Today, Adam Sud is a plant-based coach who has helped hundreds of people reclaim their health - but it wasn’t always that way. Adam spent years of his early adulthood addicted to fast food, suffering from substance abuse, severe depression, type II diabetes, high blood pressure, severed relationships, and more. Along with his amazing story, he shares meaningful insights and his best tips for reclaiming our health in a sustainable way.
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide, addiction, and topics related to severe depression.
Show Notes:
Adam’s experience growing up as a 7th generation Texan in the 80s-90s
The experiences that impacted Adam growing up and how that affected how he thought about himself
How Adam developed a problematic relationship with food
How Adam’s ADHD diagnosis led to substance abuse
Adam’s experience with Adderall and the social, physical, and mental implications
How Adam became addicted to Adderall, and how that addiction shifted to fast food
How a 7-day retreat by Rip Esselstyn planted the seed for a shift towards a healthy plant-based lifestyle
The moment that changed everything for Adam and became a turning point
The power of words, their long-term impact, & the importance of compassionate language
Adam’s experience with rehab & the power of the diagnoses he got while there
How Adam’s plant-based journey began with a hamburger
How to re-program your dopamine system to want healthy foods
The mindset that allowed Adam to achieve sustainable positive change
The importance of creating a system that works for you when trying to make a positive lifestyle change
The simple meal plan that helped Adam reverse type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and more
What Adam believes addiction recovery should actually be about, and how plant-based nutrition plays a role in that
What Adam wants people to understand about making healthier choices
Diet culture vs. nutrition
Healthy/unhealthy food choices vs. healthy/unhealthy food patterns
The problem with considering certain foods good/bad
The outlook towards habit change that gives you permission to start over
Why you don’t need to challenge yourself with massive or radical goals in order to create positive habits
The mindset that is key for lasting habit change
How to get yourself into a positive feedback loop when trying to make changes in their life
How to help people experiencing depression, substance abuse or addiction issues
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