[Encore] Food Freedom Interview with Deb Babcock

Overcoming Food Addiction with a Sugar & Flour-Free Lifestyle | Deb Babcock's Journey

In this week's episode of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, Erin Hart shares a previous interview with her dear friend and mentor, Deb Babcock, about living a sugar and flour-free lifestyle. Despite being under the weather, Erin is determined to be consistent with her weekly episodes and offers valuable insights from Deb's journey. Deb, a retired physician assistant and health coach with a deep understanding of leptin resistance and dopamine's role in food addiction, shares her struggles, successes, and the importance of self-love and divine surrender. She also provides practical tips on meal planning, establishing routines, and addressing emotional eating. Deb's inspiring story demonstrates the power of persistence, faith, and community support to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Update

01:58 Introducing Deb Babcock

04:51 Deb's Journey to a Sugar and Flour Free Lifestyle

07:28 The Science Behind the Lifestyle

10:11 Deb's Personal Struggles and Triumphs

14:23 Overcoming Setbacks and Finding Support

27:20 Maintaining Success and Daily Life

29:26 Life-Changing Non-Scale Victories

30:30 Surprising Health Benefits

32:02 Overcoming Emotional Eating

34:16 Managing Cravings and Urges

37:56 Finding Peace with Food

39:19 Advice for Beginners

46:06 Meal Planning Tips

50:10 Self-Compassion and Faith

53:24 Daily Routines for Success

55:24 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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