We talk a lot about whole foods here on the show and some of the big areas that get a lot of attention, especially now as this is really becoming more mainstream.

I never thought I'd say that.

But it is, especially on social media,

are the areas around seed oils, raw milk, grass finished meats, pastured poultry, all those things.

Those are getting a lot of attention. And those are really important and definitely ones that I

focus on a lot. But there's another area in this world of whole foods and eating more naturally that's really easy to overlook.

Mostly because it's probably one of the least fun ones to address.

And that is the topic of sugar.

And I know that this is something that has been a pain point for me over the years.

I definitely have a sweet tooth.

I have dabbled in the world of feeling like,

you know, sugar can be a little addictive and how do we balance that and how do we balance that

with this idea of eating a whole foods or a homestead diet. And so when today's guests reach out,

I was super excited to have her on and have a conversation about this very topic. So I'm joined by

Melissa Daubegan today. She is the sugar-free coach. And she is on a mission to empower women

to break free from sugar cravings, reclaim their energy, and just live more vibrant, healthy

lives. After years of battling her own sugar addiction and feeling trapped in the cycle of fatigue and yo-yo dieting, Melissa has transformed her life with nutrient-dense foods and a sugar-free lifestyle.

So I'm excited for this conversation.

I'm hoping to get some good strategies from it today.

I know we will.

And welcome Melissa.

Thank you so much for having me.

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