Andrea Vitz

Levelheaded Talk

Andrea Vitz, Jon Leon Guerrero

  • 06-18-2021 The Sugar in Your Relationships

06-18-2021 The Sugar in Your Relationships

Friday 18th June 2021

Discover how sugar affects emotional connections with Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero. Learn to prioritize genuine interactions over sweet treats.
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Levelheaded Talk
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Andrea Vitz
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Sobriety Toolkit
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Healing Relationships
Relationships & Community
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Sweet Lies: How Sugar Shapes Our Emotional Connections

Just be there, yeah. And, by the way, if you're not that person, you're the person on the receiving end. Hug the giver, remind them, hug the giver and remind them, let them feel uncomfortable with your hug.
Ever thought about how sugar might be affecting your relationships? In this episode of 'Levelheaded Talk', Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero tackle the surprising ways exogenous chemicals, like sugar, intertwine with our emotional lives. They dive into the peculiar habit of using sugary treats to express love and how it often masks deeper insecurities and a lack of self-worth. Instead of reaching for the cookie jar, Dr.
Vitz and Jon suggest focusing on genuine, quality time with loved ones. The hosts share heartfelt stories about their own fathers, revealing how they shifted from gifting sweets to fostering meaningful interactions. This Father’s Day, they encourage listeners to give the gift of presence rather than cake. Dr. Vitz poignantly advises, 'Just be there, hug the giver, remind them, let them feel uncomfortable with your hug'. It's a gentle nudge to prioritize emotional connections over sugary indulgences.
Tune in to discover how small changes in your approach can lead to more authentic relationships and a healthier emotional life.
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