The Science of Alcohol Addiction with Kori Turner, LPC, LAC | Plus This Week’s Health & Fitness News

This week on Stronger Weekly, I’m joined by Kori Turner, a Colorado-based Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor, to unpack the science and psychology behind Alcohol Use Disorder. We break down the facts — how addiction develops in the brain, what the diagnostic criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder actually mean, and how to recognize when your drinking has crossed the line from social to self-destructive. Kori also shares insight into the origins of AA, alternative treatment models, and what real recovery can look like today. Whether you’re questioning your own habits or trying to help someone you care about, this conversation will help you understand the why, how, and what’s next of getting better. We also break down the biggest health & fitness headlines of the week: - A new study finds that even light-to-moderate drinking raises blood pressure, challenging the idea that a “glass of wine a day” is heart-healthy. - Research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows that brisk walking 7,000–9,000 steps daily can extend lifespan — especially when done outdoors. - Scientists discover that nearly 1 in 5 UTIs may be caused by contaminated meat, sparking calls for safer sourcing and better food hygiene. - New evidence shows that “healthy obesity” is a myth, with hidden metabolic risks even in active individuals. - And finally, a team of researchers in Japan says “butt breathing” could one day help patients with severe lung conditions — yes, you heard that right. Plus, my Thought of the Week dives into how to structure a well-rounded cardiovascular training protocol — how much cardio you really need, how to combine Zone 2 and HIIT, and how to layer it over strength training without losing muscle. FOLLOW US ON ALL PLATFORMS - Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/4at8Yhn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Spotify Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Stronger Weekly - YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . - Subscribe to our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . SPONSORS - Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/OarStrength⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://livemomentous.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The health and fitness news and inspiration you need, delivered every Monday. Get the facts first on the research, trends, and breakthroughs that matter — plus conversations with leading experts and thought leaders on how to build a stronger, longer, healthier life. Hosted by Non-Profit Healthcare Leader, Certified Health & Fitness Coach, and USMC Veteran Jesse Carrajat. Give us 45 minutes each week, and we’ll help you grow Stronger Weekly. #StrongerWeekly