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Workshop: How to Break a Sugar Habit

  • Chorlton Unitarian Church Wilbraham Road Manchester, M21 9LB United Kingdom (map)

About this workshop

This is a workshop for people who want to cut down on their sugar intake, or perhaps quit eating added sugar completely.

So many of us turn to sugar to comfort us, to ease cravings, to fill a gap.

And, although it’s obviously not as damaging as alcohol, the impact of sugar on our mental health, our cognitive function, our hormones, our guts, our joints and our muscles, our immune system, is not to be taken lightly.

When we are trying to quit damaging substance or behaviour (like eating too much sugar), it’s important that we support ourselves with self-compassion.

Key to this is understanding why we behave in certain ways.

What makes us feel the way we do, and behave the way we do?


Woman holding a tray of chocolate biscuits.

You won’t want this kind of stuff anymore!

At this workshop, you'll find out how to:

  • Reduce sugar cravings

  • Change damaging patterns of behaviour

  • Implement lasting changes with self-compassion

  • Support low mood, anxiety and insomnia

  • Increase motivation and energy


“Thank you for a hugely informative and enjoyable workshop. You shared many pearls of wisdom and key points which are encouraging and make great sense. You also helped me feel positive that things can be improved with gentle steps.”

- Hettie, previous How to Break a Sugar Habit workshop participant


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Workshop content

  • Is sugar addictive? A brief look at the science behind addiction, and the common drivers behind sugar cravings:

    • genetics

    • environment (e.g. stress)

    • nutrient deficiencies

    • gut health

    • hormones

    • neurotransmitter imbalances

  • The impact of sugar on the body and brain.

  • Evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle tips to help you:

    • reduce or even eliminate sugar cravings

    • increase energy levels

    • alleviate mood swings

    • support weight loss

    • lower inflammation

    • improve sleep

  • How to begin your journey to better health.

The workshop includes practical exercises, and gentle movement and breath to support energy and mood.

Handouts are included, and tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided.

All are welcome.


Workshop cost

£35 per person. Includes handouts and refreshments. Early booking discount and concessionary rates are available - please see the booking form below.

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“The workshop had a huge impact on me and I feel inspired to eliminate sugar as much as possible.

I found it useful to have graphs (love visuals) and explanations of how we all physically function slightly differently and how we need to be mindful of what and when we eat. “

Suzanne - previous How to Break a Sugar Habit workshop participant


Workshop facilitated by Lindsey Beveridge

  • Naturopathic Nutritionist

  • Nutrigenomics Practitioner

  • Transpersonal Coach

  • Kundalini Global Yoga & Breathwork Teacher

  • Workshop and retreat facilitator since 2019

I have been running online and in-person workshops and retreats on nutrition, gut health, mental health, addiction recovery and the menopause transition since 2019.

My personal history of overcoming an alcohol addiction, a nicotine addiction and binge-eating led me to have a special interest in working with people who experience anxiety, low mood, and / or addictions to alcohol or other damaging substances or behaviours, and who struggle to make lasting changes.

I’d love to see you there.

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"Absolutely brilliant. Clear, concise and so helpful. Kind-hearted but utterly professional. It was, for me at any rate, inspiring and on point. I would change nothing. Welcoming, warm and beyond informative." 

- Helen, previous workshop participant

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