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 digs into the question: Is dopamine good or bad? You might be surprised to hear that the answer is YES! Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that occurs naturally in our bodies, and plays a role in getting us addicted to an activity or substance, such as food.This release of dopamine induces feelings of well-being or euphoria, and the addictive cycle begins. But, did you know that dopamine can work for us too? Listen to find out more.

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) and TikTok (@realfoodrecovery). And don’t forget to check out our website 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.

Paige and Jamie had the honor of interviewing Dr. Nicole Avena. She is a research neuroscientist and a pioneer in the field of food addiction. Her seminal research work jump-started a new field of exploration in medicine and nutrition. She is an expert in diet during pregnancy and baby, toddler, and childhood nutrition. You can find Dr. Avena at www.DrNicoleAvena.com or on social media @DrNicoleAvena. Read the details of her new book, Sugar Less, here.

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 for a lively conversation with Rich Holman, author of Killing You Softly, a comprehensive guide, backed by extensive research, footnotes, and real-life testimonies, proving how sugar is slowly, sweetly, and completely killing us. Listen as we uncover how Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Health play into our nation's obesity epidemic. And hold onto your hat for shocking statistics about how America spends the most in health care, yet is 47th in the world for life span. Gain clarity on the devastating effects of sugar, its highly toxic impact on our bodies, and how we can fight back!

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.