# Season 2 Episode 6: The Mommy in the Mirror: Self-Worth, Nutrition, and Breaking Cycles of Trauma

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Podcast: [The NOCE Dose: The Opioid Crisis Unplugged](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-noce-dose-the-opioid-crisis-unplugged-7025858)
Published: 2025-12-10T17:58:06+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-noce-dose/episodes/Season-2-Episode-6-The-Mommy-in-the-Mirror-Self-Worth--Nutrition--and-Breaking-Cycles-of-Trauma-e3c4kt4
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Duration seconds: 2423

## Resource

In this compelling episode, host Bianca D. McCall reconnects with Dr. Annie Lindsay to dive deeper into the gendered realities of opioid and stimulant use among women. Dr. Lindsay breaks down why women of reproductive age are one of the fastest-growing groups affected by substance use, highlighting the overlooked role of methamphetamine, the weight of trauma, and the profound impact of limited social and human capital. Together, they explore how biology, caregiving demands, body image pressures, and generational patterns shape women’s experiences with use, recovery, and the healthcare systems meant to support them. The conversation also shines a light on the critical—and often ignored—role of nutrition in early recovery. Dr. Lindsay explains how cravings, emotional eating, blood sugar instability, and nutrient deficiencies interact with anxiety, depression, and relapse risk. She offers practical pathways for integrating nutrition, supplementation, and family-based education into treatment, showing how these approaches can stabilize the brain, support healing, and help families “sidestep” harmful generational cycles. This episode is essential listening for providers, advocates, and anyone seeking a more complete picture of women’s recovery journeys.

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