Angie Manson with Dr. Evelyn Higgins - Wired for Healing: The Science of Addiction
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In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Angie Manson sits down with Dr. Evelyn Higgins, founder of Wired for Addiction, to explore how neuroscience and genetics hold the keys to personalized recovery, optimal mental health, and lasting transformation.
Dr. Higgins shares her 36+ years of experience in medicine, explaining how understanding our unique biomarkers, neurotransmitters, and genetic blueprint can completely reshape how we approach addiction, depression, anxiety, and even everyday mood and motivation.
They dive into how epigenetics gives people back their power, why addiction is so much more than a behavioral issue, and how lifestyle, mindset, spirituality, and biochemistry must all align for true healing. From Olympic-level performance to daily wellness, this episode challenges the outdated systems of one-size-fits-all treatment and reveals a better, data-driven way forward.
Whether you're in recovery, love someone who is, or simply want to optimize your mental health, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and hopeful.
🔑 Key Points:
- The link between neuroscience, emotions, and peak performance — and why measuring neurotransmitters matters
- How genetic testing reveals predispositions to addiction, anxiety, depression, and more
- Personalized medicine vs. the outdated "pill-for-a-problem" model
If this episode inspired you, be sure to rate and review Going Rogue on Apple or Spotify and share it with a friend who needs to hear it. To learn more about Dr. Evelyn Higgins and how to get your own customized biomarker testing, visit WiredForAddiction.com or call 888-841-7099. And don’t forget to follow Angie on all platforms @angiegoingrogue for more unfiltered conversations about healing, freedom, and living a life on your own terms.
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