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 welcome Dr. Claire Wilcox, an addiction psychiatrist and psychiatrist, a former internist, who has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including eating disorder treatment facilities, addiction treatment centers, and general psychiatric practice. She is also adjunct faculty at the University of New Mexico and associate professor of translational neuroscience at the Mind Research Network, where she has studied the brain chemistry of addictive disorders and the effects of addiction treatment on brain function. She is the author of the textbook Food Addiction, Obesity and Disorders of Overeating: An Evidence-Based Assessment and Clinical Guide (2021) and the self-help book, Rewire Your Food Addicted Brain: Fight Cravings and Break Free from a High-Sugar Ultra-Processed Diet, both available for purchase at major retailers. You can find out more about Dr. Wilcox at www.wilcoxmd.com.

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.

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 welcome Anja Hall, a chef, wellness entrepreneur, and metabolic health advocate who has built four successful companies centered on cooking, high-quality food, and health. She is the co-founder of The Blood Sugar Method, a program designed to help individuals improve their blood sugar and metabolic health through holistic, long-term practices, particularly in cases involving PCOS, menopause, pregnancy, GLP-1 use, and HRT. A longtime chef for the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, and other professional athletes, Anja knows firsthand how food fuels performance and longevity. She has also competed—and won twice —on the Food Network, proving that nutritious eating can be both gourmet and delicious. You can find Anja at www.thebloodsugarmethod.com.

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.

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 topic that every single one of us has faced: Why do we still mess up on our recovery journey, even when we're doing everything right? You've meal prepped, journaled, meditated, blocked off time, planned for a trigger… and somehow, you still find yourself face-first in a bag of something ultra-processed. We're going to get real about why this happens—what the science says, what it feels like, and how we can move forward without letting it turn into a shame spiral. This episode is GOLD, so tune in for some wisdom!

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.

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 welcome a best-selling author, speaker, and founder of several wellness-focused organizations, Caren Paskel. Caren has been on a journey of wellness and personal development from a young age - she is a Vedanta philosophy master and lifelong yoga practitioner. Her journey, which began at 16, has led her to guide others toward holistic transformation and self-mastery, bridging ancient wisdom with modern life. Despite facing personal loss, including her husband's death from cancer, and navigating business challenges as the former owner of EnSoul Yoga, Caren has remained unwavering in her commitment to her principles. She now shares her wisdom through her businesses, Caren Paskel Self-Evolution and Youthful Longevity Yoga Academy, and her signature program CarenNotes on Happiness, helping individuals build their optimal health, mental poise, and life fulfillment by aligning mind, body, and spirit. You can find Caren on IG: @carenpaskel, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caren.paskel, and at carenpaskel.com. You can find her book here: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/power

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.

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 www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.

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 welcome Dr. Barb Woegerer. Dr. Barb is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their health. Her primary focus is to explore the underlying root cause and provide individualized patient-centered care. She utilizes evidence-based therapies and provides patients with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed. Her clinical focus is on women's health, metabolic health, and inflammatory conditions. Dr. Barb spends a great deal of time educating individuals on the importance of magnesium and why we all need to add this mineral to our health toolbox. When she's not seeing patients, she loves spending time in nature, reading, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. You can find Dr. Barb on Instagram at @drbarbwoegerer, where she shares a wealth of information on magnesium and inflammation! Alternatively, she can be contacted through her website at https://www.barbwoegerer.com

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.

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 this enlightening conversation with Mallary Tenore Tarpley, as we dive deep into the nuances of Eating Disorders. We will take a look at the similarities and differences between

ED and Ultra-Processed Food Use Disorder. We not only compare and contrast, but also enjoy talking about how compassion and connection are critical components of all healing journeys. Mallary brings a wealth of knowledge to us and shares some of the insights she highlights in her new book Slip. Find more about her at mallarytenoretarpley.com. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and The Dallas Morning News, among other publications. She is the recipient of a prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grant, which helped support her research and writing.

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.

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.

This episode's topic is one I think so many people wrestle with silently—what holds you back from starting recovery? And maybe even scarier—what do you fear most once you begin? The truth is—most of us don't get stuck because we don't know what to do… we get stuck because of fear. And fear, if we don't talk about it, can quietly control us.

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.