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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 32 MIN

Vitamin Deficiencies & Addiction: What No One Tells You

from Addiction Uncovered · host Hurrdat ONE

Could nutrient deficiencies and nervous system dysregulation be fueling addiction? In this episode of Addiction Uncovered, Malerie Scheffler joins Jill Nastase to explain how blood sugar instability, gut health, dopamine production, and chronic stress impact addictive behaviors. Malerie opens up about her own recovery journey and how learning to regulate her body changed everything. Now she works with individuals and nonprofits to teach breathwork, nervous system regulation, and functional healing. This conversation will change the way you think about addiction. References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Malerie Scheffler – Functional Health Practitioner & Founder, Mal’s Medicinals Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – https://www.aa.org National Institute on Drug Abuse – https://www.drugabuse.gov This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:46 – The Start of Addiction 00:04:51 – The Human Body & Addiction 00:12:09 – Vitamin Deficiencies with Addiction 00:18:59 – Malerie’s Recovery Journey 00:26:05 – Contact Information & Wrap-up

Could nutrient deficiencies and nervous system dysregulation be fueling addiction? In this episode of Addiction Uncovered, Malerie Scheffler joins Jill Nastase to explain how blood sugar instability, gut health, dopamine production, and chronic stress impact addictive behaviors. Malerie opens up about her own recovery journey and how learning to regulate her body changed everything. Now she works with individuals and nonprofits to teach breathwork, nervous system regulation, and functional healing. This conversation will change the way you think about addiction. References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Malerie Scheffler – Functional Health Practitioner & Founder, Mal’s Medicinals Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – https://www.aa.org National Institute on Drug Abuse – https://www.drugabuse.gov This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:46 – The Start of Addiction 00:04:51 – The Human Body & Addiction 00:12:09 – Vitamin Deficiencies with Addiction 00:18:59 – Malerie’s Recovery Journey 00:26:05 – Contact Information & Wrap-up

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