Breaking Free from Sugar: A Journey to Better Health

In this episode of the Pain & Performance Podcast, I sit down with Mike Collins, better known as SugarFreeMan, to tackle one of the biggest hidden drivers of poor health today: sugar addiction.

We talk about the everyday foods that sneak sugar into your diet, why it’s so hard to quit once you’ve started, and what actually happens in your brain and body when you cut it out. I also share my own experience going through a sugar detox during COVID, and how eye-opening it was to feel the difference.

Mike brings years of personal and professional insight into this conversation. From the science of how sugar hijacks your reward system to the emotional ups and downs of quitting, he explains why breaking free isn’t just about willpower; it’s about understanding the addiction and having the right support.

Whether you’re just starting to cut back or you’ve tried before and struggled, this episode will give you practical steps, real encouragement, and a clear path forward.

What you’ll learn:

-- How sugar affects your brain and body like an addictive drug

-- The hidden sugars in foods we eat every day

-- Why community and accountability are essential for success

-- What a sugar detox really feels like — and why it’s worth it

-- Simple steps to begin reducing sugar and reclaiming your health


If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of cravings, crashes, and guilt, this episode will show you that freedom is possible — and that your health, energy, and clarity are worth the change.

Links:

DERRICK
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@drderrick
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/derrickbhines/
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@DrDerrick

MIKE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realsugarfreeman
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mike-collins-57a5628a

Website: https://sugaraddiction.com/