In this eye-opening episode of our podcast, we welcome Mary Roberts from Food Freedom with Mary, a food addiction recovery coach who brings nearly 11 years of experience and personal triumph over eating disorders to the table.

Join us as Mary candidly shares her journey from battling bulimia, binge eating, and compulsive eating to finding sustainable recovery through a keto diet.

Here’s what we’ll cover in the video:

Mary's Early Struggles: How a chaotic childhood and early exposure to addictive foods set the stage for her lifelong battle with food.

Turning Point: The pivotal moment that led Mary to the keto diet, transforming her approach to food and recovery.

Keto’s Impact: How changing her diet improved Mary’s physical health and mental clarity, enabling her to tackle deep-rooted issues related to her food addiction.

Sustaining Recovery: Mary discusses the importance of mindful eating and why intuitive eating doesn't work for everyone.

Advice for Others: Insights into how Mary guides her clients through recovery, focusing on empowerment and self-awareness rather than rigid dieting.

If you’re seeking understanding and guidance on navigating the complex journey of food addiction though keto, this video will provide you with both knowledge and hope. Discover how Mary’s approach to keto might be more than just a diet—it could be a pathway to lasting freedom.

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00:00 - Intro

01:01 - Mary shares her personal struggle with food addiction

02:47 - Childhood and its impact on Mary's eating habits

04:19 - Adulthood and continuing challenges

04:34 - Atkins, different diets, different exercise programs

06:20 - The keto diet as a turning point in Mary's recovery - turning down the food noise

07:40 - Carnivore or keto can only do so much...often times you still need to do more work

08:00 - The limitations of keto in treating eating disorders

10:17 - The concept of 'food sobriety' explained by Mary

13:30 - The ongoing nature of recovery and avoiding complacency

15:14 - How Mary adjusts her nutrition and recovery over the years

18:45 - Mary's current approach to food and her nutritional preferences

21:00 - The importance of self-awareness in recovery

23:07 - intuitive eating versus mindful eating

26:11 - terminology "in Recovery" versus "recovered"

29:25 - How Mary works with her clients towards recovery

38:16 - how to connect with Mary

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Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy.