In this episode, we discuss addictive personality and various forms of addiction, particularly focusing on comfort eating. I talk about the concept of addictive personality, stating that it oversimplifies the reality of addiction.    Addiction can manifest in different forms, not just related to substances but also behaviours like internet scrolling, binge-watching, and overworking. This podcast delves into the brain's chemistry, explaining how dopamine and endorphins are involved in addiction, leading to changes in brain structure and impulse control. Shelley emphasizes the importance of understanding addiction to make informed choices and regain control over your life.  This is the first of a 3 part series. Citations Gabor Maté - 'In The Realm Of Hungry Ghosts' Nora Volkow - ​​Drug addiction: the neurobiology of behaviour gone awry: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15550951/ Richard Rawson UCLA https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/myncbi/richard.rawson.1/bibliography/44043452/public/?sort=date&direction=ascending Rare or Little Known Behavioral Addictions - Northpoint Washington: https://www.northpointwashington.com/blog/rare-little-known-behavioral-addictions/ The Challenge of Cross Addiction - Sherry Gaba:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/addiction-and-recovery/201904/the-challenge-cross-addiction Support the showDo you have a question or comment? [email protected] Want to go further? Join my Comfort Eating Recovery Community or find my latest media & programme support here. Courses & Community: https://underground-confidence.passion.io Did you get help from this podcast? If this podcast helped you please share it with a friend who may also benefit. Or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This helps more than you can imagine!