How She Built a Business While Figuring Out Her Health

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Summary

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On episode 196 of the Mile 40 Podcast, we sit down with Addison LaBonte, founder of Sweet Addison’s, a thriving gluten-free dessert company on a mission to change the way we think about health-conscious treats. From her roots as a standout athlete and Division I soccer player in Maine to an unexpected journey with compartment syndrome that pushed her toward a gluten-free lifestyle, Addison shares how setbacks can carve new pathways to purpose and fulfillment.

Listeners will hear how a simple question from a TSA agent sparked her entrepreneurial light bulb moment, and how her disciplined, competitive spirit, and family’s foundation of resilience inspired both her athletic and business journeys.

Addison opens up about the mental and emotional challenges of leaving a traditional career in finance, the discomfort and doubts of starting a business from scratch, and the unexpected joys and impacts that followed. Her story is one of transformation, perseverance, and the power of taking the leap when the world offers you a gap to fill.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, athlete, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode reminds us all that the comeback can be greater than the setback.

Addison LaBonte is the founder of Sweet Addison’s—a line of gluten-free desserts made from clean, all-natural ingredients—and she just launched her newest creation: a high-protein cookie that tastes as good as it is functional. Before she was a baker, Addison was a Division I runner at the University of Maine, until an unexpected diagnosis of compartment syndrome, a condition that causes internal bleeding and muscle tissue damage, forced her off the track. When faced with the choice of invasive surgery or putting her long-term health first, she turned to holistic healing, including adopting a gluten-free diet. The results were life-changing.