Sugar Wasn't the Problem - Shame Was

January 16, 2026 | Living Courageously Exposed | Special Guest: Karen Sammer, The Sugar Freedom CoachAre you tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed by sugar cravings, or weighed down by guilt around food, body, or health? This episode is a wake-up call, a warm hug, and a roadmap all in one. Host Jen Saunders sits down with Karen Sammer, breast cancer survivor, author, and founder of the 28-Day Sugar Freedom Challenge, to talk about what it really takes to change your life—physically, emotionally, spiritually. And spoiler alert: it’s not about willpower. To join Karens Sugar Freedom Challenge and get the support you need visit https://yourpoweryourhealth.com/sugar-freedom-challenge/ and get started today, Key Topics: The truth about sugar addiction, cravings, and emotional eating How cancer, burnout, and emotional trauma became Karen’s turning point Why food is almost never the real issue The power of community and vulnerability in healing Why small 1-degree shifts can change your entire trajectory The impact of gut health, stress, sleep, movement & play on healing How sharing your story shrinks shame and raises collective energy Tools for taking your power back—one choice at a time “You are not a problem to be fixed—you’re a human being having an experience.” “Your weight is just your body’s relationship to gravity. It’s data. That’s all.” “When you shine light on shame, it shrinks.” “Everything you want is on the other side of one brave decision.” Starts February 1st — Includes:  Weekly live Zoom coaching  Private Facebook support group  Clean recipes + label-reading tips  Lifestyle coaching: movement, sleep, stress, joy  Real talk. Real tools. Real results.  Register via Karen’s LinkTree: https://yourpoweryourhealth.com/sugar-freedom-challenge/  Questions? Drop them in the comments! Karen is a board-certified health & wellness coach, breast cancer survivor, and creator of the Sugar Freedom Challenge. After losing 135 lbs and reclaiming her health from the inside out, she now helps women ditch sugar, stop shaming themselves, and live empowered, vibrant lives.  Website: yourpoweryourhealth.com  Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook @SugarFreedomCoach  Book: Crush Cravings Before Diabetes Crushes You If this episode lit something up in you, like, subscribe, and share with a friend who’s ready to take their power back.  This is more than a podcast—it’s a movement to normalize being human. Welcome home.  Insights That Hit Hard: JOIN THE 28-DAY SUGAR FREEDOM CHALLENGE: About Karen Sammer: Subscribe + Share the Courage #SugarFreedom #OvercomingCravings #EmotionalEatingRecovery #WeightLossJourney #HealingWithFood #CrushCravings #CancerSurvivor #MindBodyHealing #TraumaInformedHealth #KarenSammer #SugarAddictionHelp #LivingCourageouslyExposed #JenSaundersPodcast #HolisticHealing #WomensHealth