Podcasts about Food addiction

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the Food Junkies Recovery Stories CJ sits down with Joy M, who shares her courageous story of unraveling the illusion of the “perfect life” to find true recovery and emotional freedom. From childhood trauma and food obsession to substance use, codependency, and the sneaky nature of sugar addiction, Joy takes us through the winding—and at times wild—path she walked to reclaim her health and voice. Tune in to hear how one Easter basket sparked a lifetime pattern, how trauma flipped the switch, and how Joy finally broke free through community, curiosity, and a whole lot of compassion. Her story is a beautiful reminder that it's never too late to begin again—and that healing is possible, one real food choice at a time. Warning: You may leave this episode feeling inspired, understood, and ready to toss those “dang nuts.” 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/.      

Send us a textBrian Wiley is a Certified Health Coach who has struggled with food addiction and battled with obesity for most of his life.Being advised with mainstream approaches as his solution, along with the standard advice to eat less and move more, which resulted in minimal or no weight-loss success, with eventual weight regain. In 2009, he reached his highest weight of 265 pounds. His doctor advised and encouraged him to take medications after his blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol reached dangerous levels at the age of only thirty-five.His commitment to a low-carbohydrate lifestyle resulted in a 100-pound weight loss, and he was able to reverse his abnormal health markers improving his heart health and avoiding type 2 diabetes. Brian has maintained his weight loss for the last 14 years, and has become an ACE certified personal trainer.Brian is a health coach at Toward Health, where their amazing coaches have been through the struggle of endless diets, and they are here to help you break the cycle. Toward Health does not offer cookie-cutter advice. With realistic, sustainable change and personalized support, they can create a program that fits your life, leading you to lasting health.Find Brian at-TW- @brianwiley_IG- @living_lchfhttps://doctortro.com/The TOWARD Health StudyFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

Guest: Rhona EpsteinWorkbook (in association with the American Association of Christian Counselors: Hope & Healing for Food Addiction: A Guide to Holistic RecoveryWebsite: drrhona.com, aacc.net

In this episode of Food Junkies Podcast, Molly and Clarissa sit down with clinical psychologist, researcher, and international food addiction advocate Dr. Jen Unwin to unpack a trifecta of groundbreaking developments in the field of Ultra-Processed Food Use Disorder (UPFUD). If you've been craving science-backed insight, real recovery stories, and practical hope for the future, this conversation delivers. Together, we explore:

In this episode Mary shares someone's heartbreaking testimony and how acceptance is a vital part of our recovery from food addiction. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideFacebook 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

The Food Relationship Fix is a transformative one-day virtual webinar designed to help outsmart your drive to eat and break free from food addiction patterns and take back control of your eating habits. Join leading experts in medicine, nutrition, psychology, and behavior change for a day of learning, self-discovery, and actionable strategies. Among the line-up of lecturers for this course are Dr. Jen Unwin, Dr. Rob Cywes, Dr. Tro Kalayjian and many other highly experienced coaches and medical practitioners. For details about the course and how to register, see the links below. In this episode, Dr. Tro and the Toward Health team talk about… (00:00) Intro (00:01) The upcoming Food Relationship Fix webinar (01:47) New developments and breaking news in the food addiction research world (02:59) Kevin Hall's research and why his recent findings on food addiction are not accurate (08:15) Lack of good, up to date nutrition information in medical education and how this issues perpetuates food addiction in the general population (13:10) The brain and food addiction (15:09) Recovery strategies for those struggling with food addiction (16:32) How to balance harm reduction strategies and abstinence during the recovery process (23:18) Shame, negative self-talk, and addiction (30:04) The confluence of circumstances and influences that make people primed and ready for addiction (35:21) The absolute NECESSITY of having a supportive community if you are in addiction recovery (42:47) How addiction keeps you trapped and how to counter its tricks (52:39) WHY community is essential for beating addiction (59:07) How to join Toward Health's Food Relationship Fix webinar (see links below) For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   Resources Mentioned in this Episode:   The Food Relationship Fix (Food Addiction Course): https://toward.health/food-addiction-webinar/   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/ 

Dr. Robert Kiltz is the Founder and Director of CNY Fertility, one of the largest and most innovative fertility practices in the country. Over more than two decades of helping families grow, Dr. Kiltz has developed cutting-edge approaches to fertility grounded in Western medicine and supported by practices of holistic medicine. To treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit, Dr. Kiltz revolutionized the Fertility industry by providing full-service healing arts centers where patients receive massage, acupuncture, and yoga instruction. This patient-centered approach extends to Dr. Kiltz's commitment to democratizing access to fertility treatments by pricing most fertility treatments at only 1/3 the cost of the national average. In this episode, Dr. Tro and Dr. Kiltz talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:25) Reaching corporate America with good nutrition information (08:18) What people struggling with fertility have to face in the current medical insurance model (13:35) How the dynamics of power and money are working against us to keep us domesticated and unhealthy (22:20) Why fasting is such an important tool for achieving metabolic health (25:53) Food addiction and fertility issues (34:59) Why you need to work on your mindset (40:09) Final thoughts on food addiction (46:20) Mold exposure, heavy metals, and fertility (48:06) Final words of wisdom on fertility For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links: The Food Relationship Fix (Food Addiction Course): https://toward.health/food-addiction-webinar/ Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   Dr. Robert Kiltz: Website: https://www.doctorkiltz.com Blog: https://www.doctorkiltz.com/blog/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrRobLive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorkiltz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorkiltz/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorkiltz Books: https://www.doctorkiltz.com/books-by-dr-kiltz/   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 extraordinary episode, Food Junkies host Dr. Vera Tarman turns the mic on herself—joined by Swedish trailblazer Bitten Jonsson—for a deeply personal, no-holds-barred conversation on their parallel journeys through food addiction, recovery, and advocacy. With over 60 years of combined experience in addiction medicine, Vera and Bitten walk us through the moments they first recognized their struggles with food and sugar, the evolving science of addiction, and how their professional paths have shaped the global conversation around Ultra-Processed Food Addiction.

Watch this Interview Live: Click Here Emotional eating and food addiction are more than just bad habits—they're driven by brain chemistry, stress, and trauma. Board-certified health coach Jon McLernon explains the science behind cravings and how to break the cycle for good. SUBSCRIBE  @GentlemanStylePodcast   more inspiring health stories and tips! In this episode of Gentlemen Style Podcast, host Marcus Norman talks with Health Coach Jon McLernon about the psychology of emotional eating, the science of food addiction, and sustainable weight loss. John shares how he lost over 100 pounds and now helps others overcome binge eating and self-sabotage. Key Takeaways: Why emotional eating is a brain-driven response, not a lack of willpower How to stop self-sabotaging and break free from food addiction Why motivation doesn't work—and what does Jon McLernon is a board-certified health coach who specializes in emotional eating, food addiction, and sustainable weight loss. After losing over 100 pounds, he now helps others break free from binge eating and create long-term health. https://freedomnutritioncoach.com/about-us/ Marcus Norman is the host of Gentlemen Style Podcast, where he brings insightful conversations on business, health, and personal growth.

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Send us a textChristine Trimpe is a transformative wellness leader dedicated to empowering people to reclaim their health and vitality through her faith-based, holistic approach to weight loss.As the founder of The SugarFreed Me Method and a certified SUGAR® Licensed Practitioner, Christine helps clients achieve lifelong healing from sugar addiction and food-related struggles. Her clients experience dramatic transformations, including sustained weight loss and breakthroughs in physical, emotional, and spiritual health, with over 80% retention in her programs.She is the author of SugarFreed: Stop Losing the Weight Loss Battle, Start Gaining the Victory, released in 2025 and already has a 4.9 star rating on Amazon!Christine's own story—marked by a significant health journey, an embrace of ketogenic eating, and a breakthrough lifestyle change—has inspired thousands since she first shared it on her blog and across social media. Her journey has been highlighted in leading wellness magazines, including Woman's World and First for Women, and featured on DietDoctor.com, where she was named a top low-carb success story.Find Christine at-https://christinetrimpe.com/TW- @KetoChristieMIFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

Understanding Food Addiction is today's topic, an interesting concept brought forth a few weeks ago in my interview with specialist Jane Pilger entitled Seeking Peace with Food Episode 31.  Even if you haven't listened to that discussion, you'll find this episode extremely informative. First of all…. Food addiction is a complex behavioral condition characterized by an obsessive and compulsive relationship with food, often leading to negative consequences for one's physical and psychological well-being. Unlike regular overeating or enjoying food, food addiction often involves a pattern of binge eating, intense cravings, and a lack of control over food intake, despite the adverse outcomes. Researchers have begun to explore the neurological, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to food addiction, and several potential cures or treatments are being investigated. This session delves into the concept of food addiction, presents research and case studies that shed light on its causes, and discusses possible treatments. Support the showFull Show Notes can be found at CallITInPodcast.comPhoto credit: Rebecca Lange Photography Music credit: Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com (licensed under Creative Commons) Production credit: Erin Schenke @ Emerald Support Services LLC. Grab Dar's Flight Deck Oracle Card DeckTake Dar's Archetype Quiz

Watch this Interview Live: Click Here The secret to true health isn't in a pill—it starts with your blood, your mindset, and your lifestyle. In this powerful conversation, Marcus and Karmea welcome health and wellness expert Dawn Wells to break down how your blood type impacts your health and the best way to eat and exercise for your body. SUBSCRIBE  @GentlemanStylePodcast  now and start taking charge of your health today! Did you know your blood type affects everything from digestion to energy levels and disease risk? Dawn Wells explains why a one-size-fits-all diet doesn't work and how eating for your blood type can lead to lasting health improvements. Whether you're struggling with weight loss, low energy, or chronic illness, this approach could be the game-changer you've been missing. Key Takeaways: Your blood type matters – It affects how your body processes food and fights disease. Food is medicine – The right nutrition can reverse health issues naturally. One-size-fits-all doesn't work – Eating for your blood type leads to better results. Marcus – Host of Gentleman Style Podcast, bringing insightful conversations on business, health, and personal growth. Karmea – Co-host with a passion for wellness, lifestyle, and real talk. Dawn Wells – Health and wellness expert specializing in medical fitness and blood-type nutrition. https://dwfwellness.com/ Schedule a Free Health Consultation with Dawn! Resources

In this episode Mary talks about what food addiction cycle looks like and how to get out of it.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 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

We continue our health series by hearing from three people who overcame their food addictions. What caused their addictions and how did they regain their health?

Childhood obesity is more than calories and exercise—it's a biological, hormonal, and psychological issue that can follow children into adulthood, impacting their health status for decades to follow, as well as potentially detracting from their overall quality of life - forever. In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Master Health Coach, reveals why early intervention is essential. Learn how childhood eating habits determine the number of fat cells an individual will have for life and impact their metabolism and hormone regulation, making obesity harder to overcome later in life. Jamie explains how hidden factors—such as insulin resistance, food addiction, stress, screen time, and the Standard American Diet (SAD)—are silently contributing to this alarming health crisis. Most importantly, Jamie empowers parents with practical, realistic steps to help their families break the generational cycle of obesity. Tune in to discover how small, intentional changes around nutrition, mindful eating, family meals, screen time management, and joyful movement can dramatically improve your child's health trajectory Please leave us a five-star review, hit subscribe, and share this episode! Also, if you're listening on Spotify, send comments and questions! Resources: Foundations of Health Course - https://nutritionaltherapy.com/foundations/ Nutritional Therapy Association Practitioner Directory “Nourishing Traditions” by Sally Fallon Morell and Mary Enig “Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care” by Sally Fallon Morrell, Thomas S. Cowan The Weston A. Price Foundation The National Health Federation

Beautiful Souls,Thank you for having the courage to address this challenging yet important aspect of wellness. Healing our relationship with food takes compassion and patience. Let me know in the comments how I can better support your journey toward food freedom. With gentle understanding, Michelle.

In this powerful and deeply nuanced episode, Dr. Vera Tarman and Molly Painschab welcome back Dr. David Wiss to explore one of the most important—and often misunderstood—topics in the field: the intersection of food addiction and eating disorders. With his unique background in both nutrition and public health, Dr. Wiss walks us through the historical divide between the food addiction and eating disorder communities, the philosophical and clinical tensions between rigidity and flexibility, and how trauma, ACEs, and access to food complicate both diagnosis and treatment. Whether you're a clinician confused about how to distinguish between binge eating, bulimia, and food addiction, or someone in recovery navigating your own lived experience, this episode is a must-listen.

Send us a textDr. Laura Buchanan and Dr. Matt Calkins are returning guests on our show! Be sure to check out her first appearance on episode 521, and both them on episode 566 of Boundless Body Radio!Dr. Laura Buchanan is a board-certified family medicine physician with a passion for using lifestyle modification as the first-line standard of care wherever possible. Since entering the field of medicine Laura has been interested in the intersections of longevity, metabolic health, lifestyle changes and chronic disease.Dr. Matt Calkins is board certified in family medicine and loves studying the science of longevity, the optimization of all phases of health, and applying his knowledge to physician and patient wellness. Matt earned his M.D. from the University of Florida and holds a B.Sc. in physics. He has published papers on food addiction, CGMs, and diabetes.When they're not active in the clinic, their favorite things to do are going hiking and playing tennis, trying out new low-carb recipes, and celebrating wins both big and small with patients. Their idea of a perfect date is printing out medical studies and debating them with each other over a massive ribeye and broccoli!Find Dr. Laura Buchanan at-https://doctortro.com/IG- @laurabuchananmdTW- @laurabuchananmdSubstack- Aging SuccessfullyFind Dr. Matt Calkins at-TW- @MattCalkinsMDThe TOWARD Health StudyFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Sarah Zaldivar to explore the roots of food addiction and how low baseline dopamine levels, compounded by the standard American diet, play a critical role. Dr. Zaldivar shares her inspiring journey to finding healing through the ketogenic and carnivore diets. Follow Dr. Sarah Zaldivar:

Episode 23 features a very special person who played a critical role during my pregnancy loss journey. After the loss of my second baby, I knew I needed to deal with my trauma in order to move forward. Dr. Scott Bush was referred to me by a friend and really helped me remove and heal from my trauma during that time. Dr. Bush is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Sexologist, and Sex Therapist with a passion to help people. He specializes in treating individuals with traumatic injuries and who have had traumatic life situations. He also specializes working with individuals with weight problems, finding underlying emotional, mental, or psychological factors that hinder weight loss. Additionally, he specializes in sexual intimacy and treating sexual dysfunction. His patients find his style of counseling extremely effective and helpful.Check out the full episode to hear about how Dr. Bush works with his clients who have habits that they can't break. Contact Dr. Bush: Email: info@doctorbush.netWebsite: https://www.healthgrades.com/providers/scott-bush-3r2fvPurchase My Macro Magic Course: https://gettinghealthywithcis.restorationfitnesslkld.com/salespage Download my FREE shopping guides: Aldi - https://api.grow.pushpress.com/widget/form/7jfpK3ceqDtwEf47ajE3Sam's Club - https://api.grow.pushpress.com/widget/form/hfVqtHRtD1kBh94OtI3XCosco - https://api.grow.pushpress.com/widget/form/Lpl7xV1SXtgMMzWMktwGDownload my FREE Instant Pot Recipe Guide: https://gettinghealthywithcis.restorationfitnesslkld.com/salespageGet Your 10 Smoothie Recipe Guide: https://restoration.pushpress.com/landing/plans/plan_8cc2f0dfc1b476 Need A Personal Nutrition or Fitness Coach on Your Journey To Better Health? We will work with you in person and virtually! Book a FREE Intro Today to Learn More:https://api.grow.pushpress.com/widget/booking/8fG7UClFF0eHGU8BIZhC

I've decided to take Mr. Brand's advice and work the 12 steps to help my sweets/ junk food addiction. I will be walking through what step 1 looks like from my personal sobriety journal. Enjoy!

In this episode, we sit down with Becca as she shares her powerful story of survival, resilience, and self-love. After enduring abuse from her first husband and struggling with body image from a young age, Becca turned to food for comfort, leading to years of emotional eating and self-doubt. But through her healing journey, she's learned that food isn't the enemy… and neither is her body. Becca opens up about breaking free from the cycle, learning to love herself, and how she's now using her story to help others do the same. If you've ever struggled with self-acceptance, this episode is for you!   Connect with Becca here: Follow her Facebook www.TbtWithKandD.com Follow us on our socials: TT: @DawnFlaherty and @Coach_Kflah Insta: @DawnFlaherty_ and @Coach.Kyle.Has.Adhd Email us at: Flareandcare@DawnKyle.com Text us at: 228-400-8919

✨The Manifest it Now app got a spring refresh. Check it out HERE. Amber Romaniuk is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, with 11 years experience helping high achieving women create a level of body confidence, intuition and optimal health through powerful mindset healing, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food. She does this through addressing the key negative thoughts, patterns and limiting beliefs that keep women stuck in the same behaviors for years and decades that they haven't been able to break. Her podcast “The No Sugarcoating Podcast” has 2 million downloads, over 500 episodes and is listened to in over 88 countries. Amber overcame her own emotional eating after gaining and losing more than 1000 lbs and spending over $50,000 on binge foods and spending 5 years balancing her hormones, digestion. She also dismantled her deep limiting beliefs and behaviors keeping her stuck in the same looping patterns. Now she helps others achieve the biggest healing miracles of Body Freedom™ so they have the confidence and health to create amazing lives. Free Emotional Eating Quiz: https://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz/  Schedule a Complimentary Body Freedom Session: https://amberapproved.ca/body-freedom-consultation/ Website: https://amberapproved.ca The No Sugarcoating Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/amberromaniuk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful episode of Food Junkies, we dive deep into the intersection of food insecurity and food addiction with special guest Dr. Lindsey Parnarouskis. Dr. Parnarouskis, a researcher specializing in food addiction and public health, shares groundbreaking insights on how socioeconomic factors and access to food impact addiction-like eating behaviors. From her research at the Food and Addiction Science and Treatment Lab to her latest studies on the role of stress, intermittent access to food, and ultra-processed food consumption, Dr. Parnarouskis sheds light on the social justice implications of food addiction. Together, we explore the barriers faced by food-insecure individuals, how stress amplifies cravings, and what clinicians, policymakers, and society can do to create lasting change.

In this episode of The Visible Voices Podcast, Resa speaks with neuroscientist, author, and researcher Dr. Nicole Avena sugar, the brain pathways with sugar addiction, how to move away from the addiction Dr. Avena shares insights from her research on sugar addiction, its neurological parallels to drug addiction, and the implications for brain development, particularly in children and adolescents. In this conversation, We discuss the evolution of our diet, the impact of sugar on health, and the importance of understanding the hidden sugars in processed foods, the effects of various sweeteners on the brain, and the consequences of excessive sugar consumption, including obesity and mental health issues. Nicole emphasizes the need for scientists and doctors and healthcare researchers to engage with the public to communicate research effectively. Buy her book now out in Paperback: Sugarless: A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction. If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Food Junkies, CJ sits down with her friend and colleague, Sharon Gregg, to explore Sharon's deeply personal story of food addiction and recovery. From childhood dreams of streets paved with chocolate to decades of yo-yo dieting and the relentless voice of sugar calling her name, Sharon's story is one many will find achingly familiar. Sharon opens up about her early experiences with dieting, the cultural messages around food and body image she absorbed, and how her battle with sugar addiction intensified during menopause. Listen as Sharon shares how a life-changing retreat helped her uncover the role of ultra-processed foods in her health struggles—and how understanding the science of addiction gave her the key to breaking free from the sugar cycle. CJ and Sharon also dive into: The challenges of overcoming sugar addiction in a world where moderation is idolized. How menopause became a turning point in Sharon's search for wellness. The hidden emotional patterns behind food cravings, stress eating, and weekend “white-knuckling.” The grief and freedom of letting go of "drug foods" and the unexpected joys of recovery. Plus, Sharon shares her practical recovery tools—from mindful movement and community support to her love for throwing pots (yes, pottery!). Whether you're struggling with food yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation is a candid look at how food addiction impacts the mind, body, and spirit—and how healing is absolutely possible with the right support and self-compassion. 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/.    

What does the sin of gluttony exactly look like in our lives? Dr. Mario Sacasa and Fr. Josh delve into the vice of gluttony, exploring its definition, manifestations, and the psychological and spiritual dimensions associated with it. They discuss the difference between gluttony and food addiction, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's behavior and seeking help when necessary. They also offer practical strategies for moderation and self-control. Snippet From the Show Gluttony is an irrational placement of gratification. Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh's shownotes or go to www.AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh Submit your questions and feedback to Fr.Josh by filling out a form at www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh

Do you find yourself obsessing about food all day long? Do you eat even when you are not hungry… to the point of getting sick? Do you find yourself hiding food or eating when you are alone so no one can see you eat? If you said “yes” to any of these questions… you are […]

Is obesity just about willpower, or is there something deeper going on? In this powerful interview, Dr. Tro Kalayjian, a board-certified physician specializing in obesity and metabolic health, reveals the critical connection between obesity and food addiction—and why most weight loss advice is failing us.Dr. Tro isn't just a doctor—he lived this struggle himself. From childhood obesity and food addiction to losing 150 pounds, he now helps others break free from the cycle.In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ The science of food addiction ✅ Why stress, emotions, and trauma trigger overeating and weight gain ✅ How low-carb nutrition outperforms traditional diets for weight loss and reversing type 2 diabetes ✅ The flaws in conventional weight loss advice—and what actually works ✅ Harm reduction vs. abstinence  ✅ How Big Food and outdated medical guidelines keep us trapped in the cycle of obesityDr. Tro is on a mission to change the medical system and provide real, science-backed solutions for metabolic health. If you've ever struggled with uncontrollable cravings, emotional eating, or failed diets, this interview is for you!Enjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback with us here!Florence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

In Episode 70 Mary busts a few myths of food addiction..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 Online Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourseJoin my Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership 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.Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewform

Get ready to shatter some myths about food addiction and weight loss! Ashlee Stohler is back on the podcast with Alisa to share updates that will inspire and encourage you on the journey to food and body freedom. From taking diet pills at just 13 to embracing freedom today, Ashlee's story is one of slow and steady surrender. If you need a dose of hope, she's here to inspire you! Helpful Links: Catch up on these must-listen-to episodes with Ashlee and Alisa: #838, #871, #959 Check out this REVING the Word recommended by Ashlee #968 Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke Connect with Ashlee on Instagram If you're looking for a community to go deeper with, RW+ Membership is for you! RW+ brings together everything you need to honor God with your body, grow in faith, and find freedom and wholeness through Christ, including our Food and Body Addiction Group. Check it out here: [link] Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Please consider following this show (and sharing it with a friend), leaving a review, and telling us what you think with a voice message! If you leave us a voice message, be sure to include the episode number. Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message *By leaving a SpeakPipe voice message, you agree that Revelation Wellness may use your voice message for podcast, promotional, and website content (unless otherwise specified).

Get ready to shatter some myths about food addiction and weight loss! Ashlee Stohler is back on the podcast with Alisa to share updates that will inspire and encourage you on the journey to food and body freedom. From taking diet pills at just 13 to embracing freedom today, Ashlee's story is one of slow and steady surrender. If you need a dose of hope, she's here to inspire you! Helpful Links: Catch up on these must-listen-to episodes with Ashlee and Alisa: #838, #871, #959 Check out this REVING the Word recommended by Ashlee #968 Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke Connect with Ashlee on Instagram If you're looking for a community to go deeper with, RW+ Membership is for you! RW+ brings together everything you need to honor God with your body, grow in faith, and find freedom and wholeness through Christ, including our Food and Body Addiction Group. Check it out here: [link] Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Please consider following this show (and sharing it with a friend), leaving a review, and telling us what you think with a voice message! If you leave us a voice message, be sure to include the episode number. Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message *By leaving a SpeakPipe voice message, you agree that Revelation Wellness may use your voice message for podcast, promotional, and website content (unless otherwise specified).

In this guest episode, Stef's former client Melissa shares her story of leaving Overeaters Anonymous after twenty years to heal her "inner munchie." Melissa, a therapist from Michigan who also has ADHD, explains how her disordered relationship with food began at a young age when she couldn't "control" her sweet cravings and inherited shame about this part of herself. Working to integrate all of her Parts through Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Melisssa worked towards an Intutive Eating model and allowed herself to incorporate all foods in a radical departure from her OA food plan. Melissa Persechini is a licensed therapist specializing in trauma and addiction. With a Master's Degree in Social Work and 17 years of clinical experience, she integrates techniques such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and somatic approaches. She founded the Women and Girls Empowerment Center in 2015 after noticing women shared common threads of inner strength and resiliency. Melissa believes women have a unique ability to heal themselves once they are able to uncover their inner resources and learn to practice self-compassion. She identifies as a wounded healer and is committed to ongoing personal growth.   Website: wagecenter.org  Email: melissa@wagecenter.org Sarah's Your Intuitive Eating Blueprint Course Join our support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Stef's Binge Recovery Course -- www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah's book I Can't Stop Eating is available on Amazon If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.

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We are optimizing our physical, mental, and emotional health in 2025. As the Plant-Based Vegan SOS (salt, oil, and sugar) free Challenge concludes, it is essential to stay on track and not go back to bad habits. Lisa wants you to be in the best possible position to achieve success, so in this episode, she is answering all of your questions to guide you through challenges you may be experiencing as you work towards your health goals.  From sharing tips for maintaining results to business advice and background on Lisa's jobs before becoming a plant-based vegan health coach, she does not hold back on addressing all of your questions. Lisa also gives updates on what to expect next from The Plant Protocol™ so you can stay focused on eliminating disease and chronic stress and commit to living a life of Radical Obedience™.     LINKS AND RESOURCES — Visit https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/ to learn about our programs   FOLLOW ME — Instagram: @lisaangelsmith Facebook: @ThePlantBasedFoodie LinkedIn: @lisaangelsmith Website: https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/   RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW PODCAST – If you love the content and find it valuable, please consider rating, reviewing, and following my show! New episodes drop weekly, and if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out.

Is Food Addiction Real? Is food addiction just a lack of willpower, or is it as real as drug and alcohol dependency? Shocking studies reveal that rats overcame cocaine addiction faster than their junk food cravings. In this next quick 'thought', we uncover the science behind ultra-processed foods, how they hijack your brain's dopamine system, and why secret eating and using food to self soothe mirrors substance abuse. If you've ever struggled with emotional eating, binge eating, or feeling out of control around food, this might explain why—and what you can do about it.Today I'm joined by the incredible Jenny McDonald who empowers serial dieters and emotional eaters to break free from the dieting cycle and find peace with food and most importantly with themselves.Jenny is a certified and accredited Health and Life Coach trained in CBT and energy healing modalities, The Helix Method® and Theta Healing®. About the “THOUGHT” series -Every other Monday at 5 PM, I'll bring you a quick ‘thought'—a powerful moment from previous episodes designed to kickstart your week with insight, motivation, and connection. These shorter clips help us stay connected as a community, while every other Tuesday delivers a full, brand-new episode with fresh stories and lessons. Podcasting is an expensive passion. To help me keep going, I'd really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee, thank you!https://buymeacoffee.com/olivermason1Or via PayPal - https://tinyurl.com/bdxje3eeFollow OliverInstagram - https://tinyurl.com/2vt29sjvFacebook - https://tinyurl.com/34cwz59rTikTok - https://tinyurl.com/ujw4vxn9LinkedIn - https://tinyurl.com/yuemhnd7Threads - https://tinyurl.com/yk7vdeahX - https://tinyurl.com/3u5mnpdsWatch or listen to the FULL episode here: (School of Rock Bottom Ep 11):YouTube - https://bit.ly/3XhoiI4Spotify - https://bit.ly/3PnuyfEApple - https://tinyurl.com/y3n2chk3#FoodAddiction #EmotionalEating #AddictionRecovery

Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota brings a unique blend of expertise as a practicing clinician, data specialist, researcher, and educator at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the largest university in Latin America. The Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS) (https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/fastlab/yale-food-addiction-scale/) is the most widely used food addiction screening tool worldwide. Dr. Soto-Mota utilized another food addiction screening technique, CRAVED (https://the-chc.org/assets/uploads/CRAVED%20Introduction%20and%20Notes%20for%20the%20User_Update_240506.pdf), a shorter yet effective screening method, in his research. His study distinguishes between binge-eating disorder and food addiction, highlighting key differences. While binge-eating disorder is recognized in the American Psychiatric Association's diagnostic manual, food addiction as a substance use disorder is not—an important distinction.  Having experienced childhood obesity himself, Dr. Soto-Mota understands the personal impact of food addiction and is deeply committed to addressing the ongoing childhood obesity crisis in Mexico. In May 2024, he participated in the IFACC conference in London, where he signed a groundbreaking Consensus Statement (https://heyzine.com/flip-book/a00ee3aa6c.html). This agreement, developed by 40 experts over many months, recognizes ultra-processed food addiction as a substance use disorder. The next IFACC London Conference is set for 2025: IFACC London Conference 2025 (https://the-chc.org/fas/conference), Dr. Soto-Mota emphasizes that while food addiction is not our fault, we have a personal responsibility to acknowledge it and take steps toward recovery to live healthier, fuller lives. Tune in to this insightful episode.

Looking 4 Healing Radio with Dr. Benjamin Benulis – Struggling with food cravings and emotional eating? In this episode of Looking 4 Healing Radio, Dr. Benjamin Benulis and Coach Ramsina Szanto uncover why ultra-processed foods are addictive, the brain and gut mechanisms at play, and how to break free. Gain insights, strategies, and real-life experiences to reclaim your health and food freedom!

Looking 4 Healing Radio with Dr. Benjamin Benulis – Struggling with food cravings and emotional eating? In this episode of Looking 4 Healing Radio, Dr. Benjamin Benulis and Coach Ramsina Szanto uncover why ultra-processed foods are addictive, the brain and gut mechanisms at play, and how to break free. Gain insights, strategies, and real-life experiences to reclaim your health and food freedom!

Welcome to Real Food Recovery, a podcast created by two lifelong processed food addicts with over 100 years of addiction (and recovery) between them. Paige Alexander and Jamie Morgan Reno use their Real Food Recovery podcast and social media channels to share their struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed them from decades of food addiction, obsession, and loss. Join us as we interview Clarissa Kennedy. Clarissa is a distinguished Clinical Social Worker and founder of Reinvent Your Bliss Point, co-founder of Sweet Sobriety, and co-host of the Food Junkies Podcast. With over 15 years of experience across residential treatment, outpatient services, and private practice, Clarissa is a leader in the field of food addiction and eating disorders. She holds a specialized diploma in Professional Addiction Studies and is currently part of the team advocating for Ultra-processed Food Addiction to be recognized in the International Classification of Disease with the World Health Organization.   In every Real Food Recovery episode, Paige and Jamie take time to answer viewer questions about processed food addiction, obsession, and recovery, be sure to submit yours on their YouTube Channel or Facebook Page. You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u), TikTok (@realfoodrecovery) or at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.  

Today Katie is joined by Buddhist journalist and New York Times bestseller, Katy Butler. Her books examine how our culture has over-medicalized death and lost touch with its sacredness. In this episode, Katy and Katie candidly discuss the topics others often avoid including food addictions, death and finding your voice in the bedroom! If you're ready to deepen your spiritual practice we invite you to join the 2025 class of our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School. Doors close soon, so click here to learn more and enroll today! CW: Abuse against women and childhood abuse are mentioned in this episode which may be triggering for some listeners. In this episode with Katy Butler, you'll hear: ~ An invitation to our Feminine-Form Ayurveda School! ~ How Katy overcame her food addiction ~ How to start shedding shame ~ Katy Butlers's experiences studying with Thich Nhat Hanh ~ The importance of telling your story ~ How Katy Butler found her journalistic voice ~ The five Buddhist remembrances ~ Lessons learned from watching a loved one die ~ What is a good death? ~ The Ars Moriendi (The Art of Dying) ~ Bringing homegrown ritual into your life and death ~ Finding your voice in the bedroom ~ How Katy keeps her relationship steamy in her 70s ~ Get our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! Other resources mentioned in this episode: ~ Learn more about our Ayurveda School ~ Connect with Katy Butler on her website and Facebook ~ Katy's first book, Knocking on Heaven's Door ~ Katy's latest book, The Art of Dying Well ~ Read Katy Butler's article in Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, Not Empty, Not Full ~ The Hite Report: A National Study of Female Sexuality ~ Our Spirit Sessions Membership ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook

Professors—and ultraprocessed food experts—Ashley Gearhardt and Kelly Brownell join Mark and Kate to talk about why the robust new science about food and addiction is going to be hard to ignore, how junk food could take the path of cigarettes and opioids with regards to litigation (and how tobacco paved the way), and why marketing these foods to kids is so successful (and the many reasons why kids are so important to focus on).Subscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and please help us grow by leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts.Follow Mark on Twitter at @bittman, and on Facebook and Instagram at @markbittman. Want more food content? Subscribe to The Bittman Project at www.bittmanproject.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, we explore the growing health movement and the urgent need to reform our food systems. As a long-time advocate for ancestral health, we discuss the concerning influence of corporate interests and flawed medical narratives.We delve into the dangers of seed oils, which disrupt cellular function and mitochondrial health, causing metabolic issues. I share a strategy for detoxing seed oils quickly using a low linoleic acid diet. We also emphasize the importance of natural light, grounding, and ancestral practices, aligning with our evolutionary biology for optimal health.I share my 2025 "ins and outs," prioritizing real foods like meat, organs, fruit, honey, and raw dairy while minimizing EMF exposure. I advocate for whole, unprocessed foods and caution against trends like methylene blue. For me, it's always meat, organs, fruit, honey, and raw dairy – an ANIMAL-BASED diet, which I believe is optimal.This inspiring conversation encourages personal responsibility, questioning norms, and reclaiming our radical health.--- --- ---00:00 Introduction to Reposted Podcast00:30 Seed Oil Detox & 2025 Changes01:07 Dr. Saladino on Cultural Health Movement01:38 2025 Health Predictions03:55 Political Momentum for Health Change06:37 Simplifying Food Choices & Ingredients10:54 Food Addiction & Processed Foods13:33 Food as Fuel vs. Harmful Addiction17:41 Discerning Food from Poison21:49 Misalignment of Genetics & Modern Food23:55 Challenging Beliefs & Neurobiology27:38 Benefits & Science of Creatine32:17 The Harms of Seed Oils42:40 Mechanistic Damages of Seed Oils54:44 Detoxing Seed Oils1:03:59 Light Diet & Cellular Health1:07:44 Reconnecting to Ancestral Roots1:11:47 Paul's In's & Out's for 20251:17:13 One Trend Paul Would Like to Die1:20:09 Paul's Parting Words & 2025 Projects--- --- ---DISCLAIMERDr. Paul Saladino received his medical degree from the University of Arizona Medical School. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Saladino is a licensed physician in California, but he no longer practices in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Saladino and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

In this episode Wendi discusses Resilience and its impact on our ability to recover from life's adversities that strike our food, weight, and life. Why does one person persevere and the other falter and fall? The answer may be as simple, or as complex, as resilience.

There is a psychology to everything we do in life. From work, to home life, relationships, exercise, and yes…even to food. There is a psychology not only to how we live but to how we eat and how we lose weight. In this episode, Wendi dives into the how's and why's behind the psychology of weight loss. Isn't it time we thought about food and weight like we think about our lives?

Everything you've been told about weight loss is a lie!In this episode, Dr. Nick Norwitz, a metabolic health expert with accolades from Oxford and Harvard, joins Dave to expose the biggest myth in dieting: Calorie Counting. Together, they dismantle outdated weight-loss advice and reveal the truth about metabolism that could revolutionize your health. Dr. Norwitz shares cutting-edge science and personal stories that challenge the “eat less, move more” narrative, uncovering why traditional dieting often fails—and what actually works. From the role of ketosis in healing chronic illness to the surprising ways fasting affects hair loss, metabolism, and inflammation, this episode is packed with actionable insights that you won't hear anywhere else. You'll also learn how viruses might be fueling food addiction, why gut health is the missing key to metabolic recovery, and how new research could unlock the future of personalized medicine. If you've ever felt like your metabolism was holding you back, this conversation will give you the tools to take control of your health for good. What You'll Learn: • Why calorie counting is useless—and the better way to lose weight • The shocking truth about how your metabolism ACTUALLY works • How ketosis and fasting can heal inflammation and chronic disease • The role of gut health and microbiome diversity in weight loss • New research on food addiction and its surprising link to viruses • Why individualization is the key to sustainable health Resources: • 2025 Biohacking Conference: https://biohackingconference.com/2025 • Nick Norwitz's YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@nicknorwitzPhD • Nick Norwitz's Website – https://www.nicknorwitz.com/ • Follow Nick on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nicknorwitz/ • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com • Dave Asprey's Website: https://daveasprey.com • Dave Asprey's Book – Smarter Not Harder: https://daveasprey.com/books • Dave Asprey's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey • Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com SPONSORS: Quantum Upgrade | Go to https://quantumupgrade.io/Dave for a free trial. fatty15 | Go to https://fatty15.com/dave and save an extra $15 when you subscribe with code DAVE. Timestamps: • 00:00 Trailer • 00:39 Meet Dr. Nick • 04:44 Nick's Health Journey • 07:54 Keto Diets • 09:37 Modern Medicine Challenges • 13:31 Exercise vs. Diet • 14:32 Obesity Memory • 17:36 Keto Cycling • 20:51 Microbiome Health • 26:26 Fasting & Hair Loss • 34:56 Alzheimer's Insights • 45:11 Cold Plunge Benefits • 45:43 Dopamine Boosts • 46:26 Cold Plunge & Inflammation • 47:15 Best Time to Cold Plunge • 48:18 Pain & Dopamine • 49:31 Exercise & Stress • 51:49 Cholesterol & Inflammation • 01:05:42 Debunking Calories In/Out • 01:07:09 Food Addiction • 01:11:15 Metabolic Health Tips • 01:24:13 Nick's Mission See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Dr. Jen Unwin and I delve into the intricate dynamics of food addiction, its root causes, and actionable strategies for healing. We discuss how ultra-processed foods and additives like sugar, seed oils, and caffeine hijack the brain's reward system, making them addictive, and explore how whole foods, mindfulness, and structured routines can support recovery. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Dr. Jen Unwin is a UK-based clinical psychologist specializing in food addiction. With decades of experience in the National Health Service, she now focuses on raising awareness and advocating for the official recognition of food addiction as a medical condition. Dr. Unwin combines her expertise in psychology with practical, evidence-based strategies to help individuals break free from food addiction and live healthier lives.We discuss the following:Dr. Jen Unwin's background and her work on food addictionSymptoms of food addiction using the CRAVED frameworkChallenges with eating disorders and food addictionAddictive food additives to avoidRole of whole foods and abstinence in recoveryThoughts on sugar on food addictionCoping strategies: mindfulness, exercise, and finding joySuccess stories and the importance of a structured recovery planWhere to find Dr. Jen Unwin_____EPISODE RESOURCESXThe Collaborative Health CommunityFork in the Road bookStudy_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER