Is Naltrexone right for you? Learn all about Sunnyside Med w/ Nick Allen , CEO of Sunnyside

Sep 29, 2025

In this engaging discussion, Nick Allen, Co-founder and CEO of Sunnyside, shares his vision of transforming alcohol health by blending medication with behavior-change programs. He explains the groundbreaking Sunnyside Med, featuring compounded naltrexone, which helps reduce cravings and support moderation. Nick emphasizes a proactive approach to alcohol management, breaking stigma and making medication accessible for those seeking healthier habits. Listeners will learn about the neuroscience behind habit loops and hear inspiring stories of people changing their relationship with alcohol.

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ANECDOTE

Founder’s Personal Origin Story

Nick Allen founded Sunnyside after seeing his parents' recovery and his own struggles with drinking.
He built the app to help people manage alcohol without forcing total abstinence.

INSIGHT

Medication Plus Behavior Change

Sunnyside Med adds doctor-prescribed compounded naltrexone to Sunnyside's behavior-change program.
The combination addresses cravings biologically while the app builds lasting habit change.

ADVICE

Integrate Medication With Routine

Use medication as a scaffold, not a standalone cure; pair it with routine reflection and habit tools.
Build medication into daily rituals and combine it with Sunnyside's behavior techniques.

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Today I am sitting down with Nick Allen, CEO of Sunnyside, for an important conversation about a new direction in alcohol health. For years, medication has been seen as a last resort for people at rock bottom, but what we're seeing now is that it can play a role much earlier as both a preventative step and a corrective tool, helping people build a healthier relationship with alcohol.

With Sunnyside Med, our latest offering, we're not just making medication available for those who qualify, we're combining it with the holistic behavior-change program we've been refining for the past five years.

We're excited to share with you how we got to this point and what you can expect if you're considering adding medication to your mindful drinking toolkit.

A quick note before we jump in, we'll be talking about medication. It's generally safe, but can have side effects, and nothing here should be taken as medical advice. For more details, visit joinsunnysidemed.com.

Want to drink less with no pressure to quit? Visit https://ctbk.co/4doo5dq for a free 15-day trial of Sunnyside.
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ABOUT SUNNYSIDE: Sunnyside is the #1 alcohol moderation app that helps you drink less without any shame, guilt, or pressure to quit. Optimize your alcohol habits to achieve benefits like sleeping better, losing weight, feeling more energy, and saving money. We know that an all-or-nothing approach doesn’t work for everyone, so we focus on helping you set your own goals, celebrate small wins, and build a lasting system of accountability. As a result, 96.7% of our members see a big drop in their drinking after 90 days.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not intended as medical advice, and the views of the guests may not represent the views of Sunnyside. If you’re concerned about your health or alcohol use, please consider seeking advice from a doctor.