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Susceptibility Scores for Substance vs. Process Addiction Nov 04, 2026

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What if your Food Addiction Susceptibility Score doesn’t tell the whole story? This week, I’m answering a fascinating question about two different systems in the brain, and why understanding them could change how you approach your Bright Lines.

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Addressing Food Addiction and Obesity in Children Oct 28, 2026

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Years ago, a fellow researcher said something to me about childhood obesity that I’ve never forgotten. This week, I’m revisiting that conversation and sharing news of an exciting international conference that could help change how we approach food addiction in children.

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Why the First Time Feels Magical Oct 21, 2026

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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.

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Wanting vs. Liking in Food Addiction Oct 14, 2026

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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.

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Reward Prediction Error and What It Means for You Oct 07, 2026

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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.

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5 Things No One Tells You About GLP-1s (Not Even Doctors) Sep 30, 2026

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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.

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Interview with Kate Duffy - Healing the Family Disease of Addiction Sep 23, 2026

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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.

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Desire Dopamine and Control Dopamine Sep 16, 2026

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What if something as simple as tracking your Bright habits could help rebalance your brain? This week, I talk about the difference between desire dopamine and control dopamine, and why checklists, calendars, and habit stacks play a real role in recovery.

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Overcoming Psychological Reactance Sep 09, 2026

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Sometimes the minute we tell ourselves “I can’t have that,” the desire for it gets even stronger. This week, I’m talking about why that happens, and how changing the way we think and talk about our choices can help you keep your Bright Lines strong.

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Avoiding Self-Abandonment on Holiday Food Weekends Sep 02, 2026

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Holiday weekends can be joyful, but surprisingly risky for keeping to our Bright Lines. This week, I look at the subtle ways we sometimes stop taking care of ourselves around food, and what helps us stay grounded instead.

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