EPISODE · Oct 13, 2025 · 19 MIN
#209A Sugar Mini- Series Part 1 -The Chemical Addiction to Sugar:Why Your Brain Lights Up
from Menopause Made Easy with Tanya · host Tanya Willis
Have you ever promised yourself just one cookie (or one bite of your favorite carb source) and suddenly found the whole sleeve gone? You’re not weak — your brain is wired to respond this way.In this first episode of my Sugar Mini-Series, I share my personal story — including moments from my book Cookie Dough in the Dark — and explain why sugar isn’t just about willpower. It’s chemistry.You’ll learn:What added sugar really is (and why it’s everywhere)How sugar hijacks your brain’s dopamine reward pathwayThe blood sugar rollercoaster that keeps cravings aliveWhy cravings often intensify in midlifeSimple steps to bring awareness and reduce sugar’s hold on youThis episode is all about compassion, clarity, and taking the shame out of cravings.Resources + Links:Grab my 30-Day Sugar DetoxRead my book: Cookie Dough in the Dark and pick up my freebie - 5 Hacks to Cut Your Cravings- moveyourbody.ca Connect with me on Instagram: [@vibrantlivingwithtanya]
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