Podcasts about food addiction institute

In this compelling episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, we welcome Michael Prager, author of Fat Boy, Thin Man and Sustainable You. Michael shares his transformative journey from struggling with food addiction and obesity to becoming an accomplished author, journalist, and advocate for food addiction recognition. With over 30 years of journalistic experience, including 14 years at the Boston Globe, Michael combines his storytelling skills and personal experience to shine a light on the realities of food addiction and the systemic changes needed to address it. Michael discusses: His journey through food addiction and recovery. The pivotal moments led him to seek help and embrace a 12-step program. The inspiration behind his books, Fat Boy, Thin Man, and Sustainable You. His advocacy work with the Food Addiction Institute and the fight for institutional recognition of food addiction. The parallels between food addiction and substance addiction. The role of willingness and surrender in recovery. Why institutional and cultural shifts are essential for addressing food addiction effectively. Episode Highlights: [08:15] Michael's “rock bottom” and how his recovery began. [21:30] Why food addiction deserves recognition as a substance use disorder. [37:45] Reflections on the food industry, body positivity, and systemic responsibility. [44:10] Advice Michael would give his younger self about food addiction. Key Quotes: “Food addiction is real. Once the world understands this, we can offer better solutions that provide relief to those who are suffering.” “Recovery is about more than just physical health—it's a spiritual transformation that impacts every part of your life.” “We don't eat because we have space to fill. We eat for 100 other reasons, and addressing those reasons is key to recovery.” Resources Mentioned: Fat Boy, Thin Man by Michael Prager Sustainable You by Michael Prager Food Addiction Institute Stay Connected: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the Food Junkies Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc. and leave us a review to support the show. Email us: foodjunkiespodcast@gmail.com   The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

Have you thought about going sugar-free on your healing journey? Sugar fuels cancer cells, plain and simple. If you want to stop the cancer, you need to stop giving it what it wants! However, that is oh-so-much easier said than done. Especially in the sugar-infested, highly processed world we live in. This is why I brought in the expert, Michael Collins. He has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years, is the founder of SugarAddiction.com, and is on the board of a Food Addiction Institute. From the dietary changes to the emotional relationship, Micheal pours out his sweet wisdom and practical solutions to help you embrace sugar freedom. Check out the replay of his most recent Quit Sugar Summit featuring 40 incredible speakers who inspire, educate, and empower audiences worldwide to kick sugar to the curb and reclaim their health. And while you are listening to this episode and reading his free book, enjoy one of the sweetly decadent desserts from the Healthy Breast Recipe Collection. These desserts are sugar-free (or extremely low in sugar), so you can enjoy a yummy dessert that also treats your body well! 

Great news! The Quit Sugar Summit Replay Weekend is happening January 17, 18, and 19! This is a golden opportunity for your audience to watch all the powerful interviews and sessions they may have missed during the live event. Sign Up For The Summit Here: https://quitsugarsummit.com/2025-quit_sugar_summit_registration?a_aid=6786dd47f0629 Today we are joined by Michael Collins, founder of SugarAddiction.com and chairman of the Food Addiction Institute, known as the Sugar-Free Man after living without sugar for over 30 years. Michael has dedicated his life to understanding the powerful grip sugar has on the brain and body, and today we're unpacking what's truly misunderstood about sugar addiction and its impact on our health. We'll break down how sugar affects your brain chemistry, why it's so hard to quit, and the surprising ways it influences your mood and energy levels. Michael also shares practical tips on what foods to eliminate, how to successfully detox from sugar, and what to expect as your body adjusts to a sugar-free lifestyle. If you've ever wondered what life without sugar feels like, this episode will open your eyes to a healthier, more energized you. Want to advertise on our show? Email us at: info@truenativemedia.com --- --- --- VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR! --- --- — HOLISTIC GODDESS  Holistic Goddess is a sanctuary for those seeking holistic health solutions. Visit ⁠https://holisticgoddess.com/understood⁠ and use the code 'Understood' for 15% off site-wide, no limit of use, and applies to subscriptions and one-time purchases. --- --- — Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=en Follow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitel Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona  Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review! Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: ru@missumedia.com Listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hA⁠⁠ Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/

Welcome to Real Food Recovery, a podcast created by two lifelong processed food addicts with over 100 years of addiction (and recovery) between them. Paige Alexander and Jamie Morgan Reno use their Real Food Recovery podcast and social media channels to share their struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed them from decades of food addiction, obsession, and loss.   Join us as we interview Mike Collins. Mike is a sugar detox expert and has been sugar-free for over 30 years. He is past Chairman of the Board and current board member of the Food Addiction Institute a non-profit that helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide. Mike is also the founder of SugarAddiction.com, which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over nine years. Mike has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by various substance use disorders. He has dedicated his life to getting people off high inflammatory sugary diets and helping people regain their life and health. He hosts the Quit Sugar Summit each year and will soon host the first Binge Eating Summit. You can find out more about Mike and his mission here.    In every Real Food Recovery episode, Paige and Jamie take time to answer viewer questions about processed food addiction, obsession, and recovery, be sure to submit yours on their YouTube Channel or Facebook Page. You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u), TikTok (@realfoodrecovery) or at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.  

Dr. Debbie Danowski is an expert on media literacy and food addiction. She holds a Ph.D. in Media Education from Capella University and is an associate professor at Sacred Heart University, where she has researched and taught for over 25 years on the intersection of media, advertising, and problematic eating behaviors.   Dr. Danowski's research and publications focus on the role of advertising and media in enabling food addiction and disordered eating patterns. She is the author of several peer-reviewed journal articles and, most recently, her 2023 book 'Happy Eating' and Food Addiction in American Advertising.   Dr. Danowski also served on the board of directors of the Food Addiction Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about food addiction and providing pathways to recovery. Through her research, writing, speaking engagements, and public health advocacy, Dr. Danowski aims to spread understanding of how media and advertising can enable food addiction, reduce stigma around this disease, and highlight evidence-based treatment approaches.   Happy Eating   The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

Bitten Jonsson, RN, is a US-trained expert on food addiction, who specializes in helping people to break free of unhealthy attachments to foods, such as sugar and processed carbohydrates. She has been on the Board of Directors for the Food Addiction Institute located in Florida since 2010. Bitten has decades of experience treating patients with food addiction and has developed a holistic treatment program for food addicts in which she offers education for professionals, both in Sweden and online. She has also developed a self-diagnosis test, which helps clients learn if they're suffering from harmful use or addiction. It is important to know the difference since the treatment for each condition differs. Bitten follows guidelines in addiction medicine from the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and is trained in Addiction Interaction Disorder, oftentimes described as “one illness, many outlets.” Bitten is a food addict in recovery since 1993, which is when she got help in the US after struggling with her own food addiction for many years. She is convinced her program can help those who are addicted to sugar, including myself!Find Bitten at-https://www.bittensaddiction.com/FB- @SugarbombInYourBrainFB- @bittensaddictionFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

Esther Helga Gudmundsdottir is a pioneer in the field of food addiction treatment and recovery. Motivated to continue to get the message out that food addicts cannot control their eating and body weight through diets and exercise alone, she began the Food Addiction podcast. Esther was personally battling food addiction for most of her adult life, carrying 130 lbs. of too much weight. She discovered the solution to her problem in recovery and a twelve-step program which changed her life and led to her life's mission.    She is founder and director of one of the first food addiction treatment programs in the world, the MFM Food Addiction Treatment Center in Iceland. MFM has treated more than 3000 people for the disease of food addiction.  In 2017 Esther founded the INFACT School infactschool.com/, the first school in the world to train and certify food addiction professionals and counselors to treat those suffering from the disease. Those completing the training are qualified for certification by the European Certification Board as well from the US National Addiction Professional Certification Board. If you want to know more about INFACT, visit our site at infactschool.com for registration details and certification information. Esther is the chair and executive director of the board of the Food Addiction Institute. Food Addiction Institute (FAI) was founded in 2005, as an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to support the healing of all food addicts. https://foodaddictioninstitute.com In this podcast we address the shame and denial as food addicts try and fail at diets repeatedly since they cannot control food intake in the same ways normal eaters can. Also discussed are the misconceptions by the medical community around food addiction, and rather than treating it as a brain disease or addiction, the health problems associated with the symptoms of food addictions such as obesity are being treated. The science is clear: Food addicts are chemically addicted to foods such as sugar, flour and other trigger/binge foods and once ingested it initiates an addictive response causing them to want more. Abstinent food plans and recovery programs are the solutions for food addicts.   Though food addiction is a substance use disorder, the American Psychiatric Association has not yet acknowledged it as such through the DSM-5. There are movements afoot to assure food addiction is approved in the DSM-5 so that treatment can be broadly offered and covered by insurance companies. The food and pharmaceutical industries have strong financial interests in preventing this from happening.  Subscribe to the Food Addiction podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Watch for more incredible episodes coming soon!

Esther Helga Gudmundsdottir MSc. Director of INFACT, from Iceland. Websites: The INFACT School,  Matarfikn,  Food Addiction Institute

In today's episode I talk with Judy Wolfe about tips for surviving the holidays and about all the programs SUGARx Global is running if you are looking for extra support. Judy Wolfe is a Certified Food Addiction Professional, holds a certificate in Holistic Medicine for Addiction (HMA) from Bitten Jonsson, and is SUGAR Certified/Licensed. She has been in Food Addiction Recovery for 32 years and free from grains, sugar, starches, and alcohol for over 17. Judy's passion and commitment to the field of Food Addiction come both from her professional studies and her personal success in letting go of 130 pounds for several 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 public and is an active member of the Board of Directors of Food Addiction Institute, chairing their Social Media Committee. Judy is a co-founder of SUGARx Global (SRx), a 24/7 virtual community helping Sugar/Food Addicts to recover. It is a subscription model based on CARE—Community, Action Steps, Recovery Protection, and Education to help individuals Grow, Recover, and Transform. SRx believes that information does not equal transformation; however, implementation of the information does and that Action = Traction! In addition, Judy and her partners are privileged to be mentored by Bitten Jonsson and teach in her Holistic Medicine for Addiction program. SUGARx Website: https://www.sugarxglobal.com/ SUGARx Circle Promotion: Get 2 years for the price of 1: www.sugarxglobal.com/circle-registration 72 - The Addiction Chronicles: Judy Wolfe, Food Addiction Counselor - listen to Judy's full story and how a single cheese curl led to an 80lb weight gain Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too! Website: www.unsweetenedsio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsweetenedsio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVw0_4Ms1GNE5-p6LT0qlw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-harris-64663317/

Today, in this reprisal episode, Vera interviews a mentor and colleague – Esther Helga Gudmundsdottir. Esther is a pioneer in the field of food addiction treatment. She opened one of the first food addiction treatment programs in the world, MFM. The MFM program in Iceland has treated approximately 3000 Icelanders. Esther's program gives them hope and the tools to achieve long-term recovery and is based on the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Esther also founded INFACT, an international training program for any type of professional willing to learn about food addiction and how to help those suffering from it. Finally, Esther is the Executive Director and Chair of the Food Addiction Institute, an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to support the healing of all food addicts. IN THIS EPISODE: Esther's personal and professional journey A message of Hope The Food Addiction Institute MFM/Food Addiction Counseling Center The International Food Addiction Counselor Training (INFACT) program The components of Food Addiction Treatment that Esther feels are essential What Esther has had to change in how she treats Food Addiction What are Esther's unique contributions to the Food Addiction Field What's next for Esther Our Signature Question CONTACT/FOLLOW ESTHER: Website: https://infact.is/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esther.h.gudmundsdottir Food Addiction Institute: https://www.foodaddictioninstitute.org/ The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

In today's episode my friend and podcast fan favorite, Bitten Jonsson is back! Bitten asks the question: Is the illness of addiction the worst thing that can happen or is it a blessing in disguise? If you missed earlier episodes with Bitten, you can listen here: Episode 23 - Bitten tells her story and wisdom: https://anchor.fm/siobhan99/episodes/23---Sugar-Addiction-Specialist-Bitten-Jonsson-e54bkf Episode 67 - Bitten talks about her SUGAR diagnostic tool: https://anchor.fm/siobhan99/episodes/67---Bitten-Jonsson-and-SUGAR-ei96no Episode 102 - Bitten talks about progress over perfection: https://anchor.fm/siobhan99/episodes/102---Progression-Not-Perfection-in-Recovery-with-Bitten-Jonsson--RN-e1171hi/a-a8tod8 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 on the Board of Directors of the Food Addiction Institute. She has also 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/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too! Website: www.unsweetenedsio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsweetenedsio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVw0_4Ms1GNE5-p6LT0qlw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-harris-64663317/

In today's season 5 premiere, I talk with Esther Helga Gudmundsdottir. She tells us about her own journey with food addiction, how she helped herself and then how she opened one of the first food addiction treatment programs in the world. And after doing those things, also founded INFACT, to help professionals get the training needed to help their food addict patients. Esther has almost 20 years of abstinence under her belt and is changing the world so that everyone can find and get treatment. Esther Helga Gudmundsdottir is a pioneer in the field of food addiction treatment. Once an opera singer and opera teacher, Esther was battling food addiction for most of her adult life until she discovered a twelve step program that changed her life. Once in recovery, she opened one of the first food addiction treatment programs in the world. The MFM program in Iceland has treated many people, some of them had tried multiple diets and even surgery in an attempt to live a healthier life. Esther's program gives them hope and the tools to achieve long term recovery. Based on the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous their success rate long term is much higher than any other medical intervention. After establishing the treatment center, Esther realized that not only the patients needed help with food addiction but also the professionals. She then founded INFACT, an international training program for any type of professional willing to learn about food addiction and how to help those suffering with it. The six months online course is open to everyone and it gives you an excellent evidence based knowledge on Food Addiction diagnosis and treatment. The list of lecturers is very impressive, from Nicole Avena to Robert Lustig (author of Metabolical) to experienced counsellors on the field of food addiction like Phil Werdell. At the end of the course, attendees receive a Food Addiction Professional Certificate from the European Certification Board. On top of this impressive curriculum, Esther is the Executive Director and Chair of the Food Addiction Institute, an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to support the healing of all food addicts, founded in 2005. INFACT: https://infact.is/ Food Addiction Institute: https://www.foodaddictioninstitute.org/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too! Website: www.unsweetenedsio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsweetenedsio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVw0_4Ms1GNE5-p6LT0qlw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-harris-64663317/

A recovering food addict, Debbie Danowski, Ph.D. has maintained a weight loss greater than the amount she now weighs for more than 12 years. As an alumnus of a food addiction treatment center, Dr. Danowski has consistently used the recovery program outlined in her first book, Why Can't I Stop Eating? to enjoy a 166-pound weight loss without the dangerous health risks. Professionally, Dr. Danowski has written more than 100 articles for national and local publications, including First For Women, Woman's Day, and Seventeen Magazine. She has also spoken at countless meetings, seminars, and conferences about food addiction, including Food Addiction 2000, the first national conference held on the disease. Additionally, Dr. Danowski was employed by the food addiction unit of a national treatment center, to educate mental health professionals about food addiction recovery. Currently, Dr. Danowski is an assistant professor of English at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, and a member of the University's Eating Disorders Prevention Team. Dr. Danowski earned her Ph.D. at Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota where she studied food representation in film. Dr. Danowski also has a Master's Degree in Public Communications with an emphasis in television, radio, and film from Syracuse University. In this episode: The personal Inpatient Treatment Experience Food Addiction Recovery as a Vegan 12 Step experience Recovery today vs early days Her books Kids and Sugar Resistance to Food Addiction Working with the Food Addiction Institute and SHiFT What's next? Signature Question   Dr. Danowski's Books: The Emotional Eater's Book of Inspiration https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Eaters-Book-Inspiration/dp/1569242569/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IGGN1TSTOA2G&keywords=the+emotional+eaters+book+of+inspiration&qid=1658687497&sprefix=the+emotional+eaters+book+o%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-1   Why Can't I stop Eating? https://www.amazon.com/Why-Cant-Stop-Eating-Understanding/dp/1568383657/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SWURV8ICUCP6&keywords=why+can%27t+i+stop+eating&qid=1658687469&sprefix=Why+Can%27t+I+Stop+%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1   Overeaters Journal https://www.hazelden.org/store/item/2216?Overeaters-Journal   Why Can't My Child Stop Eating? https://www.amazon.com/Why-Cant-Child-Stop-Eating/dp/1937612279/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PTKWEWIJ1AVB&keywords=Why+Can%27t+My+Child+Stop+Eating&qid=1658687431&s=books&sprefix=why+can%27t+my+child+stop+eatin%2Cstripbooks%2C165&sr=1-1   Locked Up For Eating Too Much https://www.amazon.com/Locked-Up-Eating-Too-Much/dp/1568387938/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1658687406&refinements=p_27%3ADebbie+Danowski++Ph.D.&s=books&sr=1-2 The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

Michael Collins has been sugar-free for over 30 years. Mike is the Chairman of the Board for the Food Addiction Institute which helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide. Mike is also the founder of SugarAddiction.com which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over thirteen years. Follow Mike at:    Website:  http://www.sugaraddiction.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/QuitSugarNow/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/sugar_free_man Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sugar_free_man/ Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/sugaraddictionsupport/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD80CgQ0bDPXO_Jo5ES0YqA   Get Mike's Book The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide: Learn How to Quickly and Easily Detox from Sugar and Stop Cravings Completely     Jumpstart Your Life Without Alcohol in 10 Days!    Download my FREE guide and I'll show you my quick and easy 3 step process to help jumpstart your life without alcohol in 10 days! https://www.thatsoberguy.com/10-day-jumpstart   Join Us in That Sober Guy Men's Locals Group and connect with over 500 men living free from alcohol at  https://www.thatsoberguy.com/mens-group   Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge!    You'll get 30 Podcasts in 30 days plus exercises, community and accountability to help keep you free from alcohol for 30 days or more!    For more information  on 'Quit Drinking Dude; The Ultimate Mens Guide to Quit Drinking Alcohol and Stay Sober for 30 Days or More' go to: https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days   Follow us on Instagram @ThatSoberGuyPodcast   For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com   Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking   Contact Us: https://www.thatsoberguy.com/contactus   For professional assistance go to https://www.promises.com/soberguy/ or you can call 1-888-205-1890   For more information or to order a case of NOCCO go to https://nocco.com/us/ and pick up your favorite No Carbs Company drink today    you can call 1-888-205-1890   Music - Going Late courtesy of Humans & Haven Sounds Inc.   Need a Meeting? https://www.thatsoberguy.com/meetings   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)      

As members of the Food Addiction Institute's International Advisory Board, we are passionate about supporting Food Addiction recovery for everyone, most especially children.  The Food Addiction Institute (FAI), founded in 2005, is an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to support the healing of all food addicts. To accomplish our mission FAI works towards the following: Advocating widespread acceptance of food addiction as a disease of substance abuse and the availability of effective, abstinence-based solutions. Helping to identify and expand knowledge about food addiction. Providing professional and public education about food addiction as a treatable chemical dependency to physicians, dietitians, therapists, counselors, and allied health professionals, internationally. Offering information about promising new practices for the treatment of food addiction. Supplying resources for those who may be food addicted. Creating a forum for the development and dissemination of innovative and effective public health strategies related to the prevention, mitigation, and treatment of food addiction. It is out of this passion to help individuals with Food Addiction find recovery that we are asking you to consider donating $100 during the "Giving Challenge," which takes place April 26 - 27, noon to noon ET.  During this time, the Food Addiction Institute can TRIPLE donations with the help of both the Community Foundation of Sarasota County (Florida) and the Patterson Foundation.  Any money you donate will provide individuals with Food Addiction with information about recovery.  This is a chance to help those who need it most. To be tripled, all donations must go through the Giving Challenge website on April 26-27 12p-12p ET. Mary Foushi holds a degree in Human Services with a specialization in Addiction Studies.  She is a certified relapse-prevention specialist, a certified food addiction professional, and facilitates groups, workshops, and weeklong food addiction recovery intensives in the United States and abroad.  Mary is co-founder of ACORN Food Dependency Recovery Services, currently SHiFT Recovery by Acorn (foodaddiction.com), and has helped thousands of late-stage food addicts move toward abstinence and recovery.  As a recovering food addict, she is maintaining a 195-pound weight loss for over 27 years.  Ms. Foushi is the coauthor of Food Addiction Recovery: A New Model of Professional Support—The ACORN Primary Intensive. Phil Werdell, MA, was a college teacher and innovator in liberal arts and graduate education for 25 years.  After finding recovery from late-stage food addiction, he became the lead counselor at Glenbeigh Psychiatric Hospital of Tampa's residential food addiction program and Rader Institute of Washington's outpatient eating disorders program.  Mr. Werdell is cofounder of ACORN Food Dependency Recovery Services and the Food Addiction Institute.  He has written eight books on food addiction including “Physical Craving and Food Addiction: A Review of the Science.”  Phil's most recent writing is a second edition of the Disease Concept of Food Addiction.  He is currently working on a summary of outcome evaluations of food addiction treatment and a three-volume set of books on food addiction denial. Website: Food Addiction Institute Books: Food Plans for Food Addiction Recovery Treating Food Addiction: The Basics Inventorying Food Slips Bariatric Surgery and Food Addiction The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Michael Collins. He has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years. The 8th Annual Quit Sugar Summit! January 24 - 30, 2022. Register for FREE:  https://quitsugarsummit.com?afmc=bv He is past Chairman of the Board of a Food Addiction Institute and current board member, a 501(c) non-profit, that helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide and is the founder of Sugarfreeman.com, which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over nine years. Michael and his wife raised two children sugar-free from the womb to six years of age. For over 30 years, Michael has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by various substance use disorders. In this episode, Michael talks about all the reasons why he decided to go entirely sugar-free for over thirty years. He explains why many people are reluctant to call sugar a real addiction. Then, Michael reveals what exactly is going on in the brain when we eat sugar and what happens when we stop eating sugar. Tune in as Michael gives tips for starting a keto lifestyle in the new year, and we chat all about the upcoming Quit Sugar Summit. It's free, and you can sign up here: https://quitsugarsummit.com?afmc=bv 90 Day Detox Program: http://www.ketokampdetox.com Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use KETOKAMP15 at checkout for 15% off your order.  Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  [01:00] The Reason Why Michael Went Completely Sugar-Free Michael got sober almost thirty-seven years ago. When he got sober, he started to use sugar instead of drugs and alcohol. Flour and sugar were just the staples of his diet. One day, Michael read a book called Sugar Blues by William Dufty. You can check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Blues-William-Dufty/dp/0446343129/benazadi-20 Eventually, he started putting out his own information about sugar addiction on the internet. [12:00] Why People Don't Recognize Sugar As An Addiction People are going blind and losing limbs because of sugar addiction. Some people biochemically cannot ingest sugar. 95% of all people that lose any amount of weight gain it all back and then some in the first year. The word addiction is still stigmatized. So many people are not willing to consider sugar addiction a real thing. [24:00] What Exactly Is Happening In The Brain When We Eat Sugar All of the brain reward chemicals are affected by sugar. In fact, they are manually manipulated by sugar. When you stop eating sugar, your dopamine receptors will be thinned out. If you have a sweet tooth craving, you are looking for a dopamine hit. You can give sugar to a one-year-old, and there are no ethical worries. If you have high-stress events in your day-to-day, maybe you eat sugar as a response. Then it's time to remove the stressful situation so you can ditch the sugar. [37:15] Caffeine Use Disorder Is Accepted By The Medical Community Caffeine use disorder is actually in the DSM. The medical establishment has seen what happens when people overuse caffeine. So, we still have to fight for people who have sugar use disorder. Science is catching up around sugar addiction, and hopefully, people can get the help they need from the medical community. [41:20] Tips For Making The Transition To Keto In 2022 Keto is going to be hard for about seven to ten days. Most likely, you are not going to feel well. If you have a sugar addiction, you are going to be lethargic, and you are going to be depressed. This is normal because your dopamine is finally getting a rest. However, in the long run, you will have a better mood, you'll sleep better, and you'll be able to focus more. [50:15] All About The Quit Sugar Summit 2022 The 8th Annual Quit Sugar Summit is coming up in 2022. It goes through January 24 – 30, 2022. You'll hear from some amazing speakers like Dr. David Perlmutter, Dr. Richard Johnson, Dr. Nicole Avena, Bitten Jonsson, Cristy “Code Red” Nickel, Ben Azadi, and much more! The diet industry is a $70 billion industry, and no one believes it. At the summit, people are selling nothing. Instead, they are just bringing information to people that need it. The 8th Annual Quit Sugar Summit! January 24 - 30, 2022. Register for FREE: https://quitsugarsummit.com?afmc=bv AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode: Check out Sugar Detox: https://sugardetox.com/ Follow Mike Collins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuitSugarNow/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/sugaraddictionsupport/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugar_free_man/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sugar_free_man YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD80CgQ0bDPXO_Jo5ES0YqA/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sugarfreeman/about/ Get The Last Resort: Sugar Detox Guide: https://www.sugaraddiction.com/ The 8th Annual Quit Sugar Summit! January 24 - 30, 2022. 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Bitten discusses how sugar/food addiction is an illness of the brain and how it can affect one's life every bit as much as any other addiction. EPISODE 90 SHOW NOTES: ADDICTION BACKGROUND SUGAR IS THE GATEWAY DRUG SUGAR ADDICTION IS A BIOCHEMICAL BRAIN ILLNESS EATING SIMPLE WHAT IS ADDICTION? HIDE, LIE, AND SNEAK HARMFUL USE VS ADDICTION BIOCHEMICAL DENIAL FOOD ADDICTION DOESN'T ALWAYS EQUAL OBESITY FOOD ADDICTION VS OTHER ADDICTIONS SUGAR IS ONE OF THE STRONGEST DRUGS YOU CAN'T HIDE FROM FOOD THE ADDICTIVE BRAIN SUGAR ADDICTION COMES VERY EARLY IN LIFE MODERATION FOR AN ADDICT? MISCONCEPTION OF ADDICTION 3 PHASES OF ADDICTION FREEDOM FROM FOOD ADDICTION ADDICTION RECOVERY BENIGN MANIPULATION RELAPSE PREVENTION LEARNING FROM A RELAPSE SUPPORT/COMMUNITY IS ESSENTIAL 4 STEPS TO OVERCOME SUGAR ADDICTION STARFISH THROWER ANALOGY Bitten Jonsson, RN, is a US-trained expert on food addiction, who specializes in helping people to break free of unhealthy attachments to foods, such as sugar and processed carbohydrates. She has been on the Board of Directors for the Food Addiction Institute located in Florida since 2010. Bitten has decades of experience treating patients with food addiction and has developed a holistic treatment program for food addicts in which she offers education for professionals, both in Sweden and online. She has also developed a self-diagnosis test, which helps clients learn if they're suffering from harmful use or addiction. It is important to know the difference since the treatment for each condition differs. Bitten follows guidelines in addiction medicine from the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and is trained in Addiction Interaction Disorder, oftentimes described as “one illness, many outlets.” Most of Bitten's training was completed alongside Terence T. Gorski at CENAPS in the US. She was also a member of National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) and The Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) for many years. Additionally, she has been certified and licensed in Alcohol and Drug Diagnose Instrument (ADDIS) since 1990, which is built on ICD 10 and DSM5 diagnostic criteria for addiction, as well as, SUGAR certified and licensed. SUGAR is an evaluation instrument she developed after the ADDIS model. Bitten is a food addict in recovery since 1993, which is when she got help in the US after struggling with her own food addiction for many years. She is convinced that a keto food plan is the best option for those who suffer from food addiction — and more specifically, for those who are addicted to sugar. Website: https://www.bittensaddiction.com/en/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/bittensaddiction/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BittenJonsson FB: https://twitter.com/BittenJonsson FB Group: Sugar Bomb in your Brain Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjACTQb2C2J6yRhd7dcX5rw/playlists LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/bitten-jonsson-a46086a/ **************************** Lone Star Keto Social Media Website: https://lone-star-keto.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/lonestarketogirl IG: https://www.instagram.com/lonestarketogirl Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lone_Star_Keto FB: https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarKetogirl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lonestarketogirl  Nutrition & Life Coaching:  https://LSKCoaching.as.me/ Carnivore & Fasting coaching: https://revero.com/product/amber-w/

In today's episode I talk with Clarissa Kennedy and she shares her own powerful story of recovery from alcohol, food, opioids, and eating disorders. Clarissa has worked in the addiction and mental health fields for the past 12 years and enjoys a reputation as being a skillful clinician yet “down-to-earth” with common-sense solutions to problems that occur when clients are struggling with food addiction recovery issues. Clarissa founded Reinvent Your Bliss Point in 2018 where she works with individuals based on a holistic approach to healing and maintaining recovery. She has a passion for empowering and supporting individuals, coupled with her commitment to education and best practice, provides clients with a strong, supportive foundation to assist in navigating challenging times for them and loved ones. Her empathetic regard for each individual's unique challenges and strengths fuels her commitment to helping people on their path to healing from food and the behavioural and emotional health issues that are attached to it. She hopes to create real change in the awareness of the disease of Food Addiction & launched the podcast Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction with Dr. Vera Tarman and Molly Painschab this year. Clarissa is currently enrolled in Bitten Jonsson's Holistic Addiction Medicine Course. She is on the Executive Committe of the Board of the Food Addiction Institute. She was on the team responsible for the submission of Food Addiction to the International Classification of Diseases published by the World Health Organization. Clarissa and the Food Junkies Podcast team are proud to be presenting the topic of Food Addiction at the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals in September and hosting the world's first ever Food Addiction Summit in our Sugar Free for Life Facebook Group in October. Follow Clarissa: Website: https://foodaddictionhelp.ca Instagram: @reinventyourblisspoint Facebook: Clarissa Kennedy Podcast: https://www.foodjunkiespodcast.com Food Junkies Summit: www.fb.com/groups/SugarFreeForLife Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too! Website: www.unsweetenedsio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsweetenedsio Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnSweetenedSio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVw0_4Ms1GNE5-p6LT0qlw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-harris-64663317/

In today's episode I talk to Molly Painschab, a dual-licensed mental health and addiction counselor. Molly shares her own story of addiction and recovery and talks about how she is helping clients now and bringing more awareness to food addiction. Molly is a certified international food addiction counselor with experience coaching individuals and their family members through recovery management. Her background in addiction treatment while working with individuals being supervised by the Department of Corrections, Child Protective Services, and other Court-Ordered situations inform her solution-focused and forward-thinking style. Molly is fueled by her belief that recovery is possible. She considers herself a ‘helper', eager to encourage and support individuals and families on their journey to mental and emotional wellness. Molly believes the only way to ensure everyone who needs help with food addiction to get the treatment they need, is to unify professionals in the field and push the APA and WHO to place diagnostic criteria in the DSM. Molly is currently working to expand the treatment and support options for individuals and their families who are seeking recovery by increasing online options, uniting international food addiction professionals, and educating anyone who is willing to listen. Molly is currently part of an international research team in the early stages of auditing Food Addiction treatment. She is a co-founder of the Food Addiction Professional Network and is a co-host of the Food Junkies Podcast. She, along with her podcast co-hosts Dr. Vera Tarman and Clarissa Kennedy, are gearing up to share the first Food Junkies Summit in October to be viewed on Facebook. Molly is also a Board Member for the Food Addiction Institute. Follow Molly: Website: mpainschab.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/mollypainschab/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MollyPainschabCCC Twitter: @PainschabMolly Food Junkies Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/foodjunkiess-podcast/id1547705773 Food Junkies Summit: www.fb.com/groups/SugarFreeForLife Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too! Website: www.unsweetenedsio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsweetenedsio Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnSweetenedSio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVw0_4Ms1GNE5-p6LT0qlw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-harris-64663317/

Michael Collins is a former sugar addict and takes this addiction very seriously. For the past 30 years he has not consumed sugar in any form – at least not intentionally. His interest in sugar addiction began in the early days of his recovery from substance use disorder. As he weaned himself off other substances he noticed that his relationship to, and his consumption of, sugar was beginning to resemble his other addictions. Curious and concerned, he started to talk about this with his recovery buddies. This led him to decide to quit sugar with the help of some amazing mentors. After many years of successfully starting, scaling, and selling online businesses, Michael decided that what really made him happy was helping people break their addictions of all kinds and come out the other side happier and healthier.   Today's Episode: Mike's AHA moment The story behind “The Sugar-Free Man” How Mike works with clients How Mike helps people get past the “food” Mike shares something he believed early on in his career that has since changed He shares what factors he sees in clients that lead to doing well in recovery and the challenges clients face. We all sit on the Board for the Food Addiction Institute so we talk about our recent submission to the World Health Organization for the official recognition of Food Addiction as a legitimate diagnosis. We talk about Mike's hopes for the future of Food Addiction Treatment Don't miss how Mike answers our signature question Follow Mike:  Website: https://sugaraddiction.com/               https://quitsugarsummit.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SugarDetoxGuy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugar_free_man/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAmSugarFreeMan Book: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Resort-Sugar-Detox-Guide-ebook/dp/B07JNSBVX4 The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

This episode is sponsored by ForaCare - use my code YOGI to save 10% - www.foracare.com More about Molly & Clarissa: Clarissa Kennedy Qualifications: RSW, FAC, SUGAR® Certified/Licensed, Mental Health/Addictions Certification Clarissa has worked in the addiction and mental health fields for the past 12 years and enjoys a reputation as being a skillful clinician yet “down-to-earth” with common-sense solutions to problems that occur when clients are struggling with food addiction recovery issues. Clarissa founded Reinvent Your Bliss Point in 2018 where she works with individuals based on a holistic approach to healing and maintaining recovery. She has a passion for empowering and supporting individuals, coupled with her commitment to education and best practice, provides clients with a strong, supportive foundation to assist in navigating challenging times for them and loved ones. Her empathetic regard for each individual's unique challenges and strengths fuels her commitment to helping people on their path to healing from food and the behavioural and emotional health issues that are attached to it. She hopes to create real change in the awareness of the disease of Food Addiction & launched the podcast Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction with Dr. Vera Tarman and Molly Painschab this year. Clarissa is currently enrolled in Bitten Jonsson's Holistic Addiction Medicine Course. She is on the Executive Committe of the Board of the Food Addiction Institute. She was on the team responsible for the submission of Food Addiction to the International Classification of Diseases published by the World Health Organization. Clarissa and the Food Junkies Podcast team are proud to be presenting the topic of Food Addiction at the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals this year. Follow Clarissa: Website: https://foodaddictionhelp.ca Instagram: @reinventyourblisspoint Facebook: Clarissa Kennedy Podcast: https://www.foodjunkiespodcast.com Molly Painschab, LCPC/LAC/FAC, is a mental health professional, addiction strategist, behavior specialist, and certified international food addiction counselor with experience coaching individuals and their family members through recovery management and relapse prevention. Her background in addiction treatment while working with individuals being supervised by the Department of Corrections, Child Protective Services, and other Court-Ordered situations inform her solution-focused and forward-thinking style. Molly is fueled by her belief that recovery is possible. Molly is SUGAR Certified and Licensed and is currently enrolled in Bitten Jonsson's Holistic Addiction Medicine course as well as Dr. Georgia Ede's Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health Clinician Training Course (to start at the end of July 2021). She is also a Board Member of the Food Addiction Institute and is a co-host of the Food Junkies Podcast. She also started the Food Addiction Professional Network in 2020 to bring together more Food Addiction Professionals! Follow Molly: Website: mpainschab.com Instagram: @MollyPainschab Facebook: @MollyPainschabCCC Facebook groups: Sugarbomb in your brain https://www.facebook.com/groups/1682784168624569 and Sugar-Free for Life Support: I'm Sweet Enough https://www.facebook.com/groups/SugarFreeForLife Podcast: foodjunkiespodcast.com FREE Sugar Sober Support Fridays at 1 pm EST: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85619727781

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Summer Showcase where we are spotlighting the other amazing doctor podcasts that are out there. Over the next eight weeks you will get to listen to an episode from a different doctor podcast and then a solo podcast from me. This episode is from Curate Your Health with Dr. Heather Hammerstedt.   Michael Collins is the founder of www.SugarAddiction.com and is Board Chairman of Food Addiction Institute. Michael has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and wrote the book The Last Resort Sugar Detox, which was rated #1 in Healthy Living on Amazon  Today, Michael and Dr. Hammerstedt of Wholist cover the dangers of food addiction, and more specifically, the dangers of sugar addiction. Michael talks about the dopamine reward system and the chemicals in the brain that make it difficult to “just stop” overeating sugars. We discuss “skill-power” over willpower, and realizing that you have to choose what you eat, when you eat it, and understand why you're eating it to regain control. Dr Hammerstedt and her lifestyle coaching team can be found at www.wholisthealth.com and @wholisthealth on Facebook and Instagram, as well as the public Facebook group Curate Your Health. Wholist helps high performing women and men lose weight for the last time, with an innovative food and mindset coaching program to blueprint YOUR optimal body and mind, with real food, real work, real results… and no products or BS. Come curate YOUR sustainable health future, and personal and professional dynasty. And remember, who you choose to be Matters. You are valuable; You are worth this. You are your WholeYou   Links and Resources   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Michael Collins is the founder of SugarAddiction.com and Chairman of the Board of the 501c non-profit The Food Addiction Institute. He has been sugar-free for over 30 years and raised two sugar-free children. He coaches folks from all walks of life to quit or reduce sugar in their lives.   Get productivity tips that I only share with email subscribers. Become a Mark Struczewski Insider and get the top 5 productivity tips for free.   ABOUT Mark ‘Ski' Struczewski (“Mister Productivity”) works with executives to help them gain control of their time by taming distractions so they can experience less overwhelm, feel a sense of freedom, and enjoy their lives.   In addition to being a productivity coach, Mark is a speaker, host of The Mark Struczewski Podcast, and an author. His strategies have guided CEOs/Executive Directors, business owners, business corporate specialists, and entrepreneurs to get back control of their time. You can find out more about how to connect with Mark and his mission to create confident leaders at misterproductivity.com.   If you're looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com.   Follow me: LinkedIn Follow Me on Facebook Telegram   If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

Michael Collins is the founder of SugarAddiction.com and Chairman of the Board of the 501c non-profit The Food Addiction Institute. He has been sugar-free for over 30 years and raised two sugar-free children. He coaches folks from all walks of life to quit or reduce sugar in their lives. Get productivity tips that I only share with email subscribers. Become a Mark Struczewski Insider and get the top 5 productivity tips for free. ABOUT Mark ‘Ski' Struczewski (“Mister Productivity”) works with executives to help them gain control of their time by taming distractions so they can experience less overwhelm, feel a sense of freedom, and enjoy their lives. In addition to being a productivity coach, Mark is a speaker, host of The Mark Struczewski Podcast, and an author. His strategies have guided CEOs/Executive Directors, business owners, business corporate specialists, and entrepreneurs to get back control of their time. You can find out more about how to connect with Mark and his mission to create confident leaders at misterproductivity.com. If you're looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com. Follow me: LinkedIn Follow Me on Facebook Telegram If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

In today's episode I talk with my mentor and friend, Bitten Jonsson. We talk about progression not perfection in recovery and the importance of baby steps. If you missed earlier episodes with Bitten, you can listen here: Episode 23 - Bitten tells her story and wisdom: https://anchor.fm/siobhan99/episodes/23---Sugar-Addiction-Specialist-Bitten-Jonsson-e54bkf Episode 67 - Bitten talks about her SUGAR diagnostic tool: https://anchor.fm/siobhan99/episodes/67---Bitten-Jonsson-and-SUGAR-ei96no 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/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too! Website: www.unsweetenedsio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsweetenedsio Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnSweetenedSio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVw0_4Ms1GNE5-p6LT0qlw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-harris-64663317/

Today we are speaking to our Israeli food addiction associate, Zippi Livneh. Zippi has a bachelor's in nursing and a Master's of Business Admin from Haifa University. She became SUGAR® licensed last year and is an EU-certified food addiction counselor.  With these credentials, as well as her personal experience as a food addict in 20 years of recovery, she has created the program GPS to Sugar Free©. She is also a proud executive board member of the Food Addiction Institute. Listen in as Zippi tells Dr. Tarman and Molly about her personal and professional journeys, her AHA moment, how she works with food addiction clients in Israel, and how she helps her clients navigate traditions, holidays, feasting/fasting! Find Zipporah (Zippi): On the web: https://zlivneh.com LinkedIn Facebook The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

Esther Helga Guðmundsdóttir matarfíkniráðgjafi er mætt til okkar í spjall. Við ræðum við hvað orsakar matarfíkn og hvað við getum gert í henni. Getum við treyst alfarið á viljastyrk okkar eða þurfum við aðrar lausnir ?Esther Helga er sérfræðingur í matarfíkniráðgjöf og eftirsótt bæði hér heima og erlendis sem fyrirlesari og kennari fyrir bæði fagfólk og almenning.Esther Helga stofnaði MFM miðstöðina árið 2006 og hefur unnið mikið að fræðslu um málefnið ásamt því að bjóða uppá einstaklingsmiðaða meðferð við matarfíkn og átröskunum.Esther Helga er einn af stofnendum og formaður Matarheilla, réttindafélags fyrir þá sem eiga við matarfíkn og átraskanir að stríða.  Hún er einnig varaformaður Food Addiction Institute, USA. Esther er sannarlega hafsjór fróðleiks um þetta málefni og frábært að fara yfir þessi mál með henni.

Michael Collins is an inspirational, motivational person who has helped many people from sugar addiction. He is the founder of sugaraddiction.com and Quit Sugar Summit. He is Chairman of the Board of a Food Addiction Institute. Michael Collins and his wife raised two kids sugar-free from the womb to six years or age. He has been working closely with other people to help them recover from substance abuse disorders. ------------------------- Thanks for watching The Funky Brain Podcast with Dennis Berry. Dennis is a Life Coach for Addiction Recovery and Life Mastery. If you are struggling with any type of addiction like alcohol, food, porn, drugs, or shopping, reach out for help. Asking for help is the first step in solving the addiction puzzle. Maybe you're not struggling with an addiction, but you are simply “stuck” in life and don't know how to push through. Dennis is the master in helping people get laser-focused, accomplishing their goals and dreams, and achieving life mastery on every level. Dennis works with people worldwide and currently has clients in England, Australia, and India. Zoom is a beautiful tool for helping people all over the world. If you like what you see, and you'd like to hire Dennis to speak at your next event, he is the best motivational keynote speaker on the planet. He brings a ton of energy, experience, motivation, and inspiration to the table. His fun, witty, unique spin on life, with a touch of humor, will leave you motivated to get out there and improve yourself.

This episode is sponsored by Thryve - TEST YOUR GUT HEALTH AND GET CUSTOM PROBIOTICS BASED ON YOUR UNIQUE GUT HEALTH (using my sponsor - Thryve) https://trythryve.com/carnivoreyogi Bitten Jonsson, RN, is a US-trained expert on food addiction, who specializes in helping people to break free of unhealthy attachments to foods, such as sugar and processed carbohydrates. She has been on the Board of Directors for the Food Addiction Institute located in Florida since 2010. Bitten has decades of experience treating patients with food addiction and has developed a holistic treatment program for food addicts in which she offers education for professionals, both in Sweden and online. She has also developed a self-diagnosis test, which helps clients learn if they’re suffering from harmful use or addiction. It is important to know the difference since the treatment for each condition differs. Bitten follows guidelines in addiction medicine from the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and is trained in Addiction Interaction Disorder, oftentimes described as “one illness, many outlets.” Most of Bitten’s training was completed alongside Terence T. Gorski at CENAPS in the US. She was also a member of National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) and The Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) for many years. Additionally, she has been certified and licensed in Alcohol and Drug Diagnose Instrument (ADDIS) since 1990, which is built on ICD 10 and DSM5 diagnostic criteria for addiction, as well as, SUGAR certified and licensed. SUGAR is an evaluation instrument she developed after the ADDIS model. Bitten is a food addict in recovery since 1993, which is when she got help in the US after struggling with her own food addiction for many years. She is convinced that a keto food plan is the best option for those who suffer from food addiction — and more specifically, for those who are addicted to sugar Connect with Bitten Jonsson here - https://www.bittensaddiction.com https://www.dietdoctor.com/authors/bitten-jonsson-rn

Mike Collins is the founder of sugaraddiction.com. Michael has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years. He is Chairman of the Board of a Food Addiction Institute that helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide, a 501(c) non-profit and is the founder of SugarAddiction.com which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over nine years. Today he talks to us about the powerful and detrimental effect that sugar has on our bodies.  Much like other addictions, sugar addiction is usually rooted in emotional causes. He explains why diets don't work for long term weight loss success.  He also gives us some good tips for how to kick the sugar habit.  If you have ever struggled to quit eating sweets, you won't want to miss today's episode. Follow Mike: https://www.sugaraddiction.com/sugar_detox_ebook_wp_st1 Contact me: https://melissaoatman.com melissaoatman77@gmail 636-748-4943   Free Heart Chakra Healing Guided Meditation https://www.melissaoatman.com/landing-page   Purchase my book Beautifully Broken:   https://www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/beautifully-broken-the-spiritual-womans-guide-to-thriving-not-simply-surviving-after-a-breakup-or-divorce/459896   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beautifully-broken-melissa-oatman/1136174371?ean=9781989579060 https://www.amazon.com/Beautifully-Broken-Spiritual-Thriving-Surviving/dp/198957906X https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50977070-beautifully-broken       Purchase my book Mindfulness Matters https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HDSKGGH/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=melissa+oatman&qid=1599159677&sr=8-2   Follow me on social media:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awakenyourhearttopurpose/ https://www.facebook.com/reikiwithlissa/ http://www.instagram.com/melissaoatman222 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPtU9hPeEWjbHr62LxuEXA     Donations are not necessary, however, if you feel inclined to donate to my channel through Venmo or PayPal, your energetic gifts are very much appreciated! Venmo @Melissa-Ann-161 PayPal: melissaoatman77@gmail.com  

The serious effects of sugar addiction on individuals cannot be understated. It’s one of the key reasons why keeping a balanced diet can be so difficult. It messes up with bodily functions and causes systems to go haywire. Most insidiously, it’s almost impossible to resist with sheer willpower alone. In this episode, Michael Collins joins Dr. Kevin Pecca to teach you practical tips that you can apply to end sugar addiction in 30 days. Michael is the founder and CEO of SugarAddiction.com and Board Chairman of the Food Addiction Institute. Listen in as he shares some simple habits that you can change now so that you can free yourself from that sweet but insidious temptation.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Expect Miracles community today:drkevinpecca.comMontclair Upper Cervical Chiropractic FacebookDr. Kevin Pecca InstagramEmail Dr. Kevin Pecca

Dr. Rob Downey speaks with Michael Collins, who has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years. He is Chairman of the Board of a Food Addiction Institute that helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide, a 501(c) non-profit and is the founder of SugarAddiction.com which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over nine years.   Do Michael’s 30-Day Sugar Detox today! Timestamps: [03:00] Why is sugar such a problem? Why do people have such a problem regarding sugar as an “addiction”? [07:30] How does sugar addiction operate as, say, an alcohol or drug addiction? [15:00] Getting to the root of sugar addiction [25:04] Sugar triggering irritability [33:50] Sugar addiction in children [41:23] Why and how your brain deceives you   Michael Collins believes sugar addiction is very real and not to be taken lightly. As a person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder for over thirty-five years, he took a very keen interest in what sugar was doing to him and his friends in early recovery. After much research and experimentation – he quit sugar with the help of amazing mentors. He then raised two children sugar-free from the womb to six years old and as they grew he rewrote the rules for sugar and kids in childhood. He takes very seriously his stewardship of SugarAddiction.com and aims to provide information and community for anyone wanting to curb or quit sugar. After a successful business career online selling software and information he decided that what really made him happy was helping people with their addictions. He has written a book on sugar detox and addiction and developed an intensive, online 30-Day Sugar Freedom Challenge. A firm believer in community support, to help with any issue, he has included membership in his private recovery forum with the challenge. Do Michael’s 30-Day Sugar Detox today!

In this episode we talk to Michael Collins who is the founder of SugarAddiction.com. We go into Mike's history and find out how he got into helping people with Sugar addiction and also discuss some fascinating statistics about the negative affect of refined sugar in modern society.Mikes BioMichael Collins has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years. He is Chairman of the Board of a Food Addiction Institute, a 501(c) non-profit, that helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide and is the founder of SugarAddiction.com, which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over nine years.Michael and his wife raised two children sugar-free from the womb to six years of age. For over 30 years, Michael has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by various substance use disorders.“To say this is my passion, my life's work, might be a touch of an understatement.”Mikes Links Website InstagramFaceBookTwitterLinkedInYouTubePinterestOur Courses WILDFIT CoachingRecovering from Ground Zero CourseEssential 8 Finding Your WhyCoaching

In this episode we talk to Michael Collins who is the founder of SugarAddiction.com. We go into Mike's history and find out how he got into helping people with Sugar addiction and also discuss some fascinating statistics about the negative affect of refined sugar in modern society.Mikes BioMichael Collins has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years. He is Chairman of the Board of a Food Addiction Institute, a 501(c) non-profit, that helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide and is the founder of SugarAddiction.com, which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over nine years.Michael and his wife raised two children sugar-free from the womb to six years of age. For over 30 years, Michael has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by various substance use disorders.“To say this is my passion, my life’s work, might be a touch of an understatement.”Mikes Links Website InstagramFaceBookTwitterLinkedInYouTubePinterestOur Courses WILDFIT CoachingRecovering from Ground Zero CourseEssential 8 Finding Your WhyCoaching

In today's episode of Toxin Terminator, Aimee is joined by Michael Collins, who has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years. He is Chairman of the Board of a Food Addiction Institute, a 501(c) non-profit, that helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide and is the founder of SugarAddiction.com, which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over nine years. Michael and his wife raised two children sugar-free from the womb to six years of age. For over 30 years, Michael has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by various substance use disorders. “To say this is my passion, my life's work, might be a touch of an understatement.” – Michael Collins In today's episode we are looking at how sugar is such a huge addiction and problem for most people. With obesity and diabetes at pandemic numbers, what can we do to help get us off the sugar addiction? Understanding what makes us turn to sugar and getting the right help will help us kick the sugar habit for good! Be sure to listen until the end where Mike gives us his "You might be a sugar addict if..." parade!Connect with Michael:www.sugaraddiction.com https://www.facebook.com/QuitSugarNow/ https://www.instagram.com/sugar_free_man/ https://twitter.com/sugar_free_man Connect with Aimee:http://aimeecarlson.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheToxinFreeLifestyle/https://www.instagram.com/aimeecarlson6/https://twitter.com/AimeeCa44250287https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXz7-0umMiF7jxrw_fiVEmA/featuredDisclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aimee-carlson0/message

In today’s episode of Toxin Terminator, Aimee is joined by Michael Collins, who has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years. He is Chairman of the Board of a Food Addiction Institute, a 501(c) non-profit, that helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide and is the founder of SugarAddiction.com, which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over nine years. Michael and his wife raised two children sugar-free from the womb to six years of age. For over 30 years, Michael has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by various substance use disorders. “To say this is my passion, my life’s work, might be a touch of an understatement.” – Michael Collins In today's episode we are looking at how sugar is such a huge addiction and problem for most people. With obesity and diabetes at pandemic numbers, what can we do to help get us off the sugar addiction? Understanding what makes us turn to sugar and getting the right help will help us kick the sugar habit for good! Be sure to listen until the end where Mike gives us his "You might be a sugar addict if..." parade!Connect with Michael:www.sugaraddiction.com https://www.facebook.com/QuitSugarNow/ https://www.instagram.com/sugar_free_man/ https://twitter.com/sugar_free_man Connect with Aimee:http://aimeecarlson.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheToxinFreeLifestyle/https://www.instagram.com/aimeecarlson6/https://twitter.com/AimeeCa44250287https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXz7-0umMiF7jxrw_fiVEmA/featuredDisclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Dr. Ben welcomes Michael Collins who has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years. He is Chairman of the Board of a Food Addiction Institute, a 501(c) non-profit, that helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide and is the founder of SugarAddiction.com, which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over nine years. Michael and his wife raised two children sugar-free from the womb to six years of age. For over 30 years, Michael has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by various substance use disorders. Connect with Michael's work and the 30 Day Sugar Detox Challenge at: https://www.sugaraddiction.com/ The Designed To Heal Podcast is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatment or to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Please seek help from a qualified provider.

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/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too! Website: www.unsweetenedsio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsweetenedsio Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnSweetenedSio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVw0_4Ms1GNE5-p6LT0qlw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-harris-64663317/

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 Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too! Website: www.unsweetenedsio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsweetenedsio Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnSweetenedSio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVw0_4Ms1GNE5-p6LT0qlw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-harris-64663317/

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/. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too! Website: www.unsweetenedsio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsweetenedsio Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnSweetenedSio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVw0_4Ms1GNE5-p6LT0qlw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-harris-64663317/

In this episode, Ellie interviews sugar addiction expert, Michael Collins. Michael Collins has been in recovery from substance abuse and sugar for over 30 years. Michael is the founder of SugarAddiction.com and Board Chairman of Food Addiction Institute. He shares with us his sugar addiction journey and practical tools for becoming sugar free. For more info about Michael check out, Sugaraddiction.com or his book The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide on Amazon _________ Mindfulbellie 21 Day Reset starts October 5th. $199 - Sign up at Mindfulbellie.com/21dayreset Interested in coaching with Ellie? Set up a free strategy session at calendly.com/Mindfulbellie

Michael Collins, founder of ​SugarAddiction.com​ and Board Chairman of ​Food Addiction Institute​, has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by this addictive product. Mike has been in recovery from substance use disorder for over 34 years and can speak on recovery topics separate from sugar.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, was rated #1 in Healthy Living on Amazon. Subscribe to The Courage to Change: A Recovery PodcastApple Podcasts | Google Play | Google Podcasts | SpotifyStitcher | iHeart | TuneIn | Overcast | SoundCloud Resources Mentioned:Eric Clapton video - speaking about how his addiction started with sugarBook - Sugar BluesMike's website - SugarAddiction.comMike's Social Media:FacebookTwitterInstagramPinterestQuit Sugar Summit Connect with Us:Podcast Website | Podcast Instagram | Podcast FacebookLionrock Facebook | Lionrock InstagramQuestions, comments or feedback?  Email us at podcast@lionrockrecovery.com

Michael Collins, founder of ​SugarAddiction.com​ and ​Quit Sugar Summit​, as well as a former Board Chairman of ​Food Addiction Institute​, has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by this addictive product. Mike has been in recovery from substance-use disorder for over 34 years and can speak on recovery topics separate from sugar. 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, which was rated #1 in Healthy Living on Amazon, can be found for free at https://www.amazon.com/Last-Resort-Sugar-Detox-Guide-ebook/dp/B07JNSBVX4 Website: http://www.sugaraddiction.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuitSugarNow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sugar_free_man Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugar_free_man/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sugaraddictionsupport/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD80CgQ0bDPXO_Jo5ES0YqA https://www.makingpittsburghhealthy.com/podcast Join us in Making Pittsburgh Healthy: www.makingpittsburghhealthy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingPittsburghHealthy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingpittsburghhealthy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/draarontressler Don't forget to subscribe, share, rate & review the show! (:

Michael Collins has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years. He is Chairman of the Board of a Food Addiction Institute, a 501(c) non-profit, that helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide and is the founder of SugarAddiction.com, which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over nine years. Michael and his wife raised two children sugar-free from the womb to six years of age. For over 30 years, Michael has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by various substance use disorders.

This week, my guest is Michael Collins, the author of Sugar Addiction. A past Chairman of the Board of the Food Addiction Institute, Michael has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years. Together, we discuss the inflammation that sugar causes, its addictive properties, and how we can successfully "breakup" with sugar for good. Try Michael's 30 Day Challenge here: https://sugaraddiction.com/30-day-challenge/ Go to fixyourfatigue.com to get more info on my Fix Your Fatigue course.   Timestamps: [01:34] Why sugar? [07:55] Is fructose a psychoactive drug? [14:52] The inflammation that sugar causes [18:07] Fruit and fructose: what works? [25:53] Nature, and natural cravings for sugar [32:51] The ins and outs of sugar addiction [44:15] The emotional component to food [47:53] How to “breakup” with sugar [53:07] Practical tips for making these changes

Thirty years ago, Mike Collins struggled with drug use, and he sought help when his addiction affected his family.  During his meetings, Mike discovered that people would use sugar as a means to cope with the withdrawal symptoms and saw how the sweet substance could be a gateway drug in itself.  Michael Collins, founder of SugarAddiction.com​ and the ​Quit Sugar Summit​, as well as the Board Chairman of ​Food Addiction Institute​, and has been completely sugar-free since he kicked his substance-use habit.     He raised his two kids on a sugar-reduced diet from the womb to six years old.  After years of only having sugar once a month, they are doing well. On today’s show, Mike and I will discuss how sugar addiction is present in our culture, as well as how you can recognize it.  We will also venture into the realm of sugar detoxes and why they can make cravings worse.  Finally, we will dive deep into the Keto-Flu and what you can expect during your change in direction. During this interview, you will learn:  Is sugar the Original Gateway Drug to other drugs?Is sugar addiction a real thing? Learn about “Sugar's Revenge” - why the average 7, 10, 21, or 30-day detoxes seem to make your cravings for sugar even worse - and how to fix it. Is “The Keto Flu” really just sugar withdrawals? To learn more about Mike you can visit his website, find him on Facebook, Pinterest, or get a copy of his book for free!

Wondering about the effects of sugar on your body and your mind? Cate interviews Michael Collins to understand how addictive sugar is and how you might be having it without knowing. What you’ll get out of tuning in: Is sugar addiction real? Is it the gateway drug to other drugs? Do I have to quit for the rest of my life? I love the topics of Yoga, Habit Evolution, Collective Leadership. I'm a huge fan of the power of community to learn, heal and grow. I'd be glad to talk about any of those. Links Mentioned in Episode:   Is sugar a drug? Quick your sugar addiction now! Show Highlights: Cate talks about the difficulties of keeping kids sugar free Cate shares how the mind stabilizes when you’re living off fat tissue Timestamps:  04:07 Keeping your kids sugar free  10:42 Eating off your body fat stores 16:54 Becoming sugar abstinent  25:40 The role of fructose Guest BIO: Michael Collins has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years. He is a past Chairman of the Board of a Food Addiction Institute, which helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide and is the founder of https://sugaraddiction.com, which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over ten years.    

Thirty years ago, Mike was struggling with his drug addiction, and after seeing the effects it had on his family, decided to seek help. In his meetings, Mike discovered that people would use sugar as a means to cope with the withdrawals and saw how the sweet substance could be a gateway drug in itself. Michael Collins, founder of SugarAddiction.com and Quit Sugar Summit, as well as the Board Chairman of Food Addiction Institute, has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by this addictive product. 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. Mike is offering a FREE copy of his book: The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide which was rated #1 in Healthy Living on Amazon. Click Here for your FREE COPY For more podcasts like this one visit: www.stevejordan.com/podcast

Michael Collins has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years. He is Chairman of the Board of a Food Addiction Institute, which helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide and is the founder of https://sugaraddiction.com/, which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over nine years. Mike and Christopher discuss the parallels between sugar addiction and other substance addictions. Enjoy! The Why Intervention Podcast is aimed at helping family and friends feel supported and encouraged that recovery from addiction is possible, for themselves as well as their loved ones. You'll hear how to affect positive change in their life and help your loved one begin a successful recovery. Host Christopher Doyle shares his insights, talks with experts and interviews people who have gone through recovery. Links and Resources from this Episode https://whyintervention.com/ https://twitter.com/whyintervention https://www.facebook.com/whyintervention/?ref=br_rs Connect with Michael Collins https://sugaraddiction.com/ Show Notes Diving into recovery from addiction - 0:28 Michael's story - 1:29 Sugar as a drug - 1:47 The definition of addiction - 2:26 Being sober at 28 - 3:23 Going back to sugar - 3:36 What happens to your brain and body when you consume sugar - 5:43 When the brain stops producing dopamine - 7:29 Getting into other substances - 8:10 Alcohol is sugar - 8:40 Your brain tells you: "I need sugar" - 9:30 Dealing with the effects of alcohol or drugs - 11:18 The consequences of sugar addiction - 13:02 What happens in sugar recovery - 14:26 The recovery program needs support - 17:48 Feeling anxious in social situations - 21:05 You need glucose to live - 21:23 Playing with your brain - 23:18 Fructose and glucose - 24:39 How Michael's life was a mess - 26:40 When he got sober - 27:00 The explosion of Alcoholics Anonymous - 27:42 Children that cry for cookies - 31:15 How Michael gets happy today - 33:30 Getting in touch with Michael Collins - 38:03 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS

Mike Collins is the founder of SugarAddiction.com and Quit Sugar Summit, as well as the Board Chairman of Food Addiction Institute. Mike has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them cut sugar out of their diets. Mike has also been in recovery from substance-use disorder for over 34 years. He’s the Author of The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide: Learn How to Quickly and Easily Detox from Sugar and Stop Cravings Completely   Follow Mike at:  Website:  http://www.sugaraddiction.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/QuitSugarNow/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/sugar_free_man Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sugar_free_man/ Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/sugaraddictionsupport/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD80CgQ0bDPXO_Jo5ES0YqA   Get Mike’s Book The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide: Learn How to Quickly and Easily Detox from Sugar and Stop Cravings Completely   Be sure to check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com also connect with us on instagram @realthatsoberguy and on twitter @shaneramer   Need Help?  Go to http://promisesbehavioralhealth.com/soberguy or call 888-205-1890   Looking for a meeting? Go to www.thatsoberguy.com/gethelp to find a meeting in your local area   Get 20% off your first order by going to www.cleancause.com and entering the promo code SOBERGUY   How to Navigate the first 90 Days of Sobriety Digital Course. Enter the promo code HALFOFF at checkout to save $25   Thanks to our Sponsors: http://promisesbehavioralhealth.com/soberguy https://cleancause.com http://transitionsdaily.org

In this episode, Cynthia and Kelly sat down with Michael Collins. He is a father, author, and chairman. He has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years. He is Chairman of the Board of a Food Addiction Institute, a 501(c) non-profit, that helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide and is the founder of SugarAddiction.com, which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over nine years. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How to identify sugar addiction How excess sugar affects the body and brain How to overcome sugar withdrawal symptoms How to identify hidden sugars in food products How to foster a low sugar diet or 100% cut sugar from your diet Connect With Michael Collins Check out his website (https://sugaraddiction.com/) Connect on  Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/QuitSugarNow/) Visit his Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sugar_free_man/) Direct CBD Online: https://www.directcbdonline.com/#a_aid=cynthiathurlow   Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website   Connect with Dr. Kelly Donahue Follow on Twitter Check out Kelly’s website   About Everyday Wellness Podcast Everyday Wellness is not just another health podcast. Your co-hosts, Cynthia Thurlow (nurse practitioner and functional nutritionist) and Dr. Kelly Donahue (clinical health psychologist and nutritional therapy consultant) have over 25 years of combined experience in medicine, psychology, and wellness. Our mission is to bring you the best, science-backed yet practical information to improve your physical and mental wellness every day. We are busy mompreneurs and know how important your time is. We have designed this podcast to be short in time and big on impact. We interview a variety of guests in the field of health and wellness, and we discuss important issues and provide practical strategies that you can use in your real life.  

This week we sat down with Michael Collins, founder of SugarAddiction.com and the Quit Sugar Summit. He’s also Board Chairman of Food Addiction Institute, and author of the book THE LAST RESORT Sugar Detox Guide, which was rated #1 in Healthy Living on Amazon.

This week on the Friends in Recovery Podcast, Jersey Ed & the Podfather Mike Miles are thrilled to welcome Michael Collins to the studio to talk about a topic near and dear to their hearts - sugar addiction!   Michael Collins is the Founder of sugaraddiction.com, Author of The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide, and Board Chair of the Food Addiction Institute.    www.sugaraddiction.com   Jersey Ed’s Podcast Pick of the Week The SHAIR Podcast is a project by the SHAIR Recovery Community. A lot of great resources on their website, be sure to check it out! https://theshairpodcast.com/ ----------   The Friends in Recovery Podcast is brought to you by Genesis House Recovery (800-737-0933) and produced by Sweets Productions in Beverly, Massachusetts. Inquiries and interested speakers can reach us at help@friendsinrecoverypodcast.com.   Reach out to the Podfather - Mike Miles, MSW - at Therapy Services in Chelmsford, Massachusetts at 978-459-4884.    There are many ways to help someone that is suffering from addiction. There are professionals here to help you from staging an intervention to getting counseling as a family member and anything in between. If you or a loved one needs help, reach out to our panel at help@friendsinrecoverypodcast.com.   National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255   The Friends in Recovery Podcast is powered by your Likes, Follows, Subscribes, and Shares! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClK5BmDlUlVdKb9fLrkOnCQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-in-recovery-addiction-recovery-podcast/id1345665776 Facebook: www.facebook.com/friendsinrecoverypodcast/ Podbean:https://addictionrecovery.podbean.com/ Website: https://www.genesishouse.net/podcasts/friends-in-recovery/   #podcasts #mentalhealth #addiction #recovery #addictionrecovery #addictiontreatment #detox #rehab #genesishouse #genesishouserecovery #friendsinrecoverypodcast #sugaraddiction #sugardetox #michaelcollins #nutrition #sweetsproductions #jerseyed #mikemiles #thepodfather 

Episode 20 – How To Cut Sugar From Your Kid’s Diet Join me and Michael Collins, founder of ​SugarAddiction.com​ and Board  Chairman of ​Food Addiction Institute​ as we chat about how to cut sugar from your kid’s diets. Learn what sugar does in children, it’s effects on their mood and their development as well as […] The post Episode 20 – How To Cut Sugar From Your Kid’s Diet appeared first on Fit as a Mama Bear.

This episode is all about overcoming and healing from the damages of sugar addiction, which is a much bigger issue in our society than many people recognize it to be.Joining me for this topic is Michael Collins.Michael, founder of www.sugaraddiction.com and creator of The Quit Sugar Summit, as well as the Board Chairman of the Food Addiction Institute, has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain their lives ravaged by this addictive product.      Mike has been in recovery from substance-use disorder for over 34 years and can speak on recovery topics separate from sugar.      He raised two children sugar-free from the womb to over six years old and they both only had had sugar once a month for their entire childhood.    His book, The Last Resort Sugar Detox, which was rated #1 in Healthy Living on Amazon, is currently available for free on Amazon in the US and 99 cents for those outside of the US.In our discussion, we cover the following:-What motivated Michael's interest in sugar addiction-The telltale signs of sugar addiction-Whether sugar addiction is on a spectrum or a more black and white issue-The underlying drivers of sugar addiction-An overview of how sugar impacts the body, mind, and spirit-How sugar is the true gateway drug to other addictions-Why those who are able to overcome other addictions often have a more difficult time overcoming sugar addiction-How the conventional food industry and cultural programming promote sugar addiction-Why sugar addiction is so hard to break-Beginning steps to take for breaking this addiction-What to expect in the first 30 days of kicking the habit-Pitfalls to be aware of-And moreYou can connect with Michael and browse his services at www.sugaraddiction.comReferences and recommended readings:-Evidence for sugar addiction: Behavioral and neurochemical effects of intermittent, excessive sugar intakehttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2235907/-Sugar Addiction: From Evolution to Revolutionhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6234835/-Decoding sugar addictionhttp://news.mit.edu/2015/decoding-sugar-addiction-0129-A Behavioral and Circuit Model Based on Sugar Addiction in Ratshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4361030/-Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar--Your Brain's Silent Killers Hardcover by David Perlmutter MD https://www.amazon.com/Grain-Brain-Surprising-Sugar-Your-Killers/dp/0316485136/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=Sugar+Addiction&qid=1578517827&sr=8-12-The Case Against Sugar by Gary Taubeshttps://www.amazon.com/Case-Against-Sugar-Gary-Taubes/dp/0307946649/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Sugar+Addiction&qid=1578517875&sr=8-3-The 21-Day Sugar Detox Daily Guide: A Simplified, Day-By-Day Handbook & Journal to Help You Bust Sugar & Carb Cravings Naturallyby Diane Sanfilippohttps://www.amazon.com/21-Day-Sugar-Detox-Daily-Guide/dp/1628602708/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Sugar+Addiction&qid=1578517875&sr=8-5

Meet Michael Collins, founder of sugaraddiction.com and Board Chairman of the Food Addiction Institute.  He will be using words like addiction, ravages and behavior disorders, all of which pertain to adults and children who use sugar the way most Americans do.  The best news?  He has a way out.

Michael Collins is the founder of SugarAddiction.com and a Board Chairman of Food Addiction Institute. He has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by this addictive product.  His book, which was rated #1 in Healthy Living on Amazon, will be available to your audience for free for the day of the interview.  In episode 12 of Eat the Damn Bread, we speak with Mike as he discusses why he has been sugar-free for over 30 years and why others should begin to look at incorporating this into the lifestyle as well.  During the interview we touch on: What being sugar-free for 30 years actually means Why he decided to go sugar-free Why all sugars aren't created equal Rearing kids to be sugar-free The truth about sugar addiction Why sugar can be considered a gateway drug, and much more!   SHOW NOTES: Get detailed notes from the show, including links and resource mentioned in this episode by going to: www.curatedhealthcoach.com/podcast/012   HANG WITH COLET: Facebook: www.fb.com/curatedhealth Instagram: www.instagram.com/curatedhealth Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/curatedhealth   SPONSORS: The Living Well Course: www.livingwellcourse.com Curated Retreats- France: www.thecuratedretreat.com REVIEW: Don't forget to leave a rating and review for the podcast! Your 5-star review might just be shared on an upcoming episode!  

First we talk with Michael Collins, founder of SugarAddiction.com and is the Board Chairman of Food Addiction Institute. He has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by this addictive and damaging product. Mike’s book is available in regular print for the normal price, but also FREE as electronic Kindle version. The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide: Learn How to Quickly and Easily Detox from Sugar and Stop Cravings Completely. Then we discuss how to make sure that infants are optimally nourished during their crucial first 1,000 days. My expert in that area is Anthony Thomas, PhD, the Director of Science for Jarrow Formulas. He developed a unique supplement called "B.I.G." for Brain, Immune system and Gut. The product has been exclusive to Whole Foods, but will soon also be available on JarrowOnline.com.  

First we talk with Michael Collins, founder of SugarAddiction.com and is the Board Chairman of Food Addiction Institute. He has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by this addictive and damaging product. Mike’s book is available in regular print for the normal price, but also FREE as electronic Kindle version. The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide: Learn How to Quickly and Easily Detox from Sugar and Stop Cravings Completely. Then we discuss how to make sure that infants are optimally nourished during their crucial first 1,000 days. My expert in that area is Anthony Thomas, PhD, the Director of Science for Jarrow Formulas. He developed a unique supplement called "B.I.G." for Brain, Immune system and Gut. The product has been exclusive to Whole Foods, but will soon also be available on JarrowOnline.com.  

Michael Collins, founder of ​SugarAddiction.com​ and Board Chairman of ​Food Addiction Institute​, has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by this addictive product. Mike has been in recovery from substance-use disorder for over 34 years and can speak on recovery topics separate from sugar. 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, which was rated #1 in Healthy Living on Amazon, will be available to your audience for free for the day of the interview. You can find his work here: http://sugaraddiction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldturkey/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldturkey/support

Michael Collins is the founder of www.SugarAddiction.com and is Board Chairman of Food Addiction Institute. Michael has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and wrote the book The Last Resort Sugar Detox which was rated #1 in Healthy Living on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Last-Resort-Sugar-Detox-Guide-ebook/dp/B07JNSBVX4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YK5EPFL2BTWA&keywords=the+last+resort+sugar+detox&qid=1577587996&sprefix=the+last+resort+su%2Caps%2C229&sr=8-1). Today, Michael and Dr. Hammerstedt of Wholist cover the dangers of food addiction, and more specifically, the dangers of sugar addiction. Michael talks about the dopamine reward system and the chemicals in the brain that make it difficult to “just stop” overeating sugars. We discuss “skill-power” over willpower, and realizing that you have to choose what you eat, when you eat it, and understand why you’re eating it to regain control. Dr Hammerstedt and her lifestyle coaching team can be found at www.wholisthealth.com and @wholisthealth on Facebook and Instagram as well as the public facebook group Curate Your Health. Wholist helps high performing women and men lose weight for the last time, with an innovative food and mindset coaching program to blueprint YOUR optimal body and mind, with real food, real work, real results… and no products or BS. Come curate YOUR sustainable health future, and personal and professional dynasty. And remember, Who you choose to be Matters. You are valuable, You are worth this, You are your WholeYou

Welcome to the Addicted to Healthy podcast Your one stop destination for all things health and a kickass life. I’m Laurence, a certified nutritional practitioner and PCOS Fighter & health coach & your host of the addicted to healthy podcast This is your show to learn from me and other inspiring experts on how to address your health naturally and uplevel in all areas of your life to live a kickass life. This podcast is about being addicted to bettering yourself and your life and being in love with the life you are living. It means living your truth and finding the things that light you up, no matter what that looks like. This podcast will encompass all things that I believe contribute to holistic health: nutrition, lifestyle, relationships, money, career, spirituality, physical activity, mindset, health, environment, creativity, etc. Today's guest Michael Collins, founder of ​SugarAddiction.com​ and Board Chairman of ​Food Addiction Institute​, has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by this addictive product. 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. Today's episode How can ditching sugar impact your health What does it mean to go sugar-free? What happens in your body when you avoid sugar? Fructose vs glucose - what’s the difference? Does it matter? Is sugar as addictive as cocaine? Why is sugar a problem in North America? Are sugar free products better for you? Why do we get cravings for sugar? Can we get addicted? How to get rid of sugar cravings for good - what does it take? The emotional missing piece to combatting your cravings & more! Thank you for listening to today’s episode! I hope you loved this episode, if yes I would appreciate a review on iTunes, this helps my podcast reach more people who need it! Got questions? Requests? Feedback? Email me at info@laurence-annez.com Let's hang out! Find me online at the following : Instagram Website Facebook NOTE: This podcast is for informational purposes, it is not meant to be direct medical advice. Please consult with your medical provider.

34 years ago in approximately 1985, Michael Collins discovered that he was a sugar addict. 4 years later in approximately 1989 … 30 years ago from today … Michael became completely sugar free. Since then Michael Collins has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by this addictive product. Michael has gone on to start SugarAddiction.com (https://sugaraddiction.com) and is the Board Chairman of the Food Addiction Institute (https://foodaddictioninstitute.org/). And here’s what’s crazy … not only has Mike has been in recovery from substance-use disorder for over 34 years … Michael has 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. Michael’s also written a great book on Amazon. Michael has made his book free on Kindle and you can download here (https://amzn.to/2RRuAP4). Michael is also on Facebook, where he maintains a page “Sugar Addiction” which you can like and follow (https://www.facebook.com/QuitSugarNow/).

Today on the podcast we have Michael Collins on the show. He is the the founder of ​SugarAddiction.com,  Board Chairman of ​Food Addiction Institute​ and has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by this addictive product. Mike has been in recovery from the substance-use disorder for over 34 year. We have a great conversation around the REAL, emotional side of sugar addiction and how it’s affecting your health. Also, I'm happy to report that the Chronically Healing Podcast has been featured as a "Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019" on Feedspot! In today's episode we chat about ...  Mike's story with sugar addiction and why he decided to cut it out of his life The emotional side of sugar addiction Sugar is affecting more than just your weight The AMAZING way you can feel when your body is no longer craving sugar A bit more about Mike's book, "The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide: Learn How to Quickly and Easily Detox from Sugar and Stop Cravings Completely" How Mike works with people to help them kick their sugar addiction Links and things ... Sugaraddiction.com Mike's book (it's free!) Chronically Healing Instagram

Mike Collins the founder of SugarAddiction.com and Board Chairman of Food Addiction Institute has been completely sugar free for over 30 years and has worked closely to help them do the same! His book which has been rated #1 in Healthy Living on Amazon will be available for free to our listeners by going to: […]

Mike Collins the founder of SugarAddiction.com and Board Chairman of Food Addiction Institute has been completely sugar free for over 30 years and has worked closely to help them do the same! His book which has been rated #1 in Healthy Living on Amazon will be available for free to our listeners by going to: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Resort-Sugar-Detox-Guide-ebook/dp/B07JNSBVX4

Michal Collins is a former sugar addict and takes this addiction very seriously. For the past 30 years he has not consumed sugar in any form – at least not intentionally. Interestingly his interest in sugar addiction began in the early days of his 12 step recovery from drugs and alcohol abuse. As he weaned himself off of these substances he noticed that his relationship to and his consumption of sugar was beginning to resemble his other addictions. Curious and concerned, he started to talk about this with his recovery buddies. This lead him to decide to quit sugar with the help of some amazing mentors. This was over 3 decades ago.After many years of a successful business career, online selling software and information Michael decided that what really made him happy was helping people with their addictions. He has written a book on sugar addiction and developed an intensive 3-hour video-based course of the same name - “Quit Sugar Now”.He is also the Chairman of the board of The Food Addiction Institute. A certified US 501c Non-Profit founded in 2005. https://foodaddictioninstitute.org/about/board-of-directors/A firm believer in community support, he has included membership in his private recovery forum with the course. The book and the course are available online at his website www.sugaraddiction.com. Which also offers resources, research, quizzes, and programs of recovery. The book is available on Amazon and is free in the US. https://www.amazon.com/Last-Resort-Sugar-Detox-Guide-ebook/dp/B07JNSBVX4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XKMZV0TVE08&keywords=the+last+resort+sugar+detox&qid=1572289051&sprefix=the+last+resort+sugar%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1

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/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too! Website: www.unsweetenedsio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsweetenedsio Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnSweetenedSio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVw0_4Ms1GNE5-p6LT0qlw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-harris-64663317/

Michael Collins, founder of SugarAddiction.com and BoardChairman of Food Addiction Institute, comes on Nod Squad to talk about a variety of topics relating to Sugar Addiction, Sugar Detoxes, The Keto Flu and the health risks associated with the over consumption of sugar in general. He is also the author of "The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide: Learn How to Quickly and Easily Detox from Sugar and Stop Cravings Completely," has been in recovery from substance abuse disorder for over 34 years, and quickly discovered that recovering addicts often trade off their DOC for sugar when getting clean. If you yourself suspect you might have a sugar addiction and are looking for helpful resources to perform an at home detox please visit Mike's website SugarAddiction.com and check out his book which is available on Amazon.

This week The Way Out Podcast is going Sugar-Free with Mike Collins – Founder of SugarAddiction.com and chairman of Food Addiction Institute. Mike is in long-term recovery from addiction and alcoholism; 34 years long and 30 of those years have been free from both caffeine and sugar. Mike shares why eliminating sugar and caffeine was a part of his journey and we discover how much both of these substances have in common with drugs and alcohol. Spoiler alert; our relationships to sugar, caffeine, and even food can and indeed may mirror our relationships to drugs and alcohol in active addiction. I implore you to bring honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness along with you as you take this episode in, and truly allow yourself to discover and uncover your own relationship with these substances. I can attest that I cannot deny that I still am guilty of slamming my dopamine receptors with caffeine all morning and sugar in the afternoon – and there's a likely a reckoning coming my way sooner rather than later. My discussion with Mike, his journey to a drug, alcohol, and sugar-free lifestyle is worth every second of your attention – so Listen Up. Contact Mike: Facebook.com/QuitSugarNow Facebook.com/AddictionUnlimited SugarAddiction.com FoodAddictionInstitute.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-way-out-podcast/message

This week we're talking about sugar!  Is it as bad as some say?  Are we going to look back 100 years and be astonished we ever fed it to children?  Or is it not that big of a deal?  Today's guest, Michael Collins has been sugar free for 30 years.  He is the founder of ​SugarAddiction.com​ and  Chairman of the Board of the ​Food Addiction Institute​, and works closely with others to help them regain lives  ravaged by various substance use disorders. Today he'll talk to us about sugar addiction!   Check out the Sugar Addiction website and connect with Michael's work on Facebook.  You can find his book, The Last Resort Sugar Detox, on Amazon. Also mentioned in the episode: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand Food Addiction Institute

Michael Collins is the founder of SugarAddiction.com and Chairman of the Board of the 501c non-profit The Food Addiction Institute. He has been sugar-free for over 30 years and raised two sugar-free children. He coaches folks from all walks of life to quit or reduce sugar in their lives. On this episode with Michael Collins: The power sugar has on us and its affect on our productivity Why we are addicted to sugar How to start the transition of going sugar free (you can do this!) What do you eat if non-sugar food tastes like "cardboard" (it all doesn't) How to deal with social pressure Does sugar cause cancer?   Click here to find out how to be coached by me for less than $2 a day! or go to MarkStruczewski.com/dpc.   I go live most Saturdays to teach about productivity or optimal performance. Click here to register for my next training.   Get my top 5 productivity tips for free! or go to MarkStruczewski.com/top5!   ABOUT Mark ‘Ski' Struczewski (“Mister Productivity”) works with executives to help them gain control of their time by taming distractions so they can experience less overwhelm, feel a sense of freedom, and enjoy their lives.   In addition to being a productivity coach, Mark is a speaker, host of The Mark Struczewski Podcast, and an author. His strategies have guided CEOs/Executive Directors, business owners, business corporate specialists, and entrepreneurs to get back control of their time. You can find out more about how to connect with Mark and his mission to create confident leaders at misterproductivity.com.   If you're looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com.   Follow me: LinkedIn 
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Today’s episode features a conversation with Mike Collins, founder of sugaraddiction.com and Chair of the Food Addiction Institute, an organization that is making headway informing the public about sugar addiction as a substance abuse disorder. Mike and I talked about the science of sugar addiction, the experience of detoxing from sugar, the necessity of abstinence, and the importance of  a supportive community to maintain it.

We all know sugar is bad for us. We tell ourselves that we'll just have a little bit, but it rarely works out that way.  So why can't we stop when we start?   Today, our guest Michael Collins will explain why it's so hard to kick sugar addiction and how you can actually succeed next time, with just a few simple re-frames of your current ideas around sugar.   Michael 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.  He raised two children sugar-free from the womb to over six years old (a remarkable feat), when they only had sugar one a month for their entire childhood.   He is Chairman of the Board of The Food Addiction Institute, an IRS certified 501c nonprofit that helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide, and the founder of SugarAddiction.com, which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over nine years. He's also the author of the bestselling Amazon Kindle book The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide.   Why is sugar so normalized?   Cultural and societal norms are stopping people from believing the harmful effects this drug can have – and parents are the biggest culprits behind sugar addiction in our society. Loads of cakes, ice cream, and soda are dropped off at just about every social event, making it nearly impossible to avoid.    And once you're conditioned to crave it, it's a hard addiction to kick.   Quitting Sugar & The Sugar Detox   People sometimes call marijuana a gateway drug, but sugar is the real gateway drug. Sugar is more addictive than cocaine and is the leading contributor to our nation's health crisis today.   And as people grow up, they reach for sugar to help them calm down and relieve stress. However, this connection is rarely made by people who are looking to detox and diet. Detoxing from sugar will result in physical and mental withdrawals, so joining some sort of group is essential for a smooth recovery.   If you are trying to quit sugar and are looking for support, head over to sugaraddiction.com.   --   Resources: Learn more at http://sugaraddiction.com/ (sugaraddiction.com) | foodaddictioninstitute.org Read: The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-mike-collins-57a5628a Facebook: facebook.com/QuitSugarNow   Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!   Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.   --   Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.   -- The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

Listen in on this interview of Michael Collins, author of The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide: Learn How to Quickly and Easily Detox from Sugar and Stop Cravings Completely. Michael is the founder of SugarAddiction.com and Chairman of the Board of the Food Addiction Institute. He has been sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by various substance use disorders. 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. Here Michael addresses: how powerfully addictive sugar is, what sugar cravings are really all about, why some detoxes actually make sugar cravings worse, how to deal with sugar withdrawals, how to handle social events when you're sugar-free, how to raise children in a sugar-free environment. Erica Boucher talks about her own challenges with sugar addiction, and how it's much more prevalent than most people realize. This will be an enlightening conversation about what many believe to be the most addictive substance on the planet. Do yourself a favor and take a listen. ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author, Yogi, and Group Travel Specialist. As the owner of International Yoga Travel, she hosts yoga retreats and travel around the world. Learn more about her upcoming trips here. *Intro music taken with permission by the artist from the song track, Journeying, on the album The River by Michael Brant DeMaria. Couresty of Ontosmusic/michaelbrantdemaria.

Listen in on this interview of Michael Collins, author of The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide: Learn How to Quickly and Easily Detox from Sugar and Stop Cravings Completely.   Michael is the founder of SugarAddiction.com and Chairman of the Board of the Food Addiction Institute. He has been sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by various substance use disorders.  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.  Here Michael addresses: how powerfully addictive sugar is, what sugar cravings are really all about, why some detoxes actually make sugar cravings worse, how to deal with sugar withdrawals, how to handle social events when you're sugar-free, how to raise children in a sugar-free environment. Erica Boucher talks about her own challenges with sugar addiction, and how it's much more prevalent than most people realize.  This will be an enlightening conversation about what many believe to be the most addictive substance on the planet. Do yourself a favor and take a listen.    ABOUT THE HOST: Erica Boucher, Host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author, Educator, and Creator of the 12-Weeks to LOVE YOUR LIFE program, the EMPATH Yoga Teacher Training & Life Coach Training Programs, hosts LIVE yoga & meditation practices and organizes yoga retreats and travel around the world. The ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, like all of her offerings, is about helping people have the breakthroughs they need to move from merely surviving, to absolutely thriving. Learn more about all of Erica's offerings at www.ericaboucher.com. *Intro music taken with permission by the artist from the song track, Journeying, on the album The River by Michael Brant DeMaria. Couresty of Ontosmusic/michaelbrantdemaria.com    

Sista helgen i juni hölls stora LCHF-eventet i Säffle igen. Årets upplaga hade inte mindre än 13 föreläsare. Vissa världsberömda och och en härlig bredd på föreläsningarna. I denna korta pod får du träffa tre av dessa. Först ut är Anders Lönedahl. Anders är en av våra främsta föreläsare om andning och lymfsystemet. Han påstår att du mår som du andas och andas som du mår! Andning är väldigt mycket mer än syre in och koldioxid ut! Stress t ex påverkar andningsbeteendet direkt och det får konsekvenser på exempelvis näringsupptag och cirkulation. Lymfsystemet är beroende av en fungerande andning! Mer om Anders hittar du på www.coolmind.se Sedan får du träffa en av världens duktigaste personer på sockerberoende, Bitten Jonsson. Det är 25 år sedan Bitten började prata om ”sockerberoende”. Ingen fattade vad det innebar och när LCHF-vågen startade runt 2005 så hävdade många förespråkare för LCHF att bara folk började äta LCHF som blev dom ”botade” från sitt sockerberoende. Som sjuksköterska visste Bitten att det inte är så enkelt och det har tagit några år att sprida den kunskapen. Beroende är en mycket allvarlig hjärnsjukdom och det är hennes expertområde. Den stora frågan är vem som bara har ett ”skadligt bruk” och vem har ett ”beroende”? Bitten deltar bl a i det internationella arbete som bedrivs i Food Addiction Institute där hon också sitter med i styrelsen sedan 2008. Bittens hemsida hittar du på www.bittensaddiction.com Till sist får du möta Sandra Owe som är IT-strategen som utbildade sig till kostrådgivare efter att ha läkt sin IBS-diagnos med hjälp av en kostomläggning. Det innebar en förändring i hela familjen som startade med gluten- och mjökfritt, vidare till paleo, AIP, LCHF, sedan ett par år tillbaka strikt ketogen kost och numera en kost nästan enbart på animaliska livsmedel, så kallad carnivore. Även barnen äter en kost som anses vara långt ifrån den maten som är vanlig på svenska familjers köksbord. Sandra är lic. kostrådgivare vid Paleo Institute, bloggar på www.familygood.se , föreläser för både företag och skolverksamhet, grundare till eventkonceptet Nourish Now och sedan i höstas författare med debutboken ”Den friska maten för hela familjen. Kostronauterna visar vägen”. På temat Mat och barn är Sandra gästkrönikör på Diet Doctor Sverige. Sandra ger oss svar på några korta frågor kring carnivore, dess effekt på hälsan och hur hon bemöts i dessa tider av att vi ska äta mer grönt... Mer om Sandra Owe finns att läsa på www.DietDoctor.com och på www.nourishnow.se. Mycket nöje! /Benny www.feelgoodhavefun.nu

Have you struggled with your health, weight, or lack of performance during your day? Do you enjoy sugar more than you may like to admit? Michael Collins has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years. He is Chairman of the Board of a Food Addiction Institute that helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide and is the founder of SugarAddiction.com, which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over nine years.   Michael and his wife raised two children sugar-free from the womb to six years of age. For over 30 years, Michael has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by various substance use disorders.     In this podcast, the mad scientist Jim Goetz and Michael Collins, author of The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide: Learn How to Quickly and Easily Detox from Sugar and Stop Cravings Completely, discuss in depth sugar addiction and what it is like to be addicted to sugar, how to quit this addiction, how to stop eating late at night, answer the questions about feeling restricted with choices of food, how to tame that "candy monster", the answers to fruit, how to deal with family and friends and social gatherings when you are sugar free, the sugar detox protocol and how to completely erase sugar cravings.   Full show notes with links to receiving your free best selling book by Michael Collins and to various free resources to learn more about sugar addiction and how to overcome it are available on the Functionised website. Leave your questions and comments below the show notes and we will respond.   Functionised Show Notes   Instagram: @functionised Facebook: @functionised   Live #Functionised

THE WHOLE HEALTH DIET: A Transformational Approach to Weight Loss with Dr. Mark Mincolla Americans are avid dieters, with nearly one third of our entire nation taking up dieting every year. Yet, according to The Food Addiction Institute, diets have a success rate of between ten and thirty percent. Dr. Mark Mincolla, natural health care practitioner and author of THE WHOLE HEALTH DIET: A Transformational Approach to Weight Loss, claims that this high failure rate is due to a flawed approach to dieting that focuses only on physical changes. What dieters need, Dr. Mincolla argues, is a more holistic approach that addresses the root causes of weight gain: our emotional, mental, and spiritual needs. In THE WHOLE HEALTH DIET, Mincolla not only teaches readers how to tackle emotional eating; he shows them how to develop and maintain their own personalized, energy-calibrated nutrition plan. Based on the notion that each individual's metabolism reacts differently to various foods, Mincolla shows dieters how to electromagnetically test themselves for metabolic food intolerances. Mark Mincolla, Ph.D. is a legendary natural health care practitioner who has transformed the lives of many thousands of people over the past 30 years. Mark has integrated ancient Chinese energy techniques with cutting edge nutritional science in what has become his innovative Electromagnetic Muscle Testing system (EMT).  The main focus of his integrated east-west approach is what he calls Acutrition, as it zeros in on each individual's unique nutritional needs. For more informaton visit: http://www.markmincolla.com/site/

For most people who get into recovery, at some point, food and sugar become an issue in their life. It serves as a secondary feel-good mechanism when they're not feeling great. But why is sugar so appealing? Why do some people struggle so much with it that it causes problems in their life? On today's episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, Duane speaks with Mike Collins about the science behind sugar addiction and how it negatively impacts people in recovery. When Mike got sober, he went right back to sugar in massive amounts and a lot of people in recovery do that. Completely sugar-free for over 30 years now, Mike is the Chairman of the Board of a Food Addiction Institute that helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide. He is the founder of SugarAddiction.com which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over nine years.Mike talks about the concept of an emotional management system where we are literally managing our emotions with a ubiquitous, almost free product that's available anywhere. Some people may stop for 30 days. But they revert back to their emotional management system, which has been co-opted by sugar. There are two major things here. First is how the food industry has weaponized this knowledge of the neurological workings of our brain – sugar being the gateway drug. It has that long shelf life so it's cheap to manufacture. And once they get you kind of addicted to it, they keep selling it to you. It's not just food, it's a mood changer.Mike shares his own story of how sugar impacted his own life when he started recovery, the impact of sugar addiction, and how to work through that process and get away from sugar addiction. In this episode, you will hear:Why sugar is the original gateway drugThe science behind sugar addictionWhy people are struggling with sugar addictionSugar as a cultural normUnderstanding the emotional management systemThe epidemic of overweight children and the real problem that's causing itKey Quotes:[02:59] - “A group of people who are in recovery from drugs and alcohol have struggled with sugar.”[05:46] - “The nucleus accumbens, the dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, GABA, adrenal glands, oxytocin, even your endorphins – all these things are affected by sugar.”[07:32] - “We are literally managing our emotions with a ubiquitous, almost free product that's available anywhere.”[08:53] - “We have to separate hyper palatable foods and sugar from real food."[11:32] - “When you stop eating these refined carbohydrates and processed foods, even the gut biome has to start to shift and change and adapt to not having this product in the body.”[18:17] - “When you're consuming a large amount of sugar, your body is putting this hormone out that drives your behavior. Until you shift that, it becomes really hard to even stop the process.”[20:55] - “People fall back to the old emotional management system when something difficult comes up.”[35:13] - “We have an epidemic of overweight children, and they're not out shopping for food.”[36:19] - "The concept of calories needs to be destroyed. It's a ridiculous construct." Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.If you really enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at www.theaddictedmind.com to download it.Supporting Resources:www.sugaraddiction.comHooked: Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit Our Addictions by Michael Mosshttps://www.amazon.com/Hooked-Food-Giants-Exploit-Addictions/dp/0812997298Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine by Robert H Lustighttps://www.amazon.com/Metabolical-Processed-Nutrition-Modern-Medicine/dp/0063027712 Episode CreditsIf you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

In this episode, Mike Collins talks to us about sugar addiction. Mike is the chairman of the Food Addiction Institute, a non-profit which has been around since 2005. Their stated goal is to get chronic sugar use elevated to a substance use disorder. Mike found recovery from his drug and alcohol addiction a little more than 34 years ago when he was 28. Over the years, he got married and had a normal career and business life. Yet, as he progressed with his sobriety, he started to recognize that his patterns with sugar were almost identical to his using patterns with drugs and alcohol. If he didn't have it he suffered withdrawals and became anxious, and irritable. Join The Addicted Mind Podcast Facebook Group>>> ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAddictedMindPodcast/ ) In his intensive studies of addiction over the last five years, Mike has noticed that the sugar cravings in recovery seemed to revolve around the brain's reward system. He saw that many people, in their first year of recovery, would gain huge amounts of weight and he realized that they were getting an alternative dopamine rush from sugar. Sugar is an easy way to make ourselves feel better, so it often becomes a substitute for other addictive substances. And although sugar is a powerful psychoactive, it gets no respect as an addictive drug because it is a habit that we've had since we were children. It's freely available, so instead of dealing with the pain and discomfort of the withdrawals, most of us simply reach for more sugar. With its continued use, life becomes only about fighting off withdrawals, so all of us need to connect the dots and realize how sugar affects the brain. *Episode Link* theaddictedmind.com/73 ( http://theaddictedmind.com/73 ) Mike has been off sugar, flour, and caffeine for the last thirty years. It was a drawn-out and lonely struggle for him in the beginning, and it took a while to get off them, but once he managed to do it, he stuck to it. Mike has never seen anyone go for 90 days without sugar and then go back to it.