Unsweetened Sio

In today's episode I am celebrating 3 years of being sugar and flour free!  I also give some updates about my newly revamped website, my decision to go on social media and becoming certified in The Emotion Code.  I then read my 12 month recap from my journal and reflect on my 1 year sugarversary and all the synchronicities to right now. Catch my interview today on The Quit Sugar Summit: http://quitsugarsummit.com/?afmc=br Check out my updated website: www.unsweetenedsio.com

In today's episode I get to talk with Dani Daem, the co-host of The Quit Sugar Summit and a sugar freedom coach.  Dani shares her story with addiction and her journey to freedom and how she coaches others to do the same.  She also talks about The Quit Sugar Summit, that airs online January 11-17th, 2021 and is an amazing resource for learning more about sugar addiction. For more information about Dani, check out her website: https://danielledaem.com/ To sign up or learn more about The Quit Sugar Summit: http://quitsugarsummit.com?afmc=br IG: https://www.instagram.com/danielledaem/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/danielledaemcoaching VIP Waitlist for group program: https://coach.danielledaem.com/break-free-from-sugar-program

In today's episode I talk with Dr. Stanzie Langtree about the energy work she does.  She also offers a special 10 minute full moon meditation at the end of her interview that is really powerful!  I also interviewed her in Episode 7, where she talks more about her Chiropractic background and journey to energetic healer.   With clients spanning the globe, Dr. Stanzie Langtree has served thousands of clients including celebrities, leaders and entrepreneurs. Dr. Stanzie is a renowned international speaker, energetic healer, and musician from the USA. She has developed many transformative programs and techniques to help people reconnect to their higher purpose, attract abundance, and cultivate happiness. Dr. Stanzie started her career as a Doctor of Chiropractic. Also, she has studied and taught yoga for over 11 years. Her knowledge of science and ancient wisdom has led her to help thousands of people transform their bodies, minds, and lives. She has developed her own techniques of energetic healing, and she tours the world offering transformative healing programs. Dr. Stanzie's seminars, retreats, and online courses are designed to help people to create abundance, live with purpose, and find inner happiness. She helps clients to transform limiting patterns and stuck energies into authentic expression and clarity. She utilizes various modalities such as meditation, breath, sound, movement, and energy. See her website for more information: https://stanzielangtree.com/ Click here to pre-order her new song on iTunes!

In today's episode I talk with Shun Foreman, RN, and one of the five co-founders of SUGARx Global. Shun has been a registered nurse for twenty-one years. Her healthcare experience ranges from labor and delivery, critical care, research, analyst, and administrative nursing. As she reflects on her career, she has always sought ways to become more effective in vulnerable communities. To enhance her knowledge of the world around her, she completed a degree in human rights and social justice at Southern Methodist University. The combined experience of nursing and human rights and social justice allows her to use a unique lens on how sugar has impacted African-American communities since slavery. Since the completion of Bitten Jonsson's SUGAR certification and her peers' support at SUGARx, her beliefs about healing individuals, groups, and communities of color are much more refined.  She believes wholeheartedly that food, African American women, and the hidden harm of sugar are the three most overlooked sources of healing African American communities. Therefore, her life's work is centered around sugar awareness and creating dialogue change that will empower and promote healing in communities of color.  For far too long, vulnerable communities have been stigmatized, so let's shift the language from food deserts to fuel deserts to heal all of our communities as a whole! Email Shun: sugarmodeoff at gmail.com Sign up for the SUGARx Global Community: https://www.sugarxglobal.com/

In today's episode I interview another one of the SUGARx Global founders, Cynthia Myers-Morrison.  Cynthia is a Certified Food Addiction Counselor and offers the SUGAR Assessment to assist people in determining if they are struggling with sugar/food, based on ICD or DSM criteria for Substance Use. She is Certified and Licensed to do this assessment. She has been in Food Addiction Recovery for over 49 years and now shares her wisdom gained from 22 continuous years free from grains, sugar, and alcohol. Cynthia is passionate in her commitment to the field of Food Addiction. She has dedicated the last 22 years to organizations and people interested in recovery from food addiction. To her professional studies at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and International Food Addiction Counseling Training, and her Bitten Jonsson’s Holistic…. Cynthia has added her personal success letting go of nearly 100 pounds for more than 22 years. She has participated in the development of literature to increase possible resources for those not yet served. THE FIX for cravings with her colleague Dave Wolfe RD offers the A team to create a chosen food plan and life choices to eliminate cravings and transform your life. The dozens of stories present a variety of experiences of food addiction. Along with four other colleagues, Cynthia’s announcing a brand-new virtual community to support Sugar/Food Addicts desiring recovery. It is a subscription model based on CARE—Community, Action Steps, Recovery Protection, and Education. You can go to www. SUGARxglobal.com, where you will soon find multiple weekly Village Recovery Gatherings, podcasts on timely subjects, guest speakers, experts in the field; as well as Q & A forums, and practical information on how to get free from cravings and how to stay free! Other resources mentioned: Dr. Dan Siegel at https://drdansiegel.com/ Bitten Jonsson SUGAR assessment: www.bittensaddiction.com

In today's episode I talk with Dr. Jen Unwin from the UK about sugar addiction.  Dr. Jennifer Unwin is a Consultant and Clinical Health Psychologist with over 30 years of NHS experience. Dr. Unwin specializes in helping people with chronic illnesses to improve their lives through solution-focused brief therapy (a psychological approach based on solution-building rather than problem-solving).  She is former Chair of the UK Association for Solution-Focused Practice. Over the past 30 years, Dr. Unwin contributed to 19 clinical papers and two published books. She is also a renowned public speaker, having spoken at conferences and events worldwide. She recently retired from her NHS role in May 2019 and now dedicates her time to working alongside her husband, Dr. David Unwin, to provide innovative and results-driven patient care to those with type 2 diabetes and sugar addiction through Diabetes Digital Media (DDM). DDM is an award-winning digital health platform offering scalable and evidence-based health solutions to those with diabetes. Together, the Unwins have pioneered the use of low carbohydrate diets in the treatment of obesity and diabetes through a patient-centric model of ‘hope’. Dr. Unwin believes that “every piece of bad news, for example a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, can be turned on its head to become a golden opportunity for change.” Since the success of the low carb initiative is largely reliant on hope, the most important part is to address the patient’s personal goals. Dr. Unwin draws on her extensive psychological knowledge to promote a two-way discussion which is informative, motivating and fulfilling for both doctor and patient. Through hard work, perseverance and most of all, taking the time to understand each patient’s individual needs and goals, David and Jen Unwin have proven that low carb lifestyles work, that they last, and that they can be made accessible to all. For information on the 4 day sugar addiction intensive with Dr. Jen and Bitten Jonsson: https://www.bittensaddiction.com/en/news/events/ or contact Bitten info@bittensaddiction.com. Follow Dr. Jen on Twitter: @jen_unwin

In today's episode I interview Sara Levite and she shares her own story of addiction, recovery and gives great advice and tips along the way! Sara Levite, MS, LCPC is a licensed psychotherapist and wellness coach who has been in private practice for over 30 years. She works with individuals, couples and groups committed to helping clients experience more meaningful, satisfying lives. Whether they come to her with issues of depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, addictions or stress management, she strives to help them feel heard without judgment, supported without minimizing and guided with real-life tools to use when they are not in her office. In addition to her private practice work, she has been a social worker and Guardian Ad Litem in Massachusetts, has worked as a counselor for the Department of Corrections in Maine and has extensive experience leading workshops in Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida. On a personal note, Sara has been sugar and flour free for 31 years and is in excellent health as a result! Email Sara at saraleviteconsulting@gmail.com Website: http://www.saralevitecounseling.com/

In today's episode I read from my journal during month 11 of going sugar and flour free in 2018.  Happy Thanksgiving!   I am grateful for all of you!

In today's episode, I interview Dave A. Wolfe and he shares his own story of addiction and how he helps others overcome their addiction. Dave A. Wolfe is a registered dietitian, Food Addiction counselor and is SUGAR licensed and Certified. He is one of the founders of the SUGARx Global Village with four others and has been in recovery from sugar addiction since November 2017. He is the owner of Trigger Free Nutrition.com where he works with sugar and food addicts one on one and in groups from all over the globe. He is an active member of the Food Addiction Institute and moderator for SugarBomb In Your Brain. He is passionate about food addiction and helping others build fulfilling and sustainable recovery. Sugarx Global: https://www.sugarxglobal.com/

In today's episode I talk with Susan Miller about her ongoing recovery.  We last checked in with her 5 months ago in the Season 2 finale so we have a lot to catch up on! Catch up on Susan's journey in these previous episodes: 45 - The Addiction Chronicles: Susan Miller "Before" 49 - The Addiction Chronicles: Susan Miller "First 2 weeks" 53 - The Addiction Chronicles: Susan Miller "6 Weeks" 57 - The Addiction Chronicles: Susan Miller "2 + Months" 61 - The Addiction Chronicles: Susan Miller "3 Months"

In today's episode I talk with Dr. Vera Tarman about how addiction becomes more entrenched over time.  If you missed my first interview with her check out episode 30, where she talks about food addiction syndrome. Dr. Vera Tarman is the Medical Director for Renascent, one of Canada’s largest drug and alcohol treatment centers.  She spearheaded their new in AND out patient programs in food addiction. She is the author of Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction, now available in audiobook, kindle and translated into French.  Dr. Tarman is also in food addiction recovery herself , having maintained a 100 pound weight loss for over ten years. She can be reached through her website www.AddictionsUnplugged.com. Facebook Sugar Support Group: www.fb.com/groups/SugarFreeForLife YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/VeraTarmanMD

In today's episode I interview Judy Wolfe about her own personal story of sugar addiction and how she is helping others.  Judy is a Certified Food Addiction Counselor and SUGAR Certified/Licensed. She has been in Food Addiction Recovery for 30 years and free from grains, sugar, starches, and alcohol for over 15. Judy’s passion and commitment to the field of Food Addiction come both from her professional studies and her personal success in keeping over 125 pounds off of her body for more than 15 years. Judy has helped hundreds of individuals in the US and abroad understand not only the nature of Food Addiction, but also, and more importantly, the way to recovery from it. Whether underweight or obese, pregnant, or post-weight-loss surgery, these individuals have benefited from Judy’s practical, no-nonsense, and action-oriented approach. Judy is also active in developing literature to raise awareness of Food Addiction for health care professionals and the general public and is an active member of the Food Addiction Institute, chairing their Food Addiction Research Program. Along with four other colleagues, Judy is excited to announce a new virtual community to help Sugar/Food Addicts recover. It is a subscription model based on CARE—Community, Action Steps, Recovery Protection, and Education. Keep your eyes open for the unveiling of SUGARx global, where there will be multiple weekly Village Recovery Gatherings, podcasts on timely subjects, guest speakers, experts in the field; as well as Q & A forums, and lots of practical information! For more about SUGARx global, please visit https://www.sugarxglobal.com/. Judy's contact information: judywolfefacoach@gmail.com

In today's episode I recap what month 10 looked like for me going sugar and flour free in 2018 by reading entries from the daily journal I kept my first year.  

In today's episode I talk with Florence Christophers and we discuss the continuation of the healing journey that comes after abstinence.  Florence is the Founder and Co-host of kicksugarsummit.com.  Florence is a 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 struggle.  There is a better way!  A fast track to freedom that she teachers in her "3 Weeks to Sugar Freedom" online course.  This approach comes out of the drug and alcohol recovery field and works like a charm for all addictions, including sugar.  Today Florence is a certified health coach and a sugar addiction recovery specialist.  She is on a mission to help men and women break up with sugar and never look back.  Goodbye sugar, hello happiness.  For more information, you can visit her website at www.kicksugarcoach.com. Listen to Episode 25 to hear my first interview with Florence when she shares her own personal story of addiction and recovery. 

In today's episode,  I interview Anna Fruehling, who shares her own powerful personal story about overcoming addiction and talks about how she helps other do the same.  Anna is Primal Health Certified, KETO/Carnivore Certified, and SUGAR Certified/licensed. She considers herself a hope coach and believes everyone should live well, now! She is a recovering addict with 31 years clean, as well as quite some time off of sugar/grains/flour/starches/processed food products. Anna coaches food addicts into recovery and has helped clients who have suffered severe consequences of food addiction, such as severe metabolic syndrome, early-stage Alzheimers, morbid obesity, and depression.  She always works with her client's physician.  She is currently developing a community for sugar/food addicts with four other SUGAR certified/licensed professionals. This community will be a subscription-based model, where people can gather for CARE: Community, Action steps, Resources, and Education to help with ongoing recovery. A cornerstone of their philosophy is regularly scheduled recovery groups and they will have plenty of focus on relapse education and prevention. Look for them soon at SUGARx Global. Contact Anna at www.peaceofketo.com to learn more about her coaching program and to learn more about SUGARx Global, please visit https://www.sugarxglobal.com/.

In today's episode I recap what month 9 looked like for me going sugar and flour free in 2018 by reading from the daily journal I kept. 

In today's episode I am thrilled to welcome Bitten Jonsson again and this time she talks to us about SUGAR, her evaluation method based on ICD 10 criteria for addiction to a psychoactive substance. SUGAR is aimed at helping an individual know if they are addicted or have harmful use of sugar/flour and receive a overview of how the illness has progressed over their lifetime. Bitten is a Registered Nurse and Addiction and Relapse Prevention Specialist.  Bitten is a forerunner in the sugar addiction field in Sweden and is currently translating her book, "Sugarbomb" into English.  She is also on the Board of Directors of the Food Addiction Institute and a faculty member of INFACT.  She is one of several experts answering questions on Diet Doctor.  She has developed a Holistic Addiction Medicine and SUGAR protocol and is now training and educating the new generation of Sugar Addiction Counselors.  She is also my personal hero for all the wonderful work she is doing to help others get free! Bitten's website: https://www.bittensaddiction.com/en/ To hear my first interview with Bitten, listen to episode 23: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/23-sugar-addiction-specialist-bitten-jonsson/id1450215841?i=1000449391738. To find a trained professional in SUGAR, go to https://www.bittensaddiction.com/en/patients/help-available/ or contact Bitten for help at https://www.bittensaddiction.com/en/contact/.

In today's episode, I interview Kay Sheppard.  Kay is the bestselling author of Food Addiction: The Body Knows. Since its publication in 1989, the book has become a primary resource for food addicts, bulimics, and compulsive eaters. She is also the author of From the First Bite: A Complete Guide to Recovery from Food Addiction and Food Addiction: Healing Day by Day. Sheppard is a licensed mental health counselor who conducts five-day intensive stabilization programs, weekend workshops and retreats for food addicts worldwide. She is an internationally known speaker on the subject of food addiction recovery.  Kay maintains an active online presence in her Facebook support groups, Breaking Free from Food Addiction and The Kay Sheppard Club. She is a past board member of Counselor Magazine and charter member of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals. Since beginning her own recovery in 1967, she has helped thousands of people live happy and healthy lives by following her comprehensive recovery program. Learn more about Sheppard and her resources, including her acclaimed food management plan, at kaysheppard.com.  Kay lives in Florida and is working on her next books.

In today's Season 3 premiere,  I interview Dr. Joan Ifland, PhD, MBA, FACN.  Dr. Ifland has been creating breakthroughs in recovery from food addiction starting in 1999, with her first popular book, to 2018 when her textbook, Processed Food Addiction: Foundations, Assessment, and Recovery was published by CRC Press. She is currently at work on evidence-based trainings for health professionals.  Dr. Ifland is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. She earned her PhD in addictive nutrition at Union Institute and University (2010); her MBA at Stanford Business School (1978) and her BA in Economics and Political Science at Oberlin College (1974). She was selected by the Oprah Winfrey Network as the food addiction specialist on the Book of John Gray. She has innovated in online services such as The Addiction Reset Community (ARC) in 2016, www.foodaddictionreset.com. She has also founded sites which provide free services including the Facebook group, ‘Food Addiction Education’ (2014) and Handouts at www.foodaddictionresources.com (2014).  RESET WEEK is the first online live video program for withdrawal from processed foods (2018). Dr. Ifland’s Meal Prep Manual is a breakthrough system to easily manage meals (2018) which resolves a major barrier to recovery from food addiction. Dr. Ifland is the lead author of the first scholarly publication describing refined food addiction and the definition of addictive foods. For more about Dr. Ifland, go to her website: https://www.drjoanifland.com/. To learn more about the reset weeks she hosts four times yearly, go to https://www.resetweek.com/. If you are a health professional and want to learn more about her training to treat processed food addiction, visit https://www.foodaddictionprofessionals.com/.

In today's episode I recap what month 8 looked like for me going sugar and flour free in 2018 by reading from my daily journal I kept. If you are interested in my 12 week coaching program to start in January 2021, email me at siobhan@unsweetenedsio.com.

In today's episode I recap what month 7 looked like for me going sugar and flour free in 2018 by reading from my daily journal I kept. If you are interested in my 12 week coaching program to start in January 2021, email me at siobhan@unsweetenedsio.com.

In today's episode I read from my journal about the challenges and victories of my 6th month going sugar-free back in June/July 2018.

In today's season 2 finale I talk with Susan Miller who is now sugar and flour free for 3 months!  We talk about her journey and her plans for the summer.   I also talk about plans for Season 3 of the podcast and about the 12 week coaching program I am creating.  If you are interested in joining my coaching waitlist, please email me at siobhan@unsweetenedsio.com.  Have a great summer everyone!

In today's episode I talk with Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD.  Susan is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester, a New York Times bestselling author, and an expert in the psychology of eating. She is President of the Institute for Sustainable Weight Loss and CEO of Bright Line Eating Solutions, a company dedicated to helping people achieve long-term, sustainable weight loss. She and her team are on a mission to help 1 million people get to goal weight by 2030. Her program utilizes cutting-edge research to explain how the brain blocks weight loss, and every day she teaches people how to undo that damage so they can live Happy, Thin, and Free. Bright Line Eating website: https://brightlineeating.com/ Susan Peirce Thompson website: https://susanpeircethompson.com/ Bright Line Eating Book: https://www.amazon.com/Bright-Line-Eating-Science-Living/dp/1536656062

In today's episode I read from journal about the challenges and victories of my 5th month going sugar-free back in May 2018.

In today's episode I interview Aimee Anderson, a certified health and life coach, licensed sports nutritionist and certified personal trainer.  Aimee is a professional baker turned health coach, who kicked her own sugar addiction and is now helping others to do the same.  She likes to say she went from sugar dealer to sugar healer!  She also now co-hosts the Kick Sugar Summit with Florence Christophers.  Click on her website for more information and to contact her if you are interested in working with her one-on-one or via group coaching.   Aimee's website: https://aimeeanderson.com/

In today's episode I check back in with Susan Miller to talk about where she is in her journey and her current challenges.  

In today's episode I give you resources for helping you overcome your sugar addiction along with tips from my own experience.  Visit my website at wwww.unsweetenedsio.com and visit the Resources tab for more information. 

In today's episode I talk about what my 4th month of going sugar and flour free looked and felt like.  I read directly from my journal entries from that time and it can be hard for me remembering what those days and struggles felt like but I hope sharing with you helps you along on your journey.

In today's episode I talk about my techniques for surviving the Coronavirus quarantine and the challenges I have.  I also talk about what I have been up to lately and what I typically eat in a day. Resources: The Tapping Solution - try the app! Rocky Mountain Soap Co - lemongrass bath bombs! Emotion Code Podcast with Crystal What I Typically Eat Podcast - Episode 3

In today's episode I check back in with Susan who is now 6 weeks sugar and flour free and see how her journey is going.  

In today's episode I talk with my friend, Brady Kramer, about his story with addiction.  Brady was born in Philadelphia and received a full athletic scholarship to play ice hockey at Providence College.  He signed with the Montreal Canadiens in 1995.  After just 18 minor league games, he retired due to challenges with anxiety and depression.  After struggling with alcohol, Brady quit drinking in 2011 and has been sober ever since.  He is heavily involved in Alcoholics Anonymous and gives talks to youths regarding mental health awareness.  Kramer is the owner of BCTK, a company that manages the operations and logistics of corporate incentive and business travel programs.  He lives in Berwyn, Pennsylvania with his wife, Pauline.  Connect with Brady via Facebook

In today's episode I recap what my 3rd month of going sugar and flour free back in 2018 looked like and read from my journal entries that I wrote at the time.

In today's episode I share how I almost fell off the wagon amid all the Coronavirus stress.  I am still struggling but feel more secure now that I reached out for some help.  Please feel free to contact me at siobhan@unsweetenedsio.com if you need some extra support during this crazy time.  Next week I will share my month 3 recap!

In today's episode I talk again with Susan Miller about her first 2 weeks going sugar and flour free. Day 1 was March 1, 2020 and she did a cruise right beforehand.  She shares her experiences so far and what she is trying different this time around.  We will continue to check in with Susan  on a monthly basis to witness her journey.

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 practical and sustainable lifestyle changes that help them say “heyyo” to all that life has to offer.  Jenny knows the impact poor health has on our ability to thrive. After difficulty conceiving, to life-threatening complications, to autoimmune and thyroid disorders, this working mom of 2 young children relied on a strong support team to help her gain a vibrant, happy life filled with gratitude. Heyyo Life is her passion, and her purpose is to help her clients live their best....feeling their best....for life. SPECIAL OFFER: A special discount for listeners to the podcast, Heyyo Life is offering 6 months of coaching at 25%  off regular rates, just mention Unsweetened Sio. Resources: Jenny's website: https://www.heyyolife.com/ Beauty Counter website: www.beautycounter.com/jennywilkerson The products recommended were the: Cleansing Balm:https://www.beautycounter.com/product/counter-plus-lotus-glow-cleansing-balm Mineral Sunscreen: https://www.beautycounter.com/products/skin-care?filters=sun-protection Countertime Anti-Aging Set: https://www.beautycounter.com/product/countertime-regimen-set Thrive Market: $20 credit with membership purchase

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 her health journey, Crystal was introduced to Emotion Code. It made such a huge impact in her own life that she became certified and has been a a practitioner for the last two years. I am excited to share this tool with you as it has been a huge help in my own recovery! Resources: Dr. Bradley Nelson Book Dr. Bradley Nelson Website Practitioner Map If you have questions or want to schedule an appointment, please email Crystal at crystalwilliamscecp@gmail.com. *SPECIAL OFFER: Get $10 off your first appointment with Crystal when you mentioned the podcast!  Instead of $40, it will be $30!

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 she was regulated to serve to students.  In 2016, on a quest to find reasons for a multitude of her own symptoms, she became certified as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.  Overweight most of her life, she was sent to Weight Watchers at the age of 10, which set her up for a lifetime of dieting and disordered eating.  Susan is celebrating 60 in August and is ready to find out what life is like without sugar and flour.

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 glucose monitor testing, genetics testing and temperament testing to individualize treatment in harmony with metabolic, genetic and personality characteristics.   Dr. Childers Website

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, please listen to Episode 5: Staying Sugar-Free While Traveling

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 dialog and at the end I have a plea to Oprah for her help and intervention in getting this changed!  Oprah, I know if anyone can make it happen, it's you!  xxoo

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 drug and alcohol treatment centers.  She spearheaded their new in AND out patient programs in food addiction. She is the author of Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction.  Dr. Tarman is also in food addiction recovery herself , having maintained a 100 pound weight loss for over ten years. She can be reached through her website AddictionsUnplugged.Com. Facebook Sugar Support Group: www.fb.com/groups/SugarFreeForLife YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/VeraTarmanMD

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 children sugar-free from the womb to over six years old - when they only had sugar once a month for their entire childhood!!! His book, "The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide", which was rated #1 in Healthy Living on Amazon, is available for free in kindle format to anyone listening in the U.S.  Today's episode is sponsored by Happy Healthy Hippie, a natural supplement company that I love and talk about in Episode 4: Sio's Supplement & Vitamin Regime.  I LOVE their Joy-Filled supplement and have been using it since I gave up sugar and flour in January 2018 to help keep my moods balanced.  Happy Healthy Hippie is offering 25% off your order with coupon code: unsweetenedsio.  Yay! Go check them out!  Free shipping on all U.S. orders plus 30 to 60 day money back guarantee on all of their products!

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 Diet Cure".  She has founded and directed integrative treatment programs in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1980 and currently oversees a virtual clinic for food cravings and insomnia.  Julia lectures widely to health professionals and the public and directs training and certification programs through The Neuro-Nutrient Therapy Institute (NNTI).  Her work has been featured in publications from "Vogue" to "The Journal of Molecular Psychiatry" as well as on radio, television and online.   Julia's Website: https://www.juliarosscures.com/ The Craving Type Questionnaire: https://www.juliarosscures.com/craving-type-questionnaire/ Today's episode is sponsored by Happy Healthy Hippie, a natural supplement company that I love and talk about in Episode 4: Sio's Supplement & Vitamin Regime.  I LOVE their Joy-Filled supplement and have been using it since I gave up sugar and flour in January 2018 to help keep my moods balanced.  Happy Healthy Hippie is offering 25% off your order with coupon code: unsweetenedsio.  Yay! Go check them out!  Free shipping on all U.S. orders plus 30 to 60 day money back guarantee on all of their products!

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 struggle.  There is a better way!  A fast track to freedom that she teachers in her "3 Weeks to Sugar Freedom" online course.  This approach comes out of the drug and alcohol recovery field and works like a charm for all addictions, including sugar.  Today Florence is a certified health coach and a sugar addiction recovery specialist.  She is on a mission to help men and women break up with sugar and never look back.  Goodbye sugar, hello happiness.  For more information, you can visit her website at www.kicksugarcoach.com. Other resources that inspired Florence: "That Sugar Film" by Damon Gamaeu  - available to watch on Amazon Prime "Sugar Blues" by William Dufty Today's episode is sponsored by Happy Healthy Hippie, a natural supplement company that I love and talk about in Episode 4: Sio's Supplement & Vitamin Regime.  I LOVE their Joy-Filled supplement and have been using it since I gave up sugar and flour in January 2018 to help keep my moods balanced.  Happy Healthy Hippie is offering 25% off your order with coupon code: unsweetenedsio.  Yay! Go check them out!  Free shipping on all U.S. orders plus 30 to 60 day money back guarantee on all of their products!

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-host Melanie Avalon and Intermittent Fasting Stories, with Gin Stephens Today's episode is sponsored by Happy Healthy Hippie, a natural supplement company that I love and talk about in Episode 4: Sio's Supplement & Vitamin Regime.  I LOVE their Joy-Filled supplement and have been using it since I gave up sugar and flour in January 2018 to help keep my moods balanced.  Happy Healthy Hippie is offering 25% off your order with coupon code: unsweetenedsio.  Yay! Go check them out!  Free shipping on all U.S. orders plus 30 to 60 day money back guarantee on all of their products!

In today's episode I am thrilled to interview Bitten Jonsson, Registered Nurse and Addiction and Relapse Prevention Specialist.  Bitten is a forerunner in the sugar addiction field in Sweden and is currently translating her book, "Sugarbomb" into English.  She is also on the Board of Directors of the Food Addiction Institute and a faculty member of INFACT.  She is one of several experts answering questions on Diet Doctor.  She has developed a Holistic Addiction Medicine and SUGAR protocol and is now training and educating the new generation of Sugar Addiction Counselors.  She is also my personal hero for all the wonderful work she is doing to help others get free! Bitten's website: https://www.bittensaddiction.com/en/ Today's episode is sponsored by Happy Healthy Hippie, a natural supplement company that I love and talk about in Episode 4: Sio's Supplement & Vitamin Regime.  I LOVE their Joy-Filled supplement and have been using it since I gave up sugar and flour in January 2018 to help keep my moods balanced.  Happy Healthy Hippie is offering 25% off your order with coupon code: unsweetenedsio.  Yay! Go check them out!  Free shipping on all U.S. orders.  Please note they are temporarily out of stock of Joy-Filled until later this week/early next week.  Yes, it's that good!

In today's episode I talk about turning the big 4-0 and surviving!  I also talk about my summer and some exciting interviews I have planned for the fall.  I hope everyone is enjoying summer and getting some R&R.  I will be back for Season 2 on Wednesday, September 11 with all new episodes!  I have some great interviews lined up including: Gin Stephens - Author of "Delay, Don't Deny" talks to us about Intermittent Fasting Julia Ross - Author of "The Craving Cure" talks to us about amino acids to help with cravings and withdrawal Florence Christophers - Co-founder of the Kick Sugar Summit talks to us about kicking sugar Bitten Jonsson, RN -Currently translating her book about sugar addiction into English talks to us about sugar addiction and recovery I also will continue to share my journey from sugar addict to freedom and all about my first year and how I did it.  See you in September!

In today's episode I read from journal entries before I gave up sugar and flour and talk about how I was feeling.  I plan on taking a short summer hiatus and in September, will return with all new episodes!  I will read more of my journal entries and share what it felt like day-to-day as I abstained from all sugar and all flour and how I survived it.  So stay tuned for September and have a great summer! Resources: Kick Sugar Summit Science Edition - free to sign up! Food Addicts Anonymous - this is the FAA food plan page, which didn't work for me, but on the left side is a list of different names of sugar that I find very helpful and still reference. Contact me - I would love to hear from my listeners and am still looking for people to interview that either have overcome sugar addiction or would like help in overcoming sugar addiction.  I also am interested in any other topic suggestions!

In today's episode I get to talk to my good friend, Jess Nolt, about Young Living Essential Oils.  This is part of my series highlighting different alternative resources that are available to you to help with everyday life.  I personally have been using oils more frequently to help me on my journey now that I no longer use sugar to numb and soothe myself.   Link to Young Living Oils Contact Jess Directly: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.nolt.3 Resources: Releasing Emotional Patterns Through Essential Oils Book: https://www.amazon.com/Releasing-Emotional-Patterns-Essential-Oils/dp/1986099946 Documentary on the Dangers of Fragrance: https://stinkmovie.com/ Jess’s favorite calming blend:  Equal parts of Stress Away, Frankincense, Lavender inhaled, applied or added to your diffuser. 

In last week's episode I talked about how to transform your home to be chemical and toxin free.  And then my friend Jess messaged me to point out that there was "fragrance" in a lot of the trusted brands I use.  So I had to re-examine things and went down a bit of a rabbit hole...  I watched "STINK", the amazing documentary that talks about the dangers of the word fragrance listed as an ingredient.  I re-examined all my products and wanted to pull my hair out for a little bit.  Then I took a deep breath and decided to be grateful for this opportunity to look for better alternatives.  In today's episode I interview Jess Nolt, my dear friend, about some healthy alternatives to products that use fragrance.   Resources: If you haven't already, please go on Netflix and watch STINK!  It is really well done and very informative. Young Living Oils: If you are interested in ordering any of the products that Jess mentions, start here Questions about oils?  Direct message Jess on Facebook here

In today's episode I talk about how I slowly changed out all my house products over time and through trial and error to find the best chemical free alternatives.  There are so many toxins and chemicals in so many products that we use daily that can cause some serious harm to our bodies.  As I have been transforming myself to becoming sugar and flour free, it has been important to me to also make sure other products that I use in my home and on my body are healthy and free from toxins and chemicals.   Some websites I mention: Environmental Working Group (EWG) -  https://www.ewg.org/ - check out the dirty dozen, clean fifteen and skin deep database! Pharmaca -  https://www.pharmaca.com/ - great deals on vitamins but I also buy a lot of my cleaning products here. Jet -  https://jet.com/ - also a great place to buy some discounted alternative cleaning products for your home.

In today's episode I talk about how to stay confident when faced with challenges and obstacles along your journey to freedom from sugar addiction.  I also talked about Every Mother to help resolve diastasis recti and the results I am already seeing in the first few weeks.

In today's episode I talk about why you can't find me on social media and also give an update on my book and talk about how I am trying to stay true to myself.

In today's episode I talk to my dear friend, Courtney Cheng, about turning 40 this year.  Courtney and I met as sophomores in college and have been friends now for almost 20 years.  We have been through so much together and have helped each other through many highs and lows in our lives.  I am so grateful for our enduring friendship and the opportunity to sit down and chat about what turning 40 feels like for both of us.  

In today's episode I talk about how I celebrated Easter and how I have managed to navigate holidays, family gatherings, parties, etc. and remain sugar and flour free.  It's not easy but it is totally doable and I share some tips that help me.  

In today’s episode I continue from last week’s episode and talk about my trip to Italy and some of the challenges I faced there.

I recorded today's episode in the middle of my trip to Italy.  Finding meal options that worked for me proved much more difficult then I thought.  We also were much more active then normal so I was really hungry and that is a trigger for me.  Listen to hear more about my experience and difficulties I encountered in the beautiful country.  

In today's episode I interview Eleena Katz, Branding and Design Manager,  for Gemisphere.   This is a part of my series on alternative ways to help out with everyday stressors.  I am OBSESSED with Gemisphere and have benefited so much from wearing my growing collection of gemstone necklaces and am really excited to share this resource with all of you.  If you live in the Portland area, please visit their store in NW Portland.   If you are not local, don't worry, you can visit them online at https://gemisphere.com/. As a special gift to my listeners, Gemisphere is offering 15% off your first purchase when you use the code: Sio15.  Their normal welcome discount is 10% so be sure to get an extra 5% off and use Sio15 at checkout.    Here is the link to some of the starter gems we mentioned: https://gemisphere.com/collections/starter-gems My favorite necklaces include Citrine, Carnelian and Mother of Pearl. Also a link to the books Eleena mentioned: https://gemisphere.com/pages/books

In today's episode I interview Kris Gunnars, who wrote the article on food addiction that inspired me to abstain from sugar and flour for a full year. Read his ORIGINAL article here: http://web.archive.org/web/20170327113724/https://authoritynutrition.com/how-to-overcome-food-addiction/ Kris Gunnars Contact Info: Website: https://searchtraffic.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/krisgunnars

In today's episode I talk about my wish to eliminate or at least reduce the amount of sugar in schools.  Sugar does not offer any nutritional value and can cause hyperactivity, behavioral issues and weaken our children's immune systems making them more susceptible to illness.  I ask that we find other ways to motivate and reward our children and make our schools a healthy environment for our children to thrive.  

In today's episode I talk about why I choose not to weigh myself anymore and why I don't diet.  Both of these things have allowed me to feel even more freedom from the negative self chatter that used to be a daily part of my sugar addicted days.    

In today's episode I will be interviewing Dr. Stanzie Langtree, who will talk about network spinal analysis and energetic alignment as part of my series about alternative modalities to help you on your journey to sugar freedom.      More information about Dr. Stanzie: https://stanzielangtree.com/

In today’s episode I talk about the really hard week I had and how even after 13 months, a bad week can put your sugar sobriety at risk.

In today's episode I talk about how I have managed to remain abstinent, even while traveling.  I love to travel and am so glad I found ways to work through some of the challenges sugar-free traveling presents.  Listen for my tips!

In this episode I talk about the supplements and vitamins that I take and whether I feel like they make a difference or not.  This is all just my opinion so please talk to your physician or medical provider before starting any new vitamin/supplement. Some helpful links: Pharmaca - where I buy most of my vitamins and supplements Happy Healthy Hippie - I really love their joy-filled supplement and have found it really does boost my mood

In today's episode I talk about what I do eat since giving up all sugar and all flour.  I get asked that question a lot!  Here are the links to some of the recipes I mention: Pork Carnitas - https://40aprons.com/paleo-carnitas-whole30-crockpot/ Turkey Chili - (not my exact recipe but close) - https://www.livewellbakeoften.com/crockpot-turkey-chili/ Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili - https://paleomg.com/slow-cooker-buffalo-chicken-chili/ Meatloaf Muffins - http://www.tazandbelly.com/2017/01/paleo-meatloaf-muffins.html Slow Cooker BBQ Beef - https://therealfoodrds.com/slow-cooker-bbq-beef-whole30/

In today’s episode I talk about the top 5 tools that helped me on my journey to sugar freedom. Helpful links: Young Living Oils - these are the essential oils that I use.  I like the tranquil blend and using frankincense and lavender on my big toe before bed.  I also love diffusing oils at night for me and the kids - especially during cold season!  Stay tuned for an episode all about oils in a few weeks with my friend Jess. Calm - this is the meditation app that I use and love.  They sometimes have deals on Groupon. 4-7-8 Breath- Dr. Weil's breathing technique Alternate Nostril Breathing 

In my first episode I talk about my lifelong addiction to sugar and my decision to give up all flour and all sugar for one year. Read Kris Gunnar's article on food addiction that started me on my journey to sugar freedom.