We treat alcohol addiction seriously, but we’re ignoring an equally devastating one hiding in plain sight. 14% of Americans are alcoholics. 14% are also addicted to sugar and processed starches. Hunter-gatherers consumed about 22 teaspoons of sugar per YEAR. Today’s average American consumes 22 teaspoons per DAY. Your body can’t tell the difference between a bowl of cornflakes and a bowl of sugar. Both spike your blood glucose identically. This sugar overload drives visceral fat accumulation – t

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When your body can’t properly use glucose, it doesn’t just lead to weight gain or diabetes. It disrupts brain energy, damages mitochondria, fuels inflammation, and creates a vicious cycle that drives anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and more. In today’s episode with Stanford psychiatrist Dr. Shebani Sethi, we dive into metabolic psychiatry - a groundbreaking new field that connects your food, metabolism, and mental health. Here’s what you’ll learn: • Why 93% of Americans have metabolic dys