What We Wish We Knew Sooner About Food Addiction
Thu Jan 08 2026
Welcome to Real Food Recovery, a podcast created by a lifelong processed food addict with over 40 years of addiction (and recovery). Paige Alexander uses her Real Food Recovery podcast and social media channels to share her struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed her from decades of food addiction, obsession, and loss.
Join Paige for a powerful conversation on everything she wished she'd known sooner about ultra-processed food use disorder and food addiction recovery. In this episode, she uncovers 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 takes time to answer viewer questions about processed food addiction, obsession, and recovery. Be sure to submit yours on her YouTube Channel or Facebook Page. You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u), TikTok (@realfoodrecovery) or at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.
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Welcome to Real Food Recovery, a podcast created by a lifelong processed food addict with over 40 years of addiction (and recovery). Paige Alexander uses her Real Food Recovery podcast and social media channels to share her struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed her from decades of food addiction, obsession, and loss. Join Paige for a powerful conversation on everything she wished she'd known sooner about ultra-processed food use disorder and food addiction recovery. In this episode, she uncovers 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 takes time to answer viewer questions about processed food addiction, obsession, and recovery. Be sure to submit yours on her YouTube Channel or Facebook Page. You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u), TikTok (@realfoodrecovery) or at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.