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 want to talk about something heavy but necessary: coping in times of crisis. Many of us are witnessing the devastating news of the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles and the blizzards battering the Midwest. Whether you're directly impacted or just feeling the weight of these tragedies from afar, it's normal to feel shaken. But here's the truth: when you're recovering from ultra-processed foods, times of crisis can hit especially hard. Stress and emotions can stir up cravings or leave you feeling out of control. Today, we want to talk about how to stay grounded, protect your recovery, and even find moments of peace and purpose in the midst of chaos. And enjoy our RFR leader, Shae Williams, as she shares her trauma based expertise on how to best handle life in these tender situations.

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.