Holiday Triggers, Food Addiction & Birthday Reflections

Forrest jumps in for a quick episode to talk about turning 53, holiday overwhelm, and why this time of year brings out every addiction trigger imaginable — drinking, gambling, emotional eating, family pressure, and old habits that sneak back in when you're not paying attention. He breaks down why the holidays hit so hard, how to build an exit plan before things get messy, and why sugar might actually be the most dangerous drug in your house. It's short, honest, and surprisingly funny for an episode about spiraling at Thanksgiving. 🎧 If the holidays crank up your cravings, stress, or self-destruction meter, this one will make you feel seen (and a little less nuts). 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on addiction, recovery, mental health, and comedy. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 02:30 – Listener Call: Missed Messages 05:12 – Holiday Triggers: Drinking, Gambling & Overwhelm 08:10 – Thanksgiving Food Spiral & Sugar as a Drug 11:45 – Family Chaos, Pressure & Coping Strategies 14:30 – Dog Training, Anxiety & Removing Yourself 16:55 – Staying Steady Through the Holidays