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Today, I sit down with Mike Collins, known as The Sugar-Free Man, to expose one of the most ignored addictions affecting people everywhere: sugar. Mr. Collins has been sober from alcohol for nearly 40 years and sugar-free for decades, and he explains how sugar became his first gateway drug long before he ever drank. He shares how childhood conditioning—being raised in a home where sugar symbolized love—hardwired him to rely on sweets for emotional soothing.
After getting sober at 28, Mr. Collins immediately shifted from alcohol to sugar without realizing he was simply replacing one addiction with another. He breaks down how cravings are not about taste but about dopamine and the brain’s reward chemicals. This is why so many people in recovery suddenly turn to candy, ice cream, and junk food—the relief feels familiar even when the substance changes.
We also discuss the food industry’s role in hiding sugar in 85% of grocery products and engineering foods to hit the brain’s reward centers. From cereals and sauces to “healthy” marketing labels, much of what people eat daily is designed to keep them hooked.
Mr. Collins and I dive into childhood sugar exposure, pregnancy cravings, and the first thousand days of development—when sugar can alter dopamine pathways and emotional regulation for life. He argues that children and pregnant women should avoid added sugar entirely to prevent long-term biochemical dependency.
We also talk about his book The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide and the 30-day detox process he has refined through 40,000+ cases. He explains the withdrawal patterns he sees consistently—early physical symptoms followed by emotional unraveling—and why relapse is normal but quitting cold turkey is essential. Before we wrap up, Mr. Collins reminds listeners that sugar addiction is not a moral failing; it’s a biochemical cycle created by modern food culture. Awareness is the first step to breaking free.
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Today, I sit down with Mike Collins, known as The Sugar-Free Man, to expose one of the most ignored addictions affecting people everywhere: sugar. Mr. Collins has been sober from alcohol for nearly 40 years and sugar-free for decades, and he explains how sugar became his first gateway drug long before he ever drank. He shares how childhood conditioning—being raised in a home where sugar symbolized love—hardwired him to rely on sweets for emotional soothing.
After getting sober at 28, Mr. Collins immediately shifted from alcohol to sugar without realizing he was simply replacing one addiction with another. He breaks down how cravings are not about taste but about dopamine and the brain’s reward chemicals. This is why so many people in recovery suddenly turn to candy, ice cream, and junk food—the relief feels familiar even when the substance changes.
We also discuss the food industry’s role in hiding sugar in 85% of grocery products and engineering foods to hit the brain’s reward centers. From cereals and sauces to “healthy” marketing labels, much of what people eat daily is designed to keep them hooked.
Mr. Collins and I dive into childhood sugar exposure, pregnancy cravings, and the first thousand days of development—when sugar can alter dopamine pathways and emotional regulation for life. He argues that children and pregnant women should avoid added sugar entirely to prevent long-term biochemical dependency.
We also talk about his book The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide and the 30-day detox process he has refined through 40,000+ cases. He explains the withdrawal patterns he sees consistently—early physical symptoms followed by emotional unraveling—and why relapse is normal but quitting cold turkey is essential. Before we wrap up, Mr. Collins reminds listeners that sugar addiction is not a moral failing; it’s a biochemical cycle created by modern food culture. Awareness is the first step to breaking free.
https://www.sugaraddiction.com/sugar_detox_ebook_wp_st1
Website: https://coupleonukes.com
Exodus, Honor Your Heart, & Nulu Knives: https://www.coupleonukes.com/affiliates/
Want to be a guest on Couple O' Nukes? Send me a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1726279485588093e83e0e007
Sign Up For A PodMatch Account: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/coupleonukes
*Couple O' Nukes LLC and Mr. Whiskey are not licensed medical entities, nor do they take responsibility for any advice or information put forth by guests. Take all advice at your own risk.