Addiction Expert: I Couldn't Find Control Around Food... Until I Learned To Do This!

Feel like you're stuck in a cycle? This is how you free yourself. Reset Month 3: Habits  In this episode of Begin Again, Shahroo Izadi, award-winning psychologist and bestselling author, shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming food addiction and how self-compassion became her key to lasting change. As part of Reset Month, Shahroo discusses how her Kindness Method goes beyond just food, it’s a powerful tool for anyone looking to find balance in areas where moderation feels difficult. Whether it’s sugar, alcohol, social media, or any other habit, her method helps you break free from unhealthy cycles by shifting away from self-punishment and embracing a more compassionate, mindful approach. Shahroo explains how years of dieting, restriction, and shame led to her struggles with food and how shifting from guilt to kindness brought about lasting change. Through her approach, she shows how small, sustainable changes can lead to freedom in not just food, but any area of life where you're looking to break free from old patterns. This episode is a must-watch for anyone ready to reset their habits and find a more balanced, compassionate way to live. Like, comment, and subscribe for more Reset Month episodes. Tap the bell to stay updated!💚 ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at: https://linkly.link/2dwmf?utm_source=... The Kindness Method: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kindness-Met... Why Diets Make Us Fat: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Diets-Ma... Follow us here: 📸   / beginagain   🎥   / beginagainpod   Follow Shahroo:   / shahroo_izadi   00:00 INTRO 01:10 Shahroo Reflects on Her Childhood Struggles with Weight 06:11 Her Book "Why Diets Make Us Fat" 07:34 Dieting and How Restriction Cycles Work 10:37 The Secret to Building Lasting Habits 12:15 The Psychology of Addiction: Recognising the Patterns 17:59 Shifting Your Perspective on Overeating 21:22 The Damaging Impact of Diet Culture on Mental Health 25:52 Diet Injections & Addiction Transference 29:00 Introducing the 'Kindness Method' 33:05 Lint Ad 34:15 Ancient & Brave Ad 37:27 Learning How to Eat Mindfully and Nourish Your Body 44:14 Understanding the Mechanisms of Dependence and Breaking Free 47:58 Relapsing and Believing in Your Ability to Break the Cycle 51:57 Where to Start with Shahroo Izadi’s Work 57:30 Top 3 Tips for Making Positive Life Changes Sponsored by: Discover Lindt Excellence… Expect Delicious. Ancient & Brave - Subscribe and Save 20% + Free Ritual Scoop at Ancientandbrave.earth/planet