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. 1d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. Aug 20

    Breaking Sugar Addiction | Netta Gorman

    Food addiction, ultra processed food recovery, and sugar addiction are explored in this episode of Real Food Recovery Podcast™. This conversation focuses on breaking sugar cravings, understanding compulsive eating patterns, and what sustainable recovery from ultra processed food addiction can look like. 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 more times than can be counted, 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 is joined by Netta Gorman, author of Break Free From Sugar Cravings. Netta shares her personal journey of struggling with intense sugar cravings, emotional eating, and the cycle of restriction and relapse that so many people experience.She describes a long history of feeling controlled by sugar, relying on sweets for comfort, and experiencing physical symptoms such as bloating, fatigue, and digestive distress while believing it was simply a lack of willpower.Together, Paige and Netta explore what actually drives sugar addiction, why discipline alone is not enough, and what it takes to step out of the cycle of cravings and into lasting change.  Netta shares what ultimately helped her break free from constant cravings and begin rebuilding a healthier, more stable relationship with food and her body.  If you are struggling with sugar cravings, emotional eating, or feeling stuck in cycles of restriction and relapse, this conversation will meet you where you are.Find more about Netta Gorman at sugarcravingsfree.com.Every conversation is an invitation to feel less alone. Alongside personal stories, Paige takes time to share listener questions about addiction, recovery, mindset, and the emotional work that makes lasting change possible. If you are searching for hope, understanding, or simply someone who gets it, this podcast is here to walk with you. 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™.

  4. Aug 13

    Why Your Food Betrays You | Daniel Trevor

    Food addiction, ultra processed food recovery, and metabolic health are explored in this episode of Real Food Recovery Podcast™. This conversation focuses on how modern food systems, including sugar, refined carbohydrates, and industrial seed oils, impact metabolic health, cravings, and recovery from ultra processed food patterns. 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 more times than can be counted, 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 is joined by Daniel Trevor, citizen scientist, author, and health advocate who, after surviving a heart attack, dedicated himself to understanding how modern diets affect metabolic health. He is the author of The Unholy Trinity, which explores the impact of carbohydrates, sugar, and industrial seed oils and offers practical strategies to support better health outcomes. Together, Paige and Daniel explore how everyday food choices influence energy, inflammation, cravings, and long term health, and why understanding these patterns can be an important part of recovery. This is a conversation focused on awareness, education, and empowerment, offering insight into how food environments shape behavior and how people can begin to make more informed choices without extremes or confusion.  If you are trying to understand the connection between food, health, and recovery, this episode will meet you where you are.Find more about Daniel Trevor at http://danieltrevor.com. Every conversation is an invitation to feel less alone. Alongside personal stories, Paige takes time to share listener questions about addiction, recovery, mindset, and the emotional work that makes lasting change possible. If you are searching for hope, understanding, or simply someone who gets it, this podcast is here to walk with you.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™.

  5. Aug 6

    Joy, Mindset and Emotional Healing in Recovery | Kaily Matterella

    Food addiction, ultra processed food recovery, and emotional healing are explored in this episode of Real Food Recovery Podcast™. This conversation focuses on how joy, mindset, and emotional connection support recovery from ultra processed food patterns and help build long term stability and change. 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 Kaily Matterella, founder of the Joy Makers Project, to explore the role of joy, mindset, and emotional connection in the recovery process. This conversation offers a different perspective on healing, one that includes lightness, presence, and the ability to reconnect with what feels meaningful. Kaily’s work centers on creating more joy in everyday life, and in this conversation, she shares how small, intentional shifts can influence the way we think, feel, and move through recovery. Together, Paige and Kaily discuss how emotional health and mindset play a critical role in breaking cycles and building a more sustainable path forward.  They also explore what it looks like to create moments of joy even in the middle of challenges, and how those moments can begin to shift patterns over time.If you are looking for a more grounded, hopeful perspective on healing and recovery, this conversation will meet you where you are.  Find Kaily Matterella and learn more about her work through the Joy Makers Project on social media. 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™.

  6. Jul 30

    Nervous System Healing and Recovery Through Subtraction | Jodi Scott

    Food addiction, ultra processed food recovery, and nervous system regulation are explored in this episode of Real Food Recovery Podcast™. This conversation focuses on nervous system healing, overstimulation, and how reducing ultra processed inputs can support recovery and long term stability. 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 is joined by Jodi Scott, founder, educator, and nervous system informed wellness advocate, to explore a different approach to recovery, one centered on doing less, not more. This conversation introduces the concept of healing through subtraction: reducing stimulation, removing ultra processed inputs, and creating space for the body to regulate and restore. With a background in health psychology and a foundation in real food and plant based living, Jodi shares how simplifying what we consume, physically and mentally, can have a profound impact on nervous system stability, energy, and long term recovery.  Together, Paige and Jodi discuss how constant input, overstimulation, and modern lifestyle habits can keep the body dysregulated, and what it looks like to step back into a more grounded, sustainable way of living.  If you are feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or stuck in cycles that feel difficult to break, this conversation will meet you where you are.Learn more about Jodi Scott and her work at greengoo.com. 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™.

  7. Jul 23

    Happiness, Mental Health and Inflammation in Recovery Part 2 | Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum

    Food addiction, ultra processed food recovery, and mental health are explored in this episode of Real Food Recovery Podcast™. This conversation focuses on how happiness, emotional regulation, and mindset directly impact inflammation, energy, cravings, and recovery from ultra processed food patterns.  This is Part 2 of a 2 part conversation with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum. If you have not listened to Part 1, be sure to start there for a deeper understanding of chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and sugar addiction in recovery. 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 continues the conversation with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, shifting the focus to the science of happiness and its direct impact on physical health. This discussion explores how emotions, mindset, and internal dialogue influence inflammation, immune function, energy levels, and even cravings.  Drawing from his work and book 3 Steps to Happiness: An Easy Guide, Dr. Teitelbaum explains how happiness is not just a feeling, but a biological state that plays a critical role in healing. Together, Paige and Dr. Teitelbaum break down how stress, thought patterns, and emotional regulation can either support or disrupt recovery. They also explore how focusing only on food can overlook a major piece of the healing process, and what it looks like to begin supporting both the mind and body in a more integrated way.  If you are working to rebuild your health, your energy, and your relationship with food, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that how you feel matters just as much as what you eat.Learn more about Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum at www.EndFatigue.com and www.Vitality101.com. 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™.

  8. Jul 16

    Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia & Sugar Addiction Recovery | Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum (Part 1)

    Food addiction, ultra processed food recovery, and chronic fatigue are explored in this episode of Real Food Recovery Podcast™. This conversation focuses on the connection between sugar addiction, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and ultra processed food patterns, and how they impact energy and recovery.  This is Part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum. Be sure to listen to Part 2 where we explore the science of happiness, mental health, and its direct impact on inflammation, energy, and recovery. 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 is joined by Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum to explore the connection between chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, low energy, and sugar addiction. This first part of the conversation focuses on understanding why so many people feel exhausted, inflamed, and stuck, and what is actually happening inside the body. Dr. Teitelbaum is a leading expert in chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, known for helping individuals restore energy, improve sleep, and reduce pain through practical, targeted approaches. Together, Paige and Dr. Teitelbaum break down how energy production, nutrient depletion, and ultra processed food patterns contribute to long term dysfunction.  They also explore how sugar addiction and fatigue are often deeply connected, creating cycles that can feel difficult to escape without the right support and understanding. If you are struggling with low energy, chronic symptoms, or feeling stuck in patterns that impact your recovery, this conversation will meet you where you are.  Learn more about Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum at www.EndFatigue.com and www.Vitality101.com. 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™. Watch the YouTube version here:  https://youtu.be/OB5eX2Y2_rQ?is=7xmlJTngwYhCYHMy

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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
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © ® 2026 Real Food Recovery Pocast
  • Show Website
    Real Food Recovery Podcast

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