Addiction doesn’t live only in decisions. It shows up in the nervous system, the gut, hormones, sleep, blood sugar, and the biochemical “noise” that can make cravings feel louder than logic.

With relapse rates still high and most people never receiving treatment, we wanted to open a bigger, more honest conversation about what recovery can look like when we support the body, not just the behavior.

We’re joined by Samantha, a functional diagnostic practitioner who also brings something rarer:

lived experience with addiction,
drug dealing,
a SWAT raid,
incarceration,
treatment,
long-term sobriety,
and a later relapse that began with a culturally accepted “just have a glass of wine.”

She breaks down how quickly alcohol can hijack sleep and mood, flare PCOS and panic, and quietly erode health while still feeling socially normal. We also discuss:

why “high functioning” can hide real danger,
why asking for help matters,
and how community can be both a risk and a lifeline.

Then we get practical. We dig into peptides and recovery support, including:

Where tissue repair peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 fit,
why GLP-1 style tools may reduce food noise for some people,
and why expectations and dosing matter.

We also cover foundational recovery supports like NAD, glutathione, and the lab markers that can flag liver strain, plus the non-negotiables: nutrition, movement, gut work, detox pathways, therapy, and a clear plan. If you’re curious about peptides for addiction recovery, alcohol recovery, and functional medicine strategies that make change more sustainable, this one is a must listen.

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#33 Breaking Free from Addiction: Using Peptides to Support Lasting Recovery — with Samantha