The Addiction Cycle and the Path to Freedom

Ever wonder why you can’t stop at “just one”?

Sugar, processed foods, and carbs can hijack your brain just like drugs or alcohol—keeping you trapped in a cycle of craving, guilt, and relapse.

The good news? You can break free. 🎧

👉 Listen now on the Reshape and Recover Podcast: The Addiction Cycle and the Path to Freedom

If you’ve ever said, “I can handle it… it’s just one,” only to find yourself back in the same pattern a day later, you’re not alone.

Food addiction—especially to sugar and processed carbs—lights up the same pleasure centers in the brain as drugs like cocaine and heroin. The dopamine rush is short-lived but powerful, keeping you coming back for more.

Here’s the truth:

 ✅ It’s not just a lack of willpower—it’s a biological and spiritual battle.

 ✅ Denial keeps us stuck. Admitting the addiction is real is the first step toward healing.

 ✅ God provides a way out. “He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear… He will also provide a way out.” (1 Corinthians 10:13)

🎙️ In this episode, we’ll cover:

♦The 6-stage addiction cycle and how it keeps people trapped

♦My STOP acronym for interrupting cravings with God’s help

♦Why the 12 steps uncover the root causes of overeating

The importance of community and accountability for long-term success

When we replace junk food with nutritious food, isolation with connection, and guilt with grace, we begin to live in the freedom God intended.

👉 Listen now: Reshape and Recover Podcast — The Addiction Cycle and the Path to Freedom

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