301: You Don’t Have Sugar Cravings—You Have a Dopamine Problem

You think you’re addicted to sugar… but it’s way deeper than that. In this episode, Nate Palmer exposes the real root of cravings: dopamine addiction. We’ll break down how modern life hijacks your brain’s reward system, why your ancient biology can’t handle 24/7 comfort, and how you can take back control without relying on willpower alone. From prehistoric dopamine cycles to the modern sugar scroll-swipe-snooze trap, this is your wake-up call. If you feel stuck, lazy, unmotivated, or constantly reaching for snacks—you don’t need more discipline. You need a dopamine reset. What You’ll Learn: Why your brain is addicted to comfort—not calories The wild difference between ancient dopamine cycles and modern life How porn, DoorDash, and TikTok rewire your nervous system Why fasting isn’t just fat loss—it’s a mental upgrade The 4-part blueprint to rebuild your discipline and dopamine sensitivity The one mantra to dominate cravings, fatigue, and mental resistance: “I don’t take orders from cowards.”   Resources Mentioned The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter 2016 Stanford Study on dopamine and motivation 2021 Frontiers in Psychology study on compulsive porn use 5-Day Sugar Detox: thefreesugardetox.com