The Kick Sugar Coach Podcast Florence Christophers

In the most recent episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Linnae Offerman, a nurse and health coach who has successfully navigated the tumultuous waters of sugar and food addiction. Her journey is not just one of personal triumph but also serves as a blueprint for those seeking to achieve food sobriety and reclaim their health. Linnae's approach hinges on the elimination of sugar and flour, the incorporation of whole foods into her diet, and the invaluable role of community su...

Are you ready to decode the puzzle of your metabolic health? Join us on an enlightening journey with Carlee Hayes, a registered dietitian and Senior Nutrition Manager at NutriSense, in our latest podcast episode.Discover how your unique responses to carbohydrates can shape your health. Learn why personalized nutrition is key and how Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) offer real-time insights into your body's reactions to different foods and meal timings.Carlee shares actionable tips that can ...

In a world where convenience often dictates our food choices, the true cost of such decisions remains hidden from the average consumer. In this week's episode, Dr. Joan Ifland, an expert on Food Addiction, discusses the impacts of ultra-processed foods on health and addiction, revealing startling insights into our eating habits and their consequences.Dr. Ifland begins by examining the NOVA organization's food classifications, which are instrumental in identifying the myriad of ingredients pre...

Unlock the secrets that food manufacturers don't want you to know as we sit down with Wolfram Alderson, an authority on hidden sugars and metabolic health. In a riveting conversation, Wolfram takes us through his trailblazing efforts from pushing for California's farmers market legislation to his current battle against the hidden dangers lurking in our food. With a wealth of experience, he expertly peels back the layers of complexity surrounding food data, revealing how consumers and policyma...

Have you ever considered the profound ways in which trauma shapes our health, behavior, and the very foods we long for in times of stress? Dr. Aimie Apigian joins us to explore this intricate tapestry, unraveling how our bodies' responses to trauma are far more than psychological - they're deeply rooted in our biology. Journeying through our autonomic nervous system, we examine why certain comfort foods seem irresistible and the unexpected role of the vagus nerve in our quest for emotional ba...

Sugar has become a staple in modern diets, but the impact it has on our health is far from sweet. Dr. Rob Lufkin, a respected physician and author, brings to light the dark side of sugar consumption and its pervasive role in promoting chronic diseases. From the onset of metabolic syndrome to its influence on Alzheimer's, cardiovascular diseases, and even cancer, sugar's impact is extensive and often underestimated.Dr. Lufkin's personal journey of health enlightenment underscores the urgent ne...