180. What my Italian son taught me about food and carbs
From November 2023 to June 2024, we had an Italian student staying with us. Not exactly an exchange student, more like a big brother for our daughter. And during those months of his stay with us, I l...
23 Jun 202421min
179. "The diet culture made my sugar addiction worse": Siobhan
From early childhood, Siobhan remembers sneaking cookies before anyone else woke up in the morning. Even as a toddler, she was never able to eat sugar in moderation. Once she hit puberty, this addict...
16 Jun 202438min
178. : "How I got rid of my stress, fatigue, and inflammation": Claire
Claire grew up in New England with European parents. She enjoyed a whole foods diet and loved fresh seasonal foods, including fruit, vegetables, and cheeses. Processed foods didn't hold much attracti...
9 Jun 202436min
177. "Now I can find comfort without sugar": Susannah
Susannah grew up with a typical North American diet. Sugar was part of that diet, and sweets were a very big part of her family's everyday life. Susannah's mother would serve ice cream every night af...
2 Jun 202437min
176. How to spot hidden sugar in cereal
In this short episode, you'll get some consumer tips for how to spot hidden sugar in cereal. For example: Beware of health claims on the packaging!Read the list of ingredients before you look at the ...
26 Mai 202414min
175. "Now I feel free from the hold sugar had on me": Danielle
Danielle's journey with sugar started in childhood. She remembers that sugar was a massive part of her upbringing. With her family, she always had ice cream after dinner. Sugar was always a treat. ...
19 Mai 202436min
174. How to be a positive role model for our kids
Do you remember Episode 6 of the Life After Sugar podcast, where I interviewed my daughter Lily? She was 12 at the time. She's 16 now. In this special Mother's Day edition, I take a quick trip down ...
12 Mai 202416min
173. "Reducing refined sugar works better than counting calories": Krissy
Krissy grew up eating a normal American diet: lots of carb-heavy processed and packaged foods. When she was younger, she was active, which together with her tall frame helped her stay slim. Then in h...
5 Mai 202438min
