{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"414 From Eating Cookies Out Of The Garbage to Healing Food Addiction","description":"One of the most powerful moments in this conversation came when Amber said: \u201cI didn\u2019t want to do what I was doing\u2026 but it became my comfort zone.\u201d If you\u2019ve ever struggled with food, alcohol, or any compulsive behavior, you know exactly what she means. This episode isn\u2019t about dieting.  It\u2019s about why the body holds on \u2014 to weight, habits, protection, and survival patterns \u2014 even when we desperately want to change. Amber walks us through her healing journey, from childhood trauma and food addiction to full recovery, and explains why binge eating isn\u2019t a lack of discipline \u2014 it\u2019s often a nervous system trying to self-soothe. We discuss:   Why restriction and \u201call-or-nothing\u201d thinking backfire    How hormones quietly sabotage progress    Why negative self-talk keeps the body in fight-or-flight    The difference between managing symptoms and fully healing    And why detachment \u2014 not obsession \u2014 is what allows real change    The biggest takeaway? Your body isn\u2019t broken. It\u2019s protecting you. And once you understand why, everything changes. &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; \u2705 Action Steps for Listeners   Identify your triggers Write down emotional, physical, and environmental triggers (fatigue, stress, scale-checking, restriction).    Stop blaming willpower Start asking: \u201cWhat does my body need right now?\u201d    Pay attention to self-talk Notice when inner criticism appears \u2014 it\u2019s often a stress response.    Support your nervous system Breathwork, journaling, walking in nature, and rest are not optional \u2014 they\u2019re foundational.    Get curious about hormones If weight or cravings feel \u201cstuck,\u201d there may be a biological reason.    \ud83d\udcda Resources Mentioned   Hormone testing &amp;amp; functional ranges    EFT tapping    Journaling &amp;amp; emotional processing    Nervous system regulation practices    Amber\u2019s Body Freedom work &amp;amp; free quiz    The No Sugarcoating Podcast     Guest Contact Info: https:\/\/amberapproved.ca\/ \ud83d\udc4a\ud83c\udffcNeed help applying this information to your own life? Here are 3 ways to get started: \ud83c\udf81Free Guide: 30 Tips for Your First 30 Days - With a printable PDF checklist Grab your copy here: https:\/\/www.soberlifeschool.com \u260e\ufe0fPrivate Coaching: Make Sobriety Stick https:\/\/www.makesobrietystick.com Subscribe So You Don\u2019t Miss New Episodes! &amp;nbsp; Listen to the episode on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music, or you can stream it from my website HERE. You can also watch the interview on YouTube.  https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@theonedayatatimepodcast?sub_confirmation=1   &amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp; Apple:  https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-one-day-at-a-time-recovery-podcast\/id1212504521 Spotify: https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/4I23r7DBTpT8XwUUwHRNpB Amazon Music:  https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/a8eb438c-5af1-493b-99c1-f218e5553aff\/the-one-day-at-a-time-recovery-podcast &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Sobriety: The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/odaatchat.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39819360\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197748075"}