Real Food Recovery Podcast

Paige Alexander
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Nutrition

If you feel stuck in cycles with ultra-processed food, cravings, weight struggles, and a loss of control, you are not broken, and you are not alone. Hosted by Paige Alexander, this podcast goes beyond diets, calorie counting, and quick fixes to uncover what’s really driving your relationship with food. You’ll learn how to: • Break free from ultra-processed food dependency • Rebuild trust with real, whole, single-ingredient foods • Understand the science behind cravings and habits • Heal the emotional patterns tied to food • Create sustainable weight loss without obsession This isn’t about restriction, it’s about restoration. In this new chapter of Real Food Recovery, Paige brings a deeper, more personal approach to what it truly takes to find freedom with food. If food isn’t the answer…let’s start asking better questions.

  1. 2d ago

    Nervous System Regulation, Stress & Burnout Recovery | JD Tremblay

    Real Food Recovery Podcast™ was created from a society wrestling with ultra-processed food addiction and the deep exhaustion that comes from feeling trapped in destructive patterns. After decades of obsession, frustration, and starting over, Paige Alexander holds this space to speak honestly about what it takes to heal—offering lived experience, grounded perspective, and practical tools to rebuild a life rooted in peace instead of chaos. In this episode, Paige sits down with JD Tremblay, integrated engineer, ultra-endurance triathlete, certified naturopath practitioner, and best-selling author, to explore nervous system regulation, stress, and what it really takes to sustain resilience under pressure. With a background in the military, firefighting, and search and rescue, JD brings a lived understanding of how the body and mind respond in high-stress environments. As one of only three people in the world to complete the EpicDeca, JD now focuses on helping people simplify complexity into repeatable systems that support stability, structure, and long-term well-being. Through his work with Hungry Warrior Academy, he teaches how to regulate the nervous system, build sustainable habits, and create consistency without burnout. Together, Paige and JD explore how chronic stress impacts the nervous system, decision-making, emotional regulation, and daily behavior patterns. They also discuss what it looks like to build real resilience, not through intensity or perfection, but through simple, grounded systems that actually hold in real life.  Find more about JD at:  https://hunger4more.com/ and hungrywarrioracademy.com If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of stress, or looking for a more sustainable way to support your mind and body, this conversation will meet you where you are.  Questions, stories, or thoughts can be shared anytime at realfoodrecovery4u@gmail.com, and more resources can be found at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.  © 2026 Paige Alexander — All rights reserved.  Real Food Recovery Podcast™ is an original educational podcast focused on sustainable nutrition, self-trust, and recovery-aligned living.  Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is prohibited. This podcast feed and all episodes are original works created and owned by Paige Alexander under Real Food Recovery™. Click Here for YouTube:  https://youtu.be/EU4hw6OoBH8?is=DufUGlQlgsNfpt53

  2. Oct 8

    Reverse Prediabetes and Boost Energy Naturally | Axay Shah

    Low energy, fatigue, brain fog, and rising blood sugar levels have become so common that many people assume it’s just part of aging, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Real Food Recovery™, Paige Alexander sits down with Axay Shah to explore how whole, natural foods can help reverse prediabetes, restore energy, and support the body the way it was designed to function. After facing a serious decline in energy in his 50s, Axay experienced a wake-up call that led him to completely change his approach to food and health. Now at 66, he shares how he maintains high energy, mental clarity, and endurance, including completing multiple marathons, by returning to simple, natural nutrition. In this conversation, they discuss the root causes of fatigue and brain fog, what it really means to eat “what Mother Nature made,” and the concept of the Five Slow Poisons that silently drain energy over time. They also break down how prediabetes can be reversed without medication, what a typical day of eating looks like for sustained energy, and whether a whole-food or raw approach is realistic in everyday life. You’ll also learn about “energy bankruptcy,” how to recognize it in your own life, the connection between food and long-term vitality, and the single most important shift you can make starting today. If you’re struggling with low energy, blood sugar issues, or feeling disconnected from how your body is meant to function, this episode offers a grounded, practical path forward rooted in simplicity and awareness.Find more about Axay Shah and his book at:  RawFoodiest.com Share your story or questions: realfoodrecovery4u@gmail.com  More resources: www.realfoodrecovery4u.comReal Food Recovery™ is an original educational podcast focused on healing your relationship with food, rebuilding self-trust, and creating a sustainable, recovery-aligned way of living.© 2026 Paige Alexander — All rights reserved. View YouTube version here:  https://youtu.be/MOSkGcdITKs?is=jbLKD8jthhuv8YTL

  3. Oct 1

    Why I Can't Stop Eating (And How to Fix It) | Amanda Leith

    Food addiction, ultra processed food patterns, and recovery are explored in this episode of Real Food Recovery Podcast™. This conversation focuses on how food addiction impacts behavior, cravings, and emotional regulation, and what sustainable recovery can look like in real life. Real Food Recovery Podcast™ was created from a society wrestling with ultra processed food addiction and the exhaustion that comes from feeling stuck in destructive patterns. After decades of frustration and starting over, Paige Alexander holds this space to speak honestly about what it takes to heal, offering lived experience, practical tools, and a path toward peace with real food. In this episode, Paige sits down with Amanda Leith to discuss: Why you cannot stop eating certain foods and what is actually happening in the brain during food addiction. Amanda, Operations Director and Addiction Counselor with Shift Recovery by Acorn, explains how ultra processed foods drive cravings, loss of control, and repeated cycles that go beyond willpower. This conversation focuses on recognizing food addiction, understanding early recovery, and taking practical steps toward lasting change. Together, they explore: What food addiction is and how to recognize it How ultra processed foods impact cravings and brain response Why willpower is not enough to stop addictive eating patterns The role of structure and consistency in recovery What early recovery looks like in real life Emotional challenges when removing trigger foods Practical first steps to begin healing What long term recovery and food freedom can look like If you are struggling with ultra processed food patterns, food addiction, binge eating, or feeling stuck in recovery, this conversation will meet you where you are. Guest information: Website: foodaddiction.com Social: Shift Recovery by Acorn Resources: Food addiction recovery support and structured programs Questions, stories, or thoughts can be shared anytime at realfoodrecovery4u@gmail.com, and more resources can be found at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com. Real Food Recovery Podcast™ is an original educational podcast focused on sustainable nutrition, self trust, and recovery aligned living. © 2026 Paige Alexander All rights reserved. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is prohibited. This podcast feed and all episodes are original works created and owned by Paige Alexander under Real Food Recovery™. Find the YouTube version here:  https://youtu.be/mRNZL8uNqv4?is=lMdXaxvUJ9Idj5Ht

  4. Sep 24

    Binge Eating, Bulimia and Emotional Recovery | Colleen Clifford

    Real Food Recovery Podcast™ was created from a society wrestling with ultra-processed food addiction, binge eating, and the deep exhaustion that comes from feeling stuck in destructive patterns. After decades of obsession, frustration, and starting over, Paige Alexander holds this space to speak honestly about what it takes to heal, offering lived experience, grounded perspective, and practical tools to rebuild a life rooted in peace instead of chaos. In this episode, Paige sits down with Colleen Clifford, author of Life Beyond the Binge, to explore the deeper layers of recovery from binge eating, bulimia, and the emotional patterns that keep people stuck. This conversation moves beyond surface-level solutions and into the real work of untangling shame, learning how to sit with discomfort, and discovering who you are outside of coping cycles with food, alcohol, and other behaviors. Colleen is an author, speaker, and health coach who helps people understand cravings, grief, and the hidden survival patterns many carry quietly. Drawing from her own lived experience, her work focuses on shame-free change and rebuilding trust with yourself. Together, Paige and Colleen discuss shifting from perfection to progress, building awareness without self-judgment, and what it actually looks like to give yourself grace when you are not getting it right. They also explore the connection between emotional eating, mental health, and ultra-processed food patterns for anyone working to rebuild self-trust and create a life that no longer revolves around food. If you are searching for clarity, understanding, and a more grounded path forward in recovery, this conversation will meet you where you are. Questions, stories, or thoughts can be shared anytime at realfoodrecovery4u@gmail.com, and more resources can be found at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com. © 2026 Paige Alexander — All rights reserved. Real Food Recovery Podcast™ is an original educational podcast focused on sustainable nutrition, self-trust, and recovery-aligned living. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is prohibited. This podcast feed and all episodes are original works created and owned by Paige Alexander under Real Food Recovery™. Colleen Clifford | Life Beyond the Binge (@purepotential.health) • Instagram photos and videos Colleen Clifford | Substack Book The Exhale Retreat/Bali https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings/?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BTW2hSvBFTAC3s%2FJcd%2BEl1w%3D%3D Catch the YouTube Version Here:  https://youtu.be/5ySYT6eXJS8?is=1Zjz1n2y4V-w8_Q6

  5. Sep 17

    Fix Your Metabolism and Boost Energy Today

    Food addiction, ultra processed food recovery, and metabolic health are explored in this episode of Real Food Recovery Podcast™. This conversation focuses on metabolic dysfunction, energy production, and simple daily habits that support sustainable recovery and improved vitality. Real Food Recovery Podcast™ was created from a deeply personal journey through processed food addiction, recovery, and the search for lasting peace. After decades of struggle, Paige Alexander now uses this space to share honest conversations, practical tools, and real life insights to help others break free from food obsession and rebuild trust with themselves. This is Part 2 of a 2 part series with Natalie Ellis. If you have not listened to Part 1, be sure to start there for the full context around mindset, thoughts, and behavior change. In this episode, Paige sits down again with Natalie Ellis, a certified life coach with a degree in Human Development from Brigham Young University, to shift the focus from mindset into physical health, specifically metabolic health, energy, and how the body functions. Natalie breaks down metabolic dysfunction in simple, practical terms, explaining how the body’s ability to create energy becomes compromised over time and how that dysfunction is at the root of many common health issues, including weight gain, blood sugar imbalance, fatigue, and brain fog. She shares 10 simple, actionable strategies you can begin using today to support your metabolism and restore energy, including walking after meals, eating more single ingredient foods, improving sleep, getting morning sunlight, supporting gut health, and moving more consistently throughout the day. Rather than overwhelming change, this conversation focuses on small, sustainable shifts that help the body return to balance and function the way it was designed. If you have been feeling stuck, low on energy, or unsure where to start, this episode offers a clear and approachable path forward. Find more about Natalie on Instagram or email her at natalie.ellis.coaching@gmail.com Share your story or questions: realfoodrecovery4u@gmail.com  More resources: www.realfoodrecovery4u.comReal Food Recovery Podcast™ is an original educational podcast focused on healing your relationship with food, rebuilding self trust, and creating a sustainable, recovery aligned way of living. © 2026 Paige Alexander All rights reserved. Watch YouTube version here:  https://youtu.be/WSj6DVXGV2k?is=moy47Z5MfSmS5oZ4

  6. Sep 10

    Five Ways Your Brain Lies to You

    Food addiction, ultra processed food recovery, and thought patterns are explored in this episode of Real Food Recovery Podcast™. This conversation focuses on how the brain distorts reality, reinforces emotional patterns, and influences behavior in both food recovery and daily life. Real Food Recovery Podcast™ was created from a deeply personal journey through processed food addiction, recovery, and the search for lasting peace. After decades of struggle, Paige Alexander now uses this space to share honest conversations, practical tools, and real life insights to help others break free from food obsession and rebuild trust with themselves. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series with Natalie Ellis. Be sure to listen to Part 2 where the conversation shifts into metabolic health and simple daily habits to restore energy. In this episode, Paige sits down with Natalie Ellis, a certified life coach with a degree in Human Development from Brigham Young University, to explore the powerful connection between thoughts, emotions, and behavior, especially in the context of recovery and motherhood. Natalie teaches a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that focuses on how thoughts shape feelings, actions, and results. Together, they break down the ways the brain can distort reality, influence decisions, and keep people stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. You will learn how to recognize mental patterns, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and begin creating more intentional, grounded responses in both your relationship with food and your everyday life. Natalie is also the host of the Motherhood Matters podcast and works with women who want to strengthen their influence through emotional awareness and regulation. She and her husband Matt have been married for 27 years and are raising five children. This conversation offers practical tools for anyone who feels overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck, and provides a path toward greater clarity, self awareness, and lasting change. Find Natalie Ellis on Instagram or email her at natalie.ellis.coaching@gmail.com. Share your story or questions: realfoodrecovery4u@gmail.comMore resources: www.realfoodrecovery4u.com Real Food Recovery Podcast™ is an original educational podcast focused on healing your relationship with food, rebuilding self trust, and creating a sustainable, recovery aligned way of living.  © 2026 Paige Alexander All rights reserved. Watch YouTube version here:  https://youtu.be/jHqWQRGpNak?is=anEBNPcyArxxpUst

  7. Sep 3

    Why Diets Don't Work and How to Trust Your Hunger Part 2 | Anne Poirier

    Food addiction, ultra processed food recovery, and intuitive eating are explored in this episode of Real Food Recovery Podcast™. This conversation focuses on why diets fail long term, how restriction impacts hunger signals, and what it takes to rebuild trust with your body in recovery. If you have ever wondered why diets do not work or questioned whether you can truly trust your hunger, this conversation will change how you see your relationship with food. This is Part 2 of a 2 part series with Anne Poirier. If you have not listened to Part 1, be sure to start there for a deeper exploration of body image, impulse control, and the “body bully” narrative. Real Food Recovery Podcast™ was born from a world struggling with ultra-processed food addiction and the quiet pain of feeling stuck in patterns that do not serve us. After decades of food obsession, starting over, and searching for peace, Paige Alexander creates a space for honest conversations about what it truly takes to heal. In this episode, Paige continues her discussion with Anne Poirier, body image expert and intuitive eating counselor, to explore how to rebuild self trust after years of dieting, restriction, and food rules. Together, they break down why diets fail long term, how restriction disrupts both the brain and body, and what it actually looks like to reconnect with natural hunger cues. They also explore intuitive eating in recovery, exercise addiction, the body bully voice, and the lasting impact of chronic restriction.This episode offers a clear, compassionate path forward for anyone stuck in the cycle of starting over, second guessing hunger, or fearing loss of control around food. You are not broken. Your body is not the enemy. And with the right awareness, healing is possible. Learn more about Anne Poirier at https://shapingperspectives.com/ Email: anne@thebodyjoyful.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQvXD0xrvHDDkI1VCMmQVtQ/playlists Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.poirier.10 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annepoirier11/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-poirier-72b66344/ Scheduler: https://shapingperspectives.as.me/Anneshour Past Interviews: https://www.listennotes.com/top-podcasts/anne-poirier/ Free E Book: https://shapingperspectives.com/confidence/ Share your story or questions: realfoodrecovery4u@gmail.comMore resources: www.realfoodrecovery4u.com Real Food Recovery™ is an educational podcast focused on sustainable nutrition, rebuilding self trust, and recovery from ultra-processed food patterns.© 2026 Paige Alexander All rights reserved. Watch the YouTube version here:  https://youtu.be/pSWh7wHNd0M?is=QYrx2T1rhfv5ARhy

  8. Aug 27

    From Body Bully to Body Ally Part 1 | Anne Poirier

    Food addiction, ultra processed food recovery, and body image healing are explored in this episode of Real Food Recovery Podcast™. This conversation focuses on impulse control, body image, and how self perception and internal dialogue influence recovery from ultra processed food patterns. Real Food Recovery Podcast™ was born from a world struggling with ultra-processed food addiction and the quiet pain of feeling stuck in patterns that do not serve us. After decades of food obsession, starting over, and searching for peace, Paige Alexander creates a space for honest conversations about what it truly takes to heal. In this episode, Paige sits down with Anne Poirier, nationally recognized body image expert, certified intuitive eating counselor, and author of The Body Joyful, to explore impulse control, body image, and the deep human need for acceptance in food addiction recovery.Together, they unpack why impulse control is not about willpower, how the desire to be accepted shapes our decisions, and the powerful role of self talk in either keeping us stuck or moving us forward. They also discuss nervous system regulation, body neutrality, and what it really means to begin respecting and caring for your body again.Anne shares her personal journey from years of body shame and disordered eating to becoming a leading voice in the body neutrality movement. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Women’s Health, Shape, and NPR.If you have ever felt out of control around food or disconnected from your body, this conversation will help you understand that your behaviors are not failures, they are signals.  Learn more about Anne Poirier at https://shapingperspectives.com/Unlocking Body Confidence E Book: https://shapingperspectives.com/confidence/ Share your story or questions: realfoodrecovery4u@gmail.com  More resources: www.realfoodrecovery4u.comReal Food Recovery™ is an educational podcast focused on healing your relationship with food, rebuilding self trust, and creating a sustainable, peaceful way of living.  © 2026 Paige Alexander All rights reserved. Watch YouTube Here:  https://youtu.be/uBUqNBC-o0Q?is=kI7I45ZXEzbbnOea

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If you feel stuck in cycles with ultra-processed food, cravings, weight struggles, and a loss of control, you are not broken, and you are not alone. Hosted by Paige Alexander, this podcast goes beyond diets, calorie counting, and quick fixes to uncover what’s really driving your relationship with food. You’ll learn how to: • Break free from ultra-processed food dependency • Rebuild trust with real, whole, single-ingredient foods • Understand the science behind cravings and habits • Heal the emotional patterns tied to food • Create sustainable weight loss without obsession This isn’t about restriction, it’s about restoration. In this new chapter of Real Food Recovery, Paige brings a deeper, more personal approach to what it truly takes to find freedom with food. If food isn’t the answer…let’s start asking better questions.

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  • Creator
    Paige Alexander
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © ® 2026 Real Food Recovery Pocast
  • Show Website
    Real Food Recovery Podcast

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