The Weekly Vlog

The Best of The Weekly Vlog: Food Addiction Amnesia Nov 26, 2025

This week, we have another from our “Best of the Vlog” Series. In it, I talk about food addiction amnesia, because tomor...

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The Best of The Weekly Vlog: The Acne Analogy Nov 19, 2025

In this “Best of the Vlog” fan-favorite, I introduce you to one of the most unique features of food addiction—something ...

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All About the Butterfly Hug Nov 05, 2025

This week I want to teach you the science behind the butterfly hug. This is not the same as the butterfly kiss, which is...

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The Best of The Weekly Vlog: Once a Pickle, Always a Pickle Oct 08, 2025

In this fan-favorite vlog, called “Once a Pickle, Always a Pickle,” we address an age-old question: If you give up sugar...

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The Best of The Weekly Vlog: Intermittent Reinforcement Aug 13, 2025

This week, I introduce a “Best of” series. We want to make it easier for people to access the free information we put on...

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Healthy Dopamine Rewards May 28, 2025

Barb sent in this question: “Recently, I’ve heard you mention a healthy, gentle kind of dopamine. Can you say more about...

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Addiction is Progressive Jan 08, 2025

Today I want to talk about the notion that addiction is progressive. It’s a progressive, incurable, fatal disease. 63 pe...

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The Pathways to Relapse Oct 16, 2024

In today’s vlog, I want to talk about fiber tracts. These are neural pathways that your brain builds every day. Your bra...

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Arousal Theory Oct 09, 2024

I want to introduce you to something called arousal theory. Understanding the arousal mechanisms in your nervous system ...

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The Lorax Jul 10, 2024

Recently, a wonderful Bright Lifer in California sent me a stuffed Lorax. If you’re not familiar with him, he is a creat...

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Introducing the Masterclass Apr 24, 2024

I have exciting news! For a while now, we’ve needed an update on the science behind Bright Line Eating. The first and mo...

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Sometimes Addictive Eating Works Apr 17, 2024

Today’s topic was suggested by a conversation I had with a Bright Lifer. She said she had recently gone back to sugar an...

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