Welcome to Real Food Recovery, a podcast created by two lifelong processed food addicts with over 100 years of addiction (and recovery) between them. Paige Alexander and Jamie Morgan Reno use their Real Food Recovery podcast and social media channels to share their struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed them from decades of food addiction, obsession, and loss.

In this episode, we're tackling a question that so many people in recovery ask: 'I'm doing the work, so why aren't I losing weight? Is my recovery even working? Why am I not skinny yet? Because let's be honest, the scale can be a deceiving friend. And maybe the bigger question is "What should we be thinking about when we start recovery?" Are we searching for skinny or peace? This is a HUGE topic because, as we always say, recovery is not a weight-loss program. It's a healing process. But that can be hard to accept when diet culture has told us for years that if we just eat 'right' for a few weeks, the weight should magically fall off.

In every Real Food Recovery episode, Paige and Jamie take time to answer viewer questions about processed food addiction, obsession, and recovery, be sure to submit yours on their YouTube Channel or Facebook Page. You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u), TikTok (@realfoodrecovery) or at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.

Welcome to Real Food Recovery, a podcast created by two lifelong processed food addicts with over 100 years of addiction (and recovery) between them. Paige Alexander and Jamie Morgan Reno use their Real Food Recovery podcast and social media channels to share their struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed them from decades of food addiction, obsession, and loss.

In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Molly Painschab, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) with a passion for helping individuals overcome the challenges of food addiction and find sustainable recovery. As a co-founder of Sweet Sobriety, an innovative online platform dedicated to ultra-processed food addiction recovery, Molly provides resources, education, and support to individuals worldwide on their journey to healing.

Molly is also a prominent voice in the food addiction recovery space as a co-host of the Food Junkies Podcast, a globally recognized platform where experts, advocates, and individuals share their experiences and insights about food addiction, treatment, and recovery. Additionally, Molly co-hosts the Food Shrinks Podcast, offering listeners evidence-based strategies and solutions for breaking free from the grip of ultra-processed foods.

Beyond her work with clients and media, Molly is actively involved in advocacy efforts for the recognition of food addiction as a legitimate diagnosis. She serves on the committee responding to the World Health Organization's rejection of their application to recognize food addiction, contributing to research, public awareness campaigns, and professional discourse aimed at challenging stigma and advancing understanding of this issue. You can find more information about Molly www.sweetsobriety.ca

In every Real Food Recovery episode, Paige and Jamie take time to answer viewer questions about processed food addiction, obsession, and recovery, be sure to submit yours on their YouTube Channel or Facebook Page. You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u), TikTok (@realfoodrecovery) or at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.

Welcome to Real Food Recovery, a podcast created by two lifelong processed food addicts with over 100 years of addiction (and recovery) between them. Paige Alexander and Jamie Morgan Reno use their Real Food Recovery podcast and social media channels to share their struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed them from decades of food addiction, obsession, and loss.

Join us as we talk about ways to raise healthy eaters in our homes - whether your kids are toddlers or teenagers - and how we can help guide them toward cleaner, non-processed foods without feeling like we're "forcing" it. We'll explore how we can make healthy eating enjoyable and educational—especially for those of us who've been living with or recovering from ultra-processed food habits. And in the process, it helps to reinforce our own beliefs and habits.

In every Real Food Recovery episode, Paige and Jamie take time to answer viewer questions about processed food addiction, obsession, and recovery, be sure to submit yours on their YouTube Channel or Facebook Page. You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u), TikTok (@realfoodrecovery) or at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.

Welcome to Real Food Recovery, a podcast created by two lifelong processed food addicts with over 100 years of addiction (and recovery) between them. Paige Alexander and Jamie Morgan Reno use their Real Food Recovery podcast and social media channels to share their struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed them from decades of food addiction, obsession, and loss.

We know that recovering from ultra-processed food isn't just about what's on your plate—it's about what's happening inside your mind, too. And today, we're looking into a topic that affects so many of us: anxiety. Interestingly, anxiety is something that can sneak up on us, and for many of us, food has been our go-to coping mechanism. But what if we could find peace without reaching for that bag of chips or pint of ice cream? That's what we're going to explore today.

In every Real Food Recovery episode, Paige and Jamie take time to answer viewer questions about processed food addiction, obsession, and recovery, be sure to submit yours on their YouTube Channel or Facebook Page. You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u), TikTok (@realfoodrecovery) or at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.

Welcome to Real Food Recovery, a podcast created by two lifelong processed food addicts with over 100 years of addiction (and recovery) between them. Paige Alexander and Jamie Morgan Reno use their Real Food Recovery podcast and social media channels to share their struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed them from decades of food addiction, obsession, and loss.

Join us for this informative and enlightening episode, all about gut health! Lola Maclean is a family nurse practitioner and functional gut health expert specializing in helping women find relief from bloating, fatigue, and anxiety. As the founder of Haelan Empowered, she offers lab testing, personalized protocols, and 1:1 coaching to uncover the root causes of symptoms and deliver real answers. Her approach combines functional medicine with practical lifestyle changes, focusing on the gut-brain connection to provide lasting relief. Connect with her on Instagram @lolamacleandnp or visit haelanempowered.com.

In every Real Food Recovery episode, Paige and Jamie take time to answer viewer questions about processed food addiction, obsession, and recovery, be sure to submit yours on their YouTube Channel or Facebook Page. You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u), TikTok (@realfoodrecovery) or at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.

Welcome to Real Food Recovery, a podcast created by two lifelong processed food addicts with over 100 years of addiction (and recovery) between them. Paige Alexander and Jamie Morgan Reno use their Real Food Recovery podcast and social media channels to share their struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed them from decades of food addiction, obsession, and loss.

Join us as we dive into a topic that's becoming more and more concerning—how plastics are seeping into our food system and affecting our bodies. Not just plastic wrappers or containers; but microplastics and nanoplastics—tiny, almost invisible particles—are ending up in our foods and, eventually, inside us. So, in this episode we're going to explore how these plastics get into our bodies and brains and the potential health risks they pose, especially for those of us recovering from the effects of ultra-processed foods.

In every Real Food Recovery episode, Paige and Jamie take time to answer viewer questions about processed food addiction, obsession, and recovery, be sure to submit yours on their YouTube Channel or Facebook Page. You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u), TikTok (@realfoodrecovery) or at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.

Welcome to Real Food Recovery, a podcast created by two lifelong processed food addicts with over 100 years of addiction (and recovery) between them. Paige Alexander and Jamie Morgan Reno use their Real Food Recovery podcast and social media channels to share their struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed them from decades of food addiction, obsession, and loss.

Today, we're looking at a topic that is often woven deeply into the journey of recovering from ultra-processed food addiction—and that is healing past trauma. For many of us, our relationship with food isn't just about hunger or cravings. It's about emotions, past wounds, and unresolved pain that we carry with us, sometimes without even realizing it? But how do you know when those past traumas are truly healed? How can you measure it? And what is the best way to approach that healing process? If you're wondering these same things, listen in, because this episode is for you!

In every Real Food Recovery episode, Paige and Jamie take time to answer viewer questions about processed food addiction, obsession, and recovery, be sure to submit yours on their YouTube Channel or Facebook Page. You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u), TikTok (@realfoodrecovery) or at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.

Welcome to Real Food Recovery, a podcast created by two lifelong processed food addicts with over 100 years of addiction (and recovery) between them. Paige Alexander and Jamie Morgan Reno use their Real Food Recovery podcast and social media channels to share their struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed them from decades of food addiction, obsession, and loss.

Join us as we dive into a hot topic: GLP-1 hormones—what they are, why they're essential, and how you can naturally boost them without relying on external GLP-1 Agonists like Ozempic or Mounjaro. We'll dive into how our bodies create these GLP-1, (glucagon-like peptide-1) hormones that play a key role in regulating blood sugar, appetite, and even weight. They are our body's amazing built-in support system for keeping cravings and energy levels in check and it can be enhanced naturally by making smart lifestyle and dietary changes. In this episode, we'll walk you through those changes step by step.

In every Real Food Recovery episode, Paige and Jamie take time to answer viewer questions about processed food addiction, obsession, and recovery, be sure to submit yours on their YouTube Channel or Facebook Page. You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u), TikTok (@realfoodrecovery) or at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.

Welcome to Real Food Recovery, a podcast created by two lifelong processed food addicts with over 100 years of addiction (and recovery) between them. Paige Alexander and Jamie Morgan Reno use their Real Food Recovery podcast and social media channels to share their struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed them from decades of food addiction, obsession, and loss.

Join us for this important and eye-opening discussion with Dr. David Wiss. Dr. David Wiss is a mental health scientist and registered dietitian nutritionist. He founded Nutrition in Recovery, a group practice based in Los Angeles, CA, and the Wise Mind Nutrition mobile app. As a clinician and researcher, Dr. Wiss has over a decade of experience working one-on-one with patients and has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed journal articles. Passionate about recovery from disordered eating, he is a pioneer in harm reduction approaches for ultra-processed food use disorders. Dr. Wiss is dedicated to being a part of the solution to the mental health crisis.

You can find out more about Dr. Wiss here:

https://drdavidwiss.com/mobile-app-wise-mind-nutrition/

https://www.nutritioninrecovery.com/

https://wisemindnutrition.com

In every Real Food Recovery episode, Paige and Jamie take time to answer viewer questions about processed food addiction, obsession, and recovery, be sure to submit yours on their YouTube Channel or Facebook Page. You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u), TikTok (@realfoodrecovery) or at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.

Welcome to Real Food Recovery, a podcast created by two lifelong processed food addicts with over 100 years of addiction (and recovery) between them. Paige Alexander and Jamie Morgan Reno use their Real Food Recovery podcast and social media channels to share their struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed them from decades of food addiction, obsession, and loss.

In this episode, we're diving into a topic that is often overlooked in food addiction recovery but can be a powerful game-changer: and that's how anger can link itself to addiction. We all know that when we're trying to recover from ultra-processed food addiction, there's so much more to it than just "stopping" eating certain foods. The mental and emotional hurdles can be some of the biggest obstacles we face, and today we want to talk about one of those hurdles—the anger aspect. How do we manage it, and why is it so critical in our recovery?

In every Real Food Recovery episode, Paige and Jamie take time to answer viewer questions about processed food addiction, obsession, and recovery, be sure to submit yours on their YouTube Channel or Facebook Page. You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u), TikTok (@realfoodrecovery) or at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.