# "45" - Diet Soda Truth, Sugar Damage & Mental Reset: Health Risks + Finding Balance in a Chaotic World

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Podcast: [No BS with Brad Smith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/no-bs-with-brad-smith-7712062)
Published: 2026-04-29T09:55:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3190

## Resource

Are diet sodas actually better for you — or just a different kind of risk? Dr. Paul Reynolds breaks down the real impact of sugar and artificial sweeteners on inflammation, aging, and brain health. Then, Carlyn Bryan joins the conversation to explore mental clarity, emotional control, and how to move from overwhelm to personal balance in today’s chaotic world. A mix of science, mindset, and real-life habits.

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