In our final episode of Season One, we’re closing this chapter the same way we’ve approached everything in Sugar Not Included — with honesty, compassion, and self-trust.

This episode is centered around one of the most important messages we’ve shared all season:

You are not broken.
You are disconnected from yourself.

We talk about what disconnection can look like in everyday life — the signs that show up emotionally, mentally, and physically when we’ve drifted away from ourselves — and why so many women mistake this for failure or something being “wrong” with them.

We also share practical, gentle ways to begin reconnecting with yourself, including:

• How to start listening to your inner voice again

• Small moments that rebuild self-trust

• Why inner growth often looks quieter than we expect

We reflect on how we personally measure inner growth now — not by perfection or productivity, but by peace, awareness, and how we speak to ourselves — and share real examples from our own ongoing journeys.

As we wrap up this season, we also share why we’ve decided to pause Sugar Not Included for a bit. In true alignment with the values we talk about on this show, we’re choosing to follow our own advice and give Teresa and her family the time and space they need as they move from Germany to Washington and settle into this new chapter.

We don’t have a specific return date for Season Two yet, but we promise to share updates along the way.

During the break, we’ll continue offering connection through bonus content, reflections, and videos over on our Patreon Page for those who would like to continue supporting the show and this mission.

Finally, we want to say thank you.

To every guest who trusted us with their stories.
To every listener who tuned in, shared an episode, or sent a message.
To our family and friends who supported us from the very beginning.

Season One has exceeded anything we imagined, and we’re deeply grateful to each of you for being part of it.

You are not broken.
You are becoming.

With so much love and gratitude,
Sugar Not Included

Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/cw/SugarNotIncluded

We’re taught to fix our health by changing what we eat or how we move — but what about the patterns we carry within? In this episode, we unpack the emotional side of wellness and why so many people feel disconnected from their worth even when they’re “doing everything right.”

Jessica, a holistic health practitioner with close to 30 years of experience, shares how healing happens when we address the unseen layers of health. Together, we talk about breaking old patterns, honoring your value, and creating a more compassionate relationship with yourself — one that supports real, lasting change.

Email Jessica: jessicaruth23@gmail.com

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January can feel cold, heavy, and unmotivating — and it’s also when most people abandon their New Year’s goals. In this episode, Teresa and Kristina break down the number one key to weight loss for women: consistency. They share three simple, realistic ways to stay consistent — logging your food, staying active, and checking in with yourself weekly — plus what to do when motivation is nowhere to be found. If you don’t want this to be the year you quit, this conversation is for you.

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Thank you so much to Dave Roberts for editing our episodes! Need a talented editor or voice actor? Reach out to Dave Here

Things We are Loving Right Now:

Cute Journals to log our food and reflect each week

Kristina is obsessed with these pens

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