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Interview With Jolene Parks - Nourishing Your Craving Brain

Episode Summary

On today’s episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Jolene Parks. Jolene is a nutritionist, health coach, former Gray Area Drinker, Tedx speaker and founder of Healthy Discoveries.

Episode Notes

Jolene coaches high achieving professionals who want to eliminate alcohol and sugar cravings as well as reduce anxiety using real food, high-quality nutrients and cutting-edge mind/body techniques.

In April of this year I complete Jolene’s Gray Area Drinkers Coach Certification program.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
▪ Jolene’s Exit Story
▪ What Gray Area Drinking Is
▪ Amino Acids Which Can Reduce Cravings

• ⁃ Tryptophan or 5HTP if there are afternoon cravings for carbohydrates or gluten containing grains and/or feel depressed.
• ⁃ D-phenylalanine if comfort foods like cookies, bread, ice cream give an endorphin rush, “reward”.
• ⁃ GABA if overeating cereal, pasta, dairy in an attempt to calm down from anxiety
• ⁃ L-Glutamine for low blood sugar or intense sugar/alcohol cravings.
• ⁃ Tyrosine if eating sweets for a quick energy fix.

• Amino Acids That Can Support Quitting Alcohol:

• ⁃ Tyrosine if energy is low.
• ⁃ GABA if anxious.
• ⁃ Taurine can help alcohol withdrawal and depression.
• ⁃ 5HTP for attention deficient and sleep disorders.
• ⁃ Fish oil and zinc for low mood and the blues.

FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:
• Jolene’s Site
• Click here to be notified when EXIT - Your Flight Plan To Alcohol Freedom opens up for registration.
• This will also get you notified when my free August training - How To Exit The Drinking Life For The Last Time goes live.
• The Braverman Personality Type Assessment to help you determine your deficient neurotransmitters
• The Kit Store - all things I love and use
• Interested in working with me? Book a breakthrough call to discover if I'm the person to help you exit the drinking life.