Informed Life Radio: Breaking Free from Sugar’s Grip
(Nov. 6, 2026) Episode 391 guest Michael Collins, known as “The Original SugarFreeMan,” discusses why quitting sugar can be so difficult, how cravings affect our brains and emotions, and what it takes to change a lifelong relationship with sugar.
With more than 41 years in recovery from substance use disorder and over 37 years without sugar, Mike brings a distinctive perspective to food addiction. He shares how childhood experiences can shape our eating habits, why sugar can become a form of emotional self-soothing, and why he believes some people need an addiction-recovery approach rather than another diet.
We discuss sugar’s effects on the brain’s reward system, the challenges of breaking entrenched habits, raising children with less sugar, and the role of community support in achieving lasting change.
Mike is the founder of No Sugar Nation, including SugarAddiction.com, SugarDetox.com, and QuitSugarSummit.com, and author of:
The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide
References:
- The SugarFreeMan
- Sugar Detox
- 30-Day Sugar Freedom Challenge
- Quit Sugar Summit
- Facebook pages — Quit Sugar Now, The SugarFreeMan, Quit Sugar Summit, Sugar Addiction Support Group
- Other social media: Sugar Detox on X; Sugarfree Man on Instagram; Sugar Detox on TikTok; Sugar Addiction Support on Pinterest; Sugar Addiction on YouTube; Sugar Detox on YouTube; LinkedIn.
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