Today, Adam Sud is a plant-based coach who has helped hundreds of people reclaim their health - but it wasn’t always that way. Adam spent years of his early adulthood addicted to fast food, suffering from substance abuse, severe depression, type II diabetes, high blood pressure, severed relationships, and more. Along with his amazing story, he shares meaningful insights and his best tips for reclaiming our health in a sustainable way.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide, addiction, and topics related to severe depression.

Show Notes:

• Adam’s experience growing up as a 7th generation Texan in the 80s-90s
• The experiences that impacted Adam growing up and how that affected how he thought about himself
• How Adam developed a problematic relationship with food
• How Adam’s ADHD diagnosis led to substance abuse
• Adam’s experience with Adderall and the social, physical, and mental implications
• How Adam became addicted to Adderall, and how that addiction shifted to fast food
• How a 7-day retreat by Rip Esselstyn planted the seed for a shift towards a healthy plant-based lifestyle
• The moment that changed everything for Adam and became a turning point
• The power of words, their long-term impact, & the importance of compassionate language
• Adam’s experience with rehab & the power of the diagnoses he got while there
• How Adam’s plant-based journey began with a hamburger
• How to re-program your dopamine system to want healthy foods
• The mindset that allowed Adam to achieve sustainable positive change
• The importance of creating a system that works for you when trying to make a positive lifestyle change
• The simple meal plan that helped Adam reverse type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and more
• What Adam believes addiction recovery should actually be about, and how plant-based nutrition plays a role in that
• What Adam wants people to understand about making healthier choices
• Diet culture vs. nutrition
• Healthy/unhealthy food choices vs. healthy/unhealthy food patterns
• The problem with considering certain foods good/bad
• The outlook towards habit change that gives you permission to start over 
• Why you don’t need to challenge yourself with massive or radical goals in order to create positive habits
• The mindset that is key for lasting habit change
• How to get yourself into a positive feedback loop when trying to make changes in their life
• How to help people experiencing depression, substance abuse or addiction issues
• Thanks to our sponsors Plantbasedmealplan.com with PawCo Food (get 50% off your first box at here).

Resources:

• Free one-week meal plan
• Vegan Registered Dietitians
• Plant-Based on a Budget cookbook
• 15 Must-Read Plant-Based Health Books
• Inspiring Must-See Documentaries
• How Not to Die — The Daily Dozen Checklist

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• Ep. 65 - Mastering Diabetes with Cyrus Khambatta

• Ep. 84 - Reversing Diabetes with Robby Barbaro

• Ep. 23: 150 pound weight loss journey to health through dog adoption with Eric O'Grey

• Ep. 53: Reversing Disease through Plants with Gina House