Cynthia Myers-Morrison: A Lifelong Battle with Food Addiction
By removing that, I have freedom that I never had before...these are the kinds of things, the trauma that I experienced as a youngster. I just want to say that my life Today, even with this covid business, I have jazzercise, I get to dance and I found that that was tremendously helpful for my body, that the music, the interaction with others, especially in non-covid circumstances, and I could, I could just have fun doing what is called exercise, quote unquote, and I could walk and I could take photographs and focus on panoramic distance views and close up things that I just found fascinating and take photos of those.
Imagine battling food addiction for nearly half a century. In this episode of 'Unsweetened Sio', Cynthia Myers-Morrison shares her inspiring story of overcoming food addiction. As a Certified Food Addiction Counselor and co-founder of SUGARx Global, Cynthia brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. With 22 years of continuous recovery, she offers a deep dive into her personal journey, shedding light on the role of trauma and the importance of self-care in the path to recovery.
Cynthia's story isn't just about abstinence; it's about transformation and finding practical solutions that can help others struggling with similar issues. She also talks about the SUGAR Assessment, a tool she uses to help people identify their struggles with food based on ICD or DSM criteria for Substance Use. Whether you're battling food addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Cynthia's insights and tips offer a beacon of hope and practical advice.
Tune in to hear her compelling journey and learn how you too can find freedom from food addiction.