In this episode of "Conversations with Dr. Joan Ifland," Susan Amanda shares her inspiring journey from battling food addiction to becoming a certified Food Addiction Recovery Advocate. Working as a nurse navigator, Susan uses her extensive training in various modalities, such as motivational interviewing, meditation, and tapping, to enhance patient care. She discusses the profound impact of holistic approaches on both her professional life and personal health, detailing how these methods have improved her job satisfaction and led to significant health benefits, including better management of her diabetes. Susan's story highlights the powerful intersection of personal healing and professional development, offering valuable insights for anyone considering a holistic approach to health and wellness.

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Discover how a traumatic childhood experience led to a powerful spiritual awakening and a battle against food addiction. Learn how Cathy found hope and purpose through faith and a dedicated mission to help others overcome similar struggles.

In this conversation, Cathy shares her journey from enduring a traumatic experience in foster care to discovering a deep faith in God at a young age. This faith was tested and strengthened over the years as she faced various life challenges. After acquiring a Master’s in Biblical Studies and utilizing this knowledge in a counseling setting, Cathy encountered another significant challenge: Food Addiction. The realization of this addiction came through an enlightening encounter with Dr. Joan Ifland, a pioneer in the field of addictive nutrition. Motivated by personal struggles and professional insights, Cathy decided to become a Certified Food Addiction Recovery Advocate, committing to help others within the Addiction Reset Community and beyond. This story is not just about overcoming adversity but also about finding a meaningful path that aligns with one's values and beliefs.

(Rev.) Cathy Dickson, Master’s Biblical Studies, BA with Health & Social Science, Former Adult Educator, Missionary, Pastor, Author, and is a Certified Food Addiction Recovery Advocate (FARA) who is passionate about helping others become their best selves.

Not only does Cathy work with members in the Addiction Reset Community, Cathy also offers a 4 week course with the Holistic Recovery Academy founded by Dr. Joan Ifland; Conquering The Enemy: Beating Food Addiction with Faith-Based Wisdom!

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Sheila Gravely's journey to recovery is both inspiring and diverse. Initially headed toward medical school, Sheila pivoted to a career in psychology, eventually becoming the Director of Counseling at a faith organization for over twenty-five years. Parallel to her professional life, Sheila faced a personal health challenge when diagnosed with an autoimmune condition in 1994. Opting out of traditional medication due to its side effects, she turned to natural health and lifestyle changes. Sheila's journey led her to the ARC, where she found a supportive community that helped her develop the emotional skills she lacked. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience and self-awareness, natural health, and the transformative impact of community support in recovery.

Sheila is a certified life coach, natural health professional, and a Food Addiction Recovery Advocate. Her education includes a graduate degree in psychology from American University, a graduate certification in biblical counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a large number of professional certifications in the health and wellness field including as a Certified Food Addiction Recovery Advocate through Dr. Joan Ifland’s program.

Sheila offers a course with the Holistic Recovery Academy founded by Dr. Joan Ifland; “Manage Your Mind, How To Change How You Act”.

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Join Dr. Joan Ifland and her guest Ariana Hamidi, as they discuss Ariana’s journey of recovery from processed food addiction and the connection between processed foods and neurodivergence.

Ariana is a Food Addiction Recovery Advocate with the Addiction Reset Community, an online community founded by Dr. Joan Ifland, offering peer support to people in recovery from food addiction. She is also a non-profit Director of Programs for Equality and Justice, Filmmaker, and Professor with 20 years of experience. Ariana has designed neuro-inclusive workshops, staff trainings, and support programs for adults and youth in a variety of settings throughout the East Coast of the U.S.

In addition to her work as an advocate, Ariana offers a 4 week course; Grow With The Flow Series: Neurodivergent Eating: Mastering Food Management for Highly Sensitive People

Next Live course starts Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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Ariana draws on her lived experience as a recovering food addict and multiple neurodivergent person with expertise in education, mental health, and advocacy to foster a sense of belonging when helping others find their unique path to healing and self-preservation.

Join Dr. Joan Ifland and her guest Kelly McIntosh, discuss Kelly's journey of recovery from processed food addiction.

Kelly is a certified Group Facilitator through the Nutrition Network, South Africa, for persons desirous of leveraging a low-carb way of eating as their route to wellness. She is also a Food Addiction Recovery Advocate with the Addiction Reset Community, an online community founded by Dr. Joan Ifland, offering peer support to people in recovery from food addiction.

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As Kelly transformed her own health and lost weight (she has kept it off for over six years and counting) after a lifetime of dieting and losing and gaining weight, she began offering peer support to others wanting to make this change, via one-on-one coaching and more recently, with very successful small group interventions. By sharing information on nutrition and explaining how important our food choices are to our overall health and well-being, as well as guiding her clients with practical tools to shift mindsets and create their own vision for their futures, Kelly has helped her clients bring their lives into alignment while improving their health.

She is known across social media platforms for sharing the real, delicious food that she has enjoyed on her own wellness journey, accessible to all. Her recently published book “Keto the Jamaican Way” is another resource she developed to help others navigate their journey to wellness.

Married with three children, Kelly is committed to the philosophy of Levity right here in Jamaica by being a vocal advocate for good stewardship of the environment while enjoying the natural diversity of our island with her family.