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In today's episode I talk with my friend, Brady Kramer, about his story with addiction.  Brady was born in Philadelphia and received a full athletic scholarship to play ice hockey at Providence College.  He signed with the Montreal Canadiens in 1995.  After just 18 minor league games, he retired due to challenges with anxiety and depression.  After struggling with alcohol, Brady quit drinking in 2011 and has been sober ever since.  He is heavily involved in Alcoholics Anonymous and gives talks to youths regarding mental health awareness.  Kramer is the owner of BCTK, a company that manages the operations and logistics of corporate incentive and business travel programs.  He lives in Berwyn, Pennsylvania with his wife, Pauline.  Connect with Brady via Facebook

In today's episode I recap what my 3rd month of going sugar and flour free back in 2018 looked like and read from my journal entries that I wrote at the time.

In today's episode I share how I almost fell off the wagon amid all the Coronavirus stress.  I am still struggling but feel more secure now that I reached out for some help.  Please feel free to contact me at siobhan@unsweetenedsio.com if you need some extra support during this crazy time.  Next week I will share my month 3 recap!

In today's episode I talk again with Susan Miller about her first 2 weeks going sugar and flour free. Day 1 was March 1, 2020 and she did a cruise right beforehand.  She shares her experiences so far and what she is trying different this time around.  We will continue to check in with Susan  on a monthly basis to witness her journey.

In today's episode I interview Jenny Wilkerson, health coach and friend!  Jenny is a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Head of Happiness at Heyyo Life, her health coaching practice. She is an expert in creating actionable goals and supporting clients on their journey to a lifetime of improved health and happiness. Her clients learn how to make practical and sustainable lifestyle changes that help them say “heyyo” to all that life has to offer.  Jenny knows the impact poor health has on our ability to thrive. After difficulty conceiving, to life-threatening complications, to autoimmune and thyroid disorders, this working mom of 2 young children relied on a strong support team to help her gain a vibrant, happy life filled with gratitude. Heyyo Life is her passion, and her purpose is to help her clients live their best....feeling their best....for life. SPECIAL OFFER: A special discount for listeners to the podcast, Heyyo Life is offering 6 months of coaching at

In today's episode I talk about Emotion Code with my practitioner, Crystal Williams.  Crystal was first introduced to the concept of emotion release at age twelve and has had an interest in it ever since. Battling chronic physical and mental illnesses since age 11, Crystal tried many methods and found a lot of tools, some which helped and some which did not. At a very low point in her health journey, Crystal was introduced to Emotion Code. It made such a huge impact in her own life that she became certified and has been a a practitioner for the last two years. I am excited to share this tool with you as it has been a huge help in my own recovery! Resources: Dr. Bradley Nelson Book Dr. Bradley Nelson Website Practitioner Map If you have questions or want to schedule an appointment, please email Crystal at crystalwilliamscecp@gmail.com. *SPECIAL OFFER: Get $10 off your first appointment with Crystal when you mentioned the podcast!  Instead of $40, it will be $30!

In today's episode I recap what my 2nd month of going sugar and flour free looked like and read from my journal entries at the time.  

In today's episode I talk to Susan Miller, one of my listeners that reached out to me and was vulnerable enough to share her own current struggle with sugar addiction.  Susan is a mother and grandmother, born and raised in the South.  Her career was in the public school system as a School Nutrition Supervisor.  She retired two years ago due to a crisis of conscience because of what she was regulated to serve to students.  In 2016, on a quest to find reasons for a multitude of her own symptoms, she became certified as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.  Overweight most of her life, she was sent to Weight Watchers at the age of 10, which set her up for a lifetime of dieting and disordered eating.  Susan is celebrating 60 in August and is ready to find out what life is like without sugar and flour.

In today's episode I talk about struggling to find joy after giving up the great love of my life: SUGAR!

In today's episode I talk about staying sugar-free while sick or just not feeling that great.  This can be a triggering time for a lot of us!  I know it is for me...

In today's episode I read the recap from my first month going off sugar and flour in January 2018.  I read specific journal entries and talk about how rough that first month was.  Warning: it's not pretty!

In today's episode I talk to Ghita Denon, a dental hygienist, holistic health coach and yoga instructor about the importance of good dental hygiene and the link between dental health and overall health.  I got to ask a lot of questions that I had and learned many things!  To contact Ghita, you can reach her at thrivewithghita@gmail.com.

In today's episode I talk about celebrating my 2-year sugarversary and reflect back on my journey so far. 

In today's episode I talk to Dr. Ann Childers about mental health and the importance of good nutrition and sleep.  Dr. Childers practices Lifestyle Psychiatry, combining mainstream general and adolescent psychiatry with principles of nutrition, sleep and general health approaches to promote a sense of overall wellbeing in her patients.  In her practice, Dr. Childers provides continuous glucose monitor testing, genetics testing and temperament testing to individualize treatment in harmony with metabolic, genetic and personality characteristics.   Dr. Childers Website

In today's episode I talk about taking time every day to focus on the things in life we are grateful for.  I also want to wish everyone a very happy holiday!!! I am grateful for all of you and look forward to our journey together in 2020.  

In today's episode I talk about final preparation and offer some tips to help your journey to sugar freedom go more smoothly.  Here is the list of different names for sugars from Food Addicts Anonymous that I mention: https://www.foodaddictsanonymous.org/faa-food-plan.

In today's episode I talk about preparing to say goodbye to sugar and flour for good.  I talk about how it was a grieving process for me and offer some tips on how to approach this part of your journey.

In today's episode I talk about how it's important to make a list of your possible triggers and a list of ways to manage them.  Preparation is key!

In today's episode, I talk with my husband, Chris, about his role in helping me overcome sugar addiction.  He gives his perspective and advice on how to support a loved one that is battling sugar addiction. 

In today's episode I talk about New Year's resolutions and challenge you to make 2020 the year you overcome your sugar addiction.  Time to put the intention out there and I will help you start prepping in the upcoming episodes.