05/16/2026
POV: I just read a Substack centered around Diet Coke Caffeine Free, a dysregulated nervous system and wellness all wrapped up into one bow of motherhood, and I couldn’t help but do a deep dive on why someone would talk about a wellness retreat yet savor a drink that contains carbonated water, caramel color, aspartame, phosphoric acid, potassium benzoate, natural flavors, and citric acid.
Well documented peer reviewed research has revealed that some of these ingredients in this decaffeinated soda are unhealthy and have in fact been banned in some countries.
I understand the dysregulated and overstimulated nervous system. There are always options with caffeine avoidance. Healthier ones.
I’ll ponder over this and remind everyone to give some thought to what they are ingesting. Too many of us are looking the other way and wondering why we are not balanced.