Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode36: Lára Pedersen

Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode36: Lára Pedersen

July 13, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

CJ interviews Lára Pedersen, a former professional soccer player, about her journey with food addiction and recovery.

CJ welcomes Lara, a former professional soccer player from Iceland, for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about food addiction and recovery. Lara began struggling with food at a very young age and recognized early that it was beginning to take over her life , even while competing as an elite athlete. She speaks with remarkable transparency about her experiences, their impact on her, and the path she has taken toward healing. Lara's willingness to share is so profound that she even wrote a book about her journey. CJ found her story fascinating and truly loved talking with her. If you're considering personalized assistance, CJ, a Certified Addiction Professional specializing in Food Addiction, is here for one-on-one coaching. Reach out to CJ at cjnguy@myfoodaddictioncoach.com Interested in sharing your recovery story on our show? We'd love to hear from you! Please email FJRecoverystories@gmail.com

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Host: CJ

Guest: Lára Pedersen

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