1000 Days Sober Podcast Why Quitting Sugar Feels Harder Than Alcohol (And What to Do About It)
Jun 30, 2025
In this insightful chat, Mike Collins, also known as The Sugar-Free Man and founder of sugaraddiction.com, digs deep into the hidden struggles people face when quitting sugar after alcohol. He reveals how sugar can become an emotional crutch and discusses the dopamine-driven cravings that ensnare many. Mike shares strategies for raising sugar-conscious kids, the dangers of seemingly innocent foods, and emphasizes the importance of community support in overcoming sugar addiction. Liberation, not perfection, is the goal!
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Sugar as Early Brain Hijacker
- Sugar hijacks the brain early in life, becoming an emotional self-soother from a young age.
- It creates powerful cravings by manipulating neurotransmitters like dopamine and endorphins.
Olympian's Coffee-Sugar Link
- An Olympic athlete couldn't quit sugar until she also quit coffee which was wired to her sugar cravings.
- Coffee with sugar is a powerful, linked habit that can prolong addiction withdrawal.
Quit Caffeine Before Sugar
- Quit caffeine first as a suboxone from sugar to ease withdrawal symptoms.
- Tackle quitting sugar next, then flour, in that order for easier success.
