick.
  • ✓Define success on your own terms.
02 / Listen

The audiobook

Prefer to listen? The full audiobook is ready below. Press play and take it with you through the day.

Mindful, Not Perfect

Full audiobook · narrated edition

Listen right here whenever it works for you.

03 / Watch

The video course

Every lesson is available inside this member area. Pick the topic that feels most relevant—not the next number in a sequence.

Mindful, Not Perfect: the course

Watch each lesson right here in your library.

14 lessons

Lesson 1

Why Your Attempts to Cut Back on Alcohol Haven’t Worked

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Michael Hardenbrook
About the author

Michael Hardenbrook

Mike is the founder of Cloud9 and host of the Journey to the Sunnyside podcast, reaching over 500,000 listeners each week. A bestselling author, he blends neuroscience, real-world strategies, and a harm-reduction mindset to help readers create lasting change without the pressure to be perfect. More than 80,000 people have enrolled in his trainings.

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This isn’t about quitting forever, unless that’s what you want. It’s about finding what works for your mind, your body, and your life.

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