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From Binge to Balance: Food Addiction Recovery for High Achievers (Ep 177)
From Binge to Balance: Food Addiction Recovery for High Achievers (Ep 177)
From Binge to Balance: Food Addiction Recovery for High Achievers (Ep 177)
Tuesday 26th August 2025
Explore food addiction recovery for high achievers with Jodie Stevens and therapist Jennifer Schrappe in this eye-opening podcast episode.
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Episode Overview
- High-achievers are prone to emotional eating due to stress.
- Food addiction can be both process and substance-related.
- Understanding addiction requires compassion and support.
- Therapies like IFS can help manage internal struggles.
- Community support plays a crucial role in recovery.
You are worthy of love and compassion, and there is always a reason why we do what we do.
Ever wondered if your hustle for success is secretly accompanied by an addiction to late-night snacks? This episode of Genuine Life Recovery with Jodie Stevens brings you face-to-face with the challenges of food addiction among high achievers. Joined by licensed therapist Jennifer Schrappe, the conversation dives into the complex relationship between stress, dopamine, and compulsive eating. Jennifer shares her personal journey of overcoming food addiction, offering insights into how the pressures of entrepreneurship can amplify these struggles.
Jennifer, with her extensive experience in trauma and mental health recovery, sheds light on why high-achievers often fall prey to emotional eating during stressful times like launches and deadlines. Her candid discussion explores the fine line between a sweet tooth and genuine addiction, emphasising how processed foods can hijack our brains and emotions. The episode doesn't shy away from discussing the spiritual dimensions of addiction, challenging the notion that addiction is merely a sin.
Instead, it highlights the need for compassion and understanding, recognising addiction as a sickness that requires healing and support. Jennifer also touches on her therapeutic approach, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), which helps individuals understand and manage their internal struggles. If you're grappling with food addiction or simply curious about how high-pressure lifestyles can lead to compulsive behaviours, this episode offers both empathy and practical strategies.
Jennifer's story is a testament to resilience and the power of community support in overcoming addiction. Dive into this engaging dialogue to discover new perspectives on balancing ambition with well-being.