I Was a Pastry Chef Addicted To Sugar: Here's How I Finally Broke Free with Frank Wright #152

I Was a Pastry Chef Addicted To Sugar: Here's How I Finally Broke Free with Frank Wright #152

Author: Sarah Dawkins - Root Cause Healing and Natural Holistic Health Coach December 18, 2025 Duration: 38:39

In this transformative episode, I speak with guest Frank Wright, a naturopathic practitioner and former pastry chef who radically healed his decades-long struggles with depression, anxiety, ADHD and addiction (including severe sugar addiction) using the carnivore diet.


Frank, who spent 13 years battling mental health challenges while surrounded by sugar in London's finest kitchens, shares his vulnerable journey from heavy drug and alcohol use to profound sobriety and mental clarity. He details how replacing a whole-food, high-carbohydrate diet with a nutrient-dense, zero-carb, animal-based approach provided the therapeutic ketosis and bioavailable nutrients necessary for deep healing.


Key Information01:26 Frank's Personal Struggle with Sugar Addiction 04:46 Carnivore as a Tool for Sobriety and Addiction Management (Feeling full at a cellular level; getting sober before carnivore) 07:08 Attempts at Healing Before Carnivore (Returning to pastry, 10 more years of long hours, reading nutrition, going vegan for 6 months, prioritizing plant antioxidants/30 plants a day, sourdough, lectins/Dr. Gundry)13:13 Father's Health/Type 2 Diabetes & Dementia (Witnessing high-carb diet consequences; motivation for change)18:35 Decision to Try Carnivore (Brain Energy, realizing never in therapeutic ketosis, hearing anecdotal carnivore stories, jumping in) and miraculous 48-Hour Transformation on Carnivore 26:01 All Plants Are Carbohydrates (Broccoli example; anti-nutrients taking away absorption)28:44 Neurodivergence and Ketosis (Managing overthinking/organization; stabilizing brain chemistry; ADHD/Autism test)35:04 Tip for Sugar Addiction (Commit to a week of single-ingredient whole foods, complex carbs, fat, and protein; minimize fruit/sweet palette)

Frank´s Bio

Frank Wright is a naturopathic practitioner and former pastry chef who transformed his life through the carnivore diet after decades of struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction.


Having worked in some of London's finest restaurants, including the Ritz, Berkeley, and Michelin-starred establishments, Frank spent 13 years surrounded by sugar while battling mental health challenges that began in childhood. After trying everything from veganism to extensive biohacking protocols, Frank discovered carnivore nutrition and experienced a complete mental health transformation within 48 hours.


Now he helps others break free from sugar addiction and reclaim their mental clarity through his Sugar Reset Community and coaching practice. Frank's story demonstrates the powerful connection between nutrition and mental health, particularly for those with neurodivergent conditions.


Connect with Frank

https://www.instagram.com/thefrankwright_/

https://www.youtube.com/@thefrankwright

https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-wright-684b94302/

https://www.threads.com/@thefrankwright_

https://x.com/thefrankwright_

https://www.skool.com/ketogenic


Who am I?


Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She’s also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Heal Yourself with Sarah Dawkins.


With over 20 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.


www.sarahdawkins.com


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Hosted by integrative health practitioner Sarah Dawkins, Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers is for anyone who senses there's more to their wellbeing than standard diagnoses and treatments. This podcast digs into the often-overlooked connections between our emotional histories, nervous system states, and physical health. Rather than offering another set of tips for managing symptoms, conversations here explore how unresolved trauma can manifest as chronic pain, what true nervous system regulation feels like, and practical ways to engage the body's own wisdom for healing. You'll find a focus on somatic practices and the underlying principles of natural recovery, all aimed at moving past simply coping and towards reclaiming a genuine sense of vitality. It’s a space for those ready to look deeper, questioning the root causes of imbalance and discovering a more integrated path to lasting wellness. Each episode builds on the idea that you are not just a patient to be managed, but an active participant in your own healing journey. Tune in for thoughtful, grounded discussions that bridge the gap between mind and body, offering a compassionate and insightful companion for your personal health exploration.
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