Podcasts about Food addiction

Summary This episode features Shenelle Green, founder of Bariatric Rewrite, discussing the realities of weight loss surgery, medication, and long-term recovery. She emphasizes the importance of addressing emotional health, habits, and mindset for sustainable transformation. Key Topics Weight regain after bariatric surgery The role of habits and mindset in recovery Food addiction and emotional eating The limitations of surgery and medication as solutions The importance of community and support in long-term health Sound Bites "Regain is a hard pill to swallow" "Shame and secrecy keep women trapped" "Support from community is vital" Chapters 00:00 Understanding the Misconceptions of Weight Loss Solutions 04:03 The Role of Surgery and Medication in Long-Term Recovery 06:35 The Importance of Addressing Emotional Eating 12:01 The Overlooked Issue of Food Addiction 18:30 The Need for Community and Support 24:11 Challenges in Post-Surgery Care 28:42 Defining True Recovery and Freedom Around Food 31:17 Podcast Outro.mp3

What does it truly take to reverse severe sleep apnea, throw away your CPAP machine, and drop nearly 200 pounds? In this incredibly raw and inspiring patient story, your host Mel sits down with Arthur Shadwick @mypurposefit to talk about what life is really like on both sides of bariatric surgery. Arthur opens up about growing up as a heavy child, hitting his highest weight of 440 pounds, and making the life-saving decision to undergo gastric bypass surgery. This conversation dives straight into the nitty-gritty things nobody warns you about from pushing through the liquid and pureed phases to tackling food addiction head-on and completely changing generational health habits for his kids. Arthur shares how his deep faith, major mindset shifts, and a rock-solid support system completely transformed his relationship with fitness, family, and food. Whether you are considering weight loss surgery, currently in the pre-op phase, newly post-op, or looking to get back on track, this episode is a safe space packed with encouragement, lots of laughs, and pure inspiration. Grab your water, pull up a seat on the winner's bench, and let's get into Arthur's incredible transformation! What we're diving into today: The health wake-up call: Facing severe sleep apnea at 440 lbs. Choosing between VSG and Gastric Bypass (RNY). Overcoming early post-op mental hurdles, gas pain, and learning how to eat again. The reality of food addiction, identifying triggers, and breaking old mental loops. Balancing family life, keeping kid snacks in the house, and staying accountable. Heartwarming Non-Scale Victories (NSVs): Throwing away the CPAP machine and running with his daughter. Finding his "Purpose Fit" through movement, routine, and serving others. Follow Arthur's Journey:

"For years I believed happiness lived in a smaller body. What I finally learned was that healing my relationship with myself was the real transformation." -Lauren Rojas   What if the hardest part of weight loss isn't the food—it's the emotional story you've been carrying your entire life? In this powerful episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson sits down with wellness coach Lauren Rojas to discuss her 30+ year journey through diet culture, emotional eating, weight loss surgery, food addiction recovery, and ultimately finding peace with her body. Lauren shares what it was like growing up overweight, beginning diets at just 10 years old, and spending decades chasing the belief that happiness lived in a smaller body. From Weight Watchers and fad diets to food addiction programs, CrossFit, and bariatric surgery, Lauren reveals the lessons she learned along the way and how she now helps women transform their relationship with food, body image, and self-worth. Together, Kristen and Lauren explore the impact of reality television, The Biggest Loser, social pressure, emotional eating, body acceptance, self-awareness, and the importance of reconnecting mind, body, and spirit. This conversation is for anyone who has ever struggled with food, body image, perfectionism, shame, or the belief that they are somehow "not enough." In This Episode: • Lauren's lifelong battle with weight and dieting • Growing up in the height of diet culture • Why attaching worth to weight can be so damaging • Weight Watchers, fad diets, and food addiction recovery • The Biggest Loser and the impact of reality TV on body image • Emotional eating and the shame cycle • Weight loss surgery as a tool—not a solution • Intuitive eating and self-awareness practices • Breaking free from guilt around food • Building a healthier relationship with yourself   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome & Sponsor Shoutouts 01:18 Meet Lauren Rojas 02:35 Growing Up Overweight & Starting Diets at Age 10 05:20 Attaching Self-Worth to Weight Loss 08:00 Weight Watchers, Diet Culture & Childhood Experiences 11:00 Fad Diets, Food Rules & Extreme Weight Loss Attempts 15:00 The Moment Lauren Realized Dieting Wasn't the Answer 17:40 Food Addiction Recovery & Losing 100 Pounds 21:00 Gaining the Weight Back & Emotional Struggles 24:00 Weight Loss Surgery as a Tool for Change 27:30 Turning Pain into Purpose Through Coaching 30:00 The Biggest Loser, Reality TV & Body Image Expectations 34:00 Public Attention, Anxiety & Emotional Eating 37:00 Mindset, Awareness & Healing the Relationship with Food 41:00 Food Addiction vs. Food Freedom 45:00 Self-Love, Awareness & Sustainable Wellness 48:00 Lauren's Coaching Approach & Final Takeaways Lauren Rojas is a wellness coach for women who have used the tool of weight loss surgery or a GLP-1 to lose the weight, but know the real work is emotional and mental. Having lived the cycle herself for over 30 years, she understands this struggle from the inside out. Through reconnecting mind, body, and spirit, Lauren helps women break free from emotional eating and find lasting peace with food and their body. https://www.uplift-journey.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588158020330 https://www.instagram.com/lauren.uplift.journey/   Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com WATCH HERE MORE LIKE THIS: https://youtu.be/ZCFQSpFoAgI?si=Erg8_2eH8uyEgYZF   https://youtu.be/piCU9JboWuY?si=qLdhFKCGdBzuAeuI https://youtu.be/9Vs2JDzJJXk?si=dpjV31GDqTroUKWH

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Send us Fan MailWhy do so many women struggle with emotional eating, body image, and feeling disconnected from themselves—especially during times of stress, heartbreak, or hormonal change?In this powerful conversation, Sara Davison is joined by emotional eating expert and body freedom coach Amber Romaniuk to uncover the deeper roots of food struggles, self-worth, and hormonal health.Amber shares her personal journey from childhood bullying, binge eating, and food addiction to healing her relationship with food and helping thousands of women reclaim their confidence and well-being. Together, they explore how unresolved emotional pain, low self-worth, stress hormones, and hormonal imbalances can fuel emotional eating and self-sabotaging behaviours.You'll discover: The difference between emotional eating, overeating, and binge eating  How childhood experiences can shape your relationship with food  Why self-worth is at the core of lasting healing  The surprising role cortisol, progesterone, and other hormones play in cravings and mood  How hormonal changes can impact relationships, emotions, and decision-making  Practical tools to break emotional eating patterns and build healthier coping strategies  What "Body Freedom" really means and how to achieve it If you've ever found yourself reaching for food to cope with stress, heartbreak, anxiety, or overwhelm, this episode offers valuable insights and hope for lasting change.Connect with Amber Romaniuk: Website: amberapproved.ca Podcast: The No Sugarcoating Podcast Instagram: @amberromaniukSupport the showFind more information and resources here: http://saradavison.com/Follow me on social media►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saradavisondivorcecoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraDavisonDivorceCoachTwitter: https://twitter.com/SDDivorceCoachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-davison-742b453/

If you feel like you can't stop eating, constantly crave junk food, or struggle with overeating, this episode will change how you see food.  Michael Pollan, one of the world's most influential science writers, joins Professor Tim Spector to explain how ultra-processed food may drive food addiction, override fullness signals, and keep us craving more. Together, they explore why foods high in sugar, salt, and fat can feel so hard to resist, and what we can do to fight back. Michael and Tim unpack how the modern food system changed over the last 50 years, and why many ultra-processed foods are designed around “craveability.” They explain how these foods may stimulate the brain's reward systems, why fibre and plants help us feel fuller, and why cooking more meals at home may help reduce overeating without calorie counting. The episode includes practical ways to regain control of your eating habits, reduce cravings, feel better and live more healthy years. If your cravings feel impossible to control, is it really a lack of willpower, or is modern food engineered to keep us coming back for more?

Our food addiction recovery is mental health care. Learn why in this episode. 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

What if the most powerful tool for mental health recovery isn't a medication — it's your metabolism?  Dr. Erin Louise Bellamy joins Dr. Vera Tarman for a deep dive into ketogenic metabolic therapy: what it is, how it works, and why it may be one of the most underutilized interventions in both psychiatric care and food addiction recovery.  Dr. Bellamy is a chartered psychologist, CEO of IKRT (International Ketogenic Research & Therapy), and a research fellow at the University of East London. She has been researching and applying ketogenic metabolic therapy in clinical settings since 2014, with a background that bridges eating disorders, psychiatric research, and metabolic health.  In this episode, Vera and Erin discuss:  How Erin went from eating disorder and alexithymia research to ketogenic metabolic psychiatry — and why the field's "biopsychosocial" model was missing the bio  The difference between metabolic psychiatry, ketogenic therapy, and therapeutic carbohydrate restriction — and why the terminology matters  What carbohydrate range actually produces therapeutic ketosis (and why "dirty keto" doesn't cut it)  The shared mechanistic pathways across psychiatric diagnoses — including mitochondrial dysfunction, insulin resistance, and neuroinflammation  Why antipsychotic medications create metabolic dysfunction, and how ketogenic therapy can help offset those side effects  The GABA/glutamate shift that makes ketones naturally anxiolytic — and why this may work differently than the serotonin model of depression  The "buffer effect": what it feels like to be in ketosis when you're a food addict — and why some people describe it as a pane of glass between themselves and a trigger food  How ketogenic therapy compares to GLP-1 medications (Ozempic/Wegovy) for reducing food noise — and Erin's concerns about the long-term research  MCT oil vs. exogenous ketones: when each is useful, and when exogenous ketones are counterproductive  Applying ketogenic therapy to people with ADHD, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring food addiction  How to support vegan or plant-based clients who want to pursue ketogenic therapy  Why the first week matters most — and how to help clients through withdrawal without triggering a binge  The 19-person IKRT group program published in Frontiers — and what's coming next in the research  Connect with Dr. Erin Bellamy:  

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In this episode I revisit what the signs and behaviors of food addiction are. If you're unsure if food addiction and disordered eating is your problem, this episode will give you the info you need to figure it out. 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

Why are so many people struggling with sugar cravings, binge eating, obesity, and chronic disease — even when they desperately want to stop?In this episode of the Kick Sugar Coach Podcast, we explore the growing scientific movement to recognize ultra-processed food addiction as a legitimate medical condition. Joined by clinical health psychologist Dr. Jen Unwin, we unpack the evidence behind food addiction, why ultra-processed foods may hijack the brain's reward system, and why official recognition could change the future of treatment, research, and recovery.Dr. Jen Unwin shares her personal journey with sugar addiction, her work helping people reverse type 2 diabetes through low-carb and whole-food approaches, and the international effort to have “Ultra-Processed Food Use Disorder” recognized by major medical organizations like the WHO and DSM.

This week's episode of Punk Rock Sober is brought to you by Betterhelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.betterhelp.com/punkrock - Life is a journey, don't go through it alone. Actor Josh Peck opens up like never before on Punk Rock Sober—sharing his journey from childhood fame and addiction to 18 years of sobriety, personal growth, and a completely transformed life. In this episode, Josh reveals: What addiction really feels like (and why it's so hard to escape) How 12-step recovery changed everything The truth about fame, identity, and rebuilding relationships The mindset shift that helped him stay sober for nearly two decades This is one of the most honest, funny, and intense conversations about addiction, recovery, and personal transformation you'll hear. If you're struggling—or just curious about what it takes to change your life—this episode delivers real insight, humor, and hope. 00:00 Cold Open – The Wild Story Begins 00:45 Intro: Josh Peck on Punk Rock Sober 02:00 Social Media Fame & “Rage Baiting” 05:30 18 Years Sober – Josh's Turning Point 09:00 Food Addiction & Early Behavior Patterns 13:30 Fitness, TRT & Modern Health Trends 18:30 Addiction Mindset Explained 23:00 What Drugs Really Felt Like 27:30 Why 12-Step Recovery Works 31:30 Marriage, Relationships & Sobriety 35:30 Finding Your “Tribe” in Recovery 40:30 Being an Alcoholic – Liberation vs Shame 45:30 Social Life Without Drinking 50:00 Non-Alcoholic Drinks & Triggers 54:30 Morning Drinking Reality Check 58:00 The CRAZY Africa Story Begins 1:02:00 Jail in Africa & Forced Rehab 1:08:00 Career Mistakes & Making Amends 1:15:00 Faith, Identity & Belief Systems 1:25:00 Universe, Purpose & Perspective 1:35:00 Hollywood, Acting & Career Reflections 1:45:00 Final Lesson: The “Stock Market” Philosophy

Send us Fan MailDr. Glenn Livingston is a veteran psychologist and former CEO of a multi-million-dollar consulting firm that served Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. After years of working “on the wrong side”, helping corporations influence consumer behavior, he turned his focus toward helping individuals reclaim control over their eating habits.You may have seen his (or his company's) previous work, theories, and research in major periodicals like The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Indiana Star Ledger, The NY Daily News, American Demographics, or other major media outlets. You may also have heard him on ABC, WGN, and/or CBS radio, or UPN TV.Driven by his own personal journey from obesity to a healthy lifestyle, Dr. Livingston spent decades researching binge eating and overeating through both clinical practice and a self-funded study involving over 40,000 participants.Today, he is the author of several books, including Defeat Your Cravings and has helped thousands of clients overcome food obsession using a practical, science-backed system that does not rely on willpower alone. He also has 1,000,000 books in distribution and over 1,000,000 readers on PsychologyToday.com!Find Dr. Livingston at-https://www.defeatyourcravings.com/Find Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! 

Paulina identifies as being addicted to self, focusing not on the behaviors (as they are a symptom) but instead living from unselfish love, which is her Higher Power. This includes unlearning codependent behaviors. She defines her recovery as eternally spiritually detoxing from earthly programming and living in pure bliss. Souls are sent to earth to evolve by practicing, like bumper cars with different people and situations is what has God revealed to her. She spoke to us on Saturday on identifying God-love in Relationships.Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to exploring the common threads of the differing manifestations of alcoholism; sharing tools, and offering hope from those walking a similar path. So whether your “thing” is alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, food, … whatever… you are home here.  We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn from and support one another. Our speakers come from various fellowships and experiences, demonstrating the universal principles of recovery.  Reco12 is not allied or affiliated with any specific 12 Step fellowship. Support Reco12's 12th Step Mission! Help provide powerful audio resources for addicts and their loved ones. Your contributions cover Zoom, podcasts, web hosting, and admin costs.Monthly Donations: Reco12 SupportOne-Time Donations: PayPal | Venmo: @Reco-Twelve | Patreon | WISEYour support, whether financially or word-of-mouth, makes a difference—thank you!Outro music is “Standing Still” by Cory Ellsworth and Randy Kartchner, performed by Mike Eldred and Elizabeth Wolfe.  This song, and/or the entire soundtrack for the future Broadway musical, “Crosses:  A Musical of Hope”, can be purchased here:  https://amzn.to/3RIjKXs This song is used with the express permission of Cory Ellsworth.Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable Informational Seeking and educating on how to donate to Reco12.Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail:  reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

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CJ is joined today by Peggy, whose story is as raw as it is relatable. From the age of six, Peggy began navigating a complicated relationship with food that would follow her into adulthood. She shares candidly about tying her worth to always having a boyfriend, and the deep need for validation that drove those choices. While she was able to walk away from cigarettes with ease, food proved to be a far more difficult battle. Through years of weight fluctuations and self-discovery, Peggy's authenticity shines. Her honesty, vulnerability, and insight will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to feel 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 

Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses a listener question about whether agave nectar can contribute to obesity like high-fructose corn syrup, arguing that regular use of sweeteners—including agave, honey, monk fruit, stevia, aspartame, sucralose, allulose, and sugar alcohols—can maintain sweet cravings, spike insulin, and contribute to weight-loss plateaus, with added concerns such as microbiome effects, GI upset, and aspartame's neurotoxicity. She notes insulin's role in fat storage and blood pressure via sodium retention, and suggests that needing a sweetener in coffee or tea may indicate dependence on sweetness. She then covers a newly developed, validated Food Noise Questionnaire (FNQ) published in Obesity to measure intrusive food-related rumination, highlighting its five Likert-scale items, study sample characteristics, and the need for further research, including effects of GLP-1 drugs.

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LISTEN WITHOUT ADS ON PATREON: www.patron.com/dopeypodcast  Summary Dave opens Dopey Greatest Hits with an AI Dopey song from Josh Clark, updates the chaos around Katz's, Action Bronson, Paul Wall, the Divided Sky festival, Susan's birthday, and the Dopey short film festival. A listener voicemail tells a wild guru story involving opium, coke, mushrooms, MDMA, hot springs, and pee drinking. Dave reads Patreon and Spotify comments from the Gilbert Trejo replay before playing the Gabor Maté episode. In the Gabor Maté interview, Dave and Dr. Maté talk addiction, trauma, shame, ADD, dopamine, recovery, psychedelics, ayahuasca, the “stupid friend,” food addiction, and why addiction is not the primary problem but an attempt to soothe pain. Dr. Maté explains that recovery means getting yourself back. PLUS MORE< MORE, MORE!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sugarless: Dr. Nicole Avena on Hidden Sugars, Brain Addiction, and Practical Steps to Cut Back: Neuroscientist and author Dr. Nicole Avena reveals sugar's pervasiveness and health impacts, drawing on her book “Sugarless: The Seven-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb Your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction.” Avena explains how modern industrialized, highly processed foods—many containing added sugars—have transformed innate preferences for sweetness into harmful overconsumption linked to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and possible dementia via insulin signaling changes. She discusses research showing sugar can stimulate dopamine reward pathways similarly to drugs and that prenatal exposure may alter offspring metabolism, preferences, and sensitivity to drugs/alcohol. For solutions, she discourages strict “cold turkey” approaches due to hidden sugars and relapse psychology, emphasizes inventorying sources and triggers, starting with eliminating sugar-sweetened beverages and sugary coffee drinks, improving breakfast, choosing protein/fat-based snacks, and viewing alternative sweeteners as a temporary crutch; she also notes diet changes can improve mood stability and reduce anxiety.

Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HEREWhat if your sugar cravings have nothing to do with willpower, and everything to do with what your brain has been quietly taught to need?Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Matty Lansdown, scientist, nutritionist, and emotional eating specialist, to explore why so many people feel completely out of control around sugar.Matty has spent nearly a decade working with people who've tried every diet, every rule, every "fresh start Monday," and still can't seem to break free. If you've ever felt like you "know better" but still can't stop, this episode is for you.What he's found goes much deeper than food. Dr. Katie brings her own perspective too, including how prolonged water fasting has shown her just how much of our eating is driven by things we've never stopped to examine.Chapters:00:02:08 - Why Sugar Feels Impossible to Quit00:08:21 - The Hidden Dopamine Traps Everywhere00:12:46 - Are Your Cravings Emotional or Physical00:14:06 - Why High Achievers Ignore Their Bodies00:15:28 - The Emotional Trigger Behind Your Cravings00:17:14 - How Fructose May Influence Energy Storage00:23:18 - The Flavor Science Designed to Keep You Eating00:27:41 - The Dark Side of Processed Food Engineering00:31:02 - The First Step to Breaking Sugar Addiction00:33:11 - How This Small Habit Changes Everything00:36:06 - The Difference Between Abstainers and ModeratorsLearn what researchers and experts believe may be happening in the brain when you reach for something sweet, and why ultra-processed foods are designed to be hard to resist. You'll also discover why cravings are often signals pointing to something unmet, something emotional, something worth understanding.Press play and learn the first step that has nothing to do with restriction, willpower, or cutting anything out cold.Connect with Matty: https://mattylansdown.com/Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up Follow Dr. Katie Deming on InstagramWatch on YoutubeDISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider.A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and detox, while weighing fasting benefits against chemo side effects and radiation side effects, sharing stories of a cancer survivor navigating chemotherapy, natural medicine, holistic healing, and even spiritual healing on the path toward cancer remission and holistic health. 

In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast I talk about one of the biggest threats to long-term recovery from food addiction and disordered eating. If you've ever found yourself slipping back into old patterns after doing well for a period of time, this episode will help you understand why that happens and what it really takes to protect your food sobriety for the long haul.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

Why do so many people know what to eat… but still can't follow through? In this episode, Dr. Brendan McCarthy breaks down the powerful connection between trauma, stress, and ultra-processed foods—and why willpower alone is not enough. You'll learn how the nervous system, PTSD, and chronic stress can rewire your relationship with food, driving cravings and behaviors that feel out of your control. This isn't about discipline. It's about understanding the biology behind your choices. Inside this episode: How trauma changes the way you make decisions Why ultra-processed foods create temporary emotional relief The brain chemistry behind cravings (dopamine, serotonin, endocannabinoids & more) Why “just stop eating it” doesn't work How to create real change without shame or restriction If you've ever felt stuck in a cycle with food, this episode will change how you see it—and give you a path forward.

Learning to tolerate discomfort without turning to food is a critical recovery skill. This episode explores how sitting with feelings can help you find more peace and freedom.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

Are you exhausted from chasing motivation that never lasts? In this Clinician's Corner episode, Molly Painschab and Clarissa Kennedy break down why motivation is actually an outcome, not a starting point — and what truly drives sustainable recovery from ultra-processed food use disorder.  Using the lens of Self-Determination Theory (SDT), they unpack the three psychological needs every person in recovery must have met: autonomy, relatedness, and competence — the often-overlooked key that separates short-term compliance from lasting change. 

Welcome to this week's episode of Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life, with Gin Stephens and Sheri Bullock.To make a submission for the podcast, go to fastfeastrepeat.com/submit.  We are a community-driven podcast, and we look forward to sharing your questions, success stories, non-scale victories, IF tweaks, motivational quotes (and more!) on each episode of the podcast. Resources used in today's episode:Join Gin in the new Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android.https://www.advancedurologyinstitute.com/natural-remedies-for-an-overactive-bladder/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006291X25006333 To get the books, go to https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html. The second edition of Delay, Don't Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audIo book.  This is the book that you'll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF.  It's been updated to include the clean fast, a thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section.  When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date.  The audiobook for the second edition is also available now!Gin has a new YouTube Channel!  Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CA and subscribe today so you never miss an intermittent fasting tip, a support session, or an interview with a past IF Stories guest or expert.Want to learn more about BiOptimizer's Magnesium Breakthrough? Visit www.bioptimizers.com/fastfeastrepeat and use code FFR15 to save 15% off any order. Go to fastfeastrepeat.com to see Gin's and Sheri's favorite things, and to shop with us.  Every purchase you make through links on our website help to support this podcast so we can keep bringing you episodes each week.  Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There's nothing better than community to help with that.  In the Delay, Don't Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there's just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle. Connect with both Gin and Sheri in the community, as well as thousands of other intermittent fasters who are there to support you along your journey.  If you're new to intermittent fasting or recommitting to the IF lifestyle, join the 28-Day FAST Start group.  After your fast start, join us for support in The 1st Year group.  Need tips for long term maintenance? We have a place for that!  There are many more useful spaces beyond these, and you can interact in as many as you like.Visit ginstephens.com/community to join us. An annual membership costs just over a dollar a week when you do the math.  If you aren't ready to fully commit for a year, join for a month and you can cancel at any time. If you know you'll want to stay forever, we also have a lifetime membership option available.  IF is free. You don't need to join our community to fast. But if you're looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at  ginstephens.com/community.

CJ welcomes Heather to the podcast, a guest whose bright, charismatic energy lights up the conversation from the start. Heather is exceptionally open and instantly warming, sharing her journey with honesty and heart. She speaks candidly about living with diabetes, her long battle with sugar and ultra-processed food addiction, and the moment everything changed,  when she realized she wanted to become a healthy, active grandmother for her grandchild. That love became her fuel for transformation. Heather's story is one of resilience, clarity, and choosing herself and her family again and again. I cannot wait for you to meet her. If you're considering personalized assistance, CJ, a Certified Addiction Professional specializing in Food Addiction, is here for one-on-one coaching. Reach out to CJ at cjnguy@myfoodaddictioncoach.com  Interested in sharing your recovery story on our show? We'd love to hear from you! Please email FJRecoverystories@gmail.com 

If you've ever felt out of control around food, this episode will completely shift how you see it. Instead of blaming willpower, discipline, or yourself, you'll learn what's actually happening beneath those moments and why nothing has worked long-term. This conversation breaks down the hidden "trigger → relief → repeat" loop that keeps you stuck, and introduces a new way to finally change the pattern at its root. "You're not out of control. You're triggered, and that changes everything." Key Takeaways Feeling out of control with food doesn't mean something is wrong with you; you're triggered The real issue isn't discipline, it's an automatic pattern happening beneath awareness Dieting, restriction, and "trying harder" often make the cycle worse The brain prioritizes relief and safety, not logic, in triggered moments The temporary relief from eating is what reinforces the cycle Understanding the pattern is not enough; you need tools to change it True freedom means less mental noise, not perfect eating Timestamps 0:01 – Why this approach is different from traditional weight loss 1:00 – "There's nothing wrong with you" explained 2:14 – Why discipline-based advice fails 4:26 – The feeling of being "out of control" with food 7:10 – What actually needs to change 11:27 – The real reason the pattern keeps repeating 12:35 – Trigger vs willpower explained 14:15 – The trigger → relief → repeat loop 18:03 – Why diets, therapy, and knowledge aren't enough 21:29 – Orthorexia and the "new rules, same cage" problem 23:39 – How NLP helps change the pattern 25:00 – What life looks like when you're untriggered 29:00 – Why understanding alone doesn't create change 31:52 – What a Food Freedom Call is 33:08 – Final mindset shift: you're not broken Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

A wide-ranging conversation with Luke Cook exploring GLP-1 drugs, nicotine, ultra-processed foods, and the psychology of craving—blending evidence-based insights with real-time speculation and commentary that should be taken as conversation, not prescription.This episode is proudly sponsored by:Kion is known for their transparent and evidence-based essential amino acid (EAA) supplements which help save you calories while providing all essential amino acids for muscle growth and more. Save 20% by going to ⁠getkion.com/geniuslife⁠.

The conversation explores the topics of food addiction, shame, and the role of gut bacteria in influencing food cravings. It delves into the societal response to food addiction, the impact of shame, and the influence of gut bacteria on appetite and food preferences. The discussion highlights the complexity of food addiction and the need for honesty and connection as coping strategies.TakeawaysFood addiction and shameThe role of gut bacteria in food addictionChapters00:00 Food Addiction and Shame14:08 The Role of Gut Bacteria

In this episode, Dr. K'dee Crews sits down with Chef AJ—renowned plant-based chef, bestselling author, and health advocate—to explore her deeply personal journey through food addiction, trauma, and healing.Chef AJ shares how a whole food, plant-based lifestyle transformed not only her physical health but also her mental and emotional well-being. From overcoming obesity and sugar addiction to navigating grief, anxiety, and medical trauma, her story is one of resilience, honesty, and growth.We dive into the connection between trauma and addiction, the role of environment and habits, and the importance of addressing root causes rather than just symptoms. Chef AJ also opens up about her cancer journey, her fears, and the courageous steps she's taken toward healing—including facing lifelong anxieties and embracing change.This episode is a reminder that healing is a process—and that with the right tools, support, and mindset, transformation is possible.—

You don't have a food problem… you have a pain problem. In this episode, we're breaking down a powerful truth that could change everything about how you approach recovery. If nothing has worked long-term, this conversation will challenge you in the best way.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

You are not eating because you are hungry. You are eating because you have been trained to, and the food industry designed it that way. This episode dismantles everything you thought you knew about hunger, weight loss, and metabolism, and gives you a science-backed framework to finally stop fighting your own biology. -Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Jason Fung, a New York Times bestselling author, practicing nephrologist, and one of the most trusted voices in functional medicine and metabolic health. Dr. Fung completed medical school at the University of Toronto and a fellowship in nephrology at Stanford University. He is the author of multiple critically acclaimed books including The Obesity Code, The Diabetes Code, and his newest release The Hunger Code, and is the co-founder of The Fasting Method, a program designed to help people lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes through fasting and real food nutrition. His work has helped millions break free from calorie restriction dogma for good. Together, Dave and Dr. Fung expose the three types of hunger driving the obesity epidemic, why calorie restriction fails almost every time, and what ultra-processed foods actually do to your brain's reward system. They get into the real science of fasting, metabolism, hormonal signaling, GLP-1 drugs, food addiction, conditioned eating behavior, and how your physical environment is quietly sabotaging your results. If you are serious about biohacking your hunger, optimizing your body composition, and taking control of your biology without white-knuckling willpower, this episode delivers the tools you need. This is essential listening for anyone focused on biohacking, longevity, human performance, fasting, metabolism, anti-aging, sleep optimization, brain optimization, functional medicine, and eating smarter not harder. You'll Learn: Why calorie restriction fails and what actually controls how much you eat The three types of hunger: homeostatic, hedonic, and conditioned, and how each one drives overeating How ultra-processed foods hijack your dopamine system and destroy satiety signals Why wiring your jaw shut or cutting your stomach still does not produce long-term weight loss What GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic actually reveal about hunger, metabolism, and the body fat thermostat How conditioned hunger works like Pavlov's dogs and practical strategies to reverse it The role of your physical environment in controlling food noise and cravings Why food addiction is real, and which foods are engineered to keep you hooked How fasting resets hunger signals, improves metabolic flexibility, and supports ketosis The mindset shift that makes healthy eating feel effortless instead of like deprivation Thank you to our sponsors! - OneSkin | Get 15% off OneSkin with code DAVE at oneskin.co/DAVE. - iRestore | Reverse hair loss with www.irestore.com/DAVE and get exclusive savings on the iRestore Elite, use code DAVE - Our Place | Stop cooking with toxic cookware and upgrade to Our Place today. 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Keywords: Jason Fung, The Hunger Code, fasting, intermittent fasting, hunger, food addiction, ultra-processed foods, calorie restriction, weight loss, obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolism, insulin, leptin, hedonic hunger, conditioned hunger, food noise, GLP-1, Ozempic, dopamine, satiety, body fat thermostat, food environment, behavioral psychology, real food Resources: • Check out all of Dr. Fung's books and content at: https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/ • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 0:00 – Trailer 1:01 – Introduction 2:29 – The 3 Types of Hunger 4:41 – Conditioned Hunger 6:51 – Ultra-Processed Foods 11:47 – Dave's Personal Story 14:06 – The Calorie Debate 16:32 – Restricting Calories Doesn't Work 18:38 – The 3 Whys Framework 20:21 – Shame in Weight Loss 25:05 – GLP-1 Drugs 27:53 – Ranking the 3 Hungers 33:43 – Food Addiction 38:31 – Fake Fats & Fake Sweeteners 45:03 – 3 Golden Rules for Weight Loss 47:42 – Deprogramming Hunger 50:36 – Pavlok & Behavior Hacking 59:26 – Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Susan Pierce Thompson, PhD, Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, NYT Best Selling Author, and Founder and CEO of Bright Line Eating about maintaining weight loss when having a food addiction. Dr. Pierce Thompson shares her own journey with addiction and food addiction and the tools she has used to maintain her own weight loss and overcome her food addiction. We discuss what Bright Line Eating is and what inspired her to create it, as well as her fifth book Maintain: The Three Identity Shifts that Turn Temporary Weight Loss into Lasting Freedom, that comes out in April 2026. We discuss some common misconceptions when it comes to lasting weight loss, as well as mistakes or missteps individuals take when it comes to weight loss. Dr. Pierce Thompson discusses the role mindset plays in lasting weightless and why emotion regulation skills are essential for lasting weight loss in those who struggle with food addiction. Dr. Pierce Thompson directs listeners to the Food Addiction Quiz to help guide them in determining what level of support they may need when it comes to weight loss. We also discuss how weight loss is not a one size fits all approach and people are going to need various levels of support or various strategies to help them based on their individual needs.Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk's values and perspectives. Connect with Dr. Pierce ThompsonWebsite: ⁠www.brightlineeating.comFacebook: Susan Pierce Thompson, PhDInstagram: @brightlineeatingYouTube: Bright Line EatingLinkedIn: Susan Pierce Thompson, PhDFood Addiction Quiz: www.foodaddictionquiz.comConnect with Me:Follow me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@psych.talk.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Threads ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Facebook community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow Through What You Go Through⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ways to Work With Me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mind Over Matter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Be a guest on my podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anti-Racism Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro/Outro Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Life of Riley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Kevin MacLeod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if every meal began with a moment of intimate connection? In this episode, I offer a short practice for thanking your food, a blessing that moves through the plants, water, sun, animals, and human hands that brought your meal to you. Simple enough to carry in your mind, deep enough to quietly change how you eat. May it nourish your soul!Music and sound mixing by Eric Fischer.Support the showHost: Tess CallahanSubstack: Writers at the WellInterview Podcast: Writers at the WellMeditations on Insight TimerMeditations on YouTubeTess's novels: https://tesscallahan.com/Music (unless otherwise noted above): Christopher Lloyd ClarkAudio Editing: Eric FischerBy tapping "like" and "follow" you help others find the show. Thank you for listening!DISCLAIMER: Meditation is not a substitute for professional psychological or medical healthcare or therapy. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of listening to this recording. Use the material provided at your own risk. Do not drive or operate dangerous equipment while listening. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

You can follow the plan, eat the right foods, and still feel stuck. If that's been your experience, there may be something deeper driving your patterns with food. In this episode, we're talking about a powerful shift that can change everything in your recovery. If you're tired of the back-and-forth and ready for something that actually sticks, don't skip this one.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

Send us Fan MailHow the vagus nerve regulates inflammation; bioelectronic therapies to treat inflammatory conditions.Nick speaks with Dr. Kevin Tracey about inflammation as a major driver of modern diseases, the vagus nerve's role in balancing immune responses via reflexes, limitations of anti-cytokine drugs, and emerging bioelectronic medicine using targeted nerve stimulation.TOPICS DISCUSSED:Inflammation is related to diseases that contribute to most deaths today: heart disease, diabetes, neurodegeneration, and cancer.Molecular signals involved in inflammation, such as cytokines.Homeostasis is maintained by push-pull mechanisms, with excitatory and inhibitory responses co-deployed in ways that maintains balance.The vagus nerve's anatomy, sensory/motor fibers, and the inflammatory reflex that suppresses cytokine production in the spleen via acetylcholine and norepinephrine.Vagus nerve stimulation devices delivering brief daily pulses to reduce inflammation without broad immunosuppression, now FDA-approved for refractory rheumatoid arthritis.Challenges in measuring inflammation and oversimplifications online about “stimulating” the vagus nerve.ABOUT THE GUEST: Kevin Tracey, MD is a neurosurgeon, president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health, and professor of molecular medicine and neurosurgery. He discovered the inflammatory reflex, showing how the vagus nerve controls immune responses, and co-founded SetPoint Medical to develop FDA-approved vagus nerve stimulation for rheumatoid arthritis.RELATED EPISODE:M&M 143: Gut-Brain Communication, Vagus Nerve, Fats & Sugars, Food Addiction, Gut Hormones & Weight Loss Drugs | Will de LartigueSupport the showHealth Products by M&M Partners:AquaTru: Water filtration devices that remove microplastics, metals, bacteria, and more from your drinking water. Through link, $100 off AquaTru Carafe, Classic & Under Sink Units; $300 off Freestanding models.KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + electrolytes formulated for kidney health. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription (cancel anytime)Seed Oil Scout: Find restaurants with seed oil-free options, scan food products to see what they're hiding, with this easy-to-use mobile app.SporesMD: Premium mushrooms products (gourmet mushrooms, nootropics, research). Use code 'nickjikomes' for 20% off.Lumen device: Optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. MINDMATTER gets you 15% off.For all the ways you can support my efforts

Many people in food addiction recovery focus on behavior and mindset but overlook what's happening inside the body. In this episode, we talk about a key piece of the puzzle that could be impacting your hunger, cravings, and progress more than you realize.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

Feel like you're doing everything right but still struggling with hunger, cravings, or weight? You're not broken, and it's not about willpower. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jason Fung to break down the real drivers of hunger, why calories in vs calories out doesn't tell the full story, and how your hormones, environment, and habits are shaping your appetite every single day. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Why am I always hungry even after eating? → How do hormones affect hunger and weight gain? → What are the three types of hunger? → Do ultra-processed foods increase cravings? → How can I stabilize my blood sugar naturally? Sponsored By:  → Timeline | Timeline's clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/kelly → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:55 - Calories In, Calories Out  → 00:06:52 - Appetite Regulation   → 00:12:10 - Weight Loss Drugs  → 00:17:03 - Hormones + Weight Gain  → 00:22:33 - Processed Foods  → 00:29:11 - Insulin Resistance  → 00:32:31 - Food Addiction  → 00:36:05 - Three Types Of Hunger → 00:49:04 - Food As Reward  → 00:54:02 - Food Boundaries  → 00:59:17 - Portion Control  → 01:02:45 - Three Golden Rules  → 01:07:33 - Calorie Counting  Further Listening:  → How to Take Control of Your Health in a Toxic Food Landscape  Check Out Dr. Jason: →​​​​ The Hunger Code (Book) → Website → X(Twitter) → Instagram  → YouTube Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone navigating grief, addiction recovery, trauma, or struggling with identity and self-worth.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: A powerful, honest look at grief, sobriety, healing, and what it takes to rebuild your life.DESCRIPTION: In this deeply personal episode, Nick Gaylord sits down with Faith C to explore the intersection of grief, addiction, trauma, and recovery. Faith shares her journey through alcoholism, emotional sobriety, and the long process of rebuilding identity and self-worth. Together, they unpack the hidden grief behind addiction, including loss of self, connection, and trust. Faith opens up about childhood emotional abuse, food addiction, and the pressure of perfectionism. This conversation goes beyond sobriety and into the ongoing work of healing and self-acceptance. Nick guides the discussion with depth and clarity, creating space for real, human moments. This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is not about perfection, but about staying present and continuing the work. If you are navigating grief, trauma, or addiction, this conversation will meet you where you are.This episode answers: What does grief look like in addiction recovery?  Can you heal trauma and addiction at the same time?  Why do people in recovery still struggle with identity and self-worth?  How does childhood trauma impact addiction and grief later in life?  What actually changes after getting sober and what doesn't? Key Takeaways: Sobriety removes the substance, but healing the underlying grief takes ongoing work  Addiction is often rooted in a deep need for connection and validation  Emotional sobriety is just as important as physical sobriety  Trauma and grief can resurface in recovery and require intentional healing  Self-worth grows through honesty, connection, and consistent inner workSupport the showGIVE THE SHOW A 5-STAR RATING ON APPLE PODCASTS! FOLLOW US ON APPLE OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM! BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE: www.griefisnotadirtyword.com FOLLOW OUR DEAD DADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefisnotadirtyword Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefisnotadirtyword TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefisnotadirtywordYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmv6sdmMIys3GDBjiui3kw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-gaylord/

Why do you keep going back to the same foods and habits, even when you know better? This episode dives into a key change that can help you break the cycle for good.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

If you keep thinking “this isn't working,” this episode is for you. Learn how to recognize real progress in food addiction recovery so you can stay consistent and stop starting over.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

Food addiction is often blamed on a lack of willpower, but the reality is much deeper than that. The struggle with binge eating, food obsession, and repeated dieting failures is often driven by patterns that keep the cycle going.In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, Coach Mary shares five common behaviors that quietly keep people stuck in food addiction. If you've ever felt like you're trying hard but still can't seem to break the cycle, this conversation may help you see what needs to change.Recovery is possible, but it requires more than willpower.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

What does it take to turn personal pain into policy change? In this episode, Dr. Vera Tarman sits down with Chérie St. Arnauld, Executive Director of Metabolic Revolution and a passionate advocate for metabolic health, to explore the power of grassroots mobilization in the fight against ultra-processed foods. Chérie grew up in a household shaped by economic constraints and ultra-processed food. It was her sister's cancer diagnosis, and the radical dietary intervention that gave her 10 more years of life, that forever changed how Chérie understood the relationship between food and healing. Today, she's channeling that lived experience into one of the most dynamic grassroots organizations in the metabolic health space. In this conversation, Vera and Chérie explore what the food addiction and metabolic health communities can learn from each other, and what it actually looks like to build a movement from the ground up.

For decades we've been told certain things about food, health, and nutrition that shaped how we eat and how we think about our bodies, but what if some of those messages were wrong? In this episode, Coach Mary looks at several long-standing nutrition beliefs and how they may have influenced our relationship with food. Understanding what we believe about food can be a powerful step toward healing disordered eating and building lasting food sobriety.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

CJ has the privilege of sitting down with Kristy today. Today, I'm honored to introduce Kristy, a devoted homeschooling mom whose life is a powerful testimony of resilience, strength, and hope. Kristy once believed her struggles were simply about weight and exercise, never realizing she was battling food addiction. Through faith, courage, and deep self-discovery, she came to understand the root of her struggle and found freedom on the other side. She is unwavering in her belief that God carried her through every step of the journey. Now, she shares her story to encourage others, offering hope and lifting up anyone walking through addiction.   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 

Many people in recovery are told they should never fear food, but what if avoiding certain foods isn't about fear at all? In this episode, Coach Mary explores the difference between fear, honesty, and self-awareness when it comes to food decisions and how learning what truly serves your body and recovery can change everything.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

Fast food isn't just convenient. It's engineered.In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, Coach Mary breaks down the science behind the “bliss point,” the precise combination of sugar, salt, and fat designed to keep you eating past the point of fullness.If you've ever wondered why certain foods seem impossible to stop eating, this episode will help you understand the brain chemistry, dopamine response, and food industry strategies that make ultra-processed foods so addictive.You'll also learn why willpower isn't the solution and what actually helps people break free from the cycle of cravings and compulsive eating.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

For years, we've been told that overeating is a problem of willpower, and if we just tried harder, we'd eat less and feel better. But the science tells a very different story. In today's Office Hours, I reframe the conversation around cravings and overeating—replacing shame and self-blame with science, clarity, and practical solutions. In this episode I share: • Why food addiction is driven by brain chemistry, not lack of discipline • How ultra-processed foods are designed to override satiety and keep you craving more • What the “bliss point” is and how Big Food engineers addictive foods on purpose • The link between hyperpalatable foods, chronic disease, and the healthcare crisis • Practical steps to reset your brain, reduce cravings, and break free When you understand how modern food is designed to override your biology, everything changes. You stop blaming yourself and start reclaiming your health with real, nourishing food and the right support. Visit ⁠functionhealth.com for 160+ lab tests at just $365 a year. Pre-Order Food Fix Uncensored and Get 3 Exclusive Bonuses for FREE: https://foodfixuncensored.com/ Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Brain and Metabolic Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Have a question you'd love answered on Office Hours? Submit it here