Molly Carmel

Tune in to this episode as Molly shares why she is taking a break from the show. We all know that from time to time, it's important to do an inventory of our lives to see what is working and what is not. Creating content for different social media platforms can be very rewarding, but it's also a lot of work. When the content comes from a place of obligation instead of passion, you know it's time to hit the pause button. Check the links below to know where you can keep in touch with Molly! Episode Quotes “Sometimes the road to knowing what you want to do is really knowing what you don't want to do.” About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the BeaconProgram, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar’ and the host of ‘What You’re Craving’ Podcast. Connect with Molly THANK YOU for being a part of my life for the last two and a half years! As a BIG tytyty I'm offering you FORTY percent off my retreat on September 10th using the code MOLLY40 - sign up here! Join the WAITLIST for our amazing ALL IN INTENSIVE COACHING in September here: mollycarmel.com/all-in-intensive-coaching. Also this is MOST DEFINITELY not goodbye - LOTS of ways to still keep in touch!!! Join my list for my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup Purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly connects with Rachel, a member of the Breaking Up with Sugar community. Rachel shares her journey and her current struggles, dealing with imposter syndrome and the fear of detaching even a little bit from her eating habits. She explains that even the thought of being a little more flexible with her diet makes her experience fear and shame. Rachel shares that weighing and measuring food helps her feel in control, and although she has had overeating episodes, she has been on a successful journey, which makes her even more afraid of falling off the wagon. The key question here is: how to feel safe when you reach a certain level of progress? Perfectionism can be tricky, even more for someone trying to heal their relationship with food. Molly encourages Rachel to expand her identity as someone trying to heal instead of someone trying to follow the plan perfectly. Tune in to learn more! Episode Quotes “The only anesthetic for shame is going to be food. It's a profound rejection. It's literally what the brain is trying to protect us from completely.” “Funny thing about diets: they don't take into account the human spirit, they don't take into account biodiversity, and they don't take into account even the healing of the endocrine system.” About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the BeaconProgram, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar’ and the host of ‘What You’re Craving’ Podcast. Connect with Molly Join the WAITLIST for our amazing ALL IN INTENSIVE COACHING in September here: mollycarmel.com/all-in-intensive-coaching. Join my mailing list for info (+ discount!) on our SELF-LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

In this solo episode of What You're Craving, Molly gives her opinion on a topic that has been getting some attention lately: injectables for weight loss. First and foremost, we need to acknowledge that it is a medical intervention, and it needs to be treated that way. And guess what? There is nothing wrong with asking for medical support to lose weight. On the other hand, it won't help if the person taking it stops paying attention to their eating habits and neglecting their health. Cultivating healthy habits, having a balanced diet rich in protein and fiber, and exercising still play an essential role in this process. Molly invites you to see injectables for weight loss as another tool in the toolbox, not a magic wand that will solve all the problems. And if you are considering making use of this tool, don't forget to weigh the pros and cons, and most importantly, don't treat it like a quick fix. Tune in to learn more! Episode Quotes “Maybe it's a beautiful thing to get some help. Maybe we don't really know what we're talking about and maybe we need to set aside all of these prejudices that diet culture has put into us that the only way it works is through hard work.” About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the BeaconProgram, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar’ and the host of ‘What You’re Craving’ Podcast. Connect with Molly Sign up for CAMP SELF-CARE - find what may be the missing link for you to be living the life you deserve - learn more at: mollycarmel.com/camp-self-care. Join the WAITLIST for our amazing ALL IN INTENSIVE COACHING in September here: mollycarmel.com/all-in-intensive-coaching Join my mailing list for info (+ discount!) on our SELF-LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly connects with Jean Ferrari, a member of the Breaking Up with Sugar community. Jean details what it was like to join the group, what led her to make this decision, and how she could identify that her eating habits were part of something related to an eating disorder. Jean wasn't sure if she had an eating disorder or even if the program was a good fit for her. At one point, she decided to join the community nonetheless. She realized that something was off when she started noticing unusual habits like binging, eating unhealthy foods daily, and using alcohol as a coping mechanism. When Jean realized that the program was a real deal and was a considerable investment for her, she decided to take the program more seriously and try to get helpful insights from the other participants. Even on vacation, Jean followed the plan and connected with the group. Consistent progress is way better than perfection. Tune in to learn more! Episode Quotes “It was an opportunity to connect my head with my heart, and to get through that program I really needed to be vulnerable.” - Jean about joining Breaking Up with Sugar. About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the BeaconProgram, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar’ and the host of ‘What You’re Craving’ Podcast. Connect with Molly Sign up for CAMP SELF-CARE - find what may be the missing link for you to be living the life you deserve - learn more at: mollycarmel.com/camp-self-care. Have questions about the program? Join us for a Camp Self-Care Sneak Peek, August 8 at 4pm - here's the link to sign up: molly-carmel.com/checkout Join my mailing list for info (+ discount!) on our SELF-LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly connects again with clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Kriegel. Today, they discuss the importance of self-care in regulating the nervous system and how to identify the tools to get into a calmer state. There is sometimes a misconception that self-care is an act of selfishness but in reality, is an act of self-love. Being present and enjoying the moment is one of the most important exercises to calm the nervous system. But it's a practice. And as with every practice, it takes time. An important component of this topic that needs to be addressed is multitasking. Multitasking has a considerable impact on the nervous system, and it makes us uncomfortable, even if we don't realize it. People do many things at once due to various reasons, but the main one is fear of not being productive. We are inherently used to chaos, and sometimes we forget to take a break, despite being extremely important for the nervous system. Tune in to learn more! Episode Quotes “Self-care starts with the hardest place to be: yourself.” “We all have responsibility for self-care and for putting ourselves first in terms of what we need to be effective in the world to feel good.” Connect with Dr. Alisa Kriegel Website: www.alisakriegel.com Podcast: Let's Talk about Sex, Really Connect with Molly Sign up for CAMP SELF-CARE (July 26th - 29th) - find what may be the missing link for you to be living the life you deserve - learn more at: mollycarmel.com/camp-self-care. Use CODE “ALISA10” for 10% OFF! Join my mailing list for info (+ discount!) on our SELF-LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

If you are in the process of healing your relationship with food, you might have periodic thoughts that say: "Why is this taking so long?” or “Why don't I feel better yet?” These are all valid questions, but there is this misconception that we won't feel good until we reach the finish line. There is no finish line. Healing your relationship with food - or whatever you are working on - is a journey, and you need to start enjoying it. In this solo episode of What You're Craving, Molly encourages you to quit the impatience and let go of these racing, unsafe thoughts. These thoughts are provoked by perfectionism, are rooted in fear, and reflect what might not have worked in the past. Molly shares a few tips to overcome these beliefs: practice gratitude and be thankful for the good little things you have in life and how far you have come. Be of service to others who are also going through tough times and have their own battles to overcome. Accept that these overwhelming thoughts are just thoughts. Episode Quotes “When you're trying to make a big change, history suggests that you're not going to do it. Unfortunate truth: the best indicator of future performance is past performance.” “Whatever it is you're struggling with, you're in a relationship with it.” About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the BeaconProgram, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar’ and the host of ‘What You’re Craving’ Podcast. Connect with Molly Sign up for CAMP SELF CARE - find what may be the missing link for you to be living the life you deserve - learn more at: mollycarmel.com/camp-self-care Join my mailing list for info (+ discount!) on our SELF LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

Join this episode of What You're Craving as Molly chats with Michelle Shapiro about how the nervous system affects our relationship with food. Michelle Shapiro is a Registered Dietitian with an integrative and functional approach, and today she explains more about this concept and why it is so important to understand this mind-body connection. Michelle shares that when someone comes to her with symptoms of a chronic illness, the first thing she does is stabilize the environment in which that person lives instead of jumping to adjusting the person's diet or eliminating their favorite foods. That is what she did with Molly. For instance, she encouraged Molly to focus on breathing techniques and less screen time to treat her symptoms. Michelle also talks about how the mind and the body are intimately intertwined and that food is just a component of how they correspond. Also, sometimes the nervous system can impact different diagnoses, such as binge-eating disorder. On that note, Michelle explains that our brain wants short-term results instead of long-term results, which is why binge eating makes so much sense for many people. Tune in to learn more! Episode Quotes “Food is not the game. Food is a piece of the puzzle, and it can be extremely healing or extremely instigating.” “Binge-eating is caused by physical symptoms just as much as it's caused by mental conversations.” “There is no healing if your nervous system is not regulated.” Connect with Michelle Shapiro Podcast: Quiet the Diet Website: www.michelleshapirord.com Instagram: @michelleshapirord Connect with Molly Sign up for CAMP SELF CARE - find what may be the missing link for you to be living the life you deserve - learn more at: mollycarmel.com/camp-self-care Join my mailing list for info (+ discount!) on our SELF LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly welcomes back Felicia from the Breaking Up with Sugar Community. She shares her current struggles in healing her relationship with food at the same time she is being treated for cancer. According to Felicia, the community has been helpful, with people caring for and checking up on her. Felicia also shares that on numerous occasions, people would offer her solutions to help her quit the addiction, but she explains it does not work like that. An addicted person often thinks that what works for others will not work for them because they are "beyond that point”. Or they are too afraid that that specific solution will, in fact, work, so they back away. In addition, Felicia shares more about the obstacles of someone treating cancer and treating addiction at the same time. She explains that it is common to feel like you “have the right” to give in to random cravings just because you are going through tough times. However, she encourages people that may feel this way to not give up. Episode Quotes “I haven't had a chance to really have this big, beautiful life without the food in the way. And I want that for myself.” “The truth is life is going to happen - the good stuff and the bad stuff - and it is going to pass. And the reality is as long as I am breathing, and I take another breath, and I stay sugar and flour free, I have an opportunity to be a participant in my own life. I don't have to be a victim.” About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the BeaconProgram, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar’ and the host of ‘What You’re Craving’ Podcast. Connect with Molly Come join us at CAMP SELF CARE, beginning August 16th - visit mollycarmel.com/camp-self-care for more info! Join my mailing list for info (+ discount!) on our SELF LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

In this episode of What You're Craving, you will listen to Leanne's story and her journey so far. Molly and Leanne talk a lot about the idea of being honest with the people around us, such as our friends and family who are supportive of our journey. When we are on a mission to quit an addiction - especially food addiction - we might think that sharing our struggles with others will make them leave. Leanne is living proof that is not the case. It is important to be open with people we trust. But it is also essential to tell the truth to people you know will accept it, no matter what. On another topic, Leanne talks about the importance of having a community, a group of people she can trust - like the Breaking Up with Sugar group. Episode Quotes “I went to the group, I did the homework, I listened, and read, and really immersed myself in it but at the same time I realized that was this part of me that was just hanging on for dear life to my previous ways.” “If we are trying to establish safety and if you were to drop a bunch of weight like you would do on a quick-fix diet, I would actually think that would be rather disorienting. If you think about the weight as a shield.” About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the BeaconProgram, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar’ and the host of ‘What You’re Craving’ Podcast. Connect with Molly LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at mollycarmel.com Join my mailing list for info (+ discount!) on our SELF LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

After breaking up with sugar and flour for four months, Sara still needs to accept that the little voice urging her to binge on something will still show up after her meals. After 25 years of having an unhealthy relationship with food, four months of recovery is not that much time if you think about it. Discomfort after eating is more than normal: it is expected. In this episode of What You're Craving Podcast, Molly welcomes Sara to discuss her journey with the Breaking Up with Sugar community. Sara shares this sort of emotional urge to keep eating after her meals (specifically breakfast), and Molly advises her to try to shift the script a little. What is uncomfortable can also be exciting. When someone is going through some kind of change in life, especially when it comes to healing food or alcohol addictions, it's easy to get caught up in perfectionism. We may feel like everything has to be perfect and easy, and no setbacks or unpleasant feelings are allowed. It is not going to be like that. It is a process, and creating too many rules and conditions in order to feel that you're doing an amazing job won't help. Episode Quotes “When we take the cravings so seriously, it's when they become problematic.” “Shame is protecting us from rejection.” About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the BeaconProgram, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar’ and the host of ‘What You’re Craving’ Podcast. Connect with Molly LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at com Join my mailing list for info on our SELF LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass by clicking HERE: com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly connects with Lindsey Pearson. Lindsey is a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher (MBSR), a Registered Yoga Teacher, as well as a Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator from Mindful Leader. She has led international workshops and is the author of the Distraction Detox: A Self-Care Workbook. Lindsey talks about the impact that practices like meditation and mindfulness had on her healing journey. Lindsey went through hard times a few years ago - relationship issues, losing her dream job, and on top of that, the pandemic - and she saw herself having to handle her biggest fears all at once. At that time, she had to make a decision: to relapse or to shift her perspective. These trauma wounds inspired her to create her company and to help others experience more peace and feel happier, even when dealing with setbacks. In addition, Molly and Lindsey discuss guilt and how it plays an important role in our journey to change and how self-compassion is the best way to live daily life. Tune in! Episode Quotes “I saw very quickly that beating myself up for this pain was going to do nothing. Shaming myself didn't feel good and it was also not effective.” “You can be firm without being cruel.” Connect with Lindsey Pearson Website: www.doyoumindfully.com Connect with Molly LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at mollycarmel.com Join my mailing list for info on our SELF LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly welcomes clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Kriegel. Dr. Alisa shares her perspective on two relevant topics that have a lot of evidence nowadays: how our childhood wounds impact our relationships and how the nervous system maintains balance in the body. According to Dr. Alisa, in our relationships, we tend to repeat the same patterns we learned during our childhood. All the lessons, the emotions, and the wounds can be a significant part of how we interact with our partners. The key here is to learn to heal those wounds first instead of focusing on fixing the external world around us. When it comes to regulating our nervous system, it is fundamental to identify when we are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or triggered. By being aware of it, we can start regulating the nervous system with a few techniques. Dr. Alisa also explains the differences between the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous system and the reactions we experience when we become anxious, known as fight or flight reactions. Episode Quotes “I'm a big believer that you have to understand what happened in the past. Not to blame it, but to learn from it, to understand yourself, and to use it, because that's going to dictate what comes up for you.” “Ideally, in a relationship, you can be co-regulators for each other, but what that requires is first recognizing your own nervous system responses and what helps you to feel soothed.” Related Links Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory by Deb Dana Connect with Dr. Alisa Kriegel Website: www.alisakriegel.com Podcast: Let's Talk about Sex, Really Connect with Molly LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at mollycarmel.com - Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

Join this week's episode as Molly talks about how women can break free from the unrealistic beauty standards imposed by diet culture. Women of all ages suffer every day, trying to achieve unrealistic goals. These goals are not their own; they result from decades and decades of what society thinks is right. During this process, we start to feel guilt, frustration, and a sense of hatred for our own bodies. We tend to hold on to the wrong beliefs - and the crazy diets. How do we break free from this cycle? How do we drop the scarcity mentality and embrace the part of us that wants to heal? How do we stop believing in a culture so ingrained in our minds? If you don't have answers to these questions, this episode is for you. It's time to regain control of your own self-worth and self-esteem. Healing takes courage, but believing you can is the most important first step. Episode Quotes “We are really stuck in this abusive relationship with diet culture, that is draining all of our energy.” “Choice is the most powerful tool around. We choose to forgive, we choose to get out of this relationship… imperfectly, but we do it.” About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the BeaconProgram, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar’ and the host of ‘What You’re Craving’ Podcast. Connect with Molly LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at mollycarmel.com You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

Join this episode of What You're Craving as Molly connects with Dr. Mark Horowitz. Dr. Mark is a Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), and today he talks about depression, the different symptoms and treatments of this condition, antidepressant withdrawal, and the side effects of discontinuing it too quickly. With a background that very much matches his line of study today, Dr. Mark has been researching how depression works, what the causes and life experiences associated with it are, and the many health conditions produced by medication withdrawal. Also, according to him, the idea that depression is merely a chemical imbalance is a misconception. Dr. Mark explains that everyone has gone through some depressive state in their lives, and everyone has or will have depression to some degree. This condition can be caused when our emotional needs are not being met, and everyone is susceptible to this situation. Tune in to understand more about antidepressant withdrawal, the placebo effect, the correlation between depression and weight loss, and much more. Episode Quotes “You hear these people that have perfect lives but then depression just drops in their lap… I have never met such a person. Everybody that I have met that has been depressed has had clear reasons in their lives.” “It appears that we become depressed as a response to things in our lives.” Connect with Dr. Mark Horowitz Website: www.markhorowitz.org Twitter: @markhoro Connect with Molly LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at mollycarmel.com - take a look! You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

To feel shame and fear for whatever reason is not an easy process. Both feelings are not simple feelings to live with, especially when we know what it feels like to live without them. But what to do when we feel sad, frustrated, and overwhelmed by something that happened to us, leading to feelings like shame and fear? In this episode of What You're Craving Podcast, Molly talks about a personal matter that has been very challenging for her. Molly shares how she has been responding to this situation, how she has been getting the help needed, and how she was confronted by an old version of her - a rebellious version - throughout this process. When we worry too much about things we can't control, we give our power away. We adopt a victim mentality that simply does not serve us or help to solve the problem. So the initial steps not to let shame and fear take over are: recognizing these feelings, not reacting to them immediately, and having compassion for yourself. Episode Quotes “I was so busy screaming for everybody to help me that I stopped the behaviors that help myself.” “Sometimes I have to get really, really quiet in order to learn the lessons that I need to learn in this life.” Related Links Michelle Shapiro, RD (michelleshapirord.com) - Functional Nutritionist Wendy Swanson (wendyswanson.com) - Acupuncturist About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the BeaconProgram, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar’ and the host of ‘What You’re Craving’ Podcast. Connect with Molly LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at mollycarmel.com - enrollment for ALL IN INtensive Coaching is OPEN! Get the spots while you still can! 3 months of coaching, connection, and guaranteed CHANGE! Sign up here: mollycarmel.com/all-in Come join us for the Fireside on SELF-FORGIVENESS on May 21st from 4 to 5:30 p.m. EST: molly-carmel.mykajabi.com/offers You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

Caleb Campbell is a dynamic keynote speaker, coach, and mental health advocate known for his authentic and transformational message on high-capacity leadership, whole-person success, and emotional well-being. In this episode, Caleb shares more about his story, childhood, and how he always had that itch to seek more in life. We all tend to live adulthood as a reflection of our childhood, and Caleb's story is no different. Ever since he was a young boy, he looked for his mom's approval, and that eventually made him feel pressure to be the best in all areas of life. Growing up, he also felt the need to establish some boundaries for all his relationships - something we all can relate to. Caleb talks about difficult moments when he used to feel self-hatred, disempowerment, and the need to sustain a happy external image when, in reality, he was falling apart inside. After identifying all these signs and red flags, Caleb sought therapeutic help, which changed his life and gave him new perspectives. With this guidance, he could choose himself over others and find inner rest. Episode Quotes "Moving our life forward is not by doing more, is not by hustling more, is not by holding on tighter; it's actually learning to let go.” “There is no healing without feeling safe. It's hard to heal when you are living in an environment where you’re barely getting by.” “I was hating myself because I knew the way I was doing life was working against me.” Key Highlights Caleb always had the intuitive knowledge that there is more in life. Caleb started therapy to heal childhood wounds. The importance of boundaries and not carrying our parents’ burdens. Listen to your own intuition and listen to your own body. Caleb shares how he was able to recognize he needed therapy help. Choosing yourself instead of choosing others. Caleb details his connection with God and spirituality. Caleb's final message: take the time to grieve whatever you need to. If something we engage with is not empowering us, it’s not worth it. Connect with Caleb Instagram: @caleb_campbell Website: www.calebcampbell.me Connect with Molly LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at www.mollycarmel.com - enrollment for ALL IN INtensive Coaching is OPEN! Get the spots while you still can! 3 months of coaching, connection and guaranteed CHANGE! Sign up here - www.mollycarmel.com/all-in-intensive-coaching/ Our Forgiveness Fireside is on May 21st from 5-6:30 EST - sign up here: https://molly-carmel.mykajabi.com/offers/LtqgDB9E/checkout There are also LOTS of other offerings - Fireside chats, intenSati classes all on mollycarmel.com You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

Are you struggling to break free from your addiction to food? Do you turn to food as a coping mechanism during tough times? In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly chats with Felicia, a current member of the Breaking Up with Sugar community and the All In Intensive coaching group. Felicia is a fighter and survivor of trauma who shares her inspiring story of transformation and regaining control of her life. For years, Felicia battled with her weight and tried various diets, including intermittent fasting, Weight Watchers, and low-carb approaches, but nothing seemed to work. She realized that food had become her go-to coping skill when the world felt out of control. Even when she tried to fix things with a relationship, her food issues worsened. Feeling suicidal, desperate, and with children to care for, Felicia knew she had to make a change. She borrowed money from a friend and joined the All In program, where she learned to set self-determined goals and embrace a beginner's mindset, despite her initial resistance. Through the guidance and support of the All In community and her coach, Molly, Felicia was able to redefine herself and begin to let go of the shame and guilt she felt about her addiction. Although Felicia acknowledges that her journey has not been without its challenges, she is now 66 days without sugar or flour and has seen a significant improvement in her blood sugar levels. Felicia plans to continue her growth journey by taking another round of the All In coaching program. Key Highlights The role of grief and shame in Felicia’s journey Felicia’s story of joining Breaking Up With Sugar & All In Tools Felicia used to stop self-harm Addressing cognitive distortions and qualifying the positives Felicia talks about her goals for forgiveness and redefining herself Felicia talks about Feelings vs. Facts Episode Quotes: “Recovery is not linear, but my brain wants it to be linear so when it’s not linear, it turns lemonade back into lemons.” “I have tools. Having tools isn't my problem. The problem is when I get dysregulated, I forget the tool box even exists… Why am I okay today? It’s because I used all of my tools and I had a huge support network that All In allowed me to build. I just needed somebody I trusted to tell me it was going to be okay.”  Connect with Molly: LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at mollycarmel.com - enrollment for ALL IN INtensive Coaching is OPEN! Get the spots while you still can! 3 months of coaching, connection and guaranteed CHANGE! Sign up here - mollycarmel.com/all-in-intensive-coaching/ There are also LOTS of other offerings - Fireside chats, intenSati classes all on mollycarmel.com You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Tiktok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

Krista Joy Palmer is a health coach and advocate for essential oils who has a unique story of healing herself with the help of plants. Despite suffering from autoimmune symptoms that confined her to bed, hospitals, and wheelchairs for years, Krista was able to heal herself and rediscover her passion for healing others. In this episode of What You’re Craving, Krista shares her journey to healing and how she now travels to teach others about the power of essential oils. She and Molly also recount a story of how Krista used her essential oils to cure an allergic reaction that Molly had on the day they met. It took Krista four years to receive a diagnosis for her autoimmune illness, during which time she had to balance raising her teenage children while dealing with her symptoms. Despite this, Krista continued to work as much as she could, focusing on what she could do rather than what she couldn't. When doTERRA approached her to help build their business and offered her a new solution for her healing journey, Krista decided to give it a try. Through doTERRA supplementation, she was able to heal more rapidly and went on to continue her work of sharing the tools and natural solutions that have helped her with others. Krista's objective is not to fix or heal anyone independently. Instead, she aims to establish an environment where those with chronic health challenges can enable their bodies to heal naturally. She believes that slowing down and simplifying our lives can aid in our health journey as it did with hers. This episode is perfect for anyone struggling with chronic illness, looking for natural healing methods, or simply interested in learning more about the power of essential oils. Tune in now to discover the gentle power of essential oils with Krista Joy Palmer. Episode Quotes: “I don’t fix anybody. I don’t heal anybody. I create the environment where your body can heal itself.” “Pain is inevitable, it’s part of this life, but suffering is a choice.” Key Highlights Krista and Molly share a story of how Krista used essential oils to save Molly’s life Krista talks about her personal journey of healing herself with the help of plants The importance of slowing down and simplifying to achieve real progress in our health journey Using essential oils as a more gentle form of healing Episode Resources: Book: The Body Keeps the Score Connect with Krista: Website: kristajoypalmer.com Instagram: @kristajoypalmer Twitter: @kristajoypalmer Facebook: Krista Joy Palmer Connect with Molly: LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at mollycarmel.com - including our EMBRACE RENEWAL retreat on April 30, from 12-5 EST - sign up on the website - and you’ll receive a deep discount on the ALL IN Coaching program along with an amazing experience There are also LOTS of other offerings - Fireside chats, intenSati classes all on mollycarmel.com You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Tiktok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

Join us for an inspiring episode as Molly is joined by Elizabeth, a member of Molly’s All In group coaching program. Elizabeth shares her journey with weight loss surgery, various diets such as keto and intermittent fasting, and the breakthrough moment when she discovered the All In program created by Molly. Elizabeth initially felt intimidated by the level of commitment the program required, but she persevered and modified it to fit her own pace. Through taking small steps, she successfully achieved better emotional health, a more positive outlook, and greater energy for her body. By sharing her story and discussing the powerful tools of Opposite Action and Radical Acceptance that helped her along her journey, listeners will learn valuable insights into creating a healthy lifestyle that works for them. So, tune in now to discover how Elizabeth overcame the blocks that used to hold her back and hear some tips on how to make positive changes in your own life. Episode Quotes: “You have to heal your brain, it’s not just the food thing.” “There’s always an option out there. It might take a little bit to find it.” “Lots of little steps will lead to one big step.” Key Highlights: Elizabeth's journey with weight loss surgery and failed diets The modifications Elizabeth made to the Molly’s All In program The amazing tools of Opposite Action and Radical Acceptance Elizabeth's success through small steps and persistence Connect with Molly: LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at mollycarmel.com - including our EMBRACE RENEWAL retreat on April 30, from 12-5 EST - sign up on the website - and you’ll receive a deep discount on the ALL IN Coaching program along with an amazing experience There are also LOTS of other offerings - Fireside chats, intenSati classes all on mollycarmel.com You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Tiktok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

Do you constantly worry about money or feel dissatisfied with your financial situation? Molly’s guest today is Dawn Dahlby, a certified financial planner and wellness expert who has helped many clients transform their financial situation from moderate incomes to affluence while prioritizing their well-being. Dawn’s refreshing take on money and finances emphasizes the importance of spending money on things that truly align with your values and bring you joy, without feeling guilty. During this conversation, she shares a powerful exercise that she does with her clients to help them identify their values and allocate their net income accordingly. Dawn also shares her personal journey of growing up with parents who struggled financially, and how she was able to overcome her fears and build wealth by believing in herself and owning what was truly important to her. Dawn's new book, “Live WELLthy: Own Your Worth, Gain Your Wealth," which was released on April 10th, introduces her "Earn it, Own it, Grow it" mentality. This mindset involves owning who you are and maximizing your life and income, which she will delve into further in this episode. Her unique perspective on money and finances is bound to motivate you to take charge of your financial situation and create the life you desire. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation with Dawn Dahlby. Tune in now to discover how you can become truly WELLthy. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to enhance their relationship with money, prioritize their well-being, and build wealth. Episode Quote: “Most people have this fear based relationship with money. Either we fear not having enough, so we over save or we fear not being enough, so we overspend.” Key Highlights: Dawn shares the important questions you need to ask yourself to better understand your relationship with money. Dawn draws a comparison between money and food, highlighting the key difference between managing your finances and maintaining good health. Dawn explains the concept of compound interest and how it can impact your finances. Dawn opens up about her journey to becoming a behavioral financial advisor, discussing what led her down this path Practical advice on the first steps you can take towards improving your relationship with money that will make the biggest impact Connect with Dawn: Instagram: @dawndahlby Facebook: Dawn Dahlby Website: dawndahlby.com Connect with Molly: LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at mollycarmel.com - including our EMBRACE RENEWAL retreat on April 30, from 12-5 EST - sign up on the website - and you’ll receive a deep discount on the ALL IN Coaching program along with an amazing experience There are also LOTS of other offerings - Fireside chats, intenSati classes all on mollycarmel.com You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Tiktok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws