Angela Pugh
Angela Pugh
Professional Tips for Understanding Your Relationship With Food
Professional Tips for Understanding Your Relationship With Food
Professional Tips for Understanding Your Relationship With Food
Wednesday 4th September 2024
Angela Pugh and Allie Shapiro discuss the link between sobriety and food addiction, offering practical tips and personal stories.
57 minutes
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Angela Pugh
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the link between sobriety and food addiction.
- Practical tips for managing blood sugar levels.
- Building self-trust to avoid emotional eating.
- Strategies for healthier food choices post-sobriety.
- Importance of recognising and addressing triggers.
There's nothing quite as addicting as something that almost works
Ever wondered why your relationship with food seems so complicated, especially after giving up alcohol or other addictions? You're not alone. In this episode of Addiction Unlimited, Angela Pugh dives deep into the often overlooked connection between sobriety and food addiction. Joined by holistic nutrition expert Allie Shapiro, they explore how many people in recovery turn to food and sugar as new coping mechanisms.
Allie shares her personal journey from childhood weight struggles and pesticide exposure to discovering the profound impact of gut health on overall well-being. Allie reveals how societal pressures and misinformation about diet in the '80s and '90s shaped her early relationship with food. From emotional eating in college to finding a holistic nutrition school that changed her life, Allie’s story is both relatable and inspiring.
She discusses her Truth with Food methodology, which she developed to help people understand why they turn to food for comfort and how to build healthier habits. Angela and Allie also delve into the psychological aspects of food addiction, such as the need for belonging and the role of food in emotional regulation. They highlight the importance of self-trust and not abandoning oneself in challenging situations.
The conversation is peppered with practical advice on managing blood sugar levels, recognising triggers, and making mindful food choices. If you've ever felt like you're putting too much responsibility on food to meet your emotional needs, this episode offers valuable insights and strategies to help you break free from those patterns. Angela and Allie’s candid discussion is a must-listen for anyone struggling with food addiction or looking to improve their relationship with food post-sobriety.
Tune in for an engaging and enlightening conversation that might just change the way you think about food. Are you ready to take control of your relationship with food? Dive into this episode for tips, stories, and a healthy dose of encouragement.