Food addiction is a very sensitive subject... and let’s say very controversial. It’s one of these subjects that get people very polarized. It’s either one way or the other. I used to see addiction, food addiction being one of the possible addictions, as this black or white subject. For instance, sugar is addictive and should be avoided for the rest of my life. All forms of sugar were dangerous... like viciously dangerous. But then I evolved... I opened myself to different viewpoints. Educated myself. Researched. I realized via education and life experience (my own addictions) that it’s not black and white. So in today’s episode, I’m going to share my viewpoints, the facts of research and our solution here that we teach at Going Beyond the Food Academy. Visit https://www.stephaniedodier.com/podcast-episodes/ for complete show notes of every podcast episode In this episode I discuss  The definition of addiction and its types  My personal journey towards addiction healing What causes food addiction or any addiction How does addiction work in the brain Solution to Food Addiction Last episode was a special bonus edition of The Beyond the Food Show podcast, I shared a powerful case study that will show you how transforming your relationship to food is not only possible without willpower but also transforming your entire life: kids, partner, work and all! I showcased the story of one of the members of our Academy community, Jessica Tomasko. Jessica is in her 40’s, a mother of 2, wife and a professional who, in her words, says she has spent her whole life binging and dieting. She was desperate, miserable and scared that if nothing changes, she would spend the rest of her life suffering. Jessica is a source of inspiration for all women. Jessica agreed to do this to impact other women... like you. Listen up! Click here.  Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... and I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say!  Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review.      Links mentioned in the episode: Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy Claim Your Food Freedom Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits Podcast Episode 54: Overeating and Binge Eating: Interview with Dr. Carolyn Ross – Crave Cure Series Podcast Episode 99: How to Stop Binging & Overeating in 5 Steps Dr. Carolyn Ross: A Manifesto for Recovery from Food Addiction Gabor Mate: In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts book Gabor Mate’s quick read article   Studies and Research Article from The Journal of Nutrition Article from the Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK Article on highly palatable food not being addictive   Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community.   Reach Stephanie  Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***