Real Food Recovery

Just dropped on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Low energy, fatigue, brain fog, and rising blood sugar levels have become so common that many people assume it’s just part of aging, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Real Food Recovery™, Paige Alexander sits down with Axay Shah to explore how whole, natural foods can help reverse prediabetes, restore energy, and support the body the way it was designed to function.
After facing a serious decline in energy in his 50s, Axay experienced a wake-up call that led him to completely change his approach to food and health. Now at 66, he shares how he maintains high energy, mental clarity, and endurance, including completing multiple marathons, by returning to simple, natural nutrition.
In this conversation, they discuss the root causes of fatigue and brain fog, what it really means to eat “what Mother Nature made,” and the concept of the Five Slow Poisons that silently drain energy over time. They also break down how prediabetes can be reversed without medication, what a typical day of eating looks like for sustained energy, and whether a whole-food or raw approach is realistic in everyday life.
You’ll also learn about “energy bankruptcy,” how to recognize it in your own life, the connection between food and long-term vitality, and the single most important shift you can make starting today. If you’re struggling with low energy, blood sugar issues, or feeling disconnected from how your body is meant to function, this episode offers a grounded, practical path forward rooted in simplicity and awareness.

Reverse Prediabetes and Boost Energy Naturally | Axay Shah Podcast Episode · Real Food Recovery Podcast · October 8 · 1h 2m

Serious Question: Will you eat an Avocado with a brown spot on it!? (Not asking for a friend, just asking for myself!? 🤭)

The Three Camps (And why Willpower Only Works for One of Them)

The Three Camps (And why Willpower Only Works for One of Them) For much of my life, I survived on what I called the “dessert diet”. I was constantly seeking sugar, riding highs and crashes, mapping my days around getting my next fix. When menopause hit, I knew things had to change. My body could no longer cope, and my mind was filled with anxiety, self-judg...

Just dropped on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Food addiction, ultra processed food patterns, and recovery are explored in this episode of Real Food Recovery Podcast™. This conversation focuses on how food addiction impacts behavior, cravings, and emotional regulation, and what sustainable recovery can look like in real life.
Real Food Recovery Podcast™ was created from a society wrestling with ultra processed food addiction and the exhaustion that comes from feeling stuck in destructive patterns. After decades of frustration and starting over, Paige Alexander holds this space to speak honestly about what it takes to heal, offering lived experience, practical tools, and a path toward peace with real food.
In this episode, Paige sits down with Amanda Leith to discuss:
Why you cannot stop eating certain foods and what is actually happening in the brain during food addiction. Amanda, Operations Director and Addiction Counselor with Shift Recovery by Acorn, explains how ultra processed foods drive cravings, loss of control, and repeated cycles that go beyond willpower. This conversation focuses on recognizing food addiction, understanding early recovery, and taking practical steps toward lasting change.

Together, they explore:
What food addiction is and how to recognize it
How ultra processed foods impact cravings and brain response
Why willpower is not enough to stop addictive eating patterns
The role of structure and consistency in recovery
What early recovery looks like in real life
Emotional challenges when removing trigger foods
Practical first steps to begin healing
What long term recovery and food freedom can look like

If you are struggling with ultra processed food patterns, food addiction, binge eating, or feeling stuck in recovery, this conversation will meet you where you are.

Why I Can't Stop Eating (And How to Fix It) | Amanda Leith Podcast Episode · Real Food Recovery Podcast · October 1 · 1h 4m

If you missed my Segment this morning on CBS KWCH 12 News, here’s a recap:

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