Real Food Recovery
Real Food Recovery’s Mission, Vision and Values Our mission is to help empower people to make educated and life-renewing decisions that promote physical and emotional health, longevity, vitality, peace and wholeness. **We are Food Plan-Neutral and Processed Food-free**
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Fiber, the Unsung Hero of Recovery
06/05/2025
Fiber, the Unsung Hero of Recovery
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 as we discuss something simple yet overlooked in the food addiction recovery space: fiber. Hopefully, you will all geek out on this like we did when uncovering the layers packed deeply into the science of fiber. We think you are going to find this episode fascinating! 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 .
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I'm Finally in Recovery, Why Aren't I Skinny Yet!?
05/29/2025
I'm Finally in Recovery, Why Aren't I Skinny Yet!?
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. In this episode, we're tackling a question that so many people in recovery ask: 'I’m doing the work, so why aren’t I losing weight? Is my recovery even working? Why am I not skinny yet? Because let’s be honest, the scale can be a deceiving friend. And maybe the bigger question is “What should we be thinking about when we start recovery?” Are we searching for skinny or peace? This is a HUGE topic because, as we always say, recovery is not a weight-loss program. It’s a healing process. But that can be hard to accept when diet culture has told us for years that if we just eat 'right' for a few weeks, the weight should magically fall off. 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 .
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Recovering With Molly Painschab
05/22/2025
Recovering With Molly Painschab
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. In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Molly Painschab, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) with a passion for helping individuals overcome the challenges of food addiction and find sustainable recovery. As a co-founder of Sweet Sobriety, an innovative online platform dedicated to ultra-processed food addiction recovery, Molly provides resources, education, and support to individuals worldwide on their journey to healing. Molly is also a prominent voice in the food addiction recovery space as a co-host of the Food Junkies Podcast, a globally recognized platform where experts, advocates, and individuals share their experiences and insights about food addiction, treatment, and recovery. Additionally, Molly co-hosts the Food Shrinks Podcast, offering listeners evidence-based strategies and solutions for breaking free from the grip of ultra-processed foods. Beyond her work with clients and media, Molly is actively involved in advocacy efforts for the recognition of food addiction as a legitimate diagnosis. She serves on the committee responding to the World Health Organization's rejection of their application to recognize food addiction, contributing to research, public awareness campaigns, and professional discourse aimed at challenging stigma and advancing understanding of this issue. You can find more information about Molly 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 .
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Real Food for Kids
05/15/2025
Real Food for Kids
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 as we talk about ways to raise healthy eaters in our homes - whether your kids are toddlers or teenagers - and how we can help guide them toward cleaner, non-processed foods without feeling like we’re “forcing” it. We’ll explore how we can make healthy eating enjoyable and educational—especially for those of us who’ve been living with or recovering from ultra-processed food habits. And in the process, it helps to reinforce our own beliefs and habits. 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 .
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Finding Peace Amidst the Storm
05/08/2025
Finding Peace Amidst the Storm
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. We know that recovering from ultra-processed food isn’t just about what’s on your plate—it’s about what’s happening inside your mind, too. And today, we’re looking into a topic that affects so many of us: anxiety. Interestingly, anxiety is something that can sneak up on us, and for many of us, food has been our go-to coping mechanism. But what if we could find peace without reaching for that bag of chips or pint of ice cream? That’s what we’re going to explore today. 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 .
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Lola MacLean, Empowering Your Gut Health
05/01/2025
Lola MacLean, Empowering Your Gut Health
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 this informative and enlightening episode, all about gut health! Lola Maclean is a family nurse practitioner and functional gut health expert specializing in helping women find relief from bloating, fatigue, and anxiety. As the founder of Haelan Empowered, she offers lab testing, personalized protocols, and 1:1 coaching to uncover the root causes of symptoms and deliver real answers. Her approach combines functional medicine with practical lifestyle changes, focusing on the gut-brain connection to provide lasting relief. Connect with her on Instagram or visit . 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 .
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Plastics in our Food
04/24/2025
Plastics in our Food
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 as we dive into a topic that’s becoming more and more concerning—how plastics are seeping into our food system and affecting our bodies. Not just plastic wrappers or containers; but microplastics and nanoplastics—tiny, almost invisible particles—are ending up in our foods and, eventually, inside us. So, in this episode we're going to explore how these plastics get into our bodies and brains and the potential health risks they pose, especially for those of us recovering from the effects of ultra-processed foods. 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 .
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Your Trauma Thermometer
04/17/2025
Your Trauma Thermometer
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’re looking at a topic that is often woven deeply into the journey of recovering from ultra-processed food addiction—and that is healing past trauma. For many of us, our relationship with food isn't just about hunger or cravings. It’s about emotions, past wounds, and unresolved pain that we carry with us, sometimes without even realizing it? But how do you know when those past traumas are truly healed? How can you measure it? And what is the best way to approach that healing process? If you're wondering these same things, listen in, because this episode is for you! 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.
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Creating GLP1's Naturally
04/10/2025
Creating GLP1's Naturally
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 as we dive into a hot topic: GLP-1 hormones—what they are, why they’re essential, and how you can naturally boost them without relying on external GLP-1 Agonists like Ozempic or Mounjaro. We’ll dive into how our bodies create these GLP-1, (glucagon-like peptide-1) hormones that play a key role in regulating blood sugar, appetite, and even weight. They are our body’s amazing built-in support system for keeping cravings and energy levels in check and it can be enhanced naturally by making smart lifestyle and dietary changes. In this episode, we’ll walk you through those changes step by step. 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 .
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Dr. David Wiss' Recovery Journey
04/03/2025
Dr. David Wiss' Recovery Journey
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 this important and eye-opening discussion with Dr. David Wiss. Dr. David Wiss is a mental health scientist and registered dietitian nutritionist. He founded Nutrition in Recovery, a group practice based in Los Angeles, CA, and the Wise Mind Nutrition mobile app. As a clinician and researcher, Dr. Wiss has over a decade of experience working one-on-one with patients and has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed journal articles. Passionate about recovery from disordered eating, he is a pioneer in harm reduction approaches for ultra-processed food use disorders. Dr. Wiss is dedicated to being a part of the solution to the mental health crisis. You can find out more about Dr. Wiss 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 .
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Dealing with Anger in Recovery
03/27/2025
Dealing with Anger in Recovery
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. In this episode, we're diving into a topic that is often overlooked in food addiction recovery but can be a powerful game-changer: and that's how anger can link itself to addiction. We all know that when we’re trying to recover from ultra-processed food addiction, there’s so much more to it than just “stopping” eating certain foods. The mental and emotional hurdles can be some of the biggest obstacles we face, and today we want to talk about one of those hurdles—the anger aspect. How do we manage it, and why is it so critical in our recovery? 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 .
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Healing Depression Naturally
03/20/2025
Healing Depression Naturally
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. In this episode, we're exploring a topic that's close to our hearts, depression. But instead of the mainstream treatment options, we want to focus on how our recovery practices can fix this challenging and often debilitating condition. We'll explore lifestyle changes, diet, exercise, and other holistic approaches that can make a significant difference in your mental health. 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 .
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Ok, I Think I'm Addicted to Processed Foods, Now What!?
03/13/2025
Ok, I Think I'm Addicted to Processed Foods, Now What!?
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. In Episode 6, Paige and Jamie share the helplessness and overwhelm they felt while they were still in their food addiction and how they learned to trust themselves into recovery. After decades of searching for experts, programs, diet plans and quick fixes, Jamie and Paige paved their own path. Honoring their body’s wisdom, with trials (and plenty of failures) they each discovered the way out of pain and into freedom. 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 or . You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u) and TikTok (@realfoodrecovery). And, check out our website at !
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How Do I know If I'm An Addict?
03/06/2025
How Do I know If I'm An Addict?
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. In their fifth episode, Paige and Jamie review the 11 criteria of processed food addiction and discuss how each one impacted their lives for so many years. They walk through how each aspect of processed food addiction can affect people from different backgrounds and with different life experiences. And though they sit on two opposite sides of the spectrum, Jamie and Paige share many addiction commonalities! Take the quiz along with us in the episode…and learn how you are not alone! 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 or . You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u) and TikTok (@realfoodrecovery). And, check out our website at !
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Breaking Free From The Diet Mentality
02/27/2025
Breaking Free From The Diet Mentality
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. In this episode, we're diving deep into something that many of us have experienced but rarely talk about—the dangers of the diet mentality, especially when you're on the path of recovering from ultra-processed food addiction, or simply the effects of ultra-processed food. The diet culture is everywhere, and it's so ingrained in our lives that we may not even realize how it's affecting us. But for anyone who's been caught in the cycle of ultra-processed foods, the diet mentality can be a huge obstacle to true healing. So, let's break it down and learn how we can free ourselves from it. 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 .
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Clarissa Kennedy's Recovery Journey
02/20/2025
Clarissa Kennedy's Recovery Journey
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 as we interview Clarissa Kennedy. Clarissa is a distinguished Clinical Social Worker and founder of Reinvent Your Bliss Point, co-founder of Sweet Sobriety, and co-host of the Food Junkies Podcast. With over 15 years of experience across residential treatment, outpatient services, and private practice, Clarissa is a leader in the field of food addiction and eating disorders. She holds a specialized diploma in Professional Addiction Studies and is currently part of the team advocating for Ultra-processed Food Addiction to be recognized in the International Classification of Disease with the World Health Organization. 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 .
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Processed Food in the Workplace
02/13/2025
Processed Food in the Workplace
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. In this episode, we tackle a topic that is very common among those trying to recover from the effects of ultra processed foods, and that is the conundrums they are up against while at work. Unfortunately, this is such a big issue because the workplace is typically filled with landmines. The workplace is often a hub of food exposure. Whether it’s donuts in the breakroom, catered lunches, vending machines, or birthday celebrations every week, it can feel like food is everywhere. So let’s discover what success in recovery looks like in environments like these! 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 .
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Success Leaves Clues
02/06/2025
Success Leaves Clues
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. Imagine this: every choice, strategy, or mindset shift someone has made to recover from ultra-processed food addiction is like a breadcrumb leading toward freedom. And you can follow those breadcrumbs, noticing patterns and taking shortcuts, to build your own success. The idea that "success leaves clues" means that every successful person, every individual who’s overcome something, has left behind a roadmap. It might not be a GPS with turn-by-turn directions, but it’s a trail of behaviors, strategies, and practices you can adapt and use. These clues aren’t just about shortcuts. They’re about giving yourself tools that are proven to help you move forward. 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 .
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Will I Ever Love My Body?
01/30/2025
Will I Ever Love My Body?
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. In this episode, our topic is something that touches most, if not all, of us deeply: loving our bodies—especially during recovery from food-related challenges. Today we’ll ask, “Can I ever learn to truly love my body?” and we’ll dive into the many layers of body image that women face. We’ll examine the history and reasons behind our struggles, and how we can redefine body love on our own terms. All of this makes us want to stop and ask ourselves why has there been such a long history of women not loving their bodies, why the struggle? Let’s dig in and discuss! 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 .
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Lissa Maris' Recovery Journey
01/23/2025
Lissa Maris' Recovery Journey
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 enlightening and energizing conversation with Raw Food Romance’s, Melissa Maris. Vegan for the animals, raw for health, Lissa has been eating a raw vegan diet and living a vegan lifestyle since 2014. She speaks at summits, events, and enjoys creating delicious raw vegan recipes! Lissa has also combined her love of photography with food to create recipe books and meal plans to inspire others to choose more raw meals. Her favorite topics are how to combat cravings and dealing with the mindset shifts needed for healthy choices. You can find her ebooks here: http://payhip.com/rawfoodromance and enjoy 40% off with code: RAWFOOD40 Follow Lissa on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/rawfoodromance Facebook http://www.facebook.com/rawfoodromance YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/rawfoodromance All other links: http://sociatap.com/rawfoodromance 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 .
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RFR Special Episode~Coping in Crisis
01/16/2025
RFR Special Episode~Coping in Crisis
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 want to talk about something heavy but necessary: coping in times of crisis. Many of us are witnessing the devastating news of the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles and the blizzards battering the Midwest. Whether you’re directly impacted or just feeling the weight of these tragedies from afar, it’s normal to feel shaken. But here’s the truth: when you’re recovering from ultra-processed foods, times of crisis can hit especially hard. Stress and emotions can stir up cravings or leave you feeling out of control. Today, we want to talk about how to stay grounded, protect your recovery, and even find moments of peace and purpose in the midst of chaos. And enjoy our RFR leader, Shae Williams, as she shares her trauma based expertise on how to best handle life in these tender situations. 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 .
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Making America Healthy Again
01/09/2025
Making America Healthy Again
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. In this episode, we dive into a very special discussion that really connects with our journey toward health and healing. Recently, Tucker Carlson interviewed Dr. Casey Means, who is a Stanford-trained physician dedicated to metabolic wellness. Dr. Means is passionate about helping people understand how their bodies are influenced by the foods they eat, particularly ultra-processed foods. In this interview, she shares some incredibly important information that we can all benefit from,so join us as we summarize key points that are critical for our success in recovery. 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 .
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Mastering Your Emotions
01/02/2025
Mastering Your Emotions
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. In this episode, we're exploring a critical topic: emotional regulation. Understanding and managing our emotions is essential for anyone striving to overcome addiction, and quite frankly, to just live well in this world. So today we are going to take a look at what emotional regulation is, why it’s important, and some practical strategies you can use to gain control over your emotions that, in turn, will empower you to choose healthier eating habits and food choices. 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 .
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Happier in the Holidays
12/31/2024
Happier in the Holidays
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. As the holidays approach, many of us find this to be one of the most challenging times when it comes to staying on track with recovery from ultra-processed foods. Between festive gatherings, emotional family dynamics, and the endless cues and triggers, this season can feel like walking through a minefield. But here's the good news: you don’t have to lose your footing. Today, we’re going to discuss strategies to navigate food, relationships, and triggers during the holidays so you can stay clean, sober, and connected to your recovery. 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 .
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Writing Your Way to Recovery
12/12/2024
Writing Your Way to Recovery
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. In this episode, we're going to talk about a powerful tool that can aid in your recovery: writing. This might be surprising to hear, but writing, or journaling, is tremendously helpful to so many people. Journaling is more than just putting words on paper; it's a way to process thoughts, understand emotions, and plan for the future. Journaling, in particular, can help you identify triggers, track progress, and maintain motivation. So join us as we dive into how you can start a writing practice and use it to overcome processed food obsession. 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 .
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Time Management in Recovery
12/05/2024
Time Management in Recovery
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. In this episode, we're diving into a topic that may seem unrelated to food addiction but is actually vital: time management and organization. How can structuring your time help you recover from the effects of ultra-processed foods? Listen in to find out! 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
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Tim Kaufman's Weight Loss Story
11/28/2024
Tim Kaufman's Weight Loss Story
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 have the pleasure of chatting with Tim Kaufman, of Fat Man Rants. Tim was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) in his early twenties. He was in chronic pain most of his life. By the time he had reached the age of 37 he was addicted to Fentanyl, alcohol, and fast food. At over 400 pounds he was unable to perform simple daily tasks. He had many chronic health issues and was almost immobile. He had lost his interest in life and had almost given up.Tim started a journey to regain his health. He started to change one small thing at a time. He is now an athlete who thrives on a plant-based whole-food lifestyle and leads a healthy, happy, productive, and very active life that is free of all medications he was once on. His passion is to spread the message that anyone can transition to a healthy, active lifestyle and dramatically change their life regardless of their current situation or size. You can find Tim’s via his , where you can learn more about his and . He’s also active on social media , and . 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 .
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Changing I Can't to I Can
11/21/2024
Changing I Can't to I Can
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 have a topic that will affect every person on the planet from the time we are 2 till we are 102, in fact this touches all the circumstances we encounter in life. This powerful and transformative topic is the mind shift between: "I Can’t vs. I Can." These simple phrases might seem insignificant at first glance, but they hold immense control over our lives and our potential. 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 .
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Choosing Happiness
11/14/2024
Choosing Happiness
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. In this episode, we are going to explore the transformative power of choice and we want to start with a question that challenges our very perception of life: Can happiness be a choice, rather than just a fleeting emotion? In a world that often feels out of our control, what if the key to a more fulfilling life is right within us? Keep listening as Jamie and I uncover the truth behind choosing happiness and how this simple yet profound decision can change everything. 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.
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The Pleasure Trap
11/07/2024
The Pleasure Trap
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 dive into a discussion about the book The Pleasure Trap. The authors, Dr Douglas Lisle, a psychologist and Dr Alan Goldhamer, a chiropractor and health educator, explain how modern food environments hijack our natural instincts, leading us into a cycle of addiction and poor health. Sound familiar? The Pleasure Trap is a fascinating book that delves into the psychology and biology of why we get hooked on unhealthy foods. At its core, the book explains that humans are wired to seek pleasure, avoid pain, and conserve energy. This was beneficial for survival in ancient environments where food was scarce and physical effort was necessary. However, in today’s world of abundant, highly palatable processed foods, these instincts can lead us astray. 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 .
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