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Podcast: The Truth About Alcohol (Why Quitting Feels So Hard)
Episode: Why Quitting Sugar Feels Harder Than Alcohol (And What to Do About It)
Description: When the alcohol stops… the sugar often starts. But why?
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In this eye-opening conversation with Mike Collins—aka The Sugar-Free Man—we explore the hidden trap that catches so many people after they stop drinking: sugar. Mike breaks down how sugar hijacks the brain, soothes our wounds, and becomes the silent saboteur of our emotional health.
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We talk dopamine, parenting, oat milk lattes, the emotional meaning of tea, and how generational sugar rituals keep us stuck. Whether you’re trying to quit sugar, curious if you should, or just tired of the back-a...