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Aug 2022
11m 12s

The Hot Shower Metaphor

Susan Peirce Thompson
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People frequently ask me whether they should enjoy their food—how much enjoyment is too much when they consider themselves to be a food addict in recovery? How do they know where the line is? It's a common concern, and you can hear my thoughts in this week's episode.

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