How to Break Sugar Addiction and Take Back Control of Your Health

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Could your sugar cravings be a sign of something deeper? Rita De Michele speaks with sugar addiction expert Mike Collins about the real impact of sugar addiction, why it can feel so hard to quit, and how sugar affects cravings, recovery, and mental health. Mike shares insights from decades in addiction recovery and explains what people need to understand about sugar detox and breaking the cycle for good.

About the guest

Mike Collins

Mike Collins, a strong proponent of sugar addiction as a serious issue, drew his perspective from his forty years in substance use disorder recovery.

Noticing sugar's effect on himself and his recovering friends, he researched, experimented, and successfully quit sugar with mentorship.

This experience led him to raise his two children sugar-free until age six. He now stewards SugarAddiction.com, SugarDetox.com, and QuitSugarSummit.com to provide resources and community for those moderating or eliminating sugar.

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Podcast host and the Founder of the Beyond Diagnosis platform.