Breaking Free: Your Recovery. Your Way.
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In this episode, we discuss the nuances of sugar addiction. We ask:
We talk about the neurochemistry, the role dopamine plays in sugar cravings, what the science is currently telling us, and why the data isn’t able to give us a full picture.
We also look at the role that diet culture plays in this messaging. It is so important to consider where these messages are coming from. Who benefits from us thinking there is something wrong with us?
Check out this awesome article by Imma Eat That on Sugar and Intuitive Eating. https://immaeatthat.com/2017/05/02/intuitive-eating-haters/
So, should we swear off sugar forever? No, because that actually increases the brain reward for sugar.
What to do instead of restriction if you are struggling with sugar:
If you need support around sugar and your relationship with food, reach out to Coach Tiffany at tiffany@coachtiffanyrn.com or visit her website at https://www.coachtiffanyrn.com
We invite you to subscribe to our podcast, and tell us the ways in which you’re breaking free in our free Facebook community: Breaking Free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingfreecommunity.
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012 Robert Ashford on Reducing Stigma
011 Life After 12-Step Recovery
010 Did AA Save Your Life Or Did You?
009 Jennifer Matesa on Sober Sex
008 Tiffany's Story
007 Liv's Story
006 Questioning 12-Step Recovery
005 Helpful Aspects of 12-Step Recovery
004 All Pathways of Recovery
003 The Essentials of Recovery
002 What Do We Mean By Recovery?
001 Defining Breaking Free
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