That afternoon cookie.

The late-night chocolate bar.

The soda that “calms your nerves” after a chaotic day.

You’re not weak.

You’re not undisciplined.

You’re just chasing a feeling — temporary relief.

In this raw and revealing episode, mindfulness and emotional wellness expert Dr. Soha unpacks the hidden emotional connection between sugar and stress: how sugar doesn’t just satisfy a sweet tooth — it acts as a quick-fix sedative for anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion.

But here’s the cruel twist:

The very thing that feels like calm is quietly destroying it.

Dr. Soha explains how sugar spikes dopamine and cortisol, creating a cycle of emotional highs and crushing crashes that mimic anxiety disorders. Over time, it fuels brain inflammation, disrupts gut health (where most serotonin is made), and desensitizes your nervous system to real, lasting peace.

She reveals:

Why your brain learns to crave sugar under stress — and how it becomes a survival reflex

How sugar mimics the effects of emotional numbing — and why you feel worse after the “relief”

The link between sugar, adrenal fatigue, and chronic anxiety

How to break the cycle without guilt, restriction, or willpower battles

Nourishing, soul-aligned alternatives that truly soothe your nervous system

This isn’t about cutting out sweets.

It’s about understanding why you reach for them — and finding deeper, kinder ways to heal.

🎧 If you’ve ever used sugar to quiet your mind, only to feel more anxious later… this episode is your wake-up call — and your way forward.

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Theraputic Session by [Dr.Soha] "You Crave Sugar Because It Feels Like Relief — But It’s Stealing Your Calm – Dr. Soha."

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