02 - Adam Sud: Overcoming Food a Drug Addiction with the Power of Plants
“If there’s something about your life that you don’t like, and there’s something that you can do about, then it’s not a problem. I realized that if I’m the problem, I get to be the solution.” - Adam Sud You don’t need to experience trauma to feel depressed. You don’t have to grow up in a certain zip code to be a drug addict, and you don’t have to have obese parents to develop a food addiction. Adam Sud grew up in a comfortable household with a loving family, yet he experienced all of these things. After years of Adderall abuse and excessive consumption of fast-food, Adam tried to commit suicide. Unsuccessful in his attempt, he finally committed to seeking help and discovered the healing powers of the plant-based diet - not just the physical effects, but the mental benefits as well. Adam lost 160 pounds and titrated off all of his medications, including his antidepressants. Now healthy and medication-free, Adam devotes his life to helping others, proving that no matter how far one has fallen, there is always a way out. What we discuss in this episode: - Coping with food as a child - Adderall addiction - Steps to recovery - Losing 160 lbs and becoming a fit marathon runner - Perseverance and trusting the journey - Benefits of whole foods, plant-based diet - How to change your perspective and set a positive mindset - The Save Movement (@thesavemovement) - The Pleasure Trap Connect with Switch4Good https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/ https://twitter.com/SwitchForGood switch4good.org
