Adam Sud: Healing anxiety, depression, and addiction with a plant-based diet

If someone told you that their addiction was an act of self-care, what would you say? Would you believe them – accepting that they need their addiction to keep going, or would you see an opportunity for change? In a world where we see more of someone’s highlight reel than their struggles, it’s hard for us to see all the nuances that come with addiction and poor mental health. And all the options available in the process of recovery…like plant based nutrition, for example. In the latest episode of The Darin Olien Show, I sit down with Adam Sud to discover his transformative struggle with depression, anxiety, and addiction to being able to help others on their path to recovery. The importance of recognizing that our instincts are not failing us; rather, they are responding to an environment for which they were not designed. And the role nutrition plays in emotional wellness, highlighting the often overlooked connection between mental health issues like depression and anxiety with our physical health. Adam Sud is a wellness and nutrition expert, speaker, and CEO of Plant Based for Positive Change. He researches nutrition’s role in disease reversal, mental health and addiction, and has applied his expertise in treatment centers using plant-based nutrition as a tool for strengthening recovery and relapse prevention. Don’t forget: You can order now by heading to darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book or order now on Amazon. Breakdown What we discuss… (05:53) – Addiction as misguided self care and the burden of depression (18:44) – Surviving the pain of personal crisis and finding purpose out the other side (23:32) – Self-experimentation and the transformational power of plant-based recovery (32:10) – How nutrition can aid in addiction recovery and have significant impact on your mental health (49:36) – Understanding the impact of modern food on our physiology (& what to do about it) (01:01:51) – Building meaningful connections to foster resilience and help your mental health (01:13:41) – How reorganizing your priorities, values, and environment can transform your life choices …and more! LINKS Find more from Darin:  Website: https://superlife.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/ Book: https://superlife.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ Down to Earth: https://superlife.com/down-to-earth/ Find more from Adam: Website: https://www.adamsud.com/ Instagram: @plantbasedaddict Research: https://www.adamsud.com/resources Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors: Manna Vitality: Go to www.mannavitality.com and use code DARIN12 at checkout for 12% off. Vivo Barefoot: Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order with DARINV15 at www.vivobarefoot.com Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Cymbiotika: Visit Cymbiotika.com and use your exclusive code DARIN for 15% off. I hope you enjoyed this episode of The Darin Olien Show! If you want to support or follow the podcast, here’s how: Subscribe, rate or listen on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher Follow my Instagram to keep updated on the podcast, weekly deep dives and other projects that I’m supporting (and the occasional Chaga appreciation post) Sign up for my Weekly Email to keep up with what I’m tuned into. For feedback or suggestions, email my team at [email protected] Find the list of brands & products that get the big tick of approval from me here. Comment below to join the discussion!