Today’s episode tackles the societal and physiological facets of sugar consumption. We’re not just talking about calories and health implications today. Mike highlights how sugar functions not only as a dietary issue but as a dopamine-driven addiction impacting mental focus and emotional health. 

Throughout the episode, we both share why we stopped eating sugar and dive into methods for overcoming sugar addiction, one being a 90-day sugar detox to truly understand the body’s response sans sugar. 

Remember that we are stronger together. A huge part of releasing sugar from your life is strong community support. One of the things Mike and I would love to invite you to is the Quit Sugar Summit happening from February 6th-12th. It’s completely free to join and you’ll be hearing from leading experts - doctors, nutritionists, and even yours truly, on how to free yourself from food and sugar addiction and emotional eating. You can register at https://quitsugarsummit.com?a_aid=675c397b05eb7

Topics Covered

0:00 - Introduction to Sugar-Free Lifestyle

1:08 - Sugar as a Gateway Drug

3:03 - Personal Journey with Sugar and Alcohol

7:24 - Connection Between Sugar and Addiction

12:10 - Understanding Sugar Addiction

16:10 - Biochemical Aspects of Sugar Addiction

20:29 - Emotional Soothing and Sugar

24:54 - Different Responses to Sugar

26:56 - Challenges of Quitting Sugar

30:33 - The Problem with Artificial Sweeteners

35:07 - Brain Health and Sugar

40:15 - Final Thoughts and Resources

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This retreat is designed to reset your nervous system, so you stop the patterns of self-sabotage and overwhelm. Reignite your motivation, release any addictive habits and open yourself to the health, relationships and financial abundance you deserve. 

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