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.

Welcome to Episode 65 where we start to uncover the connection between self-worth, self-esteem and recovery. There are many closely related “self-” words including self-worth, self-esteem, self-respect, self-value, but two appear to mean virtually the same thing: self-worth and self-esteem. So, what exactly then is the difference between the two? Let’s break it down and then understand more about feelings of self-worth and self-esteem, including how they can help you live a happy and fulfilling life.

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) and TikTok (@realfoodrecovery). Check out our website 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.

Something happened in the culture zeitgeist recently that Paige and Jamie felt compelled to address. Oprah Winfrey aired a “special” titled, “Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution”. Her premise to invite viewers in was built around reducing shame and blame for those struggling with obesity. We agree that no blame or shame should ever be levied on those of us who struggle with food obsession, addiction or abuse. It truly is not our fault because we all are inundated by the environment of over-stimulating, hyper-palatable ultra-processed foods. And what seals the fate for most of us are the other lifestyle choices we make on top of the food.

Unfortunately, though, Oprah and her team did not ever discuss these factors. They simply stated that Obesity is now a disease and implied that its best treatments must include medical and surgical intervention. No talk of food or our hyper-palatable food environment was ever made! We believe that true healing from the effects of the food environment we live in can only come from addressing the root cause, and focusing on skills to deal with the triggers in our environment. Listen in as we present and dissect the whole story behind this uber-anticipated and controversial primetime special.

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) and TikTok (@realfoodrecovery). And check out our website 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 an inspiring and informative discussion with the smart, driven and spiritually-aware Dr. Laurie Marbas. Discover her story and learn how she incorporates a whole-food plant based diet into her life and her work with patients. Together, we dive into her comprehensive approach to life, health and healing, highlighting her new venture, The Healing Kitchen.

You can find out more about Dr. Marbas here and join the Healing Kitchen here.

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.

People on both sides of the table will benefit from our conversation about Assertive Confident Communication. You might ask why we’d spend time on a recovery podcast addressing this issue? Those who struggle with processed food addiction have a history of numbing our feelings and emotions with food. Being an effective communicator, and doing so with confidence, allows for everything to shift in our favor, so find out how here!

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) and TikTok (@realfoodrecovery). And don’t forget to check out our website 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 are going to talk about a tender topic…grief. This is an uncomfortable topic, but a necessary one, especially for those of us in recovery. That’s because recovery from addiction, no matter what shape it takes or the stage that it’s in, is an emotionally taxing time. Losing someone or something you love can bring great sadness for anyone, but for someone in recovery,it can throw us completely off, leading often to strong temptations and a even a the potential lapse and withdrawal. But we have hope and tools to share that can keep you on track in your recovery AND give you a greater sense of peace.

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) and TikTok (@realfoodrecovery). And don’t forget to check out our website 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 a service-focused chat with Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a GIANT in the nutritional excellence and longevity field. Dr. Fuhrman’s decades of research via his work with thousands of patients has led him to write his pivotal, Fast Food Genocide. We discuss this important work, diving into how processed food is killing us and impacting society with staggering speed! Listen to find out how our lives and our future can be healed by harnessing the power of nutrition.

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.

Did you know that clutter and mental health are connected!? While clutter is sometimes associated with creativity or being right-brained, it can also be overwhelmingly stressful, especially if it gets out of hand and interferes with your ability to function effectively in your daily life. Listen in as Jamie and Paige clearly line out how clutter and chaos play into processed food addiction. Then enjoy their simple solutions to approaching the seemingly daunting task of organizing yourself, and your surroundings.

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) and TikTok (@realfoodrecovery). And don’t forget to check out our website 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.

This episode digs into the question: Is dopamine good or bad? You might be surprised to hear that the answer is YES! Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that occurs naturally in our bodies, and plays a role in getting us addicted to an activity or substance, such as food.This release of dopamine induces feelings of well-being or euphoria, and the addictive cycle begins. But, did you know that dopamine can work for us too? Listen to find out more.

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) and TikTok (@realfoodrecovery). And don’t forget to check out our website at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com!