Nutrition and Addiction Researcher; International Speaker & Lecturer

Austin, TX, USA
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info

Adam Sud Biography

In 2012, Adam Sud's life was unraveling. At nearly 350 pounds, trapped in the grip of multiple addictions, battling serious chronic diseases, and struggling with his mental health, he reached rock bottom surviving a drug overdose, alone in his apartment. It was the moment that nearly ended everything, and the moment that changed everything.

With the unwavering support of his parents and a radical commitment to nutrition and lifestyle transformation, Sud began a recovery that defied expectations. Within a single year, he reversed his chronic health conditions, got off every medication, and shedding 175 pounds. What doctors might have called impossible, he made inevitable.

Today, Sud is one of the most compelling voices in addiction recovery, behavior change, and nutritional science. He has collaborated with leading health and wellness organizations and has given talks on some of the most prestigious stages: Google, The Matthew Perry Foundation Summit for Addiction, Whole Foods Market Tribal Gathering, Aerial Recovery: Heal the Heroes, CEO International Make Big Happen Summit. Delivering presentations that don't just inform audiences, but fundamentally shift the way they think about resilience and recovery.

Sud also spearheaded the groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind research study investigating how targeted nutritional intervention can positively influence early addiction recovery outcomes. Pioneering work that is reshaping the conversation around how we treat and support people in recovery. His story and expertise have been featured in Men's Health, Forbes, and Psychology Today.

Sud doesn't just talk about transformation, he is the living proof of it. Through his personal story and evidence-based insights, he challenges audiences to rethink the boundaries of human recovery and empowers them to believe in their own capacity for change.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/11/2026.

Adam Sud Speaking Topics

  • From Pills to Purpose

    Adam Sud was 350 pounds, addicted to drugs, battling depression, anxiety, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease and on the verge of losing everything. Then he nearly lost his life. In this raw and riveting talk, Adam takes audiences inside the darkest chapter of his story and reveals how he clawed his way back to the life he deserved. This isn't a story about willpower. It's a story about rewiring your biology, your environment, and your identity to become someone you never thought you could be.

    Audience Takeaways:

    • Through his story, understand recovery as a process of building a life where drug use is no longer necessary, not just stopping behavior
    • Learn why meaning and responsibility are essential for resilience
    • Reframe struggle as a signal for redesign, not personal failure
    • Leave with practical tools for creating stability, direction, and hope

  • The Science of Behavior and Behavior Change

    Why do we struggle to do what we know is best for our health and happiness? In this engaging session, you’ll learn the core science of behavior change and uncover how motivation and compulsion drive our daily decisions. You’ll also explore the often- overlooked impact of nutrition and lifestyle on resilience, self-esteem, and self-compassion. By breaking down the “knowing-doing gap,” this talk offers actionable steps to finally put your insights into practice. Whether you’re seeking improved health, better habits, or a deeper sense of well-being, this session will equip you with the tools to create meaningful, lasting change.

    Audience Takeaways:

    • Understand why willpower alone is an unreliable strategy
    • Learn how modern environments amplify compulsive behavior
    • Identify practical ways to reduce friction and increase follow-through
    • Learn how the science of psychological resilience empowers you to capture the life you deserve.

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Adam Sud Videos

Adam Sud: Make Big Happen Summit 2024

Adam Sud: Make Big Happen Summit 2024

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  • What topics does Adam Sud speak about?

    Adam Sud is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Addiction & Recovery, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Mindset, Motivational, Nutrition, Personal Growth, Resilience
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Adam Sud is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as From Pills to Purpose, The Science of Behavior and Behavior Change, Insulin Resistance: What’s Actually Taking Place, Understanding Addiction: Harnessing Nutrition for Lasting Recovery and Rewiring the Reward System: Addiction, Dopamine, and Nutrition. The estimated speaking fee range to book Adam Sud for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Adam Sud generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kait Richardson, Kristen Johnson Brogan, Dr. Jennifer Ashton, Vance Johnson and Dr. Michael Time. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Adam Sud for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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