Peak Human Labs Podcast

What if the pull of alcohol addiction isn't a moral failing, but a biochemical cry for help? Imagine needing 30 beers to feel "normal," your hands shaking by Sunday, and hiding morning drinks just to function at your high-pressure finance job. This was the hidden reality for Chris Scott, a man who seemed to have it all but was secretly trapped in a cycle he couldn't break.   In this profound episode of Peak Human Labs, Dr. Sanjeev Goel uncovers Chris's incredible journey from the brink of self-destruction to a revolutionary recovery. After traditional rehab failed him with labels of a "permanent spiritual disease," Chris rebelled. He discovered a suppressed science that reframes addiction as a nutrient deficiency disorder. He reveals how targeted amino acids like L-Glutamine extinguished his crippling cravings, and how the primal rush of deadlifting 600 pounds replaced the false high of alcohol.   Now 11 years free, Chris shares how his program, Fit Recovery, offers a tangible, physiological path to rewiring