Show Notes
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
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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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