151 - Esther Helga Gudmundsdottir, Director of the INFACT School151 - Esther Helga Gudmundsdottir, Director of the INFACT School
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Esther Helga Gudmundsdottir discusses her journey from food addiction to founding pioneering treatment programs and the INFACT school.
54:45•7 Sept 2022
Esther Helga Gudmundsdottir: Transforming Lives Through Food Addiction Recovery
“That's when we get recovery, because you know we usually, if we come to a place where we're having a hard time, we're relapsing or something like that is happening. So find people that are doing things that works and start doing that, and I promise you that will work for you too.”
Ever thought about how food addiction can be as gripping as any other substance addiction? In this eye-opening episode of 'Unsweetened Sio', Siobhan Huggins sits down with Esther Helga Gudmundsdottir, a true trailblazer in the field of food addiction treatment. Esther shares her compelling journey from being an opera singer struggling with food addiction to becoming a leading figure in recovery programs.
After finding her path to recovery through a twelve-step program, she went on to establish one of the first food addiction treatment programs in Iceland. Her story doesn't stop there; she also founded the INFACT school, aimed at training professionals to help others combat food addiction. With nearly 20 years of abstinence, Esther offers invaluable insights and practical tools for long-term recovery.
Whether you're grappling with food addiction yourself or know someone who is, this episode is packed with hope, inspiration, and actionable advice. Tune in to discover how body awareness and structured support can lead to a healthier, addiction-free life.
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