Wine, sugar, shopping, scrolling, chips, porn, and even exercise — these aren't just habits. For many over 40, they become coping mechanisms to deal with unprocessed emotional pain.
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with Rachel Graham, CEO and Co-founder of Healing Springs Ranch, in Tioga, Texas, to explore the often overlooked world of process addictions — and why they commonly emerge or worsen in midlife.
You'll learn:
✅ What process addictions actually are — and how they differ from substance abuse
✅ Why midlife events like divorce, empty nesting, and hormone shifts (hello, estradiol and testosterone crashes) can spike addictive behaviors
✅ Why sugar cravings aren't just about willpower — and why even health pros like Dr. Krause aren't immune
✅ The crucial role of family involvement in the healing process
✅ Why treating addictions separately often fails — and what it takes to heal the root cause: emotional pain
✅ How to stop feeling ashamed — and start getting curious about your behavior
Dr. Krause shares her own story of feeling out of control with chips and chocolate — and what she learned about the real drivers of compulsive habits.
If you've ever felt like you're "better than this" but still find yourself reaching for things to numb or distract — this episode is for you.
🔗 Listen now and take the first step toward understanding what your habits are trying to tell you.
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Healing Springs Ranch → https://healingspringsranch.com
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