UpNDown Podcast
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We’re officially shaking (and stirring) things up at Barndo. Today, we’re beyond excited to announce our very first venture: UpNDown, the podcast that blends real talk, real science, and real support into one unforgettable experience.
And Episode 1? It’s already serving up something special. 🍹
🍸 This Week’s Question: What’s Your Favorite Drink?
Sounds simple, right? But here’s the twist: research from UCLA shows that naming even something as small as your go-to drink can literally calm your brain, reduce stress, and help you claim your identity.
From Cheers’ lovable Norm to that barista who knows your order before you even open your app, the episode dives into how one small question can reveal a lot about who you are — and who you’re becoming.
🧠Science You Can Sip On
Affect labeling: Naming your feeling (or your drink) quiets the amygdala — your brain’s panic button — and lets your “CEO brain” take back control.
Self-affirmation: Declaring “I’m the bold one who drinks espresso shots” doesn’t just describe a preference — it rewires your neural pathways toward clarity and confidence.
🤖 Meet Shooter — Your AI Bartender
Shooter’s not here to pour drinks — he’s here to pour insights. In Episode 1, he reveals:
Why your drink choice is really about identity.
What indecision says about openness to growth.
How “The Wild Card” drink can be a gateway to new possibilities.
Listeners who share their favorite drink at theUpNDownBar.com get a free drink coupon and a personal vibe analysis from Shooter.
🍹 Behind the Bar — The Bigger Experiment
UpNDown isn’t just a podcast. It’s a rolling, rooftop-optional, AI-powered social experiment designed to:
Reduce stress through AI-driven conversations.
Reconnect communities with storytelling and shared rituals.
Measure the impact of environment + AI + human connection on real-world well-being.
This is research in the wild — backed by studies from Stanford, UCLA, and the NIH — proving that social connection and shared moments can improve mental health more than therapy alone.
🎉 Join Us Live — August 22nd
We’re celebrating with the UpNDown Graduation & Launch Party, sponsored by RDV Tequila and Bacon (yes, bacon). Expect the only happy hour where you get:
âś… A free drink
âś… A vibe profile from Shooter
âś… A community that actually listens when you speak
đź“Ł Your Homework This Week
Go to TheUpNDownBar.com, share your favorite drink, and claim your free drink coupon + vibe analysis.
When someone asks how you’re doing, skip “fine.” Try “I’m feeling like The Bold One” or “I’m in a Softie era” — and notice the shift.
Bring a friend to our August 22nd event (or the next episode drop).
UpNDown — Because pretending you’re fine is exhausting. Let’s try something real.
