SHIFT - Recovery by Acorn

SHIFT - Recovery by Acorn Providing treatment and resourses for food addiction recovery

We’ve been taught that ASAP means urgency, pressure, and pushing through.But what if it meant something else entirely?As...
03/23/2026

We’ve been taught that ASAP means urgency, pressure, and pushing through.
But what if it meant something else entirely?

As slow as possible.
As soft as possible.
As sustainable as possible.

Because real change—the kind that lasts—isn’t rushed. It’s steady. It’s sincere.

Pause. Breathe. Begin again, ASAP 🩵

Need connection and support around your food struggles?🤝Our free SHiFT Strong meetings might be just what you are lookin...
03/21/2026

Need connection and support around your food struggles?🤝

Our free SHiFT Strong meetings might be just what you are looking for!

Whether you are new to the idea of food being addictive or you are seasoned in your recovery, you can find refuge and support here with others just like you.

SHiFT Strong Meetings are free 1-hour support meetings that happen 4 times a week and are open to all. Facilitated by SHiFT food addiction professionals. These meetings are loving and supportive, and attended by food addicts who are serious about their recovery and long term sobriety.

Schedule:
📆 Mondays:
5:00 – 6:00 am PST | 8:00 – 9:00 am EST
📆 Wednesdays:
5:00 – 6:00 pm PST | 8:00 – 9:00 pm EST
📆 Saturdays:
8:30 – 9:30 am PST | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm EST
📆 Sundays:
4:00 – 5:00 pm PST | 7:00 – 8:00 pm EST

Join via the link in bio🔗💙

There’s a version of recovery where food gets quieter. Where your days aren’t shaped by cravings, guilt, or starting ove...
03/20/2026

There’s a version of recovery where food gets quieter.
Where your days aren’t shaped by cravings, guilt, or starting over.

That’s the work we do inside the SHiFT Virtual Intensive!

Not quick fixes. Not surface-level change.
Real understanding. Real support. Real recovery.

If you’re ready to explore that, we’re here! Next Virtual Intensive launching May 9th, 2026: https://shiftrecovery.kartra.com/page/virtual-intensive-may2026

A little Thursday reminder…💙Growth and recovery, much like life, are not always linear. It isn’t always sunny days and s...
03/19/2026

A little Thursday reminder…💙

Growth and recovery, much like life, are not always linear. It isn’t always sunny days and smooth sailing. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth it. Life is still good, your path is still good, YOU are still good, even when the hurdles arise!

If things feel heavy right now and the “bad” seems to be piling up - reach out for a Clarity Conversation (🔗 in bio). They are free, non-obligational, and a chance to be truly heard by someone who gets where you’re coming from. 🤍

03/18/2026

On our last SHiFT Happens Webinar, Amanda discussed the importance of staying present in our recovery, and focusing on one or two recovery activities rather than attempting to "do it all" just to check it off the list.💡

If you're stuck in an outdated recovery routine and need a hand getting recentered, reach out for a Clarity Conversation (free!) https://calendly.com/shift-one-on-one/30min?
or join our next free SHiFT Happens webinar on April 7th! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vX1u1vv2Qm2V1dnpFtcL1g #/registration

Four-leaf clovers are rare🍀So is finding something that actually works when it comes to food addiction recovery. You don...
03/17/2026

Four-leaf clovers are rare🍀
So is finding something that actually works when it comes to food addiction recovery. You don’t need luck to find your way out.

You need clarity.
You need the right kind of support.
You need someone who understands your relationship with food.

If you’ve been quietly wondering whether there’s more to this than willpower…
we’re here to have that conversation💚

🍀 Free clarity conversations available: https://calendly.com/shift-one-on-one/30min?

If you’re already on the path of recovery, give yourself credit today!
This isn’t luck. This is work! And it matters.

Is it hunger… or just habit?Cravings can feel urgent and convincing — but they’re not always telling the truth.In our ne...
03/16/2026

Is it hunger… or just habit?

Cravings can feel urgent and convincing — but they’re not always telling the truth.

In our next SHiFT Happens webinar, we’re breaking down what cravings actually are, why they happen, and how to respond without white-knuckling your way through them.

"Is It Hunger or Habit? Decoding Cravings"
📅April 7th at 7:30pm EST on Zoom
💻A free webinar for anyone working toward a life of food freedom
🔗Get your link to join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vX1u1vv2Qm2V1dnpFtcL1g #/registration

Do you ever feel like you’re speaking a different language when you talk about your relationship with food? We've been t...
03/13/2026

Do you ever feel like you’re speaking a different language when you talk about your relationship with food? We've been there!

At SHIFT - Recovery by Acorn, we don’t do "diet consultations." We do Clarity Conversations. These are real, honest talks with team members who have been exactly where you are. We aren’t just trained professionals; we are individuals in stable, long-term food addiction recovery! We know the weight of the obsession, and more importantly, we know the way out.🛣️

No sales pitch. No pressure. No cost. Just a supportive space to figure out your next right step — whether that's with us at SHiFT or another path that serves you better (YES...we will suggest alternatives outside of SHiFT if we feel they may be a better fit!).

✨ Ready for some clarity? Book your 1:1 conversation here: https://calendly.com/shift-one-on-one/30min

03/12/2026

How many times have you caught yourself rationalizing slippery behaviour...even before food became involved?

On our March session of the SHiFT Happens webinar, Amanda dove into what those slippery behaviours often look like, and the science behind WHY we tend to rationalize them when dealing with food addiction.

Our April session's (Tuesday, April 7th) topic will be "Is It Hunger or Habit? Decoding Cravings." We'll be chatting about:
💡The difference between real hunger and cravings
💡Why sugar and ultra-processed foods amplify cravings
💡How habits, emotions, and environment trigger urges to eat
💡A simple framework for decoding cravings in the moment

Get your link to join the next free webinar here!: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vX1u1vv2Qm2V1dnpFtcL1g #/registration

Struggling to shake the slippery behaviours and get back on stable ground? We get it! Talk to one our our SHiFT team members in a free Clarity Conversation - no pressure, no judgement, and no obligation. Just clarity, resources for help, and someone that truly sees you. https://calendly.com/shift-one-on-one/30min?

03/10/2026

On last week's SHiFT Happens Webinar, Amanda chatted about those "I don't know what happened!" moments that can come following a slip in abstinence. She shed light on how to identify the beginning of a slip, and how to intervene before you slide from the yellow zone to the red zone (where choice and willpower no longer exist)💡

Feeling like you're stuck in the red zone & need a life raft? Reach out for a Clarity Conversation (free!) or join our next SHiFT Happens webinar on April 7th!

https://calendly.com/shift-one-on-one/30min
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vX1u1vv2Qm2V1dnpFtcL1g #/registration

A little for you!🩵Whether you're struggling in your addiction or blazing the trail on your recovery journey...you are ...
03/09/2026

A little for you!🩵

Whether you're struggling in your addiction or blazing the trail on your recovery journey...you are full of goodness & you impact so much more than you know.

It's easy to be self-critical and harsh with our inner dialogue, but today let's try something different. Let's try having some self-compassion, some self-love, some PRIDE for all that we are (yes, even if we want to change and grow!)🪴

Today is a new day, and the start of a new week...let's try something new!💡

We love what we do. Saving lives, providing hope, healing, and renewed will...that never gets old🩵If you're struggling w...
03/07/2026

We love what we do.

Saving lives, providing hope, healing, and renewed will...that never gets old🩵

If you're struggling with food obsession, and feel like you've tried everything to fix your relationship with eating, please reach out.

SHiFT has over 30 years of experience in food addiction treatment, with many of our team members living a life of abstinence themselves. We get addiction, both professionally & personally.

You're not alone, there is help out there for you!

Resources and programs can be found here: https://linktr.ee/shift.recovery

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Sarasota, FL
34232

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19413782122

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