Pour Some Sugar On Me: How sugar hijacks your mental health

Send us Fan Mail🚨 Calling all sugar lovers! 🚨Pause your Starbucks run and take a break from that box of Honey Smacks cereal. 🥣 Did you know that innocent-looking sugar could be wreaking havoc on your brain chemistry? It's true! From inflammation to anxiety and depression, sugar's influence runs deeper than you might think. 😱Join us, your Mental Mavericks Dr. Teralyn and Therapist Jenn, on The Gaslit Truth Podcast as we unravel the frightening realities of sugar's impact on your brain and mental well-being. 🧠 Don't miss out on this eye-opening discussion! 💬 Have you or someone you know faced these challenges? Share your story in the comments below and join us in raising awareness about this important issue.🚫 One key aspect we'll discuss is the negative impacts that sugar consumption has on the brains of individuals diagnosed with ADHD.🚨 TRIGGER WARNING: This episode talks about how various outfits such as the FDA benefit from identifying higher levels of suggested daily sugar intake and that BIG FOOD profits from this.Ever felt like your sugar cravings were controlling you, rather than the other way around? I certainly have, and let me tell you, it was a wake-up call. Join Dr. Tara Lynn and Therapist Jen on the Gaslit Truth Podcast as we unravel the complex relationship between sugar consumption and mental health. We're not sugarcoating the truth here; instead, we're facing the stormy weather of technical glitches to bring you a candid conversation on how those sweet treats might be affecting your mood, focus, and even your sleep.Facing a bowl of cereal or a can of soda, did you ever stop to think they could be contributing to mood swings or brain fog? As your hosts, we share personal battles with sugar detox and reveal the hidden sugars lurking in everyday foods. You'll be surprised where the sweet stuff hides, and we're pulling back the curtain on the food industry's influence on our dietary choices. Therapist Jen shares insights on the impact of sugar on our brains, drawing parallels between sugar addiction and substance abuse, and how it’s not just our waistlines that are at risk.But don't despair, we're not all about doom and gloom. We offer hopeful strategies and simple dietary tweaks that can enhance your mental acuity and overall well-being. You'll hear inspiring stories, such as a school district that improved students' alertness by reducing sugar in menus, and learn why protein-rich snacks could be your new best friends. So, tune in, and let's explore how the sweet life might not be so sweet for our mental landscapes.We're recruiting for a first-of-its-kind psychiatric medication withdrawal research study. If you've experienced psychiatric medication withdrawal, you may be eligible to participate.  Email [email protected] to learn more.  Savorista Coffee is offering our listeners 25% off their premium craft decaf and half caf blends with bold flavors, ethically sourced beans, and natural decaffeination. Small-batch roasted for exceptional taste. EUse promo code GASLIT at checkout! https://savorista.com/discount/GASLIT 💊 Ready to Deprescribe Your Psych Meds?Psych meds have harmed us—and we’re not just survivors, we’re deeply educated in psychopharmacology, psychology, and nutrition. As hosts of The Gaslit Truth Podcast, we guide people safely off psychiatric medications with strategies grounded in science and brain health🔥 You’ve been harmed. You’ve been dismissed. It’s time to take your brain back—with guidance from people who’ve been there and know their stuff.Support the showAre you tired of being gaslit and want to DEEP THROAT some more truth? We want to hear from you!  Message us your gaslit stories at [email protected] you are at it, Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube @thegaslittruthpodcast.  Be sure to Hit that subscribe button and get alerts for more episodes! Thanks for listening!Follow Us individually atDr. Teralyn:Instagram @Dr_TeralynFacebook  @DrTeralynTik Tok @Dr_TeralynTherapist Jenn: Instagram @TherapistJenTikTok @Jenn.Schmitz