311: Addictions - foods, alcohol, marijuana: challenges for the nutrition and brain with David & Madonna

The Natural Alternative - with Madonna Guy · Nov 14, 2025 · 24m

"Addictions – Foods, Alcohol, Marijuana: Challenges for the Nutrition and Brain with David & Madonna"In this provocative episode, David and Madonna dive deep into the tangled web of addiction—from ultra-processed foods to alcohol and marijuana—and unpack how these substances hijack our brain chemistry, sabotage nutritional resilience, and shape long-term health outcomes. With Madonna’s cheeky wit and David’s clinical insight, they explore: 🧠 How dopamine-driven cravings distort appetite and mood 🍟 The hidden neurochemical impact of junk food and binge patterns 🍷 Alcohol’s double-edged role in…