Food Sober Fundamentals
8 Week Group Program to Kickstart Your Recovery from Food Addiction & Binge Eating
Join a small, supportive group to learn the fundamentals of food addiction recovery, build confidence and take clear steps towards food peace
Why Food Sober Fundamentals?
Ultra-processed food addiction (UPFA) is when food is used in a way that’s similar to drugs or alcohol. We may find ourselves constantly thinking about food, feeling driven to eat in compulsive ways, and continuing these behaviours even when they cause harm to our health, wellbeing, or relationships. UPFA often—but not always—occurs alongside binge eating, which is when we eat a very large amount of food in a short period of time and feel unable to stop or control their eating.
While 'food addiction' is not yet an official diagnosis, research estimates that globally around 14% of an adult population and 15% of young people may have food addiction.
Am I Food Addicted?
- Do you ever feel such a strong craving or compulsion for certain foods or drinks that you can't resist the urge to have them?
- Have you ever noticed that you need larger amounts of these foods or drinks to have the same effect as when you first started consuming them?
- Have you ever skipped or neglected activities because you were too tired, unwell or preoccupied after having too much ot these foods or drinks?
- Have you ever eaten or drunk more of these foods or drinks than you intended, on more than one occasion?
- When cutting back or stopping these foods or drinks, have you experienced withdrawal symptoms (such as headaches, anxiety, low mood, irritability?)
- Have you continued to consume these foods or drinks even though you or others believe that they may be causing health, relationship or other problems?
Do you ever feel such a strong craving or compulsion for certain foods or drinks that you can't resist the urge to have them?
Have you ever noticed that you need larger amounts of these foods or drinks to have the same effect as when you first started consuming them?
Have you ever skipped or neglected activities because you were too tired, unwell or preoccupied after having too much ot these foods or drinks?
Have you ever eaten or drunk more of these foods or drinks than you intended, on more than one occasion?
When cutting back or stopping these foods or drinks, have you experienced withdrawal symptoms (such as headaches, anxiety, low mood, irritability?
Have you continued to consume these foods or drinks even though you or others believe that may be causing health, relationship or other problems?
What's included
- 8-week online program via Zoom
- Weekly live group learning (recordings of educational topics available if you can't join live) (90 mins) - Saturday mornings
- Weekly group coaching & check in (not recorded to respect privacy) (60 mins) - Thursday evenings
- Guidebook for weekly reflection practices
- Private peer community for accountability & support
- Pre recorded resources on food addiction, food preparation tips & Internal Family Systems
- Optional add-on consultations with food addiction informed dietitian/GP (rebates may apply)
- Ongoing support through weekly Food Sober Sessions group coaching membership (Free for 12 weeks after completion of the program, then $49 a month)
What you'll learn over 8 weeks
You'll gain fundamental skills and insights needed to build a recovery framework that lasts:
THE DATES AND TOPICS
On demand pre-recorded videos
(Self-paced learning accessible as soon as you enrol. Enrolment opens on 12 January 2026)
Video 1: Understanding ultra-processed food addiction
The current knowledge & science
Video 2: Recovering with self-compassion
An introduction to Internal Family Systems
Video 3: Building your food plan
Build a food plan that's right for you considering concepts of abstinence, harm reduction (& not restriction)
Video 4: Getting practical
Food preparation, shopping, cooking and meal planning tips
Video 5: Nutrition insights
Nutrition & food plan approaches with dietitian
Video 6: Conscious eating
Reconnect with your body, explore hunger signals & mindfulness as a lifestyle on and off the plate
Week 1 - Live Group Session
Welcome! Getting to know the group, the program & all the resources available
Saturday 7 February 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am Sydney, AU (AEDT)
Week 2 - Live Group Session
Identifying your personal triggers
Understand what drives your addictive eating behaviours
Saturday 14 February 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am Sydney, AU (AEDT)
Week 3 - Live Group Session
Cravings, tolerance & withdrawal
Learn about cycles of cravings, tolerance & withdrawal and how to interrupt cycles & navigate cravings
Saturday 21 February 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am Sydney, AU (AEDT)
Week 4 - Live Group Session
Emotional regulation
Learn about emotions and how to support yourself emotionally without turning to food
Saturday 28 February 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am Sydney, AU (AEDT)
Week 5 - Live Group Session
Navigating stress
Learn how stress affects our eating & develop your personal daily practice
Saturday 7 March 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am Sydney, AU (AEDT)
Week 6 - Live Group Session
Exploring thoughts & beliefs
Noticing how our thinking affects addictive behaviour and develop tools to change
Saturday 14 March 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am Sydney, AU (AEDT)
Week 7 - Live Group Session
Relationships and social situations
Foster strong relationships and social connection in situations involving food
Saturday 21 March 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am Sydney, AU (AEDT)
Week 8 - Live Group Session
Sustaining change & navigating setbacks
Planning ahead, learning from setbacks & maintaining connection & motivation
Saturday 28 March 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am Sydney, AU (AEDT)
Video 7
What's next
Recovery planning & ongoing support
Weekly
Food Sober Sessions group coaching
Join from Thursday 12 February 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sydney, AU (AEDT)
What you'll gain
- Practical, actionable tools to manage cravings, regulate emotions, and handle life’s challenges without turning to food
- Ongoing support and connection through a like-minded community that keeps you motivated and accountable
- A better understanding of ultra-processed food addiction — why it happens, how it affects your brain and body, what the professionals say about it, and what to do about it
- New skills and strategies to build and maintain a healthier, freer relationship with food
- More clarity and confidence around eating in a way that works for you
- Greater peace of mind — less obsession, less guilt, more ease
- Greater self-compassion, hope, and confidence in your ability to change and thrive
What you'll gain
Practical, actionable tools to manage cravings, regulate emotions, and handle life’s challenges without turning to food
Ongoing support and connection through a like-minded community that keeps you motivated and accountable
A better understanding of ultra-processed food addiction — why it happens, how it affects your brain and body, what the professionals say about it, and what to do about it
New skills and strategies to build and maintain a healthier, freer relationship with food
More clarity and confidence around eating in a way that works for you
Greater peace of mind — less obsession, less guilt, more ease
Greater self-compassion, hope, and confidence in your ability to change and thrive
Why I created this program
After 10+ years of 1:1 counselling, I've seen the power of combining education, skills training and peer support. Through my group offerings, I've learned that clients who engage in group recovery do better, faster, and with more confidence. This program is my way of bringing those fundamentals to more people in a safe, structured and supportive way, and fostering community support. Several recent studies have validated that professionally guided education, skills building and peer support works!
Ready to begin?
Food Addiction recovery is a journey. This program gives you the roadmap, tools and community to take the first steps to a thriving recovered life. Join the waitlist now and I'll send you updates. There will be an application process to make sure this group is suitable for you.
Why I created this Program
After 10+ years of 1:1 counselling, I've seen the power of combining education, skills training and peer support. Through my group offerings, I've learned that clients who engage in group recovery do better, faster, and with more confidence. This program is my way of bringing those fundamentals to more people in a safe, structured and supportive way, and fostering community support. Several recent studies have validated that professionally guided education, skills building and peer support works!
Ready to begin?
Food Addiction recovery is a journey.
This program gives you the roadmap, tools and community to take the first steps to a thriving recovered life.
Join the waitlist now and I'll send you updates.
There will be an application process to make sure this group is suitable for you.
Why I created this Program
After 10+ years of 1:1 counselling, I've seen the power of combining education, skills training and peer support. Through my group offerings, I've learned that clients who engage in group recovery do better, faster, and with more confidence. This program is my way of bringing those fundamentals to more people in a safe, structured and supportive way, and fostering community support. Several recent studies have validated that professionally guided education, skills building and peer support works!
Ready to begin?
Food Addiction recovery is a journey.
This program gives you the roadmap, tools and community to take the first steps to a thriving recovered life.
Join the waitlist now and I'll send you updates.
There will be an application process to make sure this group is suitable for you.
Meet your Guide
Vanessa Kredler is a clinical counsellor registered with PACFA, specialising in food addiction, emotional eating, binge eating, other addictions and trauma recovery. Her approach is compassionate, non judgemental and deeply grounded in both science and lived experience. She holds a Masters in Counselling and is a Certified Food Addiction Professional. Vanessa is also a member of the Australian & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders. She's trained in facilitating groups, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness based recovery. Her specialty? Ultra processed food addiction, the first addiction she faced and the one that ignited her passion to help others heal.
AU$960
(including 12 weeks ongoing coaching support after program completion)
Who is it for?
You are welcome here.
Maybe this is you?
- You feel addicted to sugar, sweets, carbs, snacking and processed foods
- You feel like you've always been a "chocoholic" or "carboholic"
- You feel out of control and can't stop yourself from eating certain foods
- You can overeat on ANY food and identify with being addicted to the process of eating large volumes
- You've tried many diets, you've tried the "all foods in moderation" approach and it hasn't helped
- You're in medically supervised metabolic health treatments and want more structured support
- You want to connect with an Australian based peer community
- You're ready to start your recovery journey with guidance and accountability
- You can commit to the full 8 week program
You feel addicted to sugar, sweets, carbs, snacking and processed foods
You feel like you're a life long "chocoholic" or "carboholic"
You feel out of control and can't stop yourself from eating certain foods
You can overeat on ANY food and identify with being addicted to the process of eating large volumes
You've tried many diets, you've tried the "all foods in moderation" approach and it hasn't helped
You're in medically supervised metabolic health treatments and want more structured support
You want to connect with an Australian based peer community
You're ready to start your recovery journey with guidance and accountability
You can commit to the full 8 week program
This program is not suitable for you if you are
- Under 18 years of age
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Diagnosed with anorexia nervosa
- Experiencing acute mental health conditions
- Seeking a diet approach
- If any of the above applies, please contact me so that I can point you to alternative options
Under 18 years of age
Pregnant or breastfeeding
Diagnosed with anorexia nervosa
Experiencing acute mental health conditions
Seeking a diet or weight loss program
(If any of the above apply to you, please contact me so that I can point you to alternative options)
Important to consider
The program is not medical treatment and is not aimed at replacing your current health treatment team. It's about education around the powerful framework of food addiction, step by step guidance, and peer support to help you set up for breaking free from out of control eating.
Testimonials
I feel that doing the work with Vanessa is the missing piece of the obesity puzzle. I knew I had food addiction.
I had all the information but didn’t know what to do with it. Vanessa guided me and helped me gain the skills I needed. I've found a level of peace with my relationship with food.
I feel confident I will reach my health goals. Vanessa gets it, she understands the struggle, the pain and the shame. It is one of the best decisions I have made.
Lola
Client
Vanessa Kredler is well known in the international food addiction community.
Her educational background, her clinical experience and most importantly, her lived experience, make her an outstanding therapist and educator about sugar and food addiction.
With her particular understanding of the Internal Family Systems model, she offers an important contribution towards food addiction recovery.
I highly recommend her work.
Dr Vera Tarman
M.D., food addiction expert, author of Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction
The group coaching sessions give me dedicated time to focus on myself.
Supportive group coaching, guided by member-suggested topics, keeps me motivated.
We learn and share in a safe, confidential space, with extra encouragement via our WhatsApp group.
Weekly meetings keep my goals front-of-mind, helping me make healthier food choices.
Col
Client
Not sure if it's for you?
Join the waitlist now and I'll send you updates. There will be an application process to make sure this group is suitable for you.
You're welcome to reach out for a chat anytime
hello@vanessakredler.com
