Life After Sugar – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, I explore the emotional side of sugar cravings, and how low self-esteem can quietly keep us stuck in the sugar cycle.

This episode was inspired by Patra, a member of my Freedom From Cravings Formula program.

Patra gave me permission to share a part of her background and how years of guilt, self-criticism, and “never feeling good enough” affected her self-esteem and shaped her relationship with food, especially sugar. 

You'll also hear about the scientific reason our brain naturally looks for short-term ways to feel better with sugar. 

But when you start replacing sugar with self-compassion, you can develop healthier ways to make peace with food... and yourself.

This episode is about letting go of perfectionism and realizing that you’re not broken — you’re human.

To get personalized guidance to stop emotional eating and break free from cravings, plus support and accountability... apply here to join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula TODAY.

Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings! 

Struggling with cravings? Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.

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Thank you! - Netta

Disclaimer: Information provided by Life After Sugar is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. This is general information for educational purposes only. The information provided is not a substitute for medical or professional care. Life After Sugar is not liable or responsible for any advice, information, services or product you obtain through Life After Sugar. You should always seek the advice of your physician o...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Anju, a former family doctor who shifted into functional medicine after realizing that treating symptoms wasn’t enough… She wanted to help people truly heal.

Dr. Anju and I talk about:

• How growing up in India with home-cooked meals shaped her view on food
• What led her to question the limits of conventional medicine
• Why she now sees sugar as a major disruptor to health, and encourages patients to cut it out completely
• How sugar affects hormones, energy, and cravings
• What functional medicine really means (and how it differs from the mainstream approach)
• Why eating well isn't about perfection, but about finding what works for your body

Dr. Anju shares her personal health journey, how she guides her patients through holistic change (starting with cutting sugar, dairy, and gluten), and why she believes no one has to suffer. 

To get personalized guidance to stop emotional eating and break free from cravings, plus support and accountability... apply here to join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula TODAY.

Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings! 

Struggling with cravings? Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.

To rate and review this podcast:

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Thank you! - Netta

Disclaimer: Information provided by Life After Sugar is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. This is general information for educational purposes only. The information provided is not a substitute for medical or professional care. Life After Sugar is not liable or responsible for any advice, information, services or product you obtain through Life After Sugar. You should always seek the advice of your physician o...

Alex struggled with food for most of his life, but he never knew that he had a real problem with food addiction.

He thought that he was lazy, weak-willed, and doomed to be overweight and unhappy forever.

His self-esteem was low, and he used sugar and processed foods as a source of familiarity and comfort.

By his mid-20s, Alex weighed about 400lbs.

He decided to make a conscious change to lose weight and get his health back.

Listen to how Alex went from feeling like a helpless victim to feeling in control and free from cravings and the hold that sugar had on him.

To get personalized guidance from me, plus support and accountability in a small group... apply here to join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula TODAY.

Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings! 

Struggling with cravings? Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.

To rate and review this podcast:

1. scroll down in your podcast player on your phone and click on the stars. 
2. To leave a review, scroll down a little more and click on "Write a Review". 
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Thank you! - Netta

Disclaimer: Information provided by Life After Sugar is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. This is general information for educational purposes only. The information provided is not a substitute for medical or professional care. Life After Sugar is not liable or responsible for any advice, information, services or product you obtain through Life After Sugar. You should always seek the advice of your physician o...

In Episode 152, I'm talking with two lifelong processed food addicts, Paige Alexander and Jamie Morgan Reno.

We talk about their struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed them from decades of food addiction and obsession with food.

All food?

No - ultra-processed food!

Jamie and Paige also share how they  came to believe that true health and wellness come from nourishing your body with whole, UNprocessed foods.

Now their mission is to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to make educated decisions that promote physical and emotional health, longevity, vitality, peace and wholeness.

Find Jamie and Paige here: https://www.realfoodrecovery4u.com/

Want to transform your relationship with sugar and start living your craving-free life with confidence TODAY? Get group support, encouragement, and the accountability you need to get rid of your cravings! Join our private community, the After Sugar Club! It's a monthly membership and it's open all year round, so join us today!

Also check out these free resources: 

1. Download your 5 tips to get rid of cravings  here.
2. Life After Sugar Facebook page
3. Subscribe to my Instagram account,  TikTok, and to the Life After Sugar YouTube channel.

And to get more personalized guidance from me, plus support and accountability in a small group, join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula.
It's specifically designed for women over 50 who want to get rid of cravings so that they can slim down and finally feel in control around food.
Book a complimentary Clarity Call with me here: https://aftersugarclub.com/

Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings! 

Struggling with cravings? Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.

To rate and review this podcast:

1. scroll down in your podcast player on your phone and click on the stars. 
2. To leave a review, scroll down a little more and click on "Write a Review". 
3. Once you’ve finished, select “Send” or “Save” in the top-right corner. 
4. If you’ve never left a podcast review before, enter a nickname. Your nickname will be displayed on your review.

After selecting a nickname, tap OK. Your review may not be immediately visible, but it should be posted soon.
Thank you! - Netta

Disclaimer: Information provided by Life After Sugar is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. This is general information for educational purposes only. The information provided is not a substitute for medical or professional care. Life After Sugar is not liable or responsible for any advice, information, services or product you obtain through Life After Sugar. You should always seek the advice of your physician o...

Do you feel hungry several times a day?
What if that sensation you're feeling isn't actually hunger?

What if it's to do with your hormones?

Which hormones?

Well, primarily: ghrelin, leptin, and insulin.

Maybe you're often hungry even though you snack all the time. And maybe your cravings have something to do with all that snacking...

In this episode, you get a sneak peek into this lesson that comes from the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula.
 
Let's dive into the connection between hunger, sugar, calories, and hormones!

Want to start living your craving-free life with confidence TODAY? Get group support, encouragement, and the accountability you need to get rid of your cravings! Join our private community, the After Sugar Club! It's a monthly membership and it's open all year round, so join us today!

Also check out these free resources: 

1. Download your 5 tips to get rid of cravings  here.
2. Life After Sugar Facebook page
3. Subscribe to my Instagram account,  TikTok, and to the Life After Sugar YouTube channel.

And to get more personalized guidance from me, plus support and accountability in a small group, join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula.
It's specifically designed for women over 50 who want to get rid of cravings so that they can slim down and finally feel in control around food.
Book a complimentary Clarity Call with me here: https://aftersugarclub.com/

Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings! 

Struggling with cravings? Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.

To rate and review this podcast:

1. scroll down in your podcast player on your phone and click on the stars. 
2. To leave a review, scroll down a little more and click on "Write a Review". 
3. Once you’ve finished, select “Send” or “Save” in the top-right corner. 
4. If you’ve never left a podcast review before, enter a nickname. Your nickname will be displayed on your review.

After selecting a nickname, tap OK. Your review may not be immediately visible, but it should be posted soon.
Thank you! - Netta

Disclaimer: Information provided by Life After Sugar is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. This is general information for educational purposes only. The information provided is not a substitute for medical or professional care. Life After Sugar is not liable or responsible for any advice, information, services or product you obtain through Life After Sugar. You should always seek the advice of your physician o...

In this episode, you'll hear an excerpt of a recent online workshop I gave called "5 Steps to Freedom from Cravings".

Full disclosure: these are the exact same steps that I teach inside of the Freedom from Cravings Formula program - get more  details here!

Step 1 is the most important step, because without it, the other steps don't really count.

What is Step 1?
And why is it so important?

Find out in this episode!

To get personalized guidance from me, plus support and accountability in a small group, join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula.
It's specifically designed for women over 50 who want to get rid of cravings so that they can slim down and finally feel in control around food.
Check out everything that's included and book a complimentary Clarity Call with me here: https://aftersugarclub.com/schedule-clarity-call/ 

And check out these free resources to help you break free from sugar: 

1. Download your 5 tips to get rid of cravings  here.
2. Life After Sugar Facebook page
3. Subscribe to my Instagram account,  TikTok, and to the Life After Sugar YouTube channel.

Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings! 

Struggling with cravings? Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.

To rate and review this podcast:

1. scroll down in your podcast player on your phone and click on the stars. 
2. To leave a review, scroll down a little more and click on "Write a Review". 
3. Once you’ve finished, select “Send” or “Save” in the top-right corner. 
4. If you’ve never left a podcast review before, enter a nickname. Your nickname will be displayed on your review.

After selecting a nickname, tap OK. Your review may not be immediately visible, but it should be posted soon.
Thank you! - Netta

Disclaimer: Information provided by Life After Sugar is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. This is general information for educational purposes only. The information provided is not a substitute for medical or professional care. Life After Sugar is not liable or responsible for any advice, information, services or product you obtain through Life After Sugar. You should always seek the advice of your physician o...

Amanda Leith struggled with weight problems for most of her life.

She tried all the diets, exercise classes, and therapy. The solution, she was told, was either, “Eat less and exercise more,” or, “Work on your emotional issues with a good therapist.”

She'd even had weight loss surgery... which had completely failed because she couldn’t follow the "everything in moderation" diet.

It was only when Amanda got the right help to recognize  that she was a food addict that her life changed.

Amanda shares how when she found out she was addicted to certain foods, especially sugar and flour, she felt relieved. At last - she understood that her food addiction wasn't her fault!

She found HER solution, and now she works with people every day to help lift them out of the trenches of food obsession and addiction.

Find Amanda here.

Want to start living your craving-free life with confidence TODAY? Get group support, encouragement, and the accountability you need to get rid of your cravings! Join our private community, the After Sugar Club! It's a monthly membership and it's open all year round, so join us today!

Also check out these free resources: 

1. Download your 5 tips to get rid of cravings  here.
2. Life After Sugar Facebook page
3. Subscribe to my Instagram account,  TikTok, and to the Life After Sugar YouTube channel.

And to get more personalized guidance from me, plus support and accountability in a small group, join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula.
It's specifically designed for women over 50 who want to get rid of cravings so that they can slim down and finally feel in control around food.
Book a complimentary Clarity Call with me here: https://aftersugarclub.com/

Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings! 

Struggling with cravings? Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.

To rate and review this podcast:

1. scroll down in your podcast player on your phone and click on the stars. 
2. To leave a review, scroll down a little more and click on "Write a Review". 
3. Once you’ve finished, select “Send” or “Save” in the top-right corner. 
4. If you’ve never left a podcast review before, enter a nickname. Your nickname will be displayed on your review.

After selecting a nickname, tap OK. Your review may not be immediately visible, but it should be posted soon.
Thank you! - Netta

Disclaimer: Information provided by Life After Sugar is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. This is general information for educational purposes only. The information provided is not a substitute for medical or professional care. Life After Sugar is not liable or responsible for any advice, information, services or product you obtain through Life After Sugar. You should always seek the advice of your physician o...

In this week's episode, Sarah shares about her struggles with an eating disorder as a teenager, as well as with cravings due to crazy hormones during her recent pregnancy.

Sarah used to see cutting sugar as a punishment because she was focused on losing weight. She felt bad about herself and often resorted to negative self-talk.
But more recently, her outlook has changed. Now she wants to concentrate on her health, not just her weight.

Sarah loves animals, especially horses. We discuss how she cares for her horses in a positive way... and how she's learning to treat herself with kindness and compassion too. And eating less sugar is part of Sarah's self-care.

Want to transform your relationship with sugar and start living your craving-free life with confidence TODAY? Get group support, encouragement, and the accountability you need to get rid of your cravings! Join our private community, the After Sugar Club! It's a monthly membership and it's open all year round, so join us today!

Also check out these free resources: 

1. Download your 5 tips to get rid of cravings  here.
2. Life After Sugar Facebook page
3. Subscribe to my Instagram account,  TikTok, and to the Life After Sugar YouTube channel.

And to get more personalized guidance from me, plus support and accountability in a small group, join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula.
It's specifically designed for women over 50 who want to get rid of cravings so that they can slim down and finally feel in control around food.
Book a complimentary Clarity Call with me here: https://aftersugarclub.com/

Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings! 

Struggling with cravings? Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.

To rate and review this podcast:

1. scroll down in your podcast player on your phone and click on the stars. 
2. To leave a review, scroll down a little more and click on "Write a Review". 
3. Once you’ve finished, select “Send” or “Save” in the top-right corner. 
4. If you’ve never left a podcast review before, enter a nickname. Your nickname will be displayed on your review.

After selecting a nickname, tap OK. Your review may not be immediately visible, but it should be posted soon.
Thank you! - Netta

Disclaimer: Information provided by Life After Sugar is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. This is general information for educational purposes only. The information provided is not a substitute for medical or professional care. Life After Sugar is not liable or responsible for any advice, information, services or product you obtain through Life After Sugar. You should always seek the advice of your physician o...

Let's bust some myths about sugar! 💥

My listeners asked me to bust all kinds of myths about sugar, cravings, and "life after sugar".

Here are this week's myths:

1. "Everything in moderation".
2. "You have to eat 3 (... 4... 5... 6) times a day".
3. "Your brain needs sugar to function".
4. "You need sugar to have fun in life".

Let's do some mythbusting! 💥

Want to start living your craving-free life with confidence TODAY? Get group support, encouragement, and the accountability you need to get rid of your cravings! Join our private community, the After Sugar Club! It's a monthly membership and it's open all year round, so join us today!

Also check out these free resources: 

1. Download your 5 tips to get rid of cravings  here.
2. Life After Sugar Facebook page
3. Subscribe to my Instagram account,  TikTok, and to the Life After Sugar YouTube channel.

And to get more personalized guidance from me, plus support and accountability in a small group, join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula.
It's specifically designed for women over 50 who want to get rid of cravings so that they can slim down and finally feel in control around food.
Check out everything that's included and book a complimentary Clarity Call with me here: https://aftersugarclub.com/

Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings! 

Struggling with cravings? Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.

To rate and review this podcast:

1. scroll down in your podcast player on your phone and click on the stars. 
2. To leave a review, scroll down a little more and click on "Write a Review". 
3. Once you’ve finished, select “Send” or “Save” in the top-right corner. 
4. If you’ve never left a podcast review before, enter a nickname. Your nickname will be displayed on your review.

After selecting a nickname, tap OK. Your review may not be immediately visible, but it should be posted soon.
Thank you! - Netta

Disclaimer: Information provided by Life After Sugar is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. This is general information for educational purposes only. The information provided is not a substitute for medical or professional care. Life After Sugar is not liable or responsible for any advice, information, services or product you obtain through Life After Sugar. You should always seek the advice of your physician o...

In this special Halloween edition, I ask: What scares you the most about eating sugar... and about NOT eating sugar? 

In this episode, you'll hear about common fears such as:

• the fear of failure
• feeling rejected or judged if you don't eat like everybody else
• feeling restricted, or denying yourself
• losing out on the fun in life
• saying no and insulting people
• suffering from diabetes and other metabolic dysregulations
• not being strong enough or having enough willpower
• not being able to implement what you know

There are tons of fears around sugar!

Because let's face it, change is what’s really scary.

Which is why you can get group support, encouragement, and the accountability you need to get rid of your cravings when you join our private community, the After Sugar Club! It's a monthly membership and it's open all year round… even during the holidays!

Also check out these free resources: 

1. Download your 5 tips to get rid of cravings  here.
2. Life After Sugar Facebook page
3. Subscribe to my Instagram account,  TikTok, and to the Life After Sugar YouTube channel.

And to get more personalized guidance from me, plus support and accountability in a small group, join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula.
It's specifically designed for women over 50 who want to get rid of cravings so that they can slim down and finally feel in control around food.
Check out everything that's included and book a complimentary Clarity Call with me here: https://aftersugarclub.com/

Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings! 

Struggling with cravings? Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.

To rate and review this podcast:

1. scroll down in your podcast player on your phone and click on the stars. 
2. To leave a review, scroll down a little more and click on "Write a Review". 
3. Once you’ve finished, select “Send” or “Save” in the top-right corner. 
4. If you’ve never left a podcast review before, enter a nickname. Your nickname will be displayed on your review.

After selecting a nickname, tap OK. Your review may not be immediately visible, but it should be posted soon.
Thank you! - Netta

Disclaimer: Information provided by Life After Sugar is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. This is general information for educational purposes only. The information provided is not a substitute for medical or professional care. Life After Sugar is not liable or responsible for any advice, information, services or product you obtain through Life After Sugar. You should always seek the advice of your physician o...