The Kick Sugar Coach Podcast

What happens when eating "clean keto" or carnivore still isn't working for your metabolism? Why are some people gaining weight despite following popular low-carb advice? Nutritionist Maria Emmerich breaks down the science behind these frustrating scenarios and offers practical solutions that work even when everything else has failed.Maria introduces us to the Protein Sparing Modified Fast method – a strategic approach that preserves precious muscle while creating the caloric deficit needed to burn stubborn body fat. Rather than a daily practice, this method serves as a powerful tool to deploy strategically when weight loss stalls or during periods of higher indulgence like holidays. With approximately 800 calories of primarily lean protein, this approach allows your body to tap into stored fat while maintaining metabolic health.The conversation tackles a controversial truth in the low-carb world: calories still matter. Maria shares stories of clients who came to her after gaining significant weight on unlimited ribeye-and-butter approaches, explaining the science of why fat cells become "overstuffed" leading to worsening insulin resistance even on clean foods. She dismantles the myth that you can eat unlimited amounts of any food – even healthy animal products – without metabolic consequences.Perhaps most encouraging is Maria's insight about taste adaptation: your taste buds completely regenerate every 15 days. This biological reality means that transitioning away from hyperpalatable processed foods becomes significantly easier after just two weeks of consistent clean eating. For those battling intense sugar cravings, this perspective offers hope that the struggle has a definitive endpoint if you can maintain consistency through the adaptation phase.From sleep optimization strategies to the truth about protein needs (hint: you probably need more than you think), Maria's practical advice cuts through nutrition confusion with evidence-based clarity. Whether you're struggling with autoimmune issues, weight loss plateaus, or simply want to optimize your low-carb approach, this episode delivers actionable insights to transform your relationship with food and reclaim metabolic health.Enjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback with us here!Support the showFlorence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD, is an expert in ultra-processed food addiction and the founder of Bright Line Eating. In this enlightening conversation, she explains why some foods can be more addictive than cocaine, highlighting recent international efforts to recognize food addiction. Thompson's research showcases the success of her program, with participants achieving notable weight loss while navigating their relationship with food. She emphasizes the need for community support and funding for clinical research to tackle this pressing public health issue.

Imagine finding peace with food after decades of struggle—not through willpower or rigid restrictions, but by understanding the profound connection between your nervous system and eating patterns.In this episode of the Kick Sugar Coach Podcast, I sit down with Luis Mojica, somatic therapist and founder of Holistic Life Navigation, to explore how trauma, stress, and dysregulation drive disordered eating—and how somatic practices can help us heal at the root.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:✅ How trauma and stress get stored in the body—and show up as food cravings✅ Why diets and willpower alone don’t work for long-term healing✅ The connection between sugar addiction and nervous system dysregulation✅ How to build true food freedom without strict rules or fear✅ Practical somatic practices to help you heal beyond foodFor so long, we’ve been told that if we just eat "clean," cut out sugar, or stick to a plan, we’ll finally feel in control. But what if the real key to healing is learning how to feel safe in our own bodies?This conversation is eye-opening, deeply personal, and packed with insights that will shift the way you think about food, trauma, and recovery.Enjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback with us here!Support the showFlorence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

Is obesity just about willpower, or is there something deeper going on? In this powerful interview, Dr. Tro Kalayjian, a board-certified physician specializing in obesity and metabolic health, reveals the critical connection between obesity and food addiction—and why most weight loss advice is failing us.Dr. Tro isn’t just a doctor—he lived this struggle himself. From childhood obesity and food addiction to losing 150 pounds, he now helps others break free from the cycle.In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The science of food addiction ✅ Why stress, emotions, and trauma trigger overeating and weight gain ✅ How low-carb nutrition outperforms traditional diets for weight loss and reversing type 2 diabetes ✅ The flaws in conventional weight loss advice—and what actually works ✅ Harm reduction vs. abstinence  ✅ How Big Food and outdated medical guidelines keep us trapped in the cycle of obesityDr. Tro is on a mission to change the medical system and provide real, science-backed solutions for metabolic health. If you’ve ever struggled with uncontrollable cravings, emotional eating, or failed diets, this interview is for you!Enjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback with us here!Support the showFlorence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

What if everything you thought you knew about nutrition was wrong? 🤯In this eye-opening interview, Dr. Ken Berry, a board-certified MD and YouTube sensation, reveals the biggest myths about food, metabolism, and chronic disease. After struggling with his own health—morbid obesity, prediabetes, and metabolic issues—Dr. Berry made a dramatic shift in his diet and medical approach. Now, he's on a mission to help others break free from food addiction, sugar cravings, and diet misinformation.🔥 In this episode, we cover:✅ Why doctors get nutrition WRONG (and what they aren’t taught in med school)✅ How sugar addiction is REAL—and why Big Food doesn’t want you to know✅ The truth about keto, carnivore, and low-carb diets for reversing chronic disease✅ Why mainstream diets fail and how a Proper Human Diet can transform your health✅ How metabolic health impacts mood, mental resilience, and energy✅ Steps to break free from processed foods and regain control over your cravingsEnjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback with us here!Support the showFlorence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

Did you know that many so-called healthy foods can spike your blood sugar higher than a teaspoon of pure sugar? Or that seed oils—commonly found in everything from salad dressings to so-called “heart-healthy” snacks—are wreaking havoc on our health?In this eye-opening episode of The Kick Sugar Coach Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Eric Berg to expose the hidden dangers of ultra-processed foods, misleading food labels, and the deceptive marketing tactics used by the food industry to keep us hooked. We also dive into the battle between big agriculture and small farmers—and why it’s more important than ever to support local, ethical food sources.Episode Highlights:✅ The truth about “complex carbohydrates” (they’re worse than sugar!)✅ How seed oils are silently harming your health✅ The food industry’s sneaky tactics to keep you addicted✅ Why healthy keto is different from the mainstream version✅ The grassroots movement fighting to protect small farmers✅ Dr. Berg’s #1 tip for breaking free from food addiction  If you’ve ever struggled with food cravings, wondered why processed foods are so addictive, or felt overwhelmed trying to make sense of ingredient labels—this episode is a must-listen!Enjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback with us here!Support the showFlorence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

Have you ever wondered if what you eat could be fueling your anxiety, ADHD, or depression?Meet Ally Houston, a former physicist who transformed his life by transforming his diet. After battling ADHD, anxiety, and seasonal depression for years—despite conventional treatments—Ally discovered the ketogenic diet and experienced a breakthrough that changed everything.Today, he’s a metabolic mental health coach and a trailblazer in using nutrition to improve mental health. In this powerful interview, Ally shares his journey and insights that could inspire your own transformation.Episode Highlights:How Ally reversed ADHD, anxiety, and seasonal depression with a ketogenic diet. The science behind food addiction and why ultra-processed foods like sugar and dairy can wreak havoc on your mental health.The emerging field of metabolic psychiatry and its groundbreaking potential to treat mental health conditions through diet.Practical strategies for using food to improve mood, focus, and overall well-being.Exciting insights about Ally’s upcoming 2025 study at Oxford on ketogenic diets for ADHD and depression.Ally’s story will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about food and mental health. 🌟Enjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback with us here!Support the showFlorence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

Do you work in the healthcare space? Are you looking to expand your skills? In this week’s podcast episode, I sat down with Candice Egnos, Project Director of the Nutrition Network - an offshoot of the Noakes Foundation - to explore their incredible mission of training and certifying medical professionals in the safe and effective use of low-carb and ketogenic dietary interventions to treat metabolic and mental health conditions. With over 10,000 practitioners trained across 100+ countries, they are leaders in this educational space.The timing of this podcast interview works amazingly well because it falls over their Black Friday sale which offers up to 75% off their certification courses. These courses are ideal for health coaches, nurses, nutritionists, dieticians, doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, etc. While the Nutrition Network recognizes that low-carb and ketogenic dietary interventions are just one of many strategies to support health outcomes, they strongly advocate for medical professionals to understand the science behind these approaches and acquire the skills to apply them when appropriate. It is becoming a critical core competency patients seek from their healthcare providers.Episode Highlights:The vision behind Nutrition Network and its roots in the Noakes Foundation.Why therapeutic carbohydrate reduction is a game-changing tool for treating metabolic disorders.Courses tailored for everyone—from health coaches to dietitians to medical doctors.Insights into their globally recognized certifications, including a rigorous 16-week live mentorship program.The importance of personalized approaches to nutrition—no dogma, just results.Free resources, curated research, and a vibrant practitioner community.Whether you're a medical professional, on the path of recovery from metabolic syndrome, or simply curious about TCR (Therapeutic Carbohydrate Reduction), this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable steps.Enjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback with us here!Support the showFlorence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

Discover the transformative power of algae as we host Dr. Catharine Arnston, a trailblazer in the realm of nutrition and a fervent advocate for algae’s potential to revolutionize health and wellness. With a deeply personal story rooted in her sister's battle with breast cancer, Catharine embarked on a mission to uncover the astounding benefits of algae. Her journey led to the founding of Energy Bits, where she champions the remarkable properties of chlorella and spirulina. Learn how these ancient superfoods can detoxify the body, enhance mitochondrial function, and reduce sugar cravings, all while supporting an alkaline diet that could stave off diseases like diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cancer.Explore the vital role of mitochondria in safeguarding our health as we unravel the science behind spirulina’s ability to bolster cellular energy and prevent chronic illnesses. Catherine's insights, supported by clinical research and NASA’s endorsement, highlight the incredible nutrient density of spirulina, offering a natural remedy for the inevitable decline in mitochondrial health that begins as we age. With practical advice on integrating spirulina and chlorella into a holistic lifestyle—complemented by a keto diet and regular exercise—this episode promises to equip you with tools to reverse diabetes and elevate your overall well-being.Enjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback with us here!Support the showFlorence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

Martha Carlin, a visionary in microbiome research, joins us to unravel the intricate connections between gut health and chronic diseases like Parkinson's and Diabetes. Inspired by her husband's Parkinson's diagnosis, Martha embarked on a groundbreaking quest that led to the founding of BiotiQuest and the development of Sugar Shift. She shares her incredible journey and how her innovative probiotic product demonstrated a remarkable 14% reduction in HbA1c levels over 180 days in a clinical trial in Cuba.Episode Highlights:Discover how gut bacteria influence conditions like diabetes, Parkinson’s, and even mood disorders.  Learn about Martha’s innovative probiotic, Sugar Shift, designed to reduce sugar cravings, stabilize blood sugar, and support overall gut health.  Martha shares the latest results from her clinical trials, showing the positive effects of Sugar Shift on blood glucose, insulin resistance, and the reduction of harmful endotoxins.  Understand how processed foods, antibiotics, and stress shape our microbiome and what we can do to restore balance.  Martha’s mission, inspired by her husband John’s battle with Parkinson’s, reminds us of the power of commitment in pioneering health solutions. Listen now to uncover the secrets of a healthy microbiome and discover how small changes can lead to powerful results. P.S. Martha has generously offered a special promotion for our listeners: Buy two of her top-rated products, and get the third free! Go here: https://biotiquest.com/pages/kicksugar Start your journey to a healthier microbiome today!Enjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback with us here!Support the showFlorence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE