<p>Ever noticed how the moment you put down the wine glass, you suddenly find yourself at the bottom of a family-sized bag of Haribo? You aren't alone. In fact, for many of us, the "sugar monster" was waiting in the wings long before we poured our last drink.</p><br><p>In this episode, we sit down with&nbsp;Vanessa Kredler, a Sydney-based psychotherapist and specialist in ultra-processed food addiction. Vanessa brings a lived experience in recovering from both food and alcohol addiction.</p><br><p>We dive deep into why these two habits are so often "best friends" and how to navigate the "naughty food" phase of early sobriety without losing your mind.</p><br><p>We explore:</p><ul><li>The Binge Trigger:&nbsp;Why Vanessa had to give up alcohol to finally heal her relationship with food.</li><li>The AA Sugar Phenomenon:&nbsp;Why are there always so many sweets at recovery meetings? We look at the biological link between the bottle and the biscuit tin.</li><li>The Great Food Addiction Challenge: You can choose to never touch alcohol again, but you&nbsp;<em>have</em>&nbsp;to eat. How do you manage an addiction to something you need for survival?</li><li>How Worried Should You Be?:&nbsp;Should you be concerned about your skyrocketing sugar intake in early sobriety, or is it okay to "treat yourself" while you find your feet?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you're "sober curious" or a few years in and wondering why you’re suddenly obsessed with ice cream, Vanessa offers incredible insight into how to find balance and understand the "why" behind your cravings.</p><br><p>💛 Resources &amp; Links</p><br><p>Vanessa's Website: <a href="https://www.vanessakredler.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.vanessakredler.com/</a></p><p>Her Insta: @vanessakredler</p><br><p>📘 Victoria’s memoir – A Thousand Wasted Sundays</p><p>A brutally honest and hilarious look at motherhood, anxiety, and ditching the booze.</p><p>👉 <a href="https://www.https//amzn.asia/d/gfqQtIF.com/a-thousand-wasted-sundays" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy the book here</a></p><br><p>🎧 Listen to more Sober Awkward episodes</p><p>👉 <a href="https://www.soberawkward.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.soberawkward.com</a></p><br><p>🫖 Join The Cuppa Community</p><p>Our private, supportive online space for sober folk</p><p>👉 <a href="https://www.cuppa.community/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.cuppa.community</a></p><br><p>📘 Get the Sober Awkward Guide</p><p>Our downloadable toolkit for ditching booze the awkward way.</p><p>👉 <a href="https://www.soberawkward.com/guide" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Sober Awkward Guide</a></p><br><p>📱 Follow us for daily sober fun:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soberawkward" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@soberawkward</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@soberawkward" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@soberawkward</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/soberawkwardforwomen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sober Awkward Community for Women</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>