Podcasts about Food addiction

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  

In this episode Mary shares what recovery from food addiction looks like.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

What if your cravings weren't weakness, but wisdom from your body asking to be heard? Amber Romaniuk, emotional eating, hormone, and digestive expert, is back on the podcast with us again! But only this time, she's here to uncover to uncover the hidden connection between hormone imbalances, stress, and our relationship with food. Amber opens up about her own journey through binge eating and emotional overwhelm, revealing how unhealed emotions and cortisol spikes can drive cravings, fatigue, and weight fluctuations.  Together, they explore how understanding your hormones, nervous system, and emotions can transform your relationship with food—and with yourself. This conversation isn't about restriction or willpower. It's about listening to the deeper message behind your cravings and reclaiming your body's natural balance.

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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Dr. Casey Grover shares his personal struggle with food addiction and binge eating while exploring the science behind why certain foods trigger addictive behaviors in the brain. He examines how the food industry deliberately engineers products to maximize pleasure and consumption through carefully calibrated combinations of sugar, fat, and salt.• Food addiction involves an intense dopamine response to certain foods that varies between individuals based on genetic predisposition• The food industry uses "bliss point" science to make products as addictive as possible• Ultra-processed foods make up over half the average American diet despite increasing risks of various diseases• Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating) are mental health conditions where food behaviors are merely the symptoms• Treatment options include SSRIs, topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion combinations, and potentially GLP-1 medications• Weight loss surgery fails to address the underlying mental health aspects of food addiction• Dr. Grover's personal experience with naltrexone showed how it made previously pleasurable foods taste "flat"If you found this episode helpful, please consider supporting Central Coast Overdose Prevention (https://ccodp.org/) and the work we do to treat addiction and prevent overdoses. Together we can improve how addiction is treated and save lives.To contact Dr. Grover: ammadeeasy@fastmail.com

Michelle starts by naming the experience so many listeners know well: the panicky, out-of-control feeling around “forbidden” foods that seems to prove you're an addict. She traces where that story came from—the early 2000s brain-scan headlines—and why “lights up the reward pathways” doesn't equal addiction (music, hugs, laughter, and puppy greetings light them up, too). From there, she walks through what the evidence does show:Dopamine ≠ addiction: Dopamine is about motivation and learning (“That was satisfying; remember that”), not proof of a hijacked brain. Drug-induced dopamine spikes are extreme and rewiring; food-related responses are moderate and self-limiting.What the rat studies actually found: Binge-like behavior appears when access to sugar is restricted and then reintroduced; with free access, intake levels out. In humans, dieting and moralizing foods replicate this deprivation-binge pattern.Addiction criteria don't fit food: Medical addiction involves tolerance, withdrawal syndromes, persistent use despite harm, and inability to cut down. Systematic reviews report that foods don't meet those criteria. Food is also essential—abstinence-based models don't translate.Michelle then maps the very human reasons it feels like addiction:Restriction & deprivation (physical and mental) create scarcity, obsession, and urgency.Emotional reliance on food as a primary coping tool can look compulsive—but it's coping, not character failure.Learned urgency/“last-supper” eating when a food is allowed only during a “slip.”She also names the harm of the addiction label: added shame, escalation to stricter restriction (which worsens the cycle), and attention pulled away from the real drivers—diet mentality, unmet needs, and nervous-system dysregulation.From there, the episode offers a compassionate, evidence-aligned path forward:Lift the ban with unconditional permission to eat (expect an initial “pendulum swing”; it settles as scarcity fades).Practice food neutrality (take the moral charge out of foods).Pursue satisfaction so you can actually register “enough.”Support your nervous system (capacity first; choice follows).Add coping tools beyond food (connection, creativity, movement, rest).Reframe the story: from “I'm addicted” to “Restriction is making me feel out of control; my body is protecting me.”Stay ConnectedIf this episode helped, follow/subscribe so you don't miss the rest of the series. Share it with a friend who's stuck in the “sugar is my addiction” loop, and leave a quick review—it helps more people find Thrive Beyond Size.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could treating food like a drug be the breakthrough we've needed in food addiction treatment?In this episode of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino sits down with Dr. Tro Kalayjian - physician, researcher, and former obesity patient - to explore whether food addiction should be classified as a true addiction, and how his TOWARD model is helping patients overcome binge eating and food-related compulsions.Dr. Tro shares findings from his recent peer-reviewed paper, TOWARD: a Metabolic Health Intervention That Improves Food Addiction and Binge Eating Symptoms. The study evaluated outcomes from the TOWARD intervention, a telemedicine-based model that combines metabolic nutrition, real-time biofeedback, and coaching. Nearly half of participants reduced food addiction symptoms, and over 80% saw improvements in binge eating - often independent of weight loss.This conversation explores the science of dopamine signaling, the failure of calorie-restriction models, the blurred line between food addiction and eating disorders, and how this approach could reshape treatment through scalable, real-world solutions.Questions Answered in This Episode:How should we define food addiction compared to binge eating disorder?Should ultra-processed food addiction be officially recognized in the DSM?Why is food addiction harder to treat than drug or alcohol addiction?What were the key outcomes of the TOWARD study on food addiction and binge eating?Can lifestyle interventions compete with bariatric surgery or GLP-1 drugs?How can employers scale food addiction treatment for high-risk populations?Check out Dr. Kalajian's TOWARD app here.Special thanks to the sponsors of this episode:✅Genova Connect – Get 15% off any test kit with code METABOLICLINK here!✅Cowboy Colostrum - Get 25% offwhen you use code METABOLICLINK at checkout!✅Piquelife.com - Get the Pu'er Bundle for 20% off here.In every episode of The Metabolic Link, we'll uncover the very latest research on metabolic health and therapy. If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, follow, and leave us a comment or review on whichever platform you use to tune in!You can find us on all your major podcast players here and full episodes are also up on our Metabolic Health Summit YouTube channel!Find us on social: Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Please keep in mind: The Metabolic Link does not provide medical or health advice, but rather general information that does not serve as a substitute for a licensed healthcare professional. Never delay in seeking medical advice from an appropriately licensed medical provider for any health condition that you may have.

Nicotine without the smoke. Food addiction without the diagnosis. On this episode of Fitness Stuff for Normal People, Marianna and Tony unpack what the research really shows when you separate nicotine from cigarettes and vaping, from sharper focus to appetite changes. Then they take on the science of food addiction, a brain hijack that in some cases can be even more powerful than drugs, and open the conversation for all of us to rethink what we thought we knew together.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ALL of our complete 12-week training programsBonus episodes every FridayJust $5 /month⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legion Athletics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BOGO 50% off for your first order + 2X points on every order after thatuse code “FSPOD” at checkoutTimestamps:(6:39) Nicotine(26:00) Food Addiction

Today's episode kicks off a four-week series Michelle recorded before heading to Morocco—so your feed stays nourished while she's away. She starts by naming a trap many of us fell into this month: believing that if we just grit our teeth and push harder, everything will fall into place. That belief is intoxicating because it promises control, but in practice it leaves us exhausted, irritable, and convinced the problem is our character—rather than our capacity.We zoom out to the bigger picture: how diet culture, fitness culture, and hustle culture all glorify discipline. Michelle shares how this showed up for her (from “no eating after 7 p.m.” to six-day workout rules) and how the inevitable pendulum swing—restriction, then rebellion—fed shame and eroded confidence beyond food into work, relationships, and daily life.From there, she breaks down the science in plain language. Willpower functions like a battery: decisions, stress, and energy output drain it across the day, which is why 9 p.m. cookies feel harder to navigate than 9 a.m. ones. More importantly, when your nervous system is in survival mode (hello, big emotions, illness, or an ER shift full of high-stakes calls), your “chimp brain” is focused on keeping you alive, not on helping you stick to a plan. Trying to muscle through from that state isn't a character flaw—it's biology working exactly as designed.The middle of the episode gets wonderfully practical. Michelle contrasts rigid rules with living rhythms—sleep, meals, movement—that bend without breaking. She shares how choosing “audio only” last week (skipping the usual YouTube/blog/Substack blitz) honoured her capacity and kept the podcast streak alive. You'll also hear how she and Rob set up systems and a supportive environment (like regular fridge/pantry resets) so the path of least resistance becomes the nourishing one.We close with five shifts to try this week, framed as invitations rather than prescriptions: meet yourself with compassionate curiosity (“What's making this hard right now?”), tend your nervous system before you task-master yourself, build flexible rhythms instead of brittle rules, let your environment do the heavy lifting, and practise self-trust—listening in and responding—so behaviour change feels collaborative, not combative.In this episode, you'll learn:Why “just try harder” is a broken strategy for long-term change, even when it briefly “works.”How decision fatigue and stress physiology deplete willpower across the day.Why your brain prioritizes safety over discipline when you're overwhelmed—and how to work with that, not against it.The difference between rules and rhythms, and how rhythms reduce all-or-nothing thinking.Five concrete ways to replace willpower with trust-based support.Series roadmap (what's coming next):Part 2 (Ep. 223): The Myth of Food Addiction — a science-grounded rethink of why certain foods feel so charged.Part 3 (Ep. 224): The Myth that Thin = Healthy — what the evidence actually shows, and how stigma harms health.Part 4 (Ep. 225): The Myth of Control — why gripping tighter creates rebellion, and what trust makes possible.Links & resources mentioned:Michelle references her “chimp brain” shorthand for the survival-focused part of the brain and the idea of willpower as a finite battery—both used here as accessible metaphors to explain stress physiology and decision fatigue.Programs & support from Michelle: Nourish Yourself: Body+MindEnjoying the show?If this episode helped you rethink willpower, follow/subscribe so you don't miss the rest of the series. Share it with a friend who's stuck in the “try harder” loop, and if you have a minute, leave a quick rating or review—it helps more people find Thrive Beyond Size. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Gina is joined by food addiction counsellor and Obesity Matters Chair, Sandra Elia, for a powerful conversation that unpacks the emotional complexity behind why we eat the things, especially when we know they don't make us feel good. Speaking live from New York City, where she's attending the United Nations General Assembly, Sandra shares fresh insights from global leaders tackling the obesity epidemic and sheds light on the darker side of ultra-processed foods. From redefining what addiction to food really looks like, to challenging diet culture myths and advocating for systemic change, this episode goes beyond surface-level advice—offering real talk and real hope for those who've struggled to find peace with food.You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2025Sandra is the founder of The Food Addiction Recovery Program and the author of "Never Enough: Three Pillars of Food Addiction Recovery".Find Sandra Elia:Instagram: @sandraelia.cawww.sandraelia.comFind her book, Never Enough, on Amazon:https://www.amazon.ca/Never-Enough-Pillars-Addiction-Recovery/dp/1990700187/To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you carrying burdens that aren't yours? This week on A Mental Health Break, we sit down with Jennifer Schrappe, a licensed therapist, pastor, and the founder of Chrysalis Enterprises. With over two decades of experience, Jennifer is a compassionate guide who helps people find hope, healing, and freedom from life's struggles.In this powerful conversation, Jennifer shares her personal battle with food addiction and the unique challenges of walking out of recovery while navigating the pressures and anxieties of running a business. She'll offer a candid discussion on imposter syndrome, the emotional connection to money, and what steps to take when you're struggling with a food addiction.This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed by external burdens or personal struggles. Jennifer's insights provide a roadmap for managing your emotional well-being and finding a path to healing, all while pursuing your professional goals.Support the showHave a question for the host or guest? Want their freebee? Are you looking to become a guest or show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com.This show is brought to you by the Empathy Set and Coming Alive Podcast Production.CRISIS LINE: DIAL 988

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Overcoming” with a discussion about addiction. We turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the question, “What did God use to help you conquer your addiction finally?” We then had Phil Kwiatkowski join us to talk about how the gospel breaks the stronghold of addictions because it addresses the root. Phil is the President of the Pacific Garden Mission. He was previously the VP of different ministries and a counselor. He is also a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute. We also had Lori Ridder join us to share her story of overcoming morbid obesity. Lori is the Executive Assistant to Karl at 180 Chicago, a multi-location church where Karl is Senior Pastor. As a member and women’s leader at 180 Chicago, Lori has led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual growth, and life-long healthy choices. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Phil Kwiatkowski Interview (Addressing the Root of Addiction) [19:11 ] Lori Ridder Interview (Overcoming Obesity) [30:10 ] Caller Segment [47:25 ] 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 “Overcoming” with a discussion about addiction. We turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the question, “What did God use to help you conquer your addiction finally?” We then had Phil Kwiatkowski join us to talk about how the gospel breaks the stronghold of addictions because it addresses the root. Phil is the President of the Pacific Garden Mission. He was previously the VP of different ministries and a counselor. He is also a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute. We also had Lori Ridder join us to share her story of overcoming morbid obesity. Lori is the Executive Assistant to Karl at 180 Chicago, a multi-location church where Karl is Senior Pastor. As a member and women’s leader at 180 Chicago, Lori has led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual growth, and life-long healthy choices. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Phil Kwiatkowski Interview (Addressing the Root of Addiction) [19:11 ] Lori Ridder Interview (Overcoming Obesity) [30:10 ] Caller Segment [47:25 ] 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 “Overcoming” with a discussion about addiction. We turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the question, “What did God use to help you conquer your addiction finally?” We then had Phil Kwiatkowski join us to talk about how the gospel breaks the stronghold of addictions because it addresses the root. Phil is the President of the Pacific Garden Mission. He was previously the VP of different ministries and a counselor. He is also a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute. We also had Lori Ridder join us to share her story of overcoming morbid obesity. Lori is the Executive Assistant to Karl at 180 Chicago, a multi-location church where Karl is Senior Pastor. As a member and women’s leader at 180 Chicago, Lori has led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual growth, and life-long healthy choices. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Phil Kwiatkowski Interview (Addressing the Root of Addiction) [19:11 ] Lori Ridder Interview (Overcoming Obesity) [30:10 ] Caller Segment [47:25 ] 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 “Overcoming” with a discussion about addiction. We turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the question, “What did God use to help you conquer your addiction finally?” We then had Phil Kwiatkowski join us to talk about how the gospel breaks the stronghold of addictions because it addresses the root. Phil is the President of the Pacific Garden Mission. He was previously the VP of different ministries and a counselor. He is also a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute. We also had Lori Ridder join us to share her story of overcoming morbid obesity. Lori is the Executive Assistant to Karl at 180 Chicago, a multi-location church where Karl is Senior Pastor. As a member and women’s leader at 180 Chicago, Lori has led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual growth, and life-long healthy choices. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Phil Kwiatkowski Interview (Addressing the Root of Addiction) [19:11 ] Lori Ridder Interview (Overcoming Obesity) [30:10 ] Caller Segment [47:25 ] 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 “Overcoming” with a discussion about addiction. We turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the question, “What did God use to help you conquer your addiction finally?” We then had Phil Kwiatkowski join us to talk about how the gospel breaks the stronghold of addictions because it addresses the root. Phil is the President of the Pacific Garden Mission. He was previously the VP of different ministries and a counselor. He is also a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute. We also had Lori Ridder join us to share her story of overcoming morbid obesity. Lori is the Executive Assistant to Karl at 180 Chicago, a multi-location church where Karl is Senior Pastor. As a member and women’s leader at 180 Chicago, Lori has led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual growth, and life-long healthy choices. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Phil Kwiatkowski Interview (Addressing the Root of Addiction) [19:11 ] Lori Ridder Interview (Overcoming Obesity) [30:10 ] Caller Segment [47:25 ] 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 “Overcoming” with a discussion about addiction. We turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the question, “What did God use to help you conquer your addiction finally?” We then had Phil Kwiatkowski join us to talk about how the gospel breaks the stronghold of addictions because it addresses the root. Phil is the President of the Pacific Garden Mission. He was previously the VP of different ministries and a counselor. He is also a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute. We also had Lori Ridder join us to share her story of overcoming morbid obesity. Lori is the Executive Assistant to Karl at 180 Chicago, a multi-location church where Karl is Senior Pastor. As a member and women’s leader at 180 Chicago, Lori has led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual growth, and life-long healthy choices. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Phil Kwiatkowski Interview (Addressing the Root of Addiction) [19:11 ] Lori Ridder Interview (Overcoming Obesity) [30:10 ] Caller Segment [47:25 ] 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 “Overcoming” with a discussion about addiction. We turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the question, “What did God use to help you conquer your addiction finally?” We then had Phil Kwiatkowski join us to talk about how the gospel breaks the stronghold of addictions because it addresses the root. Phil is the President of the Pacific Garden Mission. He was previously the VP of different ministries and a counselor. He is also a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute. We also had Lori Ridder join us to share her story of overcoming morbid obesity. Lori is the Executive Assistant to Karl at 180 Chicago, a multi-location church where Karl is Senior Pastor. As a member and women’s leader at 180 Chicago, Lori has led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual growth, and life-long healthy choices. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Phil Kwiatkowski Interview (Addressing the Root of Addiction) [19:11 ] Lori Ridder Interview (Overcoming Obesity) [30:10 ] Caller Segment [47:25 ] 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.

Send us a textWhat if everything you thought you knew about weight loss was wrong? In this powerful conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Dr. David Plourdé—scientist, author of Solving the Weight Loss Puzzle, and founder of The Plourde Method—to uncover the real science behind lasting fat loss.Dr. Plourdé shares insights from 34 years in the lab, where he studied fat cells, food addiction, and the hidden forces sabotaging our health. From uncovering insidious carbs in everyday foods to exposing the dark side of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, his revelations will make you rethink nutrition, exercise, and the role of psychology in transformation.✨ Top 3 Highlights:

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.     Braci Dutton is a wife, mother, and wellness educator who hit rock bottom with food addiction before finding lasting healing through clean living. For years, she felt trapped in cycles of bingeing, exhaustion, and shame—parenting from the couch and wondering why she couldn't “just have more willpower.” But everything changed when she became a mom and realized something deeper was going on. That's when she uncovered the truth: the food industry was designed to keep her addicted. Instead of staying stuck, Braci took her power back. She learned how to read labels, detoxed her pantry and her home, and began rebuilding her health from the inside out. Today, she's dedicated her life and career to helping other women do the same—through food, beauty, and lifestyle education rooted in truth, simplicity, and freedom. She believes women deserve to feel good again, not just in their bodies, but in their motherhood, their minds, and their everyday lives. 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.

In this episode Mary shares 5 myths about food addiction that may be keeping you stuck.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

Is food addiction real — and what does it mean for you? In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I talk with neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson, founder of Bright Line Eating. We talk about the surprising science behind food addiction. You will want to listen in and hear what she says about willpower and our brain chemistry.  We explore: - How dopamine and food cravings create compulsive eating patterns - Why certain brains are more susceptible to sugar and processed food addiction - The four “bright lines” that help people find freedom from dieting — not restriction - The pros and cons of GLP‑1 medications like Ozempic for sustainable weight loss If you've struggled with emotional eating, yo-yo dieting, or feeling “out of control” around food, this conversation will help you understand the brain science of weight loss. Even greater news? It will give you hope that freedom is possible. Listen now to shift how you see food, addiction, and yourself. If you liked this show, you'll like this one: Who's Running the Show? Your Adult or Your Child Brain? on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/94-adult-brain/id1434429161?i=1000475156589 Who's Running the Show? Your Adult or Your Child Brain? On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3i1cf87rqHtZVAyBzJbUlm?si=-tq3h4NJRgGo6iDx51pDPA To find the food addiction quiz, the Bright Line books and how to connect with her further, click here

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.

Meet Sunnie, whose name fits her perfectly; she is truly a ray of sunshine. With warmth and openness, she shares her personal journey with food addiction in a way that brings hope and healing to others. Sunnie has the rare gift of championing everyone, celebrating victories both big and small, and reminding us that every step forward matters. Her honesty and courage light the path for those still struggling, and her kindness uplifts all who know her. She is an inspiration, a bright soul, and I feel so blessed to call her my friend. I just absolutely love her! 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  If you find inspiration in recovery narratives, you won't want to miss the Food Junkies Podcast. Check it out at https://www.foodjunkiespodcast.com/.

Personal trainer and counseling psychology expert Alli Covington exposes the overlooked connection between mental health and metabolic dysfunction that's keeping millions trapped in cycles of weight gain and chronic disease. After watching her father follow every doctor's recommendation only to develop GERD, high cholesterol, diabetes, and die young despite compliance, Alli discovered the missing piece most fitness professionals ignore.In this candid conversation, she breaks down her revolutionary approach that combines biochemistry knowledge with psychological intervention. Learn why thoughts literally trigger hormonal cascades that can sabotage metabolism, how anxiety creates cortisol storms at the cellular level, and why addressing trauma while exercising accelerates healing beyond traditional therapy.Alli shares real client transformations, including her husband's 40-pound weight loss and a 60-year-old woman who reached her high school weight for the first time in decades by addressing deep-rooted anxiety. She also reveals why the bodybuilding community understood nutrition decades before medical professionals caught up, and how fixing gut health can resolve everything from ADHD symptoms to mood disorders.Whether you're struggling with stubborn weight, mysterious digestive issues, or feel trapped by food addiction patterns, this interview provides a fresh framework for understanding how your mental state directly impacts your physical health.BIG IDEAIf somebody's gained more than 20 pounds since their ideal weight, it wasn't on accident - there's some mental stuff going on, and we're using food to cope with some kind of pain.Alli Covington Contact InfoTwitter: @allicovingtonInstagram: @allicovingtonFacebook: @allicovingtonWebsite: https://bodbyalli.comLinkedIn: @allicovingtonSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Stay Off My Operating Table on X: Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts Jack Heald: @JackHeald5 Learn more: Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com Theme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey(c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

If you've ever thought, “I just can't stop eating sugar,” this episode is for you. I'll share what I discovered while reviewing 20 nutrition genomic reports from breast cancer survivors—and the surprising genetic commonalities that explain both difficulties with blood sugar regulation and stronger tendencies toward impulsive cravings. You'll also learn how cancer cells use insulin receptors to fuel their growth, why sugar is about more than just sweets, and how your brain and body work together in the cycle of cravings. Plus, I'll walk you through The 5 S's framework—a simple set of tools to calm cravings and create a terrain that supports healing. Listen now and discover how to nourish yourself with more confidence and trust.   Explore more support: Better Than Before Breast Cancer Life Coaching Membership: https://www.thebreastcancerrecoverycoach.com/lifecoaching   Take the free Sugar Challenge here: https://www.thebreastcancerrecoverycoach.com/sugar   Let's Connect! If this episode helped you breathe a little easier, please share it with a friend or leave a review. Every share helps spread this message of hope, healing, and whole-person wellness.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comEating-disorders dietitian Marci Evans joins us to discuss the current science on “food addiction” (sometimes called “ultraprocessed food addiction”)—and what's changed since I first interviewed her about this topic for Food Psych back in 2016. We get into how food addiction is defined and measured (and what that definition leaves out), the overlap between disordered eating and high scores on food-addiction scales, how food-addiction discourse perpetuates weight stigma, the nuances behind the research showing that people's brain scans are different when eating ultraprocessed vs. minimally processed food, and whether it's really useful to think about food in terms of addiction. In the paid portion, we talk about practical applications: how Marci would help someone who has addictive-like tendencies or thinks of themselves as being addicted to food, what we can learn from this discussion of “food addiction” to help people have a better relationship with food, and more.Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first half is available to all listeners. To upgrade to paid, go to rethinkingwellness.substack.com. Marci identifies as a Food and Body Imager Healer® practicing from a weight inclusive and anti-oppression lens. She has dedicated her career to counseling, supervising, and teaching in the field of eating disorders. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Supervisor and certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. In addition to her group private practice, in 2015 Marci launched an online eating disorders training platform for clinicians. In 2016 she joined the Simmons nutrition department to co-develop a specialized eating disorder internship and teach graduate level courses on nutrition counseling for eating disorders. She loves books more than just about anything. Find her at marcird.com. If you like this conversation, subscribe to hear lots more like it! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges and subscriber threads where you can connect with other listeners, and more. Learn more and sign up at rethinkingwellness.substack.com.Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold! Order it here, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you're looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course.

In this episode Mary covers five ways you can self regulate in your food addiction recovery that has nothing to do with food. 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

On this episode of the "Eat to Live" podcast, we delve into this pressing issue with Dr. Cara, who shares her personal triumph over food addiction.

In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Dr. Vera Tarman speaks with Bonnie Newlin, registered dietitian nutritionist, Certified LEAP Therapist, founder of Crave Nourishment, and member of the Lipedema Education Group. Bonnie specializes in the nutritional management of lipedema and chronic inflammation. Lipedema is a progressive adipose and connective tissue disorder that primarily impacts women, often misdiagnosed as obesity. Bonnie shares her own story of living with lipedema—including a 170-pound weight loss, delayed diagnosis, and eventual lipidema reduction surgery—and how food addiction and weight cycling complicate early recognition of the condition. Together, Dr. Tarman and Bonnie explore: What lipedema is and how it differs from obesity and lymphedema Early signs, symptoms, and barriers to diagnosis The role of hormonal changes in progression Why ultra-processed foods and sodium worsen lipedema symptoms The connection between lipedema, food addiction, and binge/restrict cycles How anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle strategies can reduce pain, swelling, and disease progression Emerging treatments, including compression therapy, lymphatic drainage, vibration therapy, and lipedema reduction surgery Myths about lipedema and why it's often misunderstood in medical settings Bonnie's vision for DNA-guided nutrition research to better serve this population This episode sheds light on a condition that may affect up to 11% of women yet remains underdiagnosed and misunderstood. If you or someone you know struggles with chronic swelling, painful fat, or unexplained weight changes—especially alongside food addiction—this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope.

402-521-3080In this conversation, Stephanie Olson and Rebecca Saunders delve into the complexities of addiction, exploring not only traditional substance abuse but also behavioral addictions like food and technology. They discuss the societal perceptions of alcoholism, the importance of recognizing signs of addiction, and the critical role of support systems in recovery. The conversation emphasizes the need for compassion and understanding in discussions about addiction, highlighting personal stories and the journey towards healing.takeawaysAddiction can manifest in various forms, not just substances.Alcoholism is often normalized in society, making it harder to recognize as a problem.Daily habits can lead to addiction, even without a genetic predisposition.Support systems are crucial for those struggling with addiction.Self-awareness is key in recognizing personal addictions.It's important to seek help and talk to trusted individuals about addiction.Compassion is necessary when discussing addiction with others.Everyone has their own struggles, and what may not affect one person can deeply impact another.Recovery is a complete life change that requires support and understanding.There is no shame in asking for help regarding addiction.Sound Bites"I've never been addicted to anything.""It's a complete life change.""There's no shame in asking for help."Chapters00:00Understanding Addiction Beyond Substances03:10Personal Experiences with Alcoholism06:19Defining Addiction: Signs and Symptoms09:27Seeking Help and Support for Addictions12:13Navigating Addictions We Can't Avoid15:08The Social Dynamics of Addiction17:59Empathy and Understanding in Addiction Conversations20:56Real-Life Stories and Peer Pressure in Recovery26:32The Challenge of Sobriety27:50Life Changes and Support in Recovery29:10Understanding Addiction and Accountability30:45The Impact of Addiction on Relationships34:01The Role of Enablers in Addiction36:24Gratitude and Reflection on Sobriety38:59Self-Awareness and Seeking Help43:05R&R Outro.mp4Support the showEveryone has resilience, but what does that mean, and how do we use it in life and leadership? Join Stephanie Olson, an expert in resiliency and trauma, every week as she talks to other experts living lives of resilience. Stephanie also shares her own stories of addictions, disordered eating, domestic and sexual violence, abandonment, and trauma, and shares the everyday struggles and joys of everyday life. As a wife, mom, and CEO she gives commentaries and, sometimes, a few rants to shed light on what makes a person resilient. So, if you have experienced adversity in life in any way and want to learn how to better lead your family, your workplace, and, well, your life, this podcast is for you!https://setmefreeproject.net https://www.stephanieolson.com/

In this episode Mary discusses how and why your food sobriety is a life or death situation.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

Mark Ennis, a passionate health advocate from Ireland who's transformed his own life—and the lives of countless others—through the profound simplicity of the carnivore and keto lifestyle. Mark's journey is as inspiring as it is relatable: after battling anorexia, obesity, and the confusion of modern nutrition myths, he discovered that embracing ancestral eating habits was the key to restoring his health, vitality, and balance.   Mark dedicates his career to empowering others to do the same. With a compelling mix of personal experience and scientific expertise, he cuts through the noise of fad diets and misinformation to offer your audience clear, actionable strategies. From helping insulin resistance to supporting hormonal health and breaking free from disordered eating patterns, Mark provides insights that resonate deeply in today's world.   Mark's message is bold, evidence-based, and grounded in real-world results. He doesn't just challenge conventional wisdom—he redefines it, offering the tools they need to reclaim their health and thrive in a world that's lost touch with its nutritional roots.   Connect with Mark:  https://fitnessbeyondtime01.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fitnessbeyondtime01/?hl=en  

Breaking Food Addiction and Overeating Why Abstinence Beats Moderation with Joel Fuhrman, MD by Chef AJ

Is food addiction a mental illness? Should ultra-processed foods rich in sugar and refined carbohydrates be classified alongside alcohol, nicotine, and other addictive substances linked to substance use disorders?Food addiction (especially to processed, packaged, carb-heavy foods) is real, widespread, and often misunderstood by both the public and healthcare professionals.Dr. Bret Scher and Dr. Georgia Ede sit down with Dr. Jen Unwin, a psychologist with over 30 years of NHS experience, to explore the science, diagnostic challenges, and recovery strategies for ultra-processed food addiction.In this interview, you'll learn:Why food addiction isn't yet formally recognized as a substance use disorderHow food addiction differs from emotional or disordered eatingBiological mechanisms driving addictive patterns, such as dopamine spikes from refined carbohydratesThe six WHO criteria for substance use disorder and how they apply to foodThe role of ketogenic and low-carb diets in recovery from food addictionThe influence of artificial sweetenersThe importance of defining the addictive substances involvedYou'll hear practical strategies for treatment, including abstinence-based approaches, personalized dietary plans, group support, and brain-retraining education. The conversation also explores the rise of GLP-1 medications—where they can help, where they fall short, and how they compare to dietary interventions in addressing root causes.If you or your patients struggle with cravings, cycles of relapse, or feelings of helplessness around food, this discussion offers hope, clarity, and actionable next steps toward lasting recovery.Expert Featured:Dr. Jen Unwinhttps://x.com/drjenunwinwww.the-chc.orgDr. Georgia Ede‪@GeorgiaEdeMD‬Resources Mentioned:The International Food Addiction Conferencewww.the-chc.org/fas/conferenceDr. Unwin's Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Fork-Road-Hopeful-Guide-Freedom-ebook/dp/B08XZL1LLJ/CME's Mentioned:Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hopehttps://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-major-mental-illness-with-dietary-change-9616Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illnesshttps://www.mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/About us:Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between...

Dr Jen Unwin  Dr Jen Unwin. BSc, MSc, DPsy, C Psychol, FBPsS Consultant Clinical Health Psychologist. Past Chair UK Association for Solution Focused Practice. Winner of the British Psychological Society Karen Ehlert Lifetime achievement award in clinical health psychology. Co-founder of Food Addiction Solutions. Dr Jen Unwin has spent her professional life interested in the role of hope in chronic disease and how it can be used to bring about behaviour change.  Her insights teamed up perfectly with Dr David Unwin's interests in bringing about drug-free type 2 diabetes remission. For over 13 years they have been running group sessions in primary care to achieve just that, so far for more than 150 patients.  Both doctors were featured in a BBC TV documentary ‘The truth about carbs' that was seen by 3.7 million viewers.  Jen has written a book ‘A Fork In The Road' and is part of a team that published the first ever treatment study in the field and co-ordinated an international expert consensus on food addiction. Link to Show Notes on Website https://fabulouslyketo.com/podcast/242. Dr Jen’s Books Fork In the Road – Dr Jen Unwin Fork in the Road – A 100 Day Journey to Food Freedom Personal Progress Journal – Dr Jen Unwin and Heidi Giaever Dr Jen’s Top Tips Curate your environment . It's easy but it's not simple – be kind to yourself if you slip up. For food addiction – get some sort of support. Resources Mentioned Books “Wheat Belly” by Dr. William Davis Discussed in the context of wheat activating the brain's reward centers like cocaine. “Food Noise” by Jack Mosley Written by Michael Mosley's son; explores food addiction and GLP-1 medications. “Rewire Your Food-Addicted Brain” by Dr. Claire Wilcox Subtitle: Fight Cravings and Break Free from High Sugar Ultra-Processed Diet Using Neuroscience Covers cravings, the addicted brain, and breaking the cycle. Podcasts & Platforms Food Junkies Podcast Hosted by Vera Tarman and team. Interviews leaders in food addiction recovery. Jen mentioned Molly and Chrissy from Sweet Sobriety, who are also involved in the podcast. Research & Tools Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS) A validated tool for assessing food addiction symptoms. Craved Questionnaire Developed by Jen and team based on the 6 criteria for substance use disorder. For clinicians screening for food addiction. Frontiers in Psychiatry – Special Issue on Food Addiction Jen co-edited this academic journal issue with 15 papers (10+ already published). A second volume will be published in Frontiers in Public Health. Connect with Dr Jen Unwin on social media Twitter: https://x.com/drjenunwin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FabulouslyKeto Website Details: https://www.the-chc.org/fas Remember to use TFKP coupon code for a 40% Discount The Fabulously Keto Diet & Lifestyle Journal: A 12-week journal to support new habits – Jackie Fletcher If you have enjoyed listening to this episode – Leave us a review By leaving us a review on your favourite podcast platform, you help us to be found by others. Support Jackie Help Jackie make more episodes by supporting her. If you wish to support her we have various options from one off donations to becoming a Super Fabulously Keto Podcast Supporter with coaching and support. Check out this page for lots of different ways to support the podcast. https://fabulouslyketo.com/support Or You can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon. com/FabulouslyKeto Connect with us on social media https://www.facebook.com/FabulouslyKeto https://www.instagram.com/FabulouslyKeto1 https://twitter.com/FabulouslyKeto https://www.youtube.com/@FabulouslyKeto Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FabulouslyKeto Music by Bob Collum Recommend a guest We would love to know if you have a favourite guest you would like us to interview. Let us know who you would like to hear of if you have a particular topic you would like us to cover. https://fabulouslyketo.com/recommend-a-guest We sometimes get a small commission on some of the links, this goes towards the costs of producing the podcast.

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Dr. Shebani Sethi is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and founder of the first academic Metabolic Psychiatry program. Board-certified in both Psychiatry and Obesity Medicine, she bridges the gap between mental health and metabolic health—an approach she calls Metabolic Psychiatry. Dr. Sethi trained at Stanford, Duke, and Johns Hopkins, with expertise in eating disorders, nutrition, and obesity. Her groundbreaking research explores ketogenic and metabolic interventions for serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. A recipient of multiple national awards, Dr. Sethi is a leading voice in rethinking how we treat the mind and body—together. In this episode, Drs. Tro, Laura, and Shebani talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:01) What Metabolic Psychiatry is (03:50) Recent research studying the links between diet and mental health (07:01) The state of food addiction research (12:57) How we can help others understand and accept the reality of food addiction (19:23) The modern processed food epidemic (23:42) The data from recent studies on how the keto diet reduces binge eating and food addiction symptoms (24:53) The latest paper worked on by Dr. Tro, Dr. Laura, and Dr. Shebani looking at the impact of various dietary approaches on binge eating and food addiction symptoms (29:40) How important social support is in reducing food addiction symptoms (33:18) In what sense food can be considered an addictive substance (36:02) Dr. Shebani's personal diet (37:22) Parting words of wisdom for anyones struggling with food addiction or obesity (39:07) Which interventions Dr. Shebani has found most effective for  For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Our new peer-reviewed study on food addiction and binge eating was just published! CHECK IT OUT:  https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1612551/full Dr. Shebani Sethi: X: https://x.com/shebanimd?lang=en Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/ 

In this episode Mary addresses the claim that food addiction is not real.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

Send us a textComfort is slowly killing us, but we don't even recognize it as an addiction. What happens when society's most celebrated coping mechanisms become our greatest chains? In this transformative episode, I pull back the curtain on the socially acceptable addictions that hide in plain sight: food and alcohol. These aren't stereotypical addictions – they're the wine moms at PTA meetings, the neighbors hosting barbecues, the coworkers bringing donuts, all numbing themselves with substances we collectively celebrate.The neuroscience tells a clear story: food and alcohol hijack the same brain pathways, creating powerful dopamine loops that keep us coming back despite the consequences. I share my personal journey through these dependencies, revealing how childhood conditioning, identity attachment, and cultural pressure maintain our comfortable prison of numbing behaviors. The most dangerous lie? That moderation proves we're not addicted.Breaking free requires more than willpower – it demands replacing numbing habits with regulation practices and confronting the emotions we're desperately avoiding: shame, loneliness, rejection, and boredom. My two months on the carnivore diet after years of sobriety have shown me what clarity and presence truly feel like, but the path wasn't easy. When you change, expect resistance from everyone comfortable with your former self.The ultimate goal isn't just avoiding substances but creating a life so fulfilling you don't need to escape from it. Take one step today – whether that's seeking community support, establishing accountability, or simply choosing presence over numbness. Subscribe to join me on this journey toward authentic living, and remember: there's nothing more powerful than building a life worth staying present for. Support the show https://www.audible.com/pd/9-Simple-Steps-to-Sell-More-ht-Audiobook/B0D4SJYD4Q?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=library_overflowhttps://www.amazon.com/Simple-Steps-Sell-More-Stereotypes-ebook/dp/B0BRNSFYG6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OSB7HX6FQMHS&keywords=corey+berrier&qid=1674232549&sprefix=%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreysalescoach/

In this riveting conversation, Dr. Stephen Riggs shares his remarkable journey from conventional primary care physician to pioneering metabolic health specialist. After 30 years of traditional practice, everything changed when his wife handed him "The Obesity Code" by Dr. Jason Fung. Initially skeptical, Dr. Riggs tested the low-carb approach with his patients and witnessed transformations that defied his medical training: patients reversing type 2 diabetes, coming off insulin, and experiencing substantial weight loss in mere months.Dr. Riggs reveals how he built a comprehensive metabolic health clinic within a traditional healthcare system by meticulously tracking patient outcomes and demonstrating remarkable cost savings—over $550,000 annually in medication reductions from just 220 patients. He discusses his "Low Carb Bootcamp" program that achieves a 73% diabetes reversal rate and how his team approach incorporates health coaches, nutritionists, and food addiction specialists.Perhaps most fascinating is Dr. Riggs' observation that 95% of patients with food addiction see their addiction resolved within 8-12 weeks on a ketogenic diet—without specific addiction counseling. He offers practical insights on protein requirements, implementing lifestyle changes in America's heartland, and navigating resistance from colleagues and insurance companies.This conversation offers a powerful glimpse into how evidence-based nutritional interventions are quietly revolutionizing healthcare from within the system, bringing joy back to medicine by truly healing patients rather than merely managing their decline.BIG IDEA"Nutrition went from being basically irrelevant to me—I got almost zero nutritional training, what little I did was probably wrong—and now it's the biggest tool in my toolbox by far."Stephen Riggs, MD Contact InfoPersonal Website:www.livingbyDesignKetonutrition.com Metabolic Clinic Site:MercyOne.org/LivingbyDesign Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Stay Off My Operating Table on X: Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts Jack Heald: @JackHeald5 Learn more: Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com Theme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey(c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

I wrote 'I Regret not Taking Ozempic' on my Substack and after the HUGE response, I thought it'd be prudent to revisit this conversation with the addiction, parenting and relationship expert Mandy Saligari.In it we discuss the complicated relationship we can have with food and our bodies. Whether it's food addiction or something a little more complicated and why a distorted relationship with food can also show up in how you manage love and money...

We're honored to welcome back Dr. Claire Wilcox, a trailblazer in the field of food addiction. Claire is an addiction psychiatrist, former internist, and associate professor of translational neuroscience at the Mind Research Network. She's worked in everything from eating disorder treatment centers to general psychiatry and is on the frontlines of research, clinical care, and advocacy. Her academic textbook Food Addiction, Obesity and Disorders of Overeating has helped shape the professional dialogue—but today, we're talking about her newest book, Rewire Your Food-Addicted Brain: Fight Cravings and Break Free from a High-Sugar, Ultra-Processed Diet—a compassionate, research-informed, and accessible guide for individuals navigating food addiction. And here's the wild part: this book was directly inspired by the Food Junkies Podcast.

Send us a textClaire Wilcox, MD is an addiction psychiatrist and psychiatrist, a former internist, and has worked in a variety of clinical settings including eating disorder treatment facilities, addiction treatment centers, and general psychiatric practices.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 brain chemistry of addictive disorders and 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 forthcoming self-help book, Rewire Your Food Addicted Brain: Fight Cravings and Break Free from a High-Sugar, Ultra-Processed Diet using Neuroscience, both available for purchase now.She is a member of several committees that advocate for recognizing food addiction, and has her own personal story. She has also written for The Hill, The Santa Fe Reporter, Science in the News, New Mexico Wilderness Alliance, Psychology Today, and Salmagundi, among others and is an MFA candidate in fiction at the Institute of American Indian Arts.Find Dr. Claire Wilcox at-www.wilcoxmd.com.Find Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

Cathy is a food addiction specialist who teaches addiction at the college level—and she still fell into the trap.Is food addiction real? In this powerful interview, I sit down with Cathy—who shares how the carnivore diet helped her break free from the cycle of cravings, bingeing, and regret. If you've ever struggled to stay on ... Read more

For the first time ever I open up about my issues with binge eating during my very abusive marriage and how I was able to overcome this issue. My guest Amber is an emotional eating expert and has won the fight against an eating disorder herself. No more shame - here is practical help for everyone who needs it!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're Not Broken—Your Brain's Just Addicted: The Truth About Food, Cravings, and Control In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Glenn Livingston reveals how the food industry hacks your brain to keep you hooked—and why your cravings aren't your fault. From years of consulting for Fortune 500 food companies to overcoming his own 300-pound binge eating struggle, Dr. Glenn explains the real neuroscience behind food addiction.We dive into how processed foods manipulate the “bliss point,” why emotional trauma isn't the root cause of overeating, and the powerful brain-based method he used to take back control. If you've ever felt like you have no willpower or can't stop eating junk, this episode will give you practical tools and hope. You'll learn how to retrain your brain, silence the inner sabotage voice, and finally feel free around food.If you liked this episode, watch it on YouTube!

Have you ever felt addicted to ultra-processed foods---like you knew they were bad for you, but you couldn't stop indulging? This happened to our guest today who at age 15 weighed over 300 lbs. And she didn't know who she was anymore. Today, Penelope Popken is 19 and she's overcome her addictive behavior. During this revealing interview, mother and daughter discuss what led to Penelope's struggles with weight, the drugs she took, the (mostly unhelpful) therapists' recommendations and more. They go over how most weight loss drugs (including Ozempic) and other quick fixes (like gastric bypass surgeries) have dire consequences. And they cover what it took to turn things around for Penelope. By the way, her healing path included not just returning to real nourishing food but addressing dysfunctional family patterns that contributed to unhealthy behavior. Since both Helene and Penelope have had to overcome their individual struggles with unhealthy eating and obesity, they have started the Step it UP program to help other women in just their position. After failed attempts at diets, injections, and pills, they are on a mission to help everyone learn how to nourish themselves more deeply and to thrive.   Visit Helene and Penelope's websites: Step it UP and Step It UP Accountability Group Register for the Wise Traditions conference at wisetraditions.org Check out our sponsors: Optimal Carnivore and Alive Waters