Molly Carmel's Guide to Breaking Up with Sugar and Healing Your Relationship with Food
I'm a wounded healer, right like i. I have the thing, I've healed the thing, I help other people heal the thing and I'm super, super- well-qualified to do it as it pertains to my training.
What if breaking up with sugar isn't just another diet but a journey towards genuine emotional healing? In this episode of 'Unsweetened Sio', Siobhan Huggins sits down with Molly Carmel, LCSW-R, to explore this transformative idea. Molly, the founder of the Beacon Program clinic and Beacon by MC signature programs, shares her personal story of battling an eating disorder and addiction for over two decades.
Her struggle led her to create a groundbreaking clinic that helps people mend their relationship with food and themselves. Molly's approach goes beyond the surface, emphasizing a mind-body-spirit connection. She discusses the harm reduction method, which involves finding what works best for each individual rather than adhering to a one-size-fits-all solution. This episode dives into the multi-billion dollar diet culture industry, shedding light on how it often traumatizes rather than helps.
Molly argues that breaking up with sugar should be seen as a holistic healing process, requiring compassion and curiosity. As a certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist and an intenSati instructor, Molly brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. She also touches on the importance of daily meditation and breathwork in maintaining emotional well-being. For anyone struggling with sugar addiction or looking to heal their relationship with food, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical advice.
Tune in to discover how you can start your own journey toward a healthier, happier life.