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Episode #17: Overcoming Sugar Addiction

Jennifer Ellis-Schuetz
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This episode is all about overcoming and healing from the damages of sugar addiction, which is a much bigger issue in our society than many people recognize it to be. Joining me for this topic is Michael Collins.

Michael, founder of www.sugaraddiction.com and creator of The Quit Sugar Summit, as well as the Board Chairman of the Food Addiction Institute, has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain their lives ravaged by this addictive product.

Mike has been in recovery from substance-use disorder for over 34 years and can speak on recovery topics separate from sugar. He raised two children sugar-free from the womb to over six years old and they both only had had sugar once a month for their entire childhood.

His book, The Last Resort Sugar Detox, which was rated #1 in Healthy Living on Amazon, is currently available for free on Amazon in the US and 99 cents for those outside of the US.

In our discussion, we cover the following:

  • What motivated Michael's interest in sugar addiction

  • The telltale signs of sugar addiction

  • Whether sugar addiction is on a spectrum or a more black and white issue

  • The underlying drivers of sugar addiction

  • An overview of how sugar impacts the body, mind, and spirit

  • How sugar is the true gateway drug to other addictions

  • Why those who are able to overcome other addictions often have a more difficult time overcoming sugar addiction

  • How the conventional food industry and cultural programming promote sugar addiction

  • Why sugar addiction is so hard to break

  • Beginning steps to take for breaking this addiction

  • What to expect in the first 30 days of kicking the habit

  • Pitfalls to be aware of

  • And more!

You can connect with Michael and browse his services at www.sugaraddiction.com

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