# 218. How to Break Junk Food Addictions: The 30-Day Reset That Works

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Podcast: [Simple Doesn't Mean Easy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139)
Published: 2026-04-13T10:00:48+00:00
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In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy , Michelle sits down with Glenn Livingston, a former food industry insider turned expert in binge eating and food addiction recovery. After struggling with his own compulsive eating and reaching nearly 300 pounds, Glenn reveals how processed foods are deliberately engineered to trigger cravings at a neurological level—making overeating feel impossible to control. In today's episode: Learn the science behind cravings, Understand why cravings get worse before they go away Gain insight into what happens during the critical 14–20 day window Find out how long it really takes to rewire your habits You’ll also learn practical strategies to stop binge eating, including how to: Identify your personal food triggers, Create simple rules that retrain your brain, and Determine whether moderation or total elimination is the right path for you. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of junk food cravings, this episode offers a realistic, science-backed way to finally break free. This episode's sponsors: https://soulyrested.com/coffee https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf https://soulyrested.com/tea Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ FREE resources: Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7 Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52 Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747 Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz Looking for more free resources? Choose from even mor…

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