
About this episode
This week I’m getting really honest about something that’s often overlooked in recovery - food.
If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for the biscuits, ice cream, or raiding the pantry late at night, especially after getting sober, you’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m sharing my personal story of food addiction - how it started, how it showed up in my recovery, and the small but powerful changes I made to find peace with food.
This one’s for anyone who’s ever thought, “I’m not drinking, so this is fine… right?”
Highlights:
(2:21) Childhood roots of food fixation
(6:46) Trading one addiction for another
(12:11) Recognising food addiction and its consequences
(17:07) Introducing the R4 Method
CRAVING FREEDOM - The R4 Method To Overcoming Food Addiction
Do you feel trapped in the endless cycle of non-hunger eating?
If you're exhausted by the guilt and shame of losing control around food, you're not alone.
I've been there. When I got sober, food became my new battle - one that no amount of willpower could solve. Maybe you've experienced something similar, where food filled the void left by alcohol or other substances.
That's why I wrote 'Craving Freedom: The R4 Method For Overcoming Food Addiction' - A comprehensive guide offering a holistic approach to healing your relationship with food.
Whether you're struggling with food addiction, emotional eating, or binge eating, you'll find practical action steps and deep understanding of what's really driving these patterns.
Break free from the cycle. 'Craving Freedom' shows you how to find peace with food, using lessons from my own recovery journey. Available on Amazon.
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