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Season 3, Episode 8: Special Guest - Beating Sugar Addiction with Michael Collins
Season 3, Episode 8: Special Guest - Beating Sugar Addiction with Michael Collins
Season 3, Episode 8: Special Guest - Beating Sugar Addiction with Michael Collins
Tuesday 18th February 2020
Join Michael Collins on 'Friends in Recovery' as he discusses his journey and offers tips for overcoming sugar addiction.
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Get the buttons here!Michael Collins on Breaking Free from Sugar Addiction: A Candid Conversation
The fastest growing thing we got going on in facebook group is our sugar-free kids stuff, and the parents are very adamant... And it's this lack of anonymity that is essential in the movement forward of the information right.
Ever felt like you just can't resist that sugary treat? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Friends in Recovery', hosts Jersey Ed and Mike Miles welcome Michael Collins, a leading voice in the battle against sugar addiction. Michael is the Founder of sugaraddiction.com, Author of 'The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide', and the Board Chair of the Food Addiction Institute. His insights into sugar addiction are not just professional; they come from personal experience too.
Michael opens up about his own journey to a sugar-free life, sharing the highs and lows along the way. He talks about how sugar affects our physical and mental health, and why it’s so hard to quit. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from the sneaky ways the food industry markets sugar to us, to the challenges parents face in keeping their kids off sugar.
You'll hear about post-acute withdrawal syndrome, often referred to as 'keto flu', and how it can make quitting sugar feel like an uphill battle. Michael also touches on caffeine withdrawal and how it ties into the bigger picture of addiction recovery. But it’s not all doom and gloom; he offers practical tips and advice for anyone looking to cut sugar out of their life. What makes this episode stand out is the genuine camaraderie between the hosts and their guest.
Jersey Ed and Mike share their own struggles with sugar, making the discussion feel like a chat with friends who really get what you’re going through. Whether you’re just starting your journey to a sugar-free life or looking for new strategies to stay on track, this episode has something for you. So grab a cup of tea (hold the sugar!) and tune in for an enlightening and supportive conversation that might just change your relationship with sugar forever.