The Kick Sugar Coach Podcast

If willpower, meal plans, and “just quit” advice actually worked, sugar addiction wouldn’t keep coming back.In this deeply honest conversation, Florence sits down with Dr. Ann Weiser Cornell, a pioneer in trauma-informed healing and Inner Relationship Focusing, to explore the real reason so many people relapse with sugar and ultra-processed foods — and why it has far less to do with food than we’ve been taught to believe.This episode unpacks how trauma, emotional shutdown, and inner conflict drive compulsive eating, why control and restriction often make cravings worse, and how learning to relate differently to our emotions can dissolve the inner war that keeps us stuck.You’ll learn:Why sugar is often used to avoid overwhelming emotionsHow trauma disconnects us from body wisdom and choiceWhy “shoulds,” discipline, and control backfire with addictionWhat it actually means to heal the root of cravingsHow self-led decisions create peace — not inner rebellionThis is not a conversation about dieting.It’s about safety, presence, and learning how to meet what comes up when the sugar goes down.If you’ve ever wondered why you keep going back to sugar — even when you don’t want to — this episode will change how you see addiction, healing, and yourself.Enjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback with us here!Support the showFlorence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

Most of us know what it feels like to “fall off track” with food — that sting of disappointment, the self-talk that spirals, the quiet panic of “Why did I do that? And why can’t I stop?”But what if those moments aren’t failures at all?What if they’re signals — invitations — pointing to something deeper happening inside us?That’s the conversation I had with Connie Bennett, a former sugar and carb addict turned journalist, bestselling author, and coach who has spent years digging into the real reasons we relapse… and the surprisingly simple tools that can pull us back.This is one of those interviews where you feel both understood and empowered — at the same time.Connie has written three books on sugar, relapse, and recovery, including her newest, I Blew My Diet… Now What? After losing her mother, she herself fell into a months-long spiral of popcorn, chips, crackers, grief, PTSD, and what she calls “carbage.”That experience changed the trajectory of her work — and led her to uncover 21 core reasons people relapse, along with practical tools that actually work in the moment when cravings hit.This episode is part storytelling and part strategy. It shares practical techniques you can use today.Episode Highlights:Why Connie relapsed after a decade of eating clean — and what it taught herHow “carbage” (processed carbs) can trigger 30+ old symptomsThe 21 reasons people blow their diets — and why willpower failsThe FAST method for navigating cravings in real timeWhy self-compassion works better than self-criticism (and the study that proves it)A simple tapping sequence you can use at a party when cravings hitWhat to do immediately after a relapse — and what not to doIf you’ve ever slid back into old habits and need a little help getting some traction, this is the episode for you. And Connie’s new book is the book for you! It took her 7 years to research and write it. It is fabulous! Really, really fabulous.Enjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback with us here!Support the showFlorence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

If there were a way to get steadier energy, fewer cravings, and a little more calm from a handful of tiny green tablets… would you be curious?In this week’s episode of the Kick Sugar Coach Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Catharine Arnston, founder and CEO of EnergyBits, to talk about algae—specifically spirulina and chlorella—and why she believes they’re some of the most powerful, overlooked superfoods for sugar-sensitive people.Catharine shares how her sister’s cancer diagnosis sent her deep into the research, eventually leading her to become of the world’s authorities on algae’s remarkable ability to:Supply the body with clean, steady fuel at the cellular (mitochondria) levelQuiet sugar cravings by deeply nourishing the bodySupport focus and mental clarity without stimulation or jittersDetox toxins and support gut and immune health with chlorellaWe also talk about the differences between spirulina and chlorella, why quality matters, and how people are using them to repair, rejuvenate, and replenish the body. It’s a grounded, hopeful conversation that offers a very simple tool you can experiment with to see which of the 20+ benefits you experience. (And if you decide to try EnergyBits, there is a 10% off code below.)One of algae’s great features is that you can grab it when you’re on the go or travelling. No cooking, slicing, dicing, or refrigeration needed. Chlorella is so powerful at detoxifying the body that it is used to sober someone up when they have consumed too much alcohol. It also helps with hangovers. Crazy but true.A final amazing feature is that algae contains over 40 essential minerals and vitamins in easy-to-digest form, making it ideal for those who don’t love or don’t eat enough veggies. (You rascals!) Here’s to magical green pellets, clean fuel, and your well-being!Enjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback with us here!Support the showFlorence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

Every so often, I have a conversation that stays with me long after the recording ends — not because it’s dramatic, but because it quietly shifts how I understand the body and the brain. This episode is one of those conversations.Today on the Kick Sugar Coach Podcast, I’m talking with Dallin Hardy, a biochemist from Hardy Nutritionals, about something most of us were never taught: how deeply the brain and our mitochondria depend on micronutrients to function well, and what happens when those nutrients get depleted. (And best of all, how 60 peer-reviewed studies show we CAN replenish them. This interview will tell you how.)Dallin has a gift for translating complex biochemistry into everyday language. He shares the story behind their well-known formula, Daily Essential Nutrients, why researchers keep studying it, and what he sees every day working with people who are rebuilding their mental health from the inside out.Episode HighlightsWhat happens to energy (ATP) production when micronutrients are lowHow to dramatically improve mitochondrial function Why sugar depletes the body of needed nutrients and how to replenish themHow micronutrients can improve ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, and sleepThe unexpected findings in pregnancy and infant developmentIf you’ve ever felt like your energy, focus, or emotional resilience wasn’t matching the effort you’re putting into your health… this episode offers a different way to look at it. Sometimes the body isn’t malfunctioning. It’s just missing what it needs. I think one graphic in particular, where Dallin details all the micronutrients needed to produce clean, efficient energy in our cells, will take your breath away. It did mine.*Click here to watch the slideshttps://youtu.be/5547H6I4WYQ?si=ojtSyd4JHBOcx6dDEnjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback with us here!Support the showFlorence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

I recently sat down with Martha Carlin, founder of BiotiQuest — one of the most trusted names in microbiome science. Her company is breaking new ground in understanding how gut bacteria influence nearly every system in the body.In this episode, Martha shares how her husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis sparked two decades of research into the microbiome, including what she discovered about how gut bacteria produce key hormones, vitamins, and neurotransmitters, and how damage to the microbiome impacts our metabolism.We talk about the biggest disruptors of gut health — sugar, antibiotics, stress, and chemicals — and how they tip the microbial balance toward pathogenic strains, leading to inflammation, cravings, mood swings, hormone issues, blood sugar swings and more.Most importantly, Martha explains how to repair your microbiome and assures us it is possible. (This is where the interview really shines.)She walks us through the research behind Sugar Shift® (including its impact on A1C and insulin) and why her new formula, Perfect Peace, is helping people feel calmer and more regulated.If you want a clearer understanding of gut health and how to experience the profound benefits of targeted probiotics — clearer skin, fewer cravings, better digestion, deeper sleep, and more — this episode is for you.In addition to her expertise, Martha is also offering an exclusive deal:Buy 2 bottles of Sugar Shift®, Get 1 FREE + an extra 10% off with code 2025KSS10 👉 Claim your special offer hereEnjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback with us here!Support the showFlorence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE