Avoiding Self-Abandonment on Holiday Food Weekends

Why does Bright Line Eating sometimes feel almost magical the first time, but so much harder when we’re trying to get our Bright Lines back again? This week, I’m exploring the fascinating brain science behind that difference, including dopamine’s role and how our brains respond to relapse. Most importantly, I’ll share how you can recreate some of that early magic and find your way back to peace and freedom around food.

Have you ever had a craving, gone out of your way to get exactly the food that would satisfy it, and then not even enjoyed eating the food? Why does that happen? And what can be done about it? The answer lies in the brain. Tune into this week’s vlog to find out.

Dopamine does more than create cravings. It also constantly compares what you expect with what happens, and the difference can shape what your brain wants next. This week, I’m exploring the science of reward prediction error, why a Bright meal can become its own reward, and why disappointment or delay can sometimes trigger surprisingly intense feelings.

GLP-1 medications can feel almost miraculous: less food noise, less hunger, and significant weight loss. But they may also affect dopamine, food choices, stress responses, and more. This week, I’m looking at five things about GLP-1s that don’t get talked about enough, especially if you’re taking one, considering one, or wondering what happens if you eventually want to stop.

When someone you love is struggling with addiction, it can be hard to know when you’re helping and when you’re making things worse. In my conversation this week with Kate Duffy of Tipping Point Recovery, she offers a compassionate, practical framework to help family members step out of the chaos and respond differently and more effectively.