Recovery ADHD, Drug Addiction &Weight Loss, Plant-based Diet | Adam Sud EP #4

Adam is an expert in insulin resistance, weight loss, addiction, and behavioral health. He has worked with respected health and wellness programs and companies, including Mastering Diabetes and Whole Foods Market's Global Wellness Center. He is an international speaker for the health and wellness movement and addiction recovery movement, having presented at major events including the Whole Foods Market Tribal Gathering, The Food Revolution Summit, and more. Adam has worked in mental health recovery centers, where he has utilized nutrition to strengthen recovery and prevent relapse. He is also the founder of Plant-Based for Positive Change, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing research on the connection between diet, mental health, and addiction. Plant-Based for Positive Change led the first research study that investigated the effects of a nutrient-dense dietary intervention on early addiction recovery outcomes. We discuss: Adam Sud’s journey holds valuable lessons for all of us, whether or not we've faced personal struggles with addiction and mental health. His profound insights into human behavior and mindset have the power to resonate with you and potentially transform the way you perceive your own life. I trust that this conversation will ignite a deeper understanding of those around you, inspire you to provide better support, and encourage you to craft a life that fills you with excitement every morning. 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Understanding about inaccurate story about addiction 3:00 - Being judgmental vs Building self care, self love 4:10 - Why don’t you stop doing/using that? 6:10 - Adam Sud / A child with ADHD 10:20 - Becoming hooked on Adderall 13:10 - Understanding our choices for pleasure 15:30- Understanding self destructive behavior 19:20 - Substance use disorder (Drug addiction) 20:30- Adam's suicide attempt 23:00 - Adam's story 24:30 - Self-worth, loneliness, and community 27:20 - Plant-based diet and reorganize the environment 33:10 - Loving and meaningful bond 36:00 - Body is the best ally /Care taker / Recovery 38:20 - The INFINITE study 39:20 - Recovery through nutrition 41:30 - How did you make the Positive Shift 44:00 - Mindset for Recovery / closed mind, faith 45:50 - You are not broken 48:00 - Design a new environment 51:30 - Food addiction through food 54:38 - How did you forgive parent 56:50 - Let go of trigger / different system 59:00 - Allow yourself for course correction 1:00:50 - Self Love / Super power 1:03:40 - Isolation / Expression of love 1:06:35 - Loneliness 1:08:53 - Healthy relationship with myself 1:13:04 - Meaning of Life & Death for Adam Sud 1:28:00 - Plan Connect with Adam - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedaddict/ - Website: https://www.adamsud.com/ - The Infinite Study: https://www.adamsud.com/resources Connect with Michelle 💻 Website : https://holistichealermichelle.com/ 🧘🏻‍♀️ Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/mich....ellemoon_holistichea