From Shame to Sunnyside (Pt. 2): Real Coaching, Naltrexone & the New Way to Moderate

ShameOver - The Drink Less Podcast

Let's get tactical. In Part 2 of my conversation with Ian Andersen, co-founder of the mindful-drinking app Sunnyside, he explains how Sunnyside blends weekly drink-planning, daily tracking nudges, community, and real human coaches—plus what a third-party study found about their average drink reduction. We also dig into Sunnyside Med and naltrexone; what it is, why some people try daily dosing, how privacy works, and a powerful customer story.

Zero moralizing. Just tools.

If you’ve wished the “off switch” felt easier, this one’s for you.

Key takeaways:

• How Sunnyside works now: plan weekly targets, track simply, get human text-based coaching

• Why bite-size accountability beats white-knuckling

• Third-party study cited by Sunnyside found an average ~33% reduction in weekly drinks (individual results vary)

• Sunnyside Med basics: MD review, compounded naltrexone (with B6), discreet shipping, and why their protocol favors daily dosing for compliance

• Privacy: visits not routed through insurance; won’t hit your primary/employer record (unless you request)

• Peri/menopause audience note: discuss meds with your doctor; list all meds/symptoms in intake

• GLP-1 convo: not FDA-approved for alcohol; future possibilities discussed

➡️ Start Sunnyside’s 15-day free trial: https://get.sunnyside.co/new3/
➡️ Curious about medication? Learn about Sunnyside Med and complete the intake.
➡️ Want shame-free support while you build the habits underneath? Join ShameOver: https://shameover.me/

*This conversation is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. We’re sharing experiences and general information about behavior change and available tools. Always talk to your licensed healthcare provider about your specific situation, medications, and health decisions.