Caffeine is the most widely used psychoactive drug on the planet—but how much do you actually know about it? From lattes to pre-workouts, it’s sold as a productivity booster and performance hack. But underneath the buzz, there's a darker side: anxiety, disrupted sleep, dependency, and withdrawals. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the world’s favorite legal drug and unpack what your daily habit might really be costing you.
Expect to learn how caffeine affects your brain and nervous system, how dependency builds over time, why withdrawal hits harder than people expect, how marketing and culture normalize overconsumption, and how to reset your relationship with caffeine for long-term health and energy.
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Sober Strength is hosted by Jesse Carrajat, USMC veteran, health & wellness advocate, and non-profit healthcare leader. Tune in weekly for insightful guests, evidence-based wisdom, and inspiring stories to help you break free from mindsets and habits that are stealing your life. #LiveFree
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