In this “Better Than Fine,” wellness expert Darlene Marshall uncovers the truth behind the rising trend of nicotine pouches touted as focus supplements and productivity boosters.

From bold claims made by top influencers like Joe Rogan, Dave Asprey, and Jillian Michaels to the shocking conflicts of interest and marketing strategies driving this craze, this episode exposes what the science says about nicotine’s risks and supposed benefits.

In This Episode:

· 🔍 Debunking influencer myths around nicotine’s cognitive benefits and disease prevention

· 💼 Revealed: The financial interests fueling the nicotine pouch phenomenon

· 🚫 The real addiction and health risks these companies aren’t telling you

· 👨⚕️ Why FDA-approved nicotine gum isn’t part of the influencer conversation

· ⚠️ Harm reduction vs. harm introduction: What’s really at stake for your health?

· 🙅♀️ Why “biohacking” with nicotine could be more dangerous than you think

Whether you’re considering nicotine pouches for focus, optimization, or wellness—or want to protect yourself from misleading health trends—this evidence-based deep dive gives you the facts (not the hype) you need.

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