🍽️ Is food addiction real — and can it really be treated like other addictions?

In this episode of The Dr. Suzette Glasner Podcast, Dr. Glasner explains why food addiction meets the same scientific criteria as substance use disorders and how evidence-based therapies like CBT and GLP-1 medications offer new paths to recovery.

You’ll learn how ultra-processed foods activate the brain’s reward pathways, why loss of control is the hallmark of any addiction, and how to navigate food cravings without shame or stigma—especially during the holiday season.

🎙️ Episode Highlights

* Three scientific lines of evidence that support food addiction as a real condition

* How ultra-processed foods mirror drug and alcohol reward pathways

* Different behavior patterns—binge eating, compulsive grazing, and loss of control

* Why CBT and other addiction treatments work for food-related compulsions

* What GLP-1 medications like Ozempic reveal about the biology of cravings

* Science-based tips for managing holiday eating without relapse

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In this episode, award-winning addiction scientist Dr. Suzette Glasner shares her expert opinion and commentary on Shaquille O’Neal’s candid reflections on opioid use, tolerance, and performance pressure. She explains subtle signs of addiction that are often missed—even by high performers—and why early recognition matters.

About Dr. Glasner: Dr. Suzette Glasner is an award-winning addiction scientist and clinical researcher, author, and educator focused on evidence-based approaches to substance use and recovery.

Contact the show: askdrglasner@gmail.com

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Disclaimer: This episode reflects Dr. Glasner’s professional opinion and commentary based on publicly available interviews. It is not a diagnosis or medical advice. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, seek help from a qualified healthcare professional.

Episode 25 | Sober October Tips: 3 Thoughts Holding You Back (and How to Move Forward)

In this episode, Dr. Suzette Glasner explains how to overcome three common mental barriers that can keep you from reducing or quitting alcohol and other substances this month. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she guides listeners through simple, research-backed ways to rethink habits and gain momentum—even if you start late in the month.

🧠 Topics Include:

• Reframing “I can’t do this” thinking

• Experimenting with new ways to relax without substances

• Assessing your own motivation and progress

• When to seek professional help for dependence

📈 Key Takeaway: Even small reductions can improve mood, sleep, concentration, and liver function within 30 days.

⏱ Length: ~25 minutes

📅 Release: October 2025

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