Monk is joined with Steve Beardedbadger Olive on this episode to talk about addiction. Specifically, Monk and SteveO talk about how modern foods are designed to play on hidden biological triggers, how it leads to food addiction, and practical tips at how to take control over your diet. You can get Steve's book, From Skinhead to Saint: A True Story of Awakening here.  

Topics Covered: 

--Ron Finley and sustainable food production. 

--The flaw behind modern capitalism's "infinite growth" assumption. 

--Unhealthy food as a "reward". 

--Roots of addiction. 

--Gabor Mate, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts. 

--Sugar more addictive than cocaine?

 --How sugar effects dopamine levels in the body. 

--How modern food reroutes the brain's rewards system. 

--The rise of calorie dense, nutrient deficient convenience food.  

--Pat McNamara, grocery shopping tips.  

--Why you should avoid going to the bar.  

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