Little Addicts: Kerene Strochnetter on Why We Do What We Do

Ever wondered if your nightly glass of wine (or your need for approval, or your shoe-shopping habit) counts as an addiction? Gary sits down with Kerene Strochnetter, author of "Little Addicts," to unpack why she reckons we're all wired for addiction of some kind - big or small. She shares her own journey with red wine, people-pleasing and "retail therapy," and why beating yourself up over it never actually works (if self-criticism worked, we'd all be perfect, right?).

It's a surprisingly gentle chat about a prickly topic - childhood trauma, burnout, dopamine systems, and Kerene's practical "three Ns" (notice, name, need) for catching yourself before you reach for the band-aid. No judgement, no quick fixes, just honest talk about what's really driving our habits and how to choose a bit more wisely next time.

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