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In today's episode I talk with James Goolnik about the impact of sugar on our teeth and the correlation between our dental health and overall health.  He also talks about his non-profit, The Rewards Project, which is dedicated to transforming the rewards culture in school and nurseries in the UK towards alternative non-food based rewards that establish life-long healthy eating habits for children. James Goolnik is on a mission to help the world Kick Sugar. James is a Dentist from the UK and was previously President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is a judge for both the Dental Industry Awards and the Private Dentistry Awards. James has also been voted the most influential person in dentistry in the UK twice in a row. His first book, ‘Brush’, is a number one best seller on Amazon and all the profits are channelled to the charity, Dentaid. Having worked in the same practice for 20 years, he has witnessed first-hand how sugar damages teeth on a daily basis. His second book, ‘KickSugar’, is

In today's epsiode I interview Alex Trivas, who created a matching card game called "The Food Monsters" to help children and parents learn about different food additives. A writer, parent, and nutritional advocate, Alex spent over 20 years in the classroom and over 8 years on the board of Get Lit: Words Ignite ( a L.A. based teen literacy and spoken word organization that serves teenagers )  where  he saw first hand the relentless sugar and additive  assault on our children.  To combat this nutritional assault, he began to dig deep and study nutrition. He led numerous nutritional committees at schools, aiming to curb the quantity of sugar and additive laden foods  as well as to help parents and children make better decisions.  Recently he co-produced  with Matthew McConaughey’s foundation, Just Keep Livin’, a spoken word evening in Los Angeles dedicated to poetry about Type II diabetes, sugar, obesity, and teenagers. Alex received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania

In today's episode I interview  Dr. Emily Ventura, the co-author of "Sugarproof".  If you missed my episode 86 interview with Dr. Michael Goran, her co-author, listen at https://anchor.fm/siobhan99/episodes/86---How-to-Sugarproof-Your-Kids-with-Michael-Goran--PhD-eplmj4. Emily talks more about the book and tips on how to help families reduce their sugar intake.  Dr. Emily Ventura is an experienced nutrition educator, public health advocate, writer, and cook. She completed her master’s in Public Health and her PhD in Health Behavior Research at the University of Southern California. She was selected as a Fulbright Scholar to teach Public Health Nutrition in Italy, and now lives in the UK, where she works as a writer, recipe developer, and mother to two young boys. To learn more or to order the book go to https://sugarproofkids.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

In today's epsiode I interview Matty Lansdown and he discusses ways to optimize your overall health in the areas of nutrition, sleep and stress reduction.  He also talks about fasting and how to implement changes slowly so that the body has time to adapt. Matty is an in-demand Nutritional Therapist, International Speaker, Health and Nutrition Coach and Consultant for high-level corporate clients, business owners and 9-5 workers As a scientist of biology at a major Melbourne hospital and having worked in the fields of Cancer Research and Vaccine Formulation, Matty developed the core belief that ‘genetic diseases’ are, for the most part, a result of misinformation and bad food consumption habits passed down from generation to generation, rather than a result of genetic predisposition to an illness. Matty’s medical knowledge, combined with extensive research and self-testing of non-traditional dieting and safe fasting methods have made him an internationally recognised voice in the field of intermittent fas

In today's episode I talk with Shaya Mercer.  Shaya is the nutritional counselor at Northwest Life Medicine Clinic, a naturopathic medical practice in Bellingham, Washington. Her passion for nutritional and spiritual wellness was born out of her desire to recover her own health and sense purpose after burning out from working in film and television production. With over 15 years in private practice, her unique blend of health coaching, nutritional therapy, and spiritual support has helped hundreds of clients across the US and around the world heal their relationship with food and themselves. For more information about Shaya visit https://nwlifemedicine.com/meet-shaya-mercer. Sign up for her spring cleanse at https://nwlifemedicine.com/spring-cleanse and enter coupon code "UNSWEETENEDSIO" to receive 10% off either of the payment plans.  The coupon code is good until the registration deadline of 2/22/2021 at 5 pm (any time zone).

In today's episode I talk with Sara Levite again about body image and connection and how to feel good about our bodies.  If you missed my first episode with Sara where she talks about her own story of recovering from sugar addiction, you can listen to episode 77 at https://anchor.fm/siobhan99/episodes/77---The-Addiction-Chronicles-Sara-Levite--MS--LCPC-emevu2. Sara Levite, MS, LCPC is a licensed psychotherapist and wellness coach who has been in private practice for over 30 years. She works with individuals, couples and groups committed to helping clients experience more meaningful, satisfying lives. Whether they come to her with issues of depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, addictions or stress management, she strives to help them feel heard without judgment, supported without minimizing and guided with real-life tools to use when they are not in her office. In addition to her private practice work, she has been a social worker and Guardian Ad Litem in Massachusetts, has worked as a counselor

In today's episode I interview Dr. Michael Goran and we talk about his book, "Sugarproof", and the hidden dangers of sugar that are putting your child's health at risk and what you can do.  Michael Goran, PhD, is one of the world's most widely recognized experts in childhood nutrition and obesity research, with more than thirty years of experience as a researcher, mentor, and educator.  He is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine; Co-Director of the USC Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute; and leads the Program in Diabetes and Obesity at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He holds the Dr. Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Endowed Chair in Childhood Obesity and Diabetes. Dr. Goran is a native of Glasgow, Scotland, and received his PhD from the University of Manchester, UK. To learn more or to order the book go to https://sugarproofkids.com/

In today's episode I talk with Dr. Tiffany Wright, aka The Skinny Coach, about her own personal story and recovery from sugar addiction and how she coaches others to do the same through diet and re-wiring your brain. You will love her no-nonsense approach and her candidness. Tiffany is an internationally recognized health advocate and weight loss expert. She lost 100 pounds over a decade ago and has helped hundreds of others do the same. She is also the founder of the Sugar Free Initiative, a coalition of experts addressing the issue of sugar addiction. She is dedicated to the study of behavior and weight loss with an emphasis on controlling compulsive overeating behavior. Combining her studies of obsessive dieting and compulsive overeating along with continuing academic research on how certain foods cause uncontrollable cravings, Tiffany developed the Skinny Coach Solution, which utilizes a whole foods diet with a set of coaching methods developed through her studies on behavioral modification and personalit

In today's episode,  Ryan O provides an uncomplicated account of 26 years of addicted living. How he has awoken, recovered and is re-wiring with the aid of God, Tools and many friends of Unsweetened Sio. He has no service to sell, no products to promote.  He’s mission is to help others stop fighting and find a power that can work in their lives.

In today's episode I am celebrating 3 years of being sugar and flour free!  I also give some updates about my newly revamped website, my decision to go on social media and becoming certified in The Emotion Code.  I then read my 12 month recap from my journal and reflect on my 1 year sugarversary and all the synchronicities to right now. Catch my interview today on The Quit Sugar Summit: http://quitsugarsummit.com/?afmc=br Check out my updated website: www.unsweetenedsio.com

In today's episode I get to talk with Dani Daem, the co-host of The Quit Sugar Summit and a sugar freedom coach.  Dani shares her story with addiction and her journey to freedom and how she coaches others to do the same.  She also talks about The Quit Sugar Summit, that airs online January 11-17th, 2021 and is an amazing resource for learning more about sugar addiction. For more information about Dani, check out her website: https://danielledaem.com/ To sign up or learn more about The Quit Sugar Summit: http://quitsugarsummit.com?afmc=br IG: https://www.instagram.com/danielledaem/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/danielledaemcoaching VIP Waitlist for group program: https://coach.danielledaem.com/break-free-from-sugar-program

In today's episode I talk with Dr. Stanzie Langtree about the energy work she does.  She also offers a special 10 minute full moon meditation at the end of her interview that is really powerful!  I also interviewed her in Episode 7, where she talks more about her Chiropractic background and journey to energetic healer.   With clients spanning the globe, Dr. Stanzie Langtree has served thousands of clients including celebrities, leaders and entrepreneurs. Dr. Stanzie is a renowned international speaker, energetic healer, and musician from the USA. She has developed many transformative programs and techniques to help people reconnect to their higher purpose, attract abundance, and cultivate happiness. Dr. Stanzie started her career as a Doctor of Chiropractic. Also, she has studied and taught yoga for over 11 years. Her knowledge of science and ancient wisdom has led her to help thousands of people transform their bodies, minds, and lives. She has developed her own techniques of energetic healing

In today's episode I talk with Shun Foreman, RN, and one of the five co-founders of SUGARx Global. Shun has been a registered nurse for twenty-one years. Her healthcare experience ranges from labor and delivery, critical care, research, analyst, and administrative nursing. As she reflects on her career, she has always sought ways to become more effective in vulnerable communities. To enhance her knowledge of the world around her, she completed a degree in human rights and social justice at Southern Methodist University. The combined experience of nursing and human rights and social justice allows her to use a unique lens on how sugar has impacted African-American communities since slavery. Since the completion of Bitten Jonsson's SUGAR certification and her peers' support at SUGARx, her beliefs about healing individuals, groups, and communities of color are much more refined.  She believes wholeheartedly that food, African American women, and the hidden harm of sugar are the three most overlooked sources

In today's episode I interview another one of the SUGARx Global founders, Cynthia Myers-Morrison.  Cynthia is a Certified Food Addiction Counselor and offers the SUGAR Assessment to assist people in determining if they are struggling with sugar/food, based on ICD or DSM criteria for Substance Use. She is Certified and Licensed to do this assessment. She has been in Food Addiction Recovery for over 49 years and now shares her wisdom gained from 22 continuous years free from grains, sugar, and alcohol. Cynthia is passionate in her commitment to the field of Food Addiction. She has dedicated the last 22 years to organizations and people interested in recovery from food addiction. To her professional studies at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and International Food Addiction Counseling Training, and her Bitten Jonsson’s Holistic…. Cynthia has added her personal success letting go of nearly 100 pounds for more than 22 years. She has participated in the development of literature to increase possible res

In today's episode I talk with Dr. Jen Unwin from the UK about sugar addiction.  Dr. Jennifer Unwin is a Consultant and Clinical Health Psychologist with over 30 years of NHS experience. Dr. Unwin specializes in helping people with chronic illnesses to improve their lives through solution-focused brief therapy (a psychological approach based on solution-building rather than problem-solving).  She is former Chair of the UK Association for Solution-Focused Practice. Over the past 30 years, Dr. Unwin contributed to 19 clinical papers and two published books. She is also a renowned public speaker, having spoken at conferences and events worldwide. She recently retired from her NHS role in May 2019 and now dedicates her time to working alongside her husband, Dr. David Unwin, to provide innovative and results-driven patient care to those with type 2 diabetes and sugar addiction through Diabetes Digital Media (DDM). DDM is an award-winning digital health platform offering scalable and evidence-based health

In today's episode I interview Sara Levite and she shares her own story of addiction, recovery and gives great advice and tips along the way! Sara Levite, MS, LCPC is a licensed psychotherapist and wellness coach who has been in private practice for over 30 years. She works with individuals, couples and groups committed to helping clients experience more meaningful, satisfying lives. Whether they come to her with issues of depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, addictions or stress management, she strives to help them feel heard without judgment, supported without minimizing and guided with real-life tools to use when they are not in her office. In addition to her private practice work, she has been a social worker and Guardian Ad Litem in Massachusetts, has worked as a counselor for the Department of Corrections in Maine and has extensive experience leading workshops in Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida. On a personal note, Sara has been sugar and flour free for 31 years and i

In today's episode I read from my journal during month 11 of going sugar and flour free in 2018.  Happy Thanksgiving!   I am grateful for all of you!

In today's episode, I interview Dave A. Wolfe and he shares his own story of addiction and how he helps others overcome their addiction. Dave A. Wolfe is a registered dietitian, Food Addiction counselor and is SUGAR licensed and Certified. He is one of the founders of the SUGARx Global Village with four others and has been in recovery from sugar addiction since November 2017. He is the owner of Trigger Free Nutrition.com where he works with sugar and food addicts one on one and in groups from all over the globe. He is an active member of the Food Addiction Institute and moderator for SugarBomb In Your Brain. He is passionate about food addiction and helping others build fulfilling and sustainable recovery. Sugarx Global: https://www.sugarxglobal.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 posi

In today's episode I talk with Susan Miller about her ongoing recovery.  We last checked in with her 5 months ago in the Season 2 finale so we have a lot to catch up on! Catch up on Susan's journey in these previous episodes: 45 - The Addiction Chronicles: Susan Miller "Before" 49 - The Addiction Chronicles: Susan Miller "First 2 weeks" 53 - The Addiction Chronicles: Susan Miller "6 Weeks" 57 - The Addiction Chronicles: Susan Miller "2 + Months" 61 - The Addiction Chronicles: Susan Miller "3 Months"

In today's episode I talk with Dr. Vera Tarman about how addiction becomes more entrenched over time.  If you missed my first interview with her check out episode 30, where she talks about food addiction syndrome. Dr. Vera Tarman is the Medical Director for Renascent, one of Canada’s largest drug and alcohol treatment centers.  She spearheaded their new in AND out patient programs in food addiction. She is the author of Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction, now available in audiobook, kindle and translated into French.  Dr. Tarman is also in food addiction recovery herself , having maintained a 100 pound weight loss for over ten years. She can be reached through her website www.AddictionsUnplugged.com. Facebook Sugar Support Group: www.fb.com/groups/SugarFreeForLife YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/VeraTarmanMD 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