167 - Relapse Prevention with Zipporah Livneh

167 - Relapse Prevention with Zipporah Livneh

Ever wondered how to bounce back from a relapse without beating yourself up? In this episode of 'Unsweetened Sio', host Siobhan Huggins chats with Zipporah Livneh, a nurse and certified food addiction counselor who has been helping people overcome sugar and ultra-processed food addiction for over 25 years. Zipporah, who has her own history of battling obesity and sugar addiction, shares her personal recovery journey and introduces her GPS program, designed to guide individuals toward a healthier, addiction-free life.

Zipporah dives into the science behind food addiction, discussing how she left her pharmaceutical management career to focus on helping others detox and recover. She emphasizes the importance of learning from relapses instead of succumbing to guilt, advocating for harm reduction strategies, especially during challenging times like the holidays. Zipporah also highlights the dangers of perfectionism in recovery and the necessity of forming new, healthy habits with food.

Whether you're struggling with food addiction or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical advice and a compassionate perspective on the road to recovery. Tune in to hear Zipporah's expert insights and discover how you can protect your recovery journey.