Podcasts about Food addiction

In this episode, Dr. Jockers is joined by Dr. Jason Fung to break down why weight gain isn't a willpower issue or a calorie problem, but a hunger problem driven by internal signals. You'll learn why eating less often backfires and why controlling hunger is the real key to sustainable fat loss.   Dr. Fung introduces the concept of the "fat thermostat," explaining how hormones like insulin, cortisol, and GLP-1 quietly determine whether your body stores fat or burns it. He also reveals how ultra-processed foods disrupt these signals and keep cravings switched on.   You'll also explore the different types of hunger that influence eating behavior, why some foods never lead to satiety, and how small shifts in food choice, timing, and lifestyle can naturally reduce cravings while supporting fat burning.   In This Episode:  00:00 Introduction to Food Industry Tricks 01:19 Dr. Jason Fung's Background and Achievements 04:06 The Concept of Hunger and Hormones 12:05 Understanding the Fat Thermostat 17:09 The Role of Hormones in Weight Management 21:53 Impact of Diet on Hormones and Weight 26:06 Debunking Diet Myths 26:43 The Science of Hair Regrowth 28:23 Understanding Hunger and Hormones 29:40 The Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods 31:33 Food Addiction and Its Implications 32:55 The Role of Natural Foods in Satiety 36:10 The Impact of Food Processing on Health 44:01 Effective Strategies for Weight Management 52:09 The Importance of Social Support in Dieting 52:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   If you want practical, natural strategies to balance your hormones, heal your gut, boost your energy, and slow aging, don't miss The Dr. Josh Axe Show. Dr. Axe blends ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science and brings on world-class experts for unfiltered conversations you won't hear anywhere else. Transform your health from the inside out and subscribe to The Dr. Josh Axe Show, with new episodes every Monday and Thursday.   If you want to burn belly fat…boost your energy levels…balance blood sugar…or relieve swelling in your legs or feet… Then you need to check out PureHealth Research immediately.   This company makes some amazing health-boosting supplements that are manufactured right here in America. They only use natural, non-GMO ingredients that are backed by the latest science and proven to work.   And right now, you can save 35% on all of their products with this special subscriber-only offer. Just use your exclusive coupon code JOCKERS at checkout.     "When you stabilize your insulin, you stabilize your hunger. When you stabilize your hunger, you naturally lose weight."      Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio   Resources: Visit https://www.purehealthresearch.com/ - Use code DRJOCKERS for 35% Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/ If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/ 

First up is ‘A Cult of Metal', a wonderful story by Kyle Meadows, kindly shared with me via the Creepypasta Wiki and narrated here for you all with the author's express permission under the conditions of the CC-BY-SA license:https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/A_Cult_of_Metalhttps://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/User:Kyle_MeadowsNext up is ‘Ghostwhispers.io' by the wonderfully talented Corpse Child, kindly shared directly with me for the express purpose of having me narrate it here for you all:u/Corpse_Child/r/DrCreepensVault/comments/1010ygj/ghostwhispersio_part_one/Today's final tale of terror is ‘Patty's Food Addiction', an original story by Dgrady237, kindly shared with me via the Creepypasta Wiki and read here under the conditions of the CC-BY-SA license.https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/User:Dgrady237https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Patty%27s_Food_Addiction

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Ever find yourself standing in the kitchen, eating straight from the container, wondering, "Why am I doing this… again?" Same. In this episode, I sit down with Paige Alexander to talk about the thing most women don't want to say out loud but think about daily: our complicated, exhausting relationship with food. Paige is a nurse, wellness coach, co-host of the Real Food Recovery podcast, and bestselling author of Real Food Recovery: If Food Isn't the Answer, What Is the Question? And she does not tiptoe around this conversation. We're talking: why willpower keeps failing you (and why that's not a character flaw) what food addiction actually looks like in real life why ultra-processed foods hijack your brain and how recovery isn't about "trying harder", it's about giving your brain what it actually needs This episode is part science, part truth-telling, part "oh wow… that's me." Grab your coffee. You might want a notebook for this one. What We Cover Why food addiction is different from other addictions (and harder to quit) The real reason you eat when you're bored, stressed, or overwhelmed Why willpower is a terrible long-term strategy Paige's "Tree of Life" approach to recovery: food, movement, sleep, and spirituality (no, not the preachy kind) How planning the night before saves you from afternoon meltdowns What impulse control actually looks like in real life How recovery is a series of small edits, not a dramatic overhaul Resources Mentioned Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitgirlmagic Tik Tok @kimbarnesjefferson Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimjeffersoncoach/ Free Resources: https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/freeresources_podcast FREE Masterclass -- Why January Diets Fail https://kimbarnesjefferson.lpages.co/january-masterclass_podcast 12 week strength training program –Strong by Spring https://kimbarnesjefferson.lpages.co/strong-by-spring Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com Sugar Salt Fat https://amzn.to/48nfqbi What Women Need to Know About Alzheimer's https://fitgirlmagic.libsyn.com/-what-women-need-to-know-about-alzheimers204-0 Real Food Recovery: If Food Isn't the Answer, What Is the Question? by Paige Alexander https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1P5T2D7 Paige's Blog https://foodfitnessbypaige.blogspot.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoob3V7-tEfdSz1B34cnJ4Q Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realfoodrecovery Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091698670987 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realfoodrecovery4u/

Welcome to Real Food Recovery, a podcast created by two lifelong processed food addicts with over 100 years of addiction (and recovery) between them. Paige Alexander and Jamie Morgan Reno use their Real Food Recovery podcast and social media channels to share their struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed them from decades of food addiction, obsession, and loss. Join us for a powerful conversation on everything we wish we'd known sooner about ultra-processed food use disorder and food addiction recovery. In this episode, we uncover the biggest myths and lies diet culture has told us, dive deep into emotional hunger vs. real cravings, and explore how ultra-processed foods impact our relationships, mental health, and overall well-being. If you're ready to break free from food obsession and find lasting food freedom, this episode is the perfect place to start—or to reignite your motivation on the journey. Discover how healing begins when you nourish your body with real, single-ingredient, non-processed foods and reconnect with your authentic self. In every Real Food Recovery episode, Paige and Jamie take time to answer viewer questions about processed food addiction, obsession, and recovery. Be sure to submit yours on their YouTube Channel or Facebook Page. You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u), TikTok (@realfoodrecovery) or at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Say No to Self-Help and Yes to God’s Power” with a discussion on the importance of biblical rest. We had Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith join us to discuss seven ways to Sabbath, allowing God to refill areas of our lives that are depleted. Dr. Saundra is a board-certified internal medicine physician, an international speaker, and the CEO of Restorasis. This workplace well-being consulting agency helps organizations reduce burnout and improve employee performance. She is also an award-winning author of “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.” Then we had Lori Ridder join us to discuss her weight-loss journey with God and how, because of His power, she was able to tear down the idol of food in her life. Lori is the Executive Assistant at 180 Chicago. She is a member of the church and a women’s leader. She has led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual strength, and lifelong healthy choices. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Lori Ridder Interview [07:32 ] Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Interview [29:02] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Say No to Self-Help and Yes to God’s Power” with a discussion on the importance of biblical rest. We had Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith join us to discuss seven ways to Sabbath, allowing God to refill areas of our lives that are depleted. Dr. Saundra is a board-certified internal medicine physician, an international speaker, and the CEO of Restorasis. This workplace well-being consulting agency helps organizations reduce burnout and improve employee performance. She is also an award-winning author of “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.” Then we had Lori Ridder join us to discuss her weight-loss journey with God and how, because of His power, she was able to tear down the idol of food in her life. Lori is the Executive Assistant at 180 Chicago. She is a member of the church and a women’s leader. She has led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual strength, and lifelong healthy choices. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Lori Ridder Interview [07:32 ] Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Interview [29:02] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 1 feels full of hope, but for most people it also leads to another cycle of starting over. In this episode, Coach Mary explains why that happens and gives you five practical ways to build real, sustainable food freedom this year.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideFood Freedom Online Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourseFood Sobriety Mini Course -https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietymcWant to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Do you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Join my online community The Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformInstagram: www.instagram.com/coachmaryroberts Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkWebsite: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.

 "I would rather have a shorter life with cigarettes than a longer life without.  Well, that's addictive thinking. You see the dominance of the addictive brain cells in that line of reasoning. That's not frontal lobe dominance. That's the addicted brain cells. And that's why addictions are lethal." No matter what your relationship to food is, we all live in a world manipulated by an addiction business model. We're constantly confronted with ads for foods that have been designed to make us want more, and it began when the tobacco industry started buying up brands like Nabisco and Kraft Foods. Joan Ifland is an expert in processed food addiction, and her research is both eye-opening and appalling. This is a gripping conversation about the intersections of human behavior, evolution, and modern day consumer habits.  What we discuss in this episode: The how the addiction business model applies to food How we get addicted to foods The overlap between tobacco and food  How to tell if you are addicted to certain foods Immersion recovery and practical tips to feel better Joan analyzes Dotsie's relationship with food in a group setting Follow Joan on Instagram @foodaddictionreset Joan's website  Food Addiction Education Facebook Group Click the link below to support the FISCAL Act https://switch4good.org/fiscal-act/ Share the website and get your resources here https://kidsandmilk.org/ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ AMAZON STORE ★☆★ https://www.amazon.com/shop/switch4good

f you're trying to recover from food addiction, binge eating, or emotional eating but still feel trapped in cravings and food obsession, this episode is for you.In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, Coach Mary explains why so much mainstream nutrition advice like eating everything in moderation or calling fast food “healthy” actually makes food addiction worse. You'll learn how ultra-processed foods and sugar hijack your brain chemistry, fuel cravings, and keep you stuck in relapse.Mary shares why real, whole food is one of the most powerful tools for stabilizing blood sugar, calming the addicted brain, and making food sobriety sustainable.If you're tired of fighting food every day and want a clearer path to recovery, this episode will help you understand what's really holding you back and how to finally start feeling in control around food again.

In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, Coach Mary dives deep into the difference between validation and growth in food addiction recovery. Many women get stuck seeking reassurance and understanding, but real food sobriety requires action, responsibility, and the willingness to be uncomfortable.Mary explores how validation can become a trap that keeps you stuck in old patterns and how to shift from simply being seen to actually being transformed. You'll learn why emotional validation is essential but not enough, what it looks like when we use it as an excuse to avoid growth, and how to take the next right step toward lasting recovery.If you've ever said, “I just needed to know it's not my fault,” this episode will help you take that realization and turn it into forward motion.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideFood Sobriety Mini Course -https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietymcFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkDo you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformJoin my Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachmaryroberts Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ketomary7114Website: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com Want to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Watch my program video: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/programvideoOnline Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourse

How Amy Healed Her Relationship With Food & Built Lasting Strength | The Forever Fit Podcast by Mavy Wellness Ep. #420Interested in working with our world class team, Book your application call here: http://book.fitvegancoaching.com/podcastJoin our Free Fit Vegan weekly newsletter: https://fitvegancoaching.com/newsletterTry out the Superfood Adaptogenic Protein Blend from Nutrigazm. Use the code FitVegan15 to save 15% off any one time order and use code FitVegan20 to save 20% off all subscription orders over at www.nutrigazm.comIn this episode of the Forever Fit Podcast, I sit down with Amy Rosen, a 66-year-old member of MAVY Wellness, to unpack her powerful transformation. Amy opens up about her past struggles with eating disorders, the pressure of a demanding executive career, and what finally helped her build strength, confidence, and consistency. We talk whole food, plant-based nutrition, overcoming food addiction, and how community, accountability, and self-commitment changed everything for her. This is an honest, inspiring conversation about redefining what's possible at any age.In This Episode, We Cover: [00:00–03:17] Amy's Story Begins: Career, Identity & Early Struggles[03:18–05:38] Healing From Eating Disorders & Rebuilding Trust With Food[05:39–13:17] Transitioning to Plant-Based Living & Fitness[13:18–18:18] Joining the Community & Early Wins[18:19–25:15] Consistency, Strength Gains & Confidence[25:16–31:39] Athletic Performance, Pickleball & Staying Active[31:40–36:02] Recovery, Sleep & Sustainable Progress[36:03–40:18] Food Addiction, Temptation & Mental Tools[40:19–48:04] Accountability, Self-Talk & Personal Ownership[48:05–55:54] Joy in Training, Nutrition & Community Support[55:55–01:07:25] Identity Shift, Final Reflections & Advice for Anyone StartingKey Quotes“ It takes effort to become effortless at any point.” -Amy.“We're never gonna scream at you for going off track.”-Maxime.My name is Maxime Sigouin. I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and Empire Builders Agency. I have a passion for serving and helping people live to their fullest potential.Book Your FREE Consultation Call Here: http://book.fitvegancoaching.com/podcast- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximesigouinofficial/- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Community: www.freefitvegancommunity.com- Youtube Channel : https://linktw.in/AyNrSW

At 40, Terry Tateossian was 210 lbs, facing terrifying health scares, and trapped in a cycle of failed diets. She discovered the secret to lasting fat loss and building muscle during menopause isn't endless cardio or starvation, but a powerful nutrition and weight training strategy most people overlook. In episode 842 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and Terry reveal how she completely transformed her body and mind, losing 80 pounds by ditching common myths and embracing a bodybuilding approach to health that anyone can use to get results.Ready to build your best body? Join Robert's FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass to learn the exact system for building muscle and losing fat. Sign up here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Follow Terry on IG: https://www.instagram.com/how.good.can.it.getGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - How I Transformed My Body and Mind Forever After 40 0:56 - Morning vs. Evening Workouts: What's the Best Time to Train? 1:42 - The Catalyst: How I Lost 80 Pounds During Menopause 3:04 - How to Get Fit When Your Family Doesn't Support You 4:45 - Why Everyone Should Adopt a "Bodybuilder Mindset" for Health 5:13 - A Beginner's Guide to Gym Lingo (What is a "DB RDL"?) 7:21 - What Was the Real Reason I Decided to Change My Life? 8:02 - The Biggest Weight Loss Mistake: Endless Cardio & Calorie Restriction 8:41 - How a Bodybuilding Coach Changed My Life (The Plan She Gave Me) 10:42 - Why Would a Beginner Hire a Bodybuilding Coach? 12:34 - The Truth About Building Muscle and Losing Fat Efficiently 14:23 - Will Lifting Weights Make Women Bulky? The Truth Revealed 15:29 - What My Diet Looked Like Before My Transformation (The "Terry Diet") 18:29 - Is a Ketogenic Diet the Answer for Weight Loss? 20:30 - Is Tracking Your Macros a Form of Disordered Eating? 23:45 - Sponsor: The Keto Bodybuilding All-In-One System 25:28 - Why You Can't "Just Wing It" With Nutrition in the Modern World 28:40 - The Most Overlooked Key to Sustainable Fat Loss 29:35 - A Coach's First Step: How to Audit Your Current Diet 31:20 - The Unspoken Truth About Disordered Eating & Food Addiction 35:34 - Good Foods vs. Bad Foods: Should You Demonize Certain Foods? 37:38 - Is HRT the Answer for Menopause? Or Is It Something Else? 42:33 - Why Are Quick-Fix Solutions Like GLP-1s So Seductive? 45:18 - How to Help Women Who Are Chronically Undereating 48:15 - The Shocking Amount of Protein Your Body Actually Uses Daily 50:02 - What Are the Best Sources of Lean Protein? 53:03 - Why Your Doctor Won't Give You This Life-Changing Advice 54:52 - What's Next for Terry: Retreats for Women in the Smoky Mountains 58:09 - Where to Find Terry Tateossian Online

On today's episode, CJ sits down with the incredibly genuine and courageous Emalyn. Emalyn opens up about her journey with honesty and heart, from sneaking food and hiding her struggle from her husband to realizing that he had always offered unwavering support. She shares what led her to seek treatment in Minnesota and how that experience helped her finally release the shame and guilt she had carried for years. Emalyn's story is one of deep self-discovery, compassion, and freedom; a reminder that addiction isn't a moral failing but a condition we can understand, treat, and recover from. 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   

Jan Winhall is a psychotherapist, author, educator, and the developer of the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model (FSPM), a groundbreaking framework that integrates trauma therapy, polyvagal theory, and embodied focusing to understand and treat addiction and trauma. Over more than four decades of clinical work, Jan has specialized in supporting survivors of sexual violence, complex trauma, and addiction with a deeply de-pathologizing, feminist, and body-based lens. She is the founder of the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model Institute, teaches internationally, and collaborates closely with leaders in the polyvagal community to bring more compassionate, somatically grounded approaches into trauma and addiction treatment. In this powerful and deeply validating conversation, Clarissa and Molly sit down with trauma and addiction therapist Jan Winhall, creator of the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model (FSPM). Jan weaves together feminist therapy, trauma theory, polyvagal theory, and embodied practice to completely reframe how we understand addictive behaviors like binging, purging, and compulsive eating: not as "problems" or "defects," but as adaptive state-regulation strategies that the body uses to survive overwhelming experiences. Jan shares how early work with incest survivors revealed the harms of pathologizing, top-down psychiatric approaches—and how safety, dignity, and deep listening became the foundation for her model. Together, we explore how nervous-system states, shame, trauma, ADHD, and body image intersect with ultra-processed food addiction, and how recovery becomes possible when we work with the body instead of against it. This episode is for clinicians, helpers, and anyone living with food addiction who has ever wondered: "What if nothing about me is broken—and my body has been trying to keep me alive all along?" In This Episode, We Explore: • Jan's Origins in Trauma Work o Running groups for young women who were incest survivors in a small Ontario hospital o Seeing firsthand the limitations and harm of traditional psychiatric models o How feminist therapy and the work of Judith Herman and Sandra Butler helped de-pathologize survivors   • From "What's Wrong With You?" to "What Happened to You?" o Why behaviors often labeled "manipulative" or "attention-seeking" (e.g., binging, purging, self-harm) are actually survival strategies o Understanding these behaviors as ways to regulate overwhelming nervous-system states, not moral failures   • The Felt Sense & Polyvagal Theory – Explained Accessibly o What "felt sense" really means (beyond just "sensation") o How neuroception constantly scans for safety and danger below conscious awareness o The three main autonomic states:  Ventral vagal – safety, connection, social engagement  Sympathetic – fight/flight, agitation, urgency  Dorsal vagal – shutdown, collapse, numbness, shame o How addictive behaviors help the body shift between these states to survive   • Addiction as a Trauma Feedback Loop o Why the body cannot stay in high sympathetic arousal or deep shutdown forever o How food, substances, sex, and other behaviors become "jolts" that move us between states o The idea of a "trauma feedback loop" where trauma, dysregulation, and addiction constantly reinforce each other   • Working with Trauma Without "Fishing" for It o Why Jan no longer goes "hunting" for trauma stories o The importance of Phase 1 work: establishing safety before uncovering trauma o How to help people gently reconnect with the body (starting at the edges: fingertips, earlobes, etc.) before approaching the more overwhelming inner experiences   • Shame, Addiction, and Liberation o Why shame is so central to trauma and addiction—and why Jan actually loves working with it o Reframing shame: "This is what bodies do under threat; you are not uniquely broken." o How truly believing this (in our own bodies) changes how we show up for clients o Using groups, co-regulation, and shared stories to create "moments of liberation"   • Food & Sex Addiction, Early Trauma, and Access o Why food and sex are often the earliest available forms of self-soothing for children in unsafe environments o How early masturbation and secret eating can evolve into entrenched patterns over decades o The stigma that keeps men with food addiction silent and unseen   • ADHD, Neurodivergence & Addiction o How neurodivergent folks are especially vulnerable to regulation difficulties and shame o The clash between ADHD time perception and linear, "on-time" culture o The dopamine-driven ping-pong between shame (dorsal) and activation (sympathetic), and how this sets up classic addictive pathways o The "neuroplastic paradox" – getting stuck in ruts, and how intentional practice can build new pathways   • Body Image, Misogyny & Reclaiming the Body o Why so many clients experience their body as "the enemy" o How misogyny, hyper-masculinity, and purity culture shape body hatred and silence around food addiction o The role of our own relationship with our bodies as therapists and helpers—how we co-regulate clients through our presence, not just our words   • Receiving Love & Positive Feedback as a Trigger o Why compliments, affection, and warmth can feel more threatening than criticism for many addicted bodies o How to normalize this, slow it down, and help the nervous system "update" that it is safe enough now o Using group moments of discomfort as live material to work with neuroception and triggers   • Self-Disclosure, Accessibility & Doing Our Own Work o Why Jan believes safe, boundaried self-disclosure can create powerful safety o Steve Porges' idea that "the greatest gift you can give is your accessibility" o Why clinicians must apply these models to their own lives first, so that their belief in the body's wisdom is genuine   • Changing the Addiction Treatment Paradigm o The trauma of addiction treatment itself—shaming, punitive, expensive models o Jan's commitment to bringing compassionate, somatic, polyvagal-informed approaches into 12-step spaces and beyond o The importance of connecting communities (like Sweet Sobriety and FSPM) to shift the field together   Follow Jan and the FSPM Institute: https://www.fspminstitute.com The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.  

Welcome to Real Food Recovery, a podcast created by two lifelong processed food addicts with over 100 years of addiction (and recovery) between them. Paige Alexander and Jamie Morgan Reno use their Real Food Recovery podcast and social media channels to share their struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed them from decades of food addiction, obsession, and loss.   Join us as we welcome Dr. Claire Wilcox, an addiction psychiatrist and psychiatrist, a former internist, who has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including eating disorder treatment facilities, addiction treatment centers, and general psychiatric practice. She is also adjunct faculty at the University of New Mexico and associate professor of translational neuroscience at the Mind Research Network, where she has studied the brain chemistry of addictive disorders and the effects of addiction treatment on brain function. She is the author of the textbook Food Addiction, Obesity and Disorders of Overeating: An Evidence-Based Assessment and Clinical Guide (2021) and the self-help book, Rewire Your Food Addicted Brain: Fight Cravings and Break Free from a High-Sugar Ultra-Processed Diet, both available for purchase at major retailers. You can find out more about Dr. Wilcox at www.wilcoxmd.com.   In every Real Food Recovery episode, Paige and Jamie take time to answer viewer questions about processed food addiction, obsession, and recovery. Be sure to submit yours on their YouTube Channel or Facebook Page. You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u), TikTok (@realfoodrecovery) or at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.  

Do you struggle with making healthy food choices? Food can be an addiction, just like any other substance, like alcohol or drugs. If you are ready to make a bigger effort toward improving your health and diet, this episode is for you. Today, Lisa shares her 3-point assessment to help you identify if you have an unhealthy relationship with food. She explains what food addiction is and the key indicators that you may be struggling. Learn what these red flags are and listen to Lisa's solution to repairing your relationship with food. Lisa also discusses how a plant-based, salt, oil, and sugar-free approach can give you a jumpstart on putting chronic lifestyle diseases into remission.  If you feel out of control with food, are frustrated with the results you are seeing on your health journey, or are finally ready to do whatever it takes to become the best version of yourself, this episode has the insights, knowledge, and coaching you've been looking for.    JOIN OUR NEXT 30-DAY PLANT-BASED VEGAN SOS CHALLENGE Do you have what it takes to commit to the next Plant Protocol® 30-Day Vegan, Salt, Oil, and Sugar-Free Challenge? The challenge is running from January 1 to January 31, 2026, with preparatory classes in October, November, and December.  On December 16th, Lisa and John Lewis, also known as the Badass Vegan, will host a VIP-only prep class to equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed for the challenge. This final prep session is designed to eliminate confusion and provide clear answers to all your burning questions about exercising safely, understanding protein sources without gimmicks, and identifying necessary supplements.  Take Your Challenge Experience From Good To Great By Moving Up To The #FrontRow! UPGRADE TO VIP here. Let's make this transformation together!   DISCOVER HOW STRESSED YOU REALLY ARE  Take Lisa's Mini Stress Assessment designed to support you in your journey to optimize your health by eliminating chronic stress.    COACH ME LIVE SESSION If today's episode hit home, why not bring your question directly to the mic? Lisa is now offering complimentary Coach Me Live sessions where podcast listeners get coached live on air. If you're building your wellness brand or just need clarity on your next step, this is for you. Request your Coach Me Live spot   LINKS AND RESOURCES — Visit https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/ to learn about our programs   FOLLOW ME — Instagram: @lisaangelsmith Facebook: @ThePlantBasedFoodie LinkedIn: @lisaangelsmith Website: https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/   RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW PODCAST – If you love the content and find it valuable, please consider rating, reviewing, and following my show! New episodes drop weekly, and if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out.

You Put Down the Drink, But Now You Can’t Stop Thinking About Food. Here’s Why. If you’ve traded your nightly wine for nightly ice cream binges, you’re not alone. And no, it’s not just about willpower or “getting your act together.” In this episode, I sit down with Ali Shapiro, creator of the Truce with Food methodology, to unpack the real reasons we turn to food and sugar in recovery—and it goes way deeper than you think. Ali shares her personal journey from childhood cancer and pesticide exposure to developing a complicated relationship with food that mirrored so many of the patterns we see in addiction. We dive into the difference between food addiction and disordered eating, why belonging (not hunger) drives most of our food choices, and the four emotional triggers that send us straight to the pantry. This conversation will change how you think about food forever. We talk about the TAIL framework (Tiredness, Anxiety, Inadequacy, Loneliness), why protein is your secret weapon against sugar cravings, and how self-trust—not perfection—is the real foundation of recovery from any substance. If you’ve ever felt crazy around food, ashamed of your eating habits, or wondered why you can’t just “eat normal,” this episode is for you. HERE ARE THE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Food Isn’t the Problem—Belonging Is —  Understanding this invisible string changes everything. 2️⃣ The TAIL Framework Reveals Your True Triggers — When you can identify what job food is doing for you, you can address the real need underneath. 3️⃣ Protein Is Your Anti-Craving Superpower — It’s not about willpower—it’s about physiology. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Ready to get serious about transformation?  Book a free consultation call to explore how we can work together. Join the Addiction Unlimited Facebook Community —  facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited Explore Angela’s Programs + Tools — From courses to coaching, find the right support for your recovery journey. Related Episode: What No One Tells You About Your Eating Habits — Food and fitness expert, Adam Gilbert, sets the record straight on the most common pitfalls of making lifestyle changes and how to overcome them.

In this powerful episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, Mary breaks down the three types of core beliefs that quietly shape your relationship with food: how you see yourself, how you view others, and how you perceive the world. These deep, often subconscious beliefs influence emotional eating, binge eating, food addiction patterns, and your ability to stay food sober—far more than willpower ever could.You'll learn how childhood experiences, trauma, instability, criticism, and unmet needs form core beliefs that later drive compulsive eating and sabotage recovery. Mary explains why so many people feel unworthy of healing, why isolation fuels relapse, and why food often becomes a source of safety, comfort, and control.This episode will help you understand the real root of your eating behaviors and give you the awareness needed to begin rewriting the beliefs that keep you stuck. If you've ever wondered why you run to food even when you don't want to, why you sabotage progress, or why recovery feels so emotional, this episode will connect the dots.Whether you're working on binge eating recovery, emotional eating patterns, or long-term food sobriety, this conversation will help you shift your identity, build trust in yourself, and create the internal safety your nervous system needs to heal.Enroll in Crush The Holidays Email Series - 21 days of emails to get you through the holidays food sober. Recipes, strategies, mindset …..www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/crushholidayseries Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideFood Freedom Online Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourseFood Sobriety Mini Course -https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietymcWant to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Do you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Join my online community The Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformInstagram: www.instagram.com/coachmaryroberts Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkWebsite: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com

This episode of Vitality Radio is a rerun of a conversation that's perfect for this time of year with holiday gatherings and extra treats! When it comes to healthy eating, what if it's not about perfection, but empowerment? How can we balance health and indulgence? On this episode, Jared welcomes Jenn Trepeck, host of the Salad with a Side of Fries podcast, for refreshingly honest conversation about making sustainable health choices—without the pressure of perfection. They discuss how understanding the why behind our choices creates true transformation, why willpower isn't what we think it is, and how to approach real-life situations like vacations, barbecues, and late-night cravings with balance. You'll learn actionable mindset shifts that support long-term wellness, without guilt or rigidity. Jared and Jenn explore the emotional and behavioral side of nutrition, helping you align your choices with your goals—while still enjoying the occasional treat.Buy Vital Kids Multi OR Vital C Immunity and receive Clinical Immunity Elderberry Gummies FREE - Vitality Radio POW! Product of the Week with PROMO CODE: POW19Additional Information:Salad with a Side of Fries - websiteSalad with a Side of Fries - podcastJenn Trepeck - InstagramVisit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalitynutritionbountiful and @vitalityradio on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.

If you've ever felt trapped in a spiral, unable to stop binge eating once you've started, this episode offers a powerful way forward. I'm sharing three transformative questions, one for before you eat, one for during, and one for after, that can interrupt automatic patterns and create space for real change. But first, I talk honestly about what it really means to "stop a spiral" and how lasting change actually works in your brain.What You'll Discover:• Three powerful questions to interrupt a binge spiral at different stages• Why asking the question is the change, even if you still binge• How neural pathways work and why change takes time and practice• The dashboard metaphor that transforms how you see bingesIf you're tired of feeling out of control around food and ready for tools that actually address the root cause of binge eating, this episode will give you a practical, compassionate framework for interrupting the spiral.I have a limited number of spots available for 1:1 coaching in December and early 2026. If you are ready to get support for your struggles with food, schedule a Breakthrough Call today.Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

High blood pressure isn't genetic, random, or “just part of getting older.” In this powerful episode, Coach Mary breaks down the real root cause behind rising blood pressure and exposes the connection doctors rarely talk about: disordered eating, food addiction, and years of processed, high-sugar, highly-palatable foods damaging your blood vessels.Instead of viewing high BP as a disease or destiny, you'll learn how it's actually your body's intelligent survival response to clogged, inflamed arteries and poor blood flow. Mary explains why medication alone can't fix the deeper issue, why one high reading doesn't mean you're sick, and why your body is raising the pressure to keep you alive, not harm you.If you struggle with emotional eating, binge eating, type 2 diabetes, cravings, or chronic inflammatory foods, this episode will help you finally understand what's happening inside your body and what you can do to reverse the damage.What You'll Learn:• The hidden link between high blood pressure and food addiction• Why BP rises as a protective mechanism• How processed food, sugar, seed oils, and starches damage your arteries• Why medication lowers the number but doesn't fix the problem• What strategies actually help your body repair and lower BP naturally• Why healing your relationship with food is essential for long-term healthThis is the conversation your doctor isn't having with you but desperately needs to. Your body isn't broken. It's protecting you and when you support it with real food, structure, and recovery from disordered eating, your health can improve dramatically.Enroll in Crush The Holidays Email Series - 21 days of emails to get you through the holidays food sober. Recipes, strategies, mindset …..www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/crushholidayseries Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideFood Freedom Online Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourseFood Sobriety Mini Course -https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietymcWant to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Do you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Join my online community The Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformInstagram: www.instagram.com/coachmaryroberts Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkWebsite: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com

Christy reads letters to the editor about “food addiction” and menopause hormone therapy.Get full show notes and references here.Subscribe to Rethinking Wellness to get all our content, including subscriber-only Q&As and essays, extended interviews with our guests, commenting privileges, and more.Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold! Order it online or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Mary breaks down the truth about type 2 diabetes that most people never hear. You'll learn how early blood sugar damage begins, why your A1C isn't all that matters, and the powerful connection between food addiction, emotional eating, and insulin resistance. If you've been told that diabetes “runs in your family” or “isn't your fault,” this episode will give you clarity, hope, and the real steps needed for healing. Discover why managing diabetes without addressing your relationship with food leads to short-lived results and how food sobriety can help you finally break the cycle for good.Enroll in Crush The Holidays Email Series - 21 days of emails to get you through the holidays food sober. Recipes, strategies, mindset …..www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/crushholidayseries Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideFood Freedom Online Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourseFood Sobriety Mini Course -https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietymcWant to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Do you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Join my online community The Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformInstagram: www.instagram.com/coachmaryroberts Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkWebsite: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com

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Year-End Coaching Intensive:This Year-End Coaching Intensive is a private, deeply supportive 4-session experience designed to help you gently complete the year while preparing fertile ground for the woman you are becoming. For more details and to save your spot, click here.Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you're in the right place.This week, Wendy is joined by emotional eating expert Tricia Nelson, author of Heal Your Hunger and a TEDx speaker with over 2 million views. After struggling with binge eating, Tricia discovered that food was never the real problem—it was what she was trying to escape.Through a transformative relationship with a spiritual mentor, she learned that sustainable healing requires going deeper than willpower and diets, addressing the blocks to love, the old beliefs, and the trauma that keep us reaching for food instead of God.They explore:Why emotional eating is more about escaping pain than lacking willpowerThe truth about meditation for over-thinkersWhat it means to replace food as comfort with a deeper connection to self and SpiritThis is a powerful conversation for anyone who's ready to stop numbing and start nourishing—body, mind, and soul.Connect with Tricia:Emotional Eater or Food Addict QuizHealYourHunger.comInstagram @tricianelson_Her Book: Heal Your HungerHer Podcast: Confessions of a Binge EaterReferenced in this Episode:Meditation Apps: Insight Timer, Calm________________________________________________________________________________________ Say YES to joining Wendy for her: LinkedinInstagram: @phineaswrighthouseFacebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated France Trips Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review—it helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons is joined by Emmie Keefe, also known as Healthy Emmie, a guiding voice in plant based nutrition. Together, they explore what it truly means to build a healthy relationship with food and why simplicity matters more than perfection.Emmie shares her personal journey into plant focused eating, how it transformed the health of her entire family, and why food addiction is one of the biggest unspoken challenges many people face. Dr. Jenn and Emmie break down the fears, resistance, and emotional attachments that keep people stuck, and why three weeks can be enough to create real, sustainable change.They also dive into intuitive eating, the pitfalls of calorie and macro counting, how to build a nourishing plate, and why weight training is essential for women at every age. This conversation empowers listeners to rethink their daily choices, understand the role of emotional and spiritual healing, and embrace the truth that health happens at home long before the doctor's office.In This Episode, You Will Learn: • Why everyone benefits from eating more plants • How food addiction shows up and why it is so hard to break • Why the brain can adapt quickly to new eating habits • How simplicity supports long term health • Why half your plate should be vegetables • How fear of losing comfort blocks change • Why three weeks can reset habits • The difference between weight loss and real disease prevention • Why intuitive eating reduces stress • How to build a nourishing plate with balance • Why weight training is critical for women • Why age should never stop you from lifting weights • How to simplify meal prep when overwhelmed • Why fasting is not right for everyone • How eating order impacts blood sugar • Why knowledge is empowerment • Why health is built daily in your homeEpisode Timeline Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to plant based nutrition and behavioral change 07:15 Emmie's journey into plant focused eating 17:06 Food addiction and convenience challenges 24:42 Resistance, comfort, and why change feels hard 32:30 Weight loss vs disease prevention 34:44 Intuitive eating vs counting macros 37:03 Building a simple, nourishing plate 40:12 The role of weight training for women 44:29 Knowledge, confidence, and empowerment 50:01 Simplifying healthy eating for real life 56:22 Fasting and metabolic considerations 01:02:55 Eating order and blood sugar controlWhere to find Healthy Emmie:Social: @healthyemmieTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit: https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrKTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

On this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, we welcome back Dr. Erica LaFata to dive into her groundbreaking work developing the Food Addiction Severity Interview (FASI) — a clinician-administered diagnostic tool modeled after the SCID alcohol use disorder module and adapted for ultra-processed foods. Building on self-report tools like the Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS) and mYFAS, Erica explains why the field urgently needs a structured clinical interview to validate ultra-processed food addiction as a distinct psychiatric presentation and move toward formal recognition in the DSM. Together, we explore the nuance at the intersection of eating disorders and ultra-processed food addiction: where they overlap, where they diverge, and how mislabeling can harm people on both sides. Erica unpacks key addiction mechanisms like withdrawal and tolerance, the risks of false positives and false negatives in screening, and what clinicians should be listening for when trying to tell restrictive eating, binge eating, and addictive patterns apart – especially in youth, men, and other under-researched groups. The conversation also gets practical and hopeful: we talk about the competencies therapists, dietitians, coaches, and other practitioners need before working with ultra-processed food addiction; the tension between abstinence and harm reduction; the "volume addiction" question; and how orthorexia and the "health halo" of protein bars and high-protein UPFs can quietly hijack recovery. Erica closes by sharing how FASI data could inform future public policy and regulation of ultra-processed foods without fueling weight stigma – and gives an exciting update on the DSM submission process for ultra-processed food addiction as a condition for further study. In this episode, we discuss: Why self-report tools (YFAS, mYFAS) were a crucial first step—and why a clinician-administered interview like FASI is the necessary next one How FASI was modeled after the SCID alcohol use disorder module and adapted for ultra-processed foods The core addiction mechanisms (loss of control, withdrawal, tolerance, consequences) and how they show up with ultra-processed foods Key differences between traditional eating disorder frameworks ("all foods fit," no good/bad foods) and an addiction lens focused on specific ultra-processed foods What many food addiction coaches and practitioners may be missing without formal substance use or eating disorder training False positives vs false negatives in food addiction screens—and why missed cases (false negatives) are especially concerning How FASI uses follow-up questions to differentiate restriction, binge eating, and true addictive patterns What we know (and still don't know) about ultra-processed food addiction across sex, age, BMI, and developmental stages Early exposure in childhood and adolescence as a potential public health crisis for lifelong addictive responses to ultra-processed foods The high overlap between binge-type eating disorders (BED, bulimia nervosa) and food addiction—and what to prioritize in treatment "Volume addiction": whether what we call "addicted to volume" may actually be binge eating disorder in disguise Orthorexia, "clean eating," and the health halo of protein bars, high-protein snacks, and dressed-up "safe" foods The tension between abstinence-based and harm reduction approaches for ultra-processed foods, and why different strategies may work for different people How clinician bias (diet culture, anti-addiction frameworks, or rigid abstinence views) can affect assessment—and how FASI creates room for nuance How FASI and future data could support DSM recognition, inform policy, SNAP and marketing regulations, and reduce shame by naming ultra-processed food addiction as real and treatable A hopeful update on the DSM application for ultra-processed food addiction as a condition for further study

You spoke, and we listened. After our last episode with registered dietitian Kim Shapira, my DMs were filled with thoughtful questions, concerns, and requests for clarification. Some of you were curious, some were skeptical, and honestly? I love that. Because that's exactly why I asked Kim to come back.In this follow-up conversation, Kim answers your most pressing questions with science-backed honesty. We're diving deep into the topics that sparked the most conversation: seed oils, parasite cleanses, food sensitivities versus allergies, and what to do when you're genuinely struggling with food addiction or binge eating.What I appreciate most about Kim is that she doesn't tell you what to think but she explains the why behind it. She's a friend, but more importantly, she's someone who stands behind what she says with research, experience, and a genuine desire to help people heal their relationship with food and their bodies.Connect with Kim Shapira:Website: https://www.kimshapiramethod.com/Book: This Is What You're Really Hungry ForInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimshapiramethod/Resources mentioned:EverlyWell food sensitivity testingConnect with Sabrina:https://www.instagram.com/Sabrina_Soto/www.SabrinaSoto.com

Food isn't just fuel and obesity isn't just willpower. We sat down with bariatric surgeon Dr. Mark Vierra to unpack what weight-loss surgery really changes, why genetics and hormones can overpower the best intentions, and how a careful program decides who needs a scalpel and who needs a different plan. From GLP‑1 surges and ghrelin drops to PYY's “brake,” we walk through how surgery reshapes appetite signals and why even modest weight loss can dramatically improve diabetes and cardiovascular risk.The conversation goes beyond the operating room. Dr. Vierra explains why five of six referrals don't get surgery, how he and his partner analyze food diaries, depression, and daily constraints, and when medications like bupropion or GLP‑1s make more sense. We explore binge patterns, the messy reality of predicting who will do well after weight loss surgery, and the tough calls around patients who've been told their BMI is destiny when their labs and function say otherwise. The story shifts sharply when we talk alcohol: after gastric bypass, blood alcohol rises faster and stays higher, which raises the risk of alcohol use disorder over time. We share practical ways to screen motives for drinking, plan safeguards with families, and use craving meds thoughtfully.What ties it all together is respect for biology and the person in front of us. Genetics like MC4R variants and syndromes such as Prader–Willi can drive lifelong hyperphagia; ultra‑processed foods and liquid calories amplify the problem; stigma keeps people from care. We push for a different bias—against soda and engineered foods, not against people—and for care that follows patients long after the incisions heal. If you want a grounded, humane guide to obesity treatment, this conversation delivers clarity without blame.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review so others can find it. Your support helps us keep building informed, stigma‑free conversations about health.To contact Dr. Grover: ammadeeasy@fastmail.com

In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, Mary breaks down one of the most overlooked keys to lasting food sobriety: joy. Most women battling food addiction or emotional eating don't realize they're not just overeating they're trying to fill a void. They're using food to numb emotions, escape stress, or create a moment of happiness in an unfulfilled life. This episode explores how finding passion, purpose, and joy in your daily life can completely change your relationship with food.You'll learn why food used to feel like your only pleasure source, why passion matters in recovery, and how to begin rediscovering what lights you up so food is no longer your escape. When you build a life that excites you, food becomes fuel… not a crutch.If you're ready to stop obsessing about food and start thriving again, this episode will show you the path.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideFood Sobriety Mini Course -https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietymcFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkDo you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformJoin my Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachmaryroberts Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ketomary7114Website: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com Want to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Watch my program video: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/programvideoOnline Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourse

TimeStamps : 00:00 – Introduction: Empowering Teens from the Inside Out 00:11 – Why Talk About Holidays? 00:35 – Real Food, Real Life 00:50 – Is Healthy Eating Too Much? 01:08 – Personal Health Journeys 01:53 – The Teen Health Crisis 02:46 – The Impact of Processed Foods 10:01 – The Science of Food Addiction 11:15 – The Power of Food Choices 13:07 – Sugar, Holidays, and Moderation 14:34 – Healthy Substitutes & Reading Labels 18:42 – Overcoming Obstacles to Healthy Eating 28:39 – The Book: Teen Health Revolution 30:50 – Halloween & Special Occasions 31:49 – Final Thoughts & Call to Action   Join the Holistic Kids as they dive into how teens can navigate the holidays while making healthy choices! In this special episode of "Teen Health Revolution Monday LIVE," the hosts share their personal journeys with food, discuss the impact of ultra-processed foods on teen health, and offer practical tips for enjoying celebrations without sacrificing well-being. Learn about the science behind food cravings, the dangers of hidden sugars, and how to find healthier substitutes for your favorite treats. Perfect for teens, parents, and anyone looking to empower the next generation to take charge of their health—one holiday at a time!   ---- Learn more about Dr. Madiha Saeed at https://holisticmommd.com, or follow her on social media @HolisticMomMD

In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, Mary puts on her health-coach hat and breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition: cholesterol. If you've been told that “lower is always better,” this episode will challenge everything you think you know.Mary explains why cholesterol is essential for brain health, hormone balance, mental clarity, mood stability, and long-term recovery from food addiction. You'll learn what actually causes low cholesterol, how it impacts things like anxiety, depression, fatigue, brain fog, cravings, and motivation and why many women in food addiction recovery are unknowingly struggling with cholesterol that's too low.This episode is packed with practical guidance on optimal cholesterol ranges, whole-food fats that support healing, what labs to ask for, and how stress, sleep, and past dieting can all affect your levels. If fear of fat or old nutrition myths are holding you back from full recovery, this is a must-listen.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideNEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobrietyFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkDo you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformJoin my Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Instagram: www.instagram.com/ketomary71 Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ketomary7114Website: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com Want to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Watch my program video: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/programvideoOnline Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourse

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Can you actually be addicted to food? Research shows that it can function a lot like drug addiction. We spend some time with Dr. Claire Wilcox, general and addiction psychiatrist and author of Rewire Your Food-Addicted Brain.

This one has been a long time coming. For 15 years, I lived inside the prison of an eating disorder that is anorexia, bulimia, food addiction, and body dysmorphia. It was loud, lonely, and exhausting. I hid it behind smiles, success, and “healthy” habits…until I couldn't anymore.In this deeply personal episode, I open up about what recovery has really looked like, the pain, the progress, and the quiet miracles that changed everything. I share how I healed my relationship with food, with my body, and most importantly, with myself.✨I let you in on:The real cost of living with food obsessionHow shame kept me silent for yearsThe turning point that led to healingWhat “freedom” actually feels like todayIf this speaks to you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share. You're not alone. ❤️Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell.Here are the key moments from the episode:00:00 The Untold Battle I've Hidden for 15 Years03:42 Living in the Grip of an Eating Disorder07:15 The Physical Damage No One Talks About13:35 What Body Dysmorphia Really Feels Like17:02 Why Recovery Isn't a Straight Line24:49 Hiding My Disorder in Plain Sight29:22 When Love Meets Self-Doubt33:17 The Moment I Realized Shame Breeds Secrecy36:41 Trading One Destructive Pattern for Another41:02 Hurting Myself to Feel in Control49:54 Redefining Self-Worth Beyond the Mirror54:03 How Childhood Shapes Body Image58:29 The Pressure to Be Perfect in a Public Life1:02:45 Breaking Free from the Need to Be “Enough”1:07:16 What True Healing Actually Looks Like1:11:33 Learning to See My Body Through Love1:16:04 The Role of Therapy, Faith, and Self-Work1:20:12 Why Vulnerability Is the Gateway to Healing1:24:36 Lessons I've Learned from Past Relationships1:34:03 The Hard Truth About Long-Term Recovery1:39:41 What I Want Every Woman Struggling to Know1:44:25 How to Help Someone Who's Struggling1:49:37 Finding Meaning in My StoryConnect with Heidi:Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: podcast@heidipowell.net Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowellTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, Coach Mary pulls back the curtain on one of the most dangerous lies in diet culture, the idea that you can “moderate” drug foods when you're addicted to them. If you've been telling yourself you can just have a little sugar, a little junk food, or a little processed snack and still stay in control this episode is going to be a reality check.We're talking about the real definition of addiction, why moderation always fails for food addicts, how ultra processed foods hijack the brain, and why abstinence is the proven path to true food freedom. If you've ever wondered why you can't stop once you start, or why one bite leads to a binge, you'll understand the science AND the psychology after this episode.Food addiction is real. Moderation isn't recovery it's relapse disguised as “balance.”If you want real food freedom, you have to get honest about what your brain can and cannot handle.If you're tired of the binge-restrict cycle, and ready for food sobriety that actually lasts this episode is for you.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideFood Sobriety Mini Course -https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietymcFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkDo you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformJoin my Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachmaryroberts Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ketomary7114Website: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com Want to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Watch my program video: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/programvideoOnline Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourse

From vodka at 13 to nightly binges of flour and sugar in adulthood, my life was ruled by addiction. At 23, weighed down by blame, insecurity, and shame about being gay, I attempted to take my own life. At 24 years old, I found sobriety in AA. After decades of struggling with food, weighing over 240 pounds, I discovered Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA). In FA, I began a journey of abstinence that transformed my life – body, mind, and spirit. In FA, I stopped blaming others and learned how to be honest with myself. I reconnected with a higher power and returned to a healthy weight. I even went back to school at 48, earned a degree, and experienced a rewarding final chapter in my career before I retired. I have also endured profound loss. I lost both of my parents within six weeks of each other, and not long after, my brother and sister. I was able to walk through grief abstinently, supported by the tools in FA and with a higher power guiding me. At 64, I live one day at a time, forever grateful for the Twelve Steps and the many, many gifts of recovery.   #lgbtq #grief #spiritualcondition #sober #abstinent #workingthetools

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About 12.4% of older adults today exhibit signs of ultraprocessed food addiction, with the highest rates in those ages 50 to 64 Ultraprocessed means industrial formulations — not just "anything packaged." Think sweetened cereals, instant noodles, snack bars, sodas, flavored yogurts, and many "healthy" frozen entrées The hook is by design — hyper-palatable combos of refined carbs, industrial fats, salt, and additives hit reward circuits fast, driving cravings, overeating, and repeat use High intake of ultraprocessed foods is tied to obesity, insulin resistance, cardiovascular problems, and cognitive decline, even in people who otherwise eat "healthy" Stocking smarter food choices, anchoring meals with protein and fiber, reading nutrition labels, and leaning on support groups when needed can help you break free from addiction

Ultra-processed food addiction in a nationally representative sample of older adults in the USA  Addiction Using a cross-sectional online and telephone survey of a nationally representative sample of older adults (aged 50–80 years) in the US, this study examined the prevalence of ultra-processed food addiction (UPFA) in older US adults and its association with various health domains.  It found that ultra-processed food addiction appears to be prevalent among older adults in the US, particularly among women who were in adolescence and early adulthood when the nutrient quality of the US food supply worsened. Addictive patterns of UPF intake appear to be associated with poorer physical health, mental health, and social well-being.   Read this issue of the ASAM Weekly Subscribe to the ASAM Weekly Visit ASAM

In this episode of The Food Freedom Podcast, Mary breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in the nutrition world , treating food addiction like a diet problem.If you've been told to “just eat in moderation,” count macros, or follow a meal plan to fix your relationship with food, this episode is your wake-up call. Mary explains why balance and moderation don't exist for someone struggling with food addiction, and why true recovery requires abstinence from “drug foods.”You'll learn what a Food Addiction Specialist actually does differently, how recovery goes beyond what's on your plate, and why rewiring your brain and healing your relationship with food is the only path to real food freedom.If you're tired of generic advice that never sticks, it's time to stop spinning your wheels and work with someone who truly understands food addiction.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideNEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobrietyFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkDo you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformJoin my Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Instagram: www.instagram.com/ketomary71 Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ketomary7114Website: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com Want to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Watch my program video: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/programvideoOnline Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourse

Food addiction isn't just about overeating, it's a chronic, progressive disease that worsens over time if left untreated. In this episode, Mary breaks down what it really means for food addiction to be progressive, why control always slips away, and how dieting and restriction actually feed the addiction instead of healing it.You'll learn the key stages of progression from obsession and compulsion to tolerance, withdrawal, and denial and how this cycle destroys self-worth, fuels body shame, and disconnects you from your true self.Mary shares her insight from over a decade of food sobriety and explains why abstinence from trigger foods (not moderation) is the only real path to freedom.If you've ever wondered why your eating feels harder to control over time, or why “just one bite” always turns into a binge, this episode will bring clarity, compassion, and hope.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideNEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobrietyFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkDo you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformJoin my Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Instagram: www.instagram.com/ketomary71 Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ketomary7114Website: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com Want to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Watch my program video: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/programvideoOnline Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourse

Today I explain how one of the most powerful concepts in behavioral psychology, intermittent reinforcement, drives food addiction, binge eating, and cravings for processed foods.You will learn…- What intermittent reinforcement is and why it makes habits harder to quit- How BF Skinner's pigeon experiments explain obsessive food cravings- The hidden role of flavor deception in processed foods and sugar- Why binge eating feels rewarding in the moment but robs you of true pleasure

Anita Breeze - AKA 'KetogenicWoman' has had an incredible health journey losing over 150 lbs on keto and is now carnivore. Anita has had to deal with unspeakable loss over the last five years as well and she discusses how to stay on track. She was able to cancel her knee replacement surgery by moving to carnivore and has experienced more health benefits as well and come off of all medications! You can find Anita's globally loved recipes on her website, with numerous free handouts and cheat sheets, and on her YouTube channel with over 150K subscribers. Anita's YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KetogenicWoman Anita's Website: https://www.ketogenicwoman.com   If you liked this and want to learn more go to my new website www.DrAnthonyChaffee.com

Are you tired of feeling trapped in the cycle of emotional eating, bingeing, or restrictive diets? You're not alone. In this powerful episode, Amber Romaniuk shares her raw and inspiring journey: from emotional eating, food addiction, bulimia, and body image struggles to self-worth, healing, and empowerment. We dive deep into: -Understanding emotional eating, binge eating, and food addiction -How childhood experiences and trauma shape your relationship with food -The dangers of restrictive diets and orthorexia -How dopamine, hormones, and your environment influence cravings -Practical steps to rebuild self-worth, regulate hunger, and heal your body -The role of self-care, boundaries, and mindfulness in overcoming food struggles This conversation isn't about dieting—it's about healing your relationship with food and your body. Together, we share science-backed insights, empowering strategies, and the emotional work that truly transforms your life. For women struggling with emotional eating, binge eating, orthorexia, or diet culture pressures, this episode gives you a roadmap to freedom. Remember: your body isn't your enemy, she's trying to protect you. Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. Resources & Links: Connect with Dr. Betty Murray ● Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ ● Instagram: https://instagram.com/drbettymurray/ ● Facebook: https://facebook.com/bettyamurraycn/ Links ● Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ ● FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec ● Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ ● Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/ Connect With Amber Romaniuk ● https://www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk Take Amber's Free Emotional Eating Quiz: https://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz/ - Discover where you fall on the emotional eating spectrum and get personalized resources to start your healing journey. More from the Podcast: Subscribe for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → https://www.youtube.com/@drbettymurray Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH  

CJ welcomes Kat to the podcast! Kat's story is one of courage, honesty, and deep resilience. Having carried the heavy weight of trauma and the challenges of living with morbid obesity, she brings with her a fighter's spirit and a bubbly energy that shines through every word. Kat is refreshingly open about her struggles, and her willingness to share is matched only by her desire to lift up the next person walking a similar path. Today, we get to hear not only about her battles, but about her remarkable strength and the hope she brings to others. Feel free to join our supportive community on Facebook: Sugar-Free for Life Support Group - where we believe "I'm Sweet Enough." 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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What does it take to break free from food addiction and binge eating? Tania Lyon knows firsthand. For decades, she struggled with morbid obesity, disordered eating, and the cycle of restriction and relapse. At her heaviest (likely more than 300 pounds), she feared for her health, and even simple tasks like tying her shoes were difficult.   But today, Tania has lost 150 pounds and found balance. Not through perfection, but through a deep understanding of her own hunger drive and a strategy of eating when hungry.   In this episode of The Exam Room, Tania shares:   - The foods that once triggered binges and how she avoids them now - What finally worked for her - The role of plant-based eating in her long-term transformation - Why “eating when hungry” is more complex than it sounds   You can learn more about Tania on her website: https://www.transformshadows.com   If you feel like you've raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.