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In today's episode I talk with Craig Emmerich about keto, discovering he had Lyme disease and treating it with a carnivore diet. Craig graduated in Electrical Engineering and has spent the last 15 plus years researching nutrition and working with thousands of clients alongside his wife, Maria Emmerich. He is an international best selling author of “Keto: The Complete Guide” and “The Carnivore Cookbook”. He uses his knowledge of how our bodies work to help clients heal and lose weight leveraging their biology to make it easy. Website: KetoMaria.com Listen to Episode 122: Keto Adapted With Maria Emmerich Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too! Website: www.unsweetenedsio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com

In today's episode I check back in with Leslie Colburn to see how she is doing now that she is 8 months sugar and flour free! Having struggled with sugar addiction and the restrict-binge cycle for over 35 years, Leslie has finally found what works for her and has been sugar and binge-free for 237 days. The UnSweetened Sio podcast and the monthly recaps have given her the support and tools she has needed to find hope and recovery.  She hopes to encourage others who struggle with sugar addiction by sharing her story. Leslie is a mom, a wife, and an author.  Her newest children’s book YOU: A Reason to Celebrate teaches children that they are a masterpiece and encourages them to let their light shine.  Giving up sugar has allowed Leslie to celebrate who she is and has given her a new hope. www.crossmyheartbooks.com Episode 113 With Leslie: https://anchor.fm/siobhan99/episodes/113---The-Addiction-Chronicles-Leslie-Colburn-4-5-Months-e18mqdd Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and

In today's episode I talk about optimizing insulin with Dr. Joanne Gordon. Dr. Gordon, a naturopathic physician,  has been helping people for over 20 years at her clinic in Oregon City, OR.  Her practice focuses on hormones and regenerative medicine. With her background in orthopedic and sports, she found that when her patients hormones were optimized, their healing was quicker and patients felt better sooner. While focusing on hormones, Dr. Gordon learned about the power of optimizing insulin not only for weight loss, but also to help reduce pain and inflammation as well as a myriad of other chronic conditions. Since the discovery of insulin's effect on chronic disease, Dr. Gordon has been dedicated to educating her patients and the outlying community about the benefits of optimizing their insulin levels and improving health for a better quality of life. Dr. Gordon's website: https://drjoannegordon.com/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from

In today's episode I talk about the importance the role of self-love plays in our recovery journeys and as a key factor to our overall happiness.  I also talk about my new 10-week Breaking Free Group Coaching program starting on March 7 and my First Fridays, a monthly Zoom call open to anyone that is looking for some coaching, community and connection.   More on Breaking Free Group Coaching: https://www.unsweetenedsio.com/group-coaching Sign up for First Fridays (although very first one will be Monday, February 14th and then following will be the first Friday of each month): https://www.unsweetenedsio.com/book-online Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too! Website: www.unsweetenedsio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/ Facebook: http

In today's episode I talk with Nicole Jardim about our periods and how important they are for our health.  We talk about what your period is telling you about your hormonal health and how important things like nutrition, sleep and stress management are to helping balance our hormones. Nicole is a Certified Women’s Health Coach, writer, speaker, mentor, and the creator of Fix Your Period, a series of programs that empower women and menstruators to reclaim their hormone health using a method that combines evidence-based information with simplicity and sass. Her work has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world in effectively addressing a wide variety of period problems, including PMS, irregular periods, PCOS, painful & heavy periods, missing periods and many more. Rather than treating problems or symptoms, Nicole treats women and menstruators by addressing the root cause of what’s really going on in their bodies and minds. She passionately believes that the fundamentals to hea

In today's episode, I talk with Molly Downey about CGMs and how they are such a powerful tool for collecting data that can help improve your overall health and quality of life. Molly is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) who specializes in glucose control, metabolism and weight loss. She graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington and currently works as a nutrition manager at Nutrisense, a health technology company which leverages continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) as a way to optimize diet, health and overall wellbeing. Coupon Code: Siobhan50 is applicable to all monthly Nutrisense programs and good for $50 off the first month or the subscription. The discount code expires on 3/1/22 so sign up today! Nutrisense Website: https://www.nutrisense.io/ Nutrisense IG: https://www.instagram.com/nutrisenseio/ Watch me "bravely" apply the CGM sensor: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CW7RnsUlET3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode an

In today's episode I talk with Ed Wassef and he shares his very powerful story of addiction and recovery. Ed found his solution to the disease of food addiction by committing to three pertinent things. He lives and works a daily 12 step program, follows an abstinent food plan and connects every day with like minded individuals. Ed began his program from food addiction in late 2016 but only through the  acceptance of his disease has he been able to achieve over 1 year of abstinence from his drug foods.  In that time, he has been able to deal with the challenges of life while vastly improving relationships with others. Not only has Ed  dropped his old limiting beliefs, he has also dropped 150 lbs along the way.  Ed’s journey of recovery has lead him to learning who he is and onto the path of discovering his purpose. He has found purpose in sharing his story, especially reaching those who connect with a similar past. Ed’s trauma, grief and depression caused him to seek help from various profe

In today's episode I talk about my top 10 benefits of breaking free from sugar addiction as I approach my 4 year sugarversary coming up on January 13th! I also talk about my new and improved 10-week breaking free group coaching program starting this March. Breaking Free Group Coaching: https://www.unsweetenedsio.com/group-coaching Schedule an Emotion Code/Body Code Session with me: https://www.unsweetenedsio.com/book-online SugarX Global January 10-14th Crush Your Cravings Challenge: https://www.5daycrushyourcravingschallenge.com/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too! Website: www.unsweetenedsio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsweetenedsio Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnSweetenedSio YouTube: https://w

In today's episode, I talk with Mike Collins two years and 100 episodes after our first interview!  Mike believes sugar addiction is very real and not to be taken lightly. As a person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder for over thirty-six years, he took a very keen interest in what sugar was doing to him and his friends in early recovery. After much research and experimentation - he quit sugar with the help of amazing mentors. He then raised two children sugar-free from the womb to six years old and as they grew he rewrote the rules for sugar and kids in childhood. He takes very seriously his stewardship of SugarAddiction.com and the QuitSugarSummit.com and aims to provide information and community for anyone wanting to curb or quit sugar. His book “The Last Resort Sugar Detox” has been read by hundreds of thousands of people and his online 30-Day Challenge Sugar Freedom Challenge has been successfully completed by thousands. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspi

In today's episode I talk to Kristy McCammon, founder of Life Unbinged. Most of Kristy’s life was spent being overweight and food obsessed.  Unfortunately, food became her friend and comfort at a very young age. This set up a lifetime of dependence on food for every emotion; sadness, joy, fear, excitement, happiness, anger, boredom, chaos – you name the emotion and food was the answer. She was in a battle with food daily. She was either white knuckling her way to stay out of the food or was overeating and bingeing – there was no in between. No matter what she tried, she simply could not let go of sugar and flour laden junk food. It had truly become a stronghold in her life that kept her enslaved to food. The idea of moderation always sounded ideal – just one piece, just one bowl, just one slice, just one….. that never worked for her. Once she had JUST ONE, her brain was actively demanding more. She was in a place of desperation and her weight was the highest it had ever been. She had an amazing husband o

In today's episode I talk with Keto Nutritionist, International Best-Selling Author, Speaker, & Chef, Maria Emmerich!  Maria talks about her own health issues and healing herself with the ketogenic diet.  She also talks about her latest cookbook, "Sugar-Free Kids." Maria is a nutritionist who specializes in the ketogenic diet and exercise physiology. She struggled with her health and weight throughout childhood which led her to become such a passionate nutrition expert. Maria specializes in brain neurotransmitters and how food can increase mental wellness. Her expertise has sent her around the World speaking about ketogenic diets. She has also cooked with Halle Berry and writes for Halle’s website. You can find her at KetoMaria.com. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really

In today's episode I talk with Sara Somers about her own battle with food addiction that she writes about so beautifully in her memoir, "Saving Sara." Sara suffered from food addiction from age nine to age fifty-eight; she has been in food recovery since 2005. In a double life of sorts, Somers worked as a licensed psychotherapist in the San Francisco Bay Area for thirty-four years. After finding recovery, Somers moved to Paris, France, where she currently lives. She writes a blog called Out My Window: My Life in Paris. When she’s not writing, Somers volunteers at the American Library in Paris, enjoys the cinema, reads prolifically, and follows her favorite baseball team, the Oakland Athletics. Most importantly, Somers devotes time each day to getting the word out about food addiction and helping other food addicts. “Saving Sara” is her first book. To learn more about Sara and her work, visit www.saving-sara.org or follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/savingsarathebook/. Thanks for listening! If y

In today's episode I talk about the importance of taking some time this December to really disconnect from all the craziness.  Find some peaceful moments and really get present and grounded.  I also talk about the importance of reflecting on the past year and setting some goals/intentions for the new year.  Lastly, I talk about some of my new favorite things that I am loving and want to share with all of you.  Happy December! Favorite things I mention: Saatva Mattress: https://www.saatva.com/ Coffee Self-Talk Book: Available on Amazon IntenSati with Molly Carmel: https://mollycarmel.com/intensati/ Continuous Glucose Monitor - listen to these podcast episodes for more information on how to best use a CGM: Danielle Hamilton - Unlock The Sugar Shackles Podcast - Episode 68 Nicole Jardim - The Period Party Podcast - Episode 220 Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, po

In today's episode I interview Dr. James Muecke, eye surgeon and blindness prevention pioneer. Dr James Muecke AM is an Adelaide-based eye surgeon. He graduated with Honors from Adelaide University Medical School in 1988. Following his internship, James lived and worked as a volunteer doctor in Kenya in 1989. After completing ophthalmology training in Adelaide in 1995, James worked as an eye surgeon in Jerusalem for 12 months. He undertook subspecialty training in eye cancer in London and then returned to Adelaide in 1998, where he has been a Visiting Consultant and Senior Lecturer at Royal Adelaide and Women’s & Children’s Hospitals. James has taught the diagnosis and management of eye cancer in ten countries in Asia. He founded not-for-profit organization Sight For All in 2008, turning his boundless energy into a fight against blindness in the Aboriginal and mainstream communities of Australia and some of the poorest countries of the world. Sight For All’s comprehensive and sustainable projects are now

In today's episode I talk with Molly Carmel, LCSW-R, about breaking up with sugar and overcoming the diet mentality that has most of us so traumatized. Molly speaks from the heart and shares her own story and how she now helps other people.  Molly is the Founder of the Beacon Program clinic and Beacon by MC signature programs which offer individual and group solutions to help people heal their relationship with food and with themselves. She is also the author of the book, Breaking Up with Sugar. As she battled an eating disorder and addiction for over 20 years, Molly was shocked and disheartened by the lack of viable treatment options. This fueled her to create her groundbreaking clinic and treatment method to help people heal their relationships with food and with themselves. In addition to her extensive training in Substance Use and Eating Disorders, Molly is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, certified in BREATHE breathwork, a dedicated devotee of daily meditation, and an intenSati instructor.

In today's episode I talk with Danielle Hamilton and she teaches us how to regulate our blood sugar levels and how to get our bodies back into balance. She shares her own powerful story of overcoming PCOS , explains why blood sugar balance is so critical for every organ in our body and defines what insulin resistance means. Dani is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in blood sugar regulation & digestion. She became interested in blood sugar issues when she learned that Insulin Resistance was at the root of her PCOS. She was able to reverse her PCOS, cystic acne, PMS & weight loss resistance by reversing Insulin Resistance. Her mission is to help others uncover their blood sugar & insulin issues (as most people don't know the early signs), as well as help them optimize digestion for low-carb diets. Dani promotes a holistic approach to reversing Insulin Resistance which goes beyond just changing macros. She is the host of the Unlock

In today's episode I talk about cultivating gratitude and ways to incorporate gratitude in our daily lives to help improve overall satisfaction and wellbeing. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too! Website: www.unsweetenedsio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsweetenedsio Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnSweetenedSio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVw0_4Ms1GNE5-p6LT0qlw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-harris-64663317/

In today's epsiode I talk with Jenn Edden and she shares her own story of addiction, how she healed herself and how she now helps women heal themselves.  Jenn Edden is the founder of the Sugar Freedom Method TM, author of “Woman Unleashed” and was a regular contributing health expert on Channel 12 News when she lived in New York. Jenn’s zone of genius is teaching women how to kick and manage their sugar addiction so they can look and feel their best, most confident self again! Jenn gathered her wisdom from healing herself of sugar addiction and the 17 years+ of coaching women all around the globe to do the same. Her expertise is in simplifying all the dietary confusion out there and delivering real, long- lasting results. Jenn's website: https://jecoaching.com/ Free download of her book: https://jecoaching.com/woman-unleashed-2020/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to y

In today's episode Susan and I discuss getting through the holidays and different strategies that work for us.  Susan reflects on last holiday season and the challenges she faced. Susan Miller is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who decided to give up sugar, flour, and alcohol in March of 2020. After a couple of months of slips and starts she came clean on June 1st and has not looked back despite the pandemic and a personal bout with COVID 19. An advocate of 12-step recovery, Susan enjoys giving back to the recovery community by serving as a Sponsor and co-facilitator in a Celebrate Recovery Food Issues group. Recently she began working toward Holistic Addiction Medicine certification through Bitten Jonsson and will add certification to use the SUGAR tool in the fall. Susan looks forward to adding her voice to those who recognize Food Addiction as the brain disease that science validates more and more every day.  She can be reached on Facebook at Vital Kitchens. Previous episodes with Susan:

In today's episode I talk with Leslie Colburn and she shares her story of being 139 days sugar and flour free after being inspired by my podcast. Having struggled with sugar addiction and the restrict-binge cycle for over 35 years, Leslie has finally found what works for her and has been sugar and binge-free for 139 days. The UnSweetened Sio podcast and the monthly recaps have given her the support and tools she has needed to find hope and recovery.  She hopes to encourage others who struggle with sugar addiction by sharing her story. Leslie is a mom, a wife, and an author.  Her newest children’s book YOU: A Reason to Celebrate teaches children that they are a masterpiece and encourages them to let their light shine.  Giving up sugar has allowed Leslie to celebrate who she is and has given her a new hope. Website: http://www.crossmyheartbooks.com/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listeni