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 powerful conversation on everything we wish we'd known sooner about ultra-processed food use disorder and food addiction recovery. In this episode, we uncover the biggest myths and lies diet culture has told us, dive deep into emotional hunger vs. real cravings, and explore how ultra-processed foods impact our relationships, mental health, and overall well-being.

If you're ready to break free from food obsession and find lasting food freedom, this episode is the perfect place to start—or to reignite your motivation on the journey. Discover how healing begins when you nourish your body with real, single-ingredient, non-processed foods and reconnect with your authentic self.

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 as we welcome Dr. Carolyn Dean, a medical doctor and naturopath. Dr. Dean is the author of over 35 books, including the bestseller The Magnesium Miracle, Total Body ReSet for

Women's Health, Total Body ReSet for Men's Health, The Complete Guide to Mental Wellness, along with IBS for Dummies, Hormone Balance, and Death by Modern Medicine, were recently revised in 2025. Dr. Dean also hosts a YouTube radio show every Monday night, where she shares her latest insights on nutrition, minerals, and natural health solutions. In 2015, she launched RnA ReSet, bringing her 40 years of experience into her proprietary, unique formulations that provide every individual, at any stage of wellness or illness, with the necessary building blocks for sustained health. Dr. Carolyn Dean combines scientific principles with holistic healing to help people achieve lasting health, vitality, and well-being. You can find Dr. Dean at RNAReset.com and DrCarolynDean.com and on social media at Dr. Carolyn Dean MD ND (@drcarolyndean) and Dr Carolyn Dean MD ND.

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 as we welcome Coach Darla Nelson, author of the book, I'm Fine, Really. Darla shares her own journey of healing and how faith and spirituality helped her move from hiding pain to living in freedom. If you've ever felt like food was filling a deeper void—or wondered how spirituality could become a source of strength in your recovery—you're going to love this conversation. You can find Darla's book at Coachdarlanelson.com/book or on Amazon. You can also find her on IG @Coachdarlanelson

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 as we welcome Dr. Claire Wilcox, an addiction psychiatrist and psychiatrist, a former internist, who has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including eating disorder treatment facilities, addiction treatment centers, and general psychiatric practice. She is also adjunct faculty at the University of New Mexico and associate professor of translational neuroscience at the Mind Research Network, where she has studied the brain chemistry of addictive disorders and the effects of addiction treatment on brain function. She is the author of the textbook Food Addiction, Obesity and Disorders of Overeating: An Evidence-Based Assessment and Clinical Guide (2021) and the self-help book, Rewire Your Food Addicted Brain: Fight Cravings and Break Free from a High-Sugar Ultra-Processed Diet, both available for purchase at major retailers. You can find out more about Dr. Wilcox at www.wilcoxmd.com.

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 as we welcome Anja Hall, a chef, wellness entrepreneur, and metabolic health advocate who has built four successful companies centered on cooking, high-quality food, and health. She is the co-founder of The Blood Sugar Method, a program designed to help individuals improve their blood sugar and metabolic health through holistic, long-term practices, particularly in cases involving PCOS, menopause, pregnancy, GLP-1 use, and HRT. A longtime chef for the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, and other professional athletes, Anja knows firsthand how food fuels performance and longevity. She has also competed—and won twice —on the Food Network, proving that nutritious eating can be both gourmet and delicious. You can find Anja at www.thebloodsugarmethod.com.

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.

In this episode, we dive into a topic that every single one of us has faced: Why do we still mess up on our recovery journey, even when we're doing everything right? You've meal prepped, journaled, meditated, blocked off time, planned for a trigger… and somehow, you still find yourself face-first in a bag of something ultra-processed. We're going to get real about why this happens—what the science says, what it feels like, and how we can move forward without letting it turn into a shame spiral. This episode is GOLD, so tune in for some wisdom!

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 as we welcome a best-selling author, speaker, and founder of several wellness-focused organizations, Caren Paskel. Caren has been on a journey of wellness and personal development from a young age - she is a Vedanta philosophy master and lifelong yoga practitioner. Her journey, which began at 16, has led her to guide others toward holistic transformation and self-mastery, bridging ancient wisdom with modern life. Despite facing personal loss, including her husband's death from cancer, and navigating business challenges as the former owner of EnSoul Yoga, Caren has remained unwavering in her commitment to her principles. She now shares her wisdom through her businesses, Caren Paskel Self-Evolution and Youthful Longevity Yoga Academy, and her signature program CarenNotes on Happiness, helping individuals build their optimal health, mental poise, and life fulfillment by aligning mind, body, and spirit. You can find Caren on IG: @carenpaskel, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caren.paskel, and at carenpaskel.com. You can find her book here: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/power

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.

As the holidays approach, many of us find this to be one of the most challenging times when it comes to staying on track with recovery from ultra-processed foods. Between festive gatherings, emotional family dynamics, and the endless cues and triggers, this season can feel like walking through a minefield. But here's the good news: you don't have to lose your footing. Today, we're going to discuss strategies to navigate food, relationships, and triggers during the holidays so you can stay clean, sober, and connected to your recovery.

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.