Finding freedom from food addiction – Dr. Rhona EpsteinFinding freedom from food addiction – Dr. Rhona Epstein
Real Recovery
Dr. Rhona Epstein discusses the application of the twelve-step program to food addiction, offering insights into structured eating and overcoming emotional triggers.
49:37•21 Dec 2025
Breaking Free from Food Addiction with Dr. Rhona Epstein
Episode Overview
- The twelve-step program can be applied to food disorders effectively.
- Setting healthy boundaries is crucial for managing eating habits.
- Structured eating routines help reduce emotional eating.
- Identifying and avoiding trigger foods is key to recovery.
- Supportive communities play a vital role in overcoming food addiction.
“"If I can't eat it safely, then it's not worth having it at all."”
What drives someone to seek a life without food addiction? This episode of Real Recovery brings you an insightful conversation with Dr. Rhona Epstein, an expert in food addiction recovery. Dr. Epstein, author of 'Food Triggers', dives into the challenges of setting healthy boundaries around eating habits and how the twelve-step program can be a powerful tool in overcoming food disorders. The hosts, Bill Arnold and George P.
Fraser, keep the discussion engaging and relatable as they share personal anecdotes about the struggles of managing food cravings and emotional eating. They explore how emotional distress can lead to unhealthy eating patterns and why understanding these triggers is crucial. Dr. Epstein shares her own journey of recovery, starting at the age of 17, and offers practical advice on managing food addiction by identifying trigger foods and establishing structured eating routines.
The conversation also touches on the societal pressures around food and the importance of finding a supportive community. With humour and honesty, the hosts and Dr. Epstein provide a refreshing perspective on a topic that affects many but is often overlooked. So, are you ready to rethink your relationship with food?

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