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In today's episode I interview Jenny Wilkerson, health coach and friend!  Jenny is a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Head of Happiness at Heyyo Life, her health coaching practice. She is an expert in creating actionable goals and supporting clients on their journey to a lifetime of improved health and happiness. Her clients learn how to make practica...

In today's episode I talk about Emotion Code with my practitioner, Crystal Williams.  Crystal was first introduced to the concept of emotion release at age twelve and has had an interest in it ever since. Battling chronic physical and mental illnesses since age 11, Crystal tried many methods and found a lot of tools, some which helped and some which did not. At a very low point in h...

In today's episode I recap what my 2nd month of going sugar and flour free looked like and read from my journal entries at the time.  

In today's episode I talk to Susan Miller, one of my listeners that reached out to me and was vulnerable enough to share her own current struggle with sugar addiction.  Susan is a mother and grandmother, born and raised in the South.  Her career was in the public school system as a School Nutrition Supervisor.  She retired two years ago due to a crisis of conscience because of what...

In today's episode I talk about struggling to find joy after giving up the great love of my life: SUGAR!

In today's episode I talk about staying sugar-free while sick or just not feeling that great.  This can be a triggering time for a lot of us!  I know it is for me...

In today's episode I read the recap from my first month going off sugar and flour in January 2018.  I read specific journal entries and talk about how rough that first month was.  Warning: it's not pretty!

In today's episode I talk to Ghita Denon, a dental hygienist, holistic health coach and yoga instructor about the importance of good dental hygiene and the link between dental health and overall health.  I got to ask a lot of questions that I had and learned many things!  To contact Ghita, you can reach her at thrivewithghita@gmail.com.

In today's episode I talk about celebrating my 2-year sugarversary and reflect back on my journey so far. 

In today's episode I talk to Dr. Ann Childers about mental health and the importance of good nutrition and sleep.  Dr. Childers practices Lifestyle Psychiatry, combining mainstream general and adolescent psychiatry with principles of nutrition, sleep and general health approaches to promote a sense of overall wellbeing in her patients.  In her practice, Dr. Childers provides continuous g...

In today's episode I talk about taking time every day to focus on the things in life we are grateful for.  I also want to wish everyone a very happy holiday!!! I am grateful for all of you and look forward to our journey together in 2020.  

In today's episode I talk about final preparation and offer some tips to help your journey to sugar freedom go more smoothly.  Here is the list of different names for sugars from Food Addicts Anonymous that I mention: https://www.foodaddictsanonymous.org/faa-food-plan .

In today's episode I talk about preparing to say goodbye to sugar and flour for good.  I talk about how it was a grieving process for me and offer some tips on how to approach this part of your journey.

In today's episode I talk about how it's important to make a list of your possible triggers and a list of ways to manage them.  Preparation is key!

In today's episode, I talk with my husband, Chris, about his role in helping me overcome sugar addiction.  He gives his perspective and advice on how to support a loved one that is battling sugar addiction. 

In today's episode I talk about New Year's resolutions and challenge you to make 2020 the year you overcome your sugar addiction.  Time to put the intention out there and I will help you start prepping in the upcoming episodes.  

In today's episode I talk about our recent family vacation to Disneyland and how I managed to stay sugar and flour free.  In hindsight, I could have been a lot better prepared!   'Tis the season - I admit I already started listening to Christmas music on the radio so might as well re-link Episode 15: Staying Sugar and Flour Free During the Holidays If you need some more traveling tips, p...

In today's episode I talk about sugar addiction and what that term means to me.  I know that it is not medically recognized and therefore there are a lot of people out there not getting the help they need.  This is incredibly frustrating for me! Now that I am finally free of my addiction, I want to help others and I think getting the right treatment is crucial.  I hope this starts a...

In today's episode I talk with Dr. Vera Tarman about food addiction syndrome and it's chronic progressive nature.  This might help to explain why various plans work for some people and not others, or even for the same person at one time (and not at another time) - all about the progressive changing nature.  Dr. Vera Tarman is the Medical Director for Renascent, one of Canada’s largest dr...

In today's episode I talk about how EASY my first mammogram was today!  I was so scared and it wasn't painful or unpleasant at all!  I also talk a little bit about traveling the past 2 weeks, changing up my breakfast and being proud of how I dealt with a very stressful situation recently.  Progress is being made!

In today's episode I talk about taking self-care up a notch in what I am calling exuberant self-care!  I think it's critical in times of high stress to really look at what we can do to deliberately take better care of our emotional, mental and physical health. 

In today's episode I interview Mike Collins, founder of SugarAddiction.com and Co-Host of the Kick Sugar Summit .  Mike has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by various substance use disorders.  What is most amazing to me though, and what we really talk a lot about in this episode, is how he raised two childr...

In today's episode I talk with Julia Ross about her newest book, "The Craving Cure".  Julia has combined 40 years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist with 30 years of pioneering work in the field of nutritional therapy to develop effective treatments for mood problems, eating disorders and addictions.  She is the also the author of the best-selling books, "The Mood Cure" and "The...

In today's episode I talk with Florence Christophers, Founder and Co-host of kicksugarsummit.com .  Florence is a 100% recovered sugar addict (words she never thought she would say.) Her journey to freedom started in her twenties and ended in a moment of insight about how to kick sugar without willpower.  Today she knows that kicking sugar does not need to be a long drawn out power strug...

In today's episode I talk to Gin Stephens, author of "Delay, Don't Deny: Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle."  Intermittent Fasting is something that has intrigued me for a while now and I was excited to find out more about it.   Find out more on Gin's website: http://www.ginstephens.com/ or listen to one of her podcasts - she has two! The Intermittent Fasting Podcast , with co-hos...