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Molly Carmel, LCSW is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and founder of Beacon by MC - and which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. Known for her irreverent, “straight talk, no chaser” attitude, she's also the author of the innovative book, Breaking Up with Sugar: A Plan to Divorce the Diets, Drop the Pounds, and Live Your Best Life and the host of the podcast, What You're Craving. Molly is fiercely devoted to helping people break free of their destructive relationship with food, dieting, and negative body image to create the big beautiful lives they deserve. After battling an eating disorder for over 20 years and finding no solution in available treatment, she began to trailblaze her professional path, obsessed with helping people find real and sustainable healing. She's never looked back. Molly has extensive training in Substance Use, Eating Disorders and is intensively in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Recognizing that it's not all about the food and the limitations of a "brain-only" approach in treating complex issues like addiction and eating disorders, she is also a trained Shaman, Reiki healer, a certified Tibetan bowl singing practitioner, certified in BREATHE breathwork, a dedicated devotee of daily meditation, and a certified intenSati instructor Molly graduated with a Bachelor's in Social Work from Cornell University and a master's in Social work from Columbia University. Her work has been featured on The Today Show, The Dr. Oz Show, Dateline NBC, Anderson Cooper 360, and Extreme Makeover as well as in People Magazine, the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times. She's been a guest on The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast, Keeping it Real with Jillian Michaels, and Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning. Molly's Fired Up 2024 Online Retreat is happening on Sunday, Jan 21, 2024 from 11-5 EST - it's an amazing opportunity to find your inner spark and get into a space of POWER for the new year. Learn more at https://mollycarmel.com/fired-up/ - and use the code MOLLY10 to get 10% off! Links and Social Media Handles: Website: mollycarmel.com IG: @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Tiktok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws  

Have you ever been to a therapist or a coach? Are you curious to know what the difference is? Did you know that although they are different modalities, there are more similarities than you might think?    In this episode, I brought back my dear friend and colleague, Molly Carmel, a psychotherapist and certified Life Designer® coach, to dive deep into a fascinating topic that often sparks curiosity and confusion: the difference between therapy and coaching. Join us as we unravel these two transformative paths toward personal growth and mental well-being.   Molly and I had such a real and raw conversation about authenticity, doing the inner work, the surprising power of coaching, and why she chose to go through the Life Designer® Coach certification program.    Meet Molly Carmel   Molly Carmel, LCSW-R is a leading addictions and eating disorder therapist and Founder of The Beacon Program (Beacon by MC), which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. Known for her irreverent, “straight talk, no chaser” attitude, she's also the author of the innovative book Breaking Up with Sugar: A Plan to Divorce the Diets, Drop the Pounds, and Live Your Best Life and the host of the podcast, What You're Craving. Molly has made it her life's mission to help people find a sustainable solution to the battle of obesity and related eating disorders. After battling an eating disorder for over 20 years and finding no solution in available treatment, she began her professional path and has never looked back. In addition to her extensive training in Substance Use and Eating Disorders, Molly is intensively trained in and has an undying love for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She is also a certified Life Designer® Coach, trained shaman, Reiki healer, and certified Tibetan bowl singing practitioner.    How Does Coaching and Therapy Differ    First off, I like to say that coaching and therapy are like PB & J; they go beautifully together and are respectfully a distinct healing modality. While therapy and life coaching share some common aims, their approaches differ.    Both support self-insight and positive change. However, therapy focuses on addressing psychological challenges and trauma and diagnosing mental health issues. There is a greater focus on one's past and understanding, expressing, and healing past traumas and challenges.  Life coaching complements therapy by starting with the client's existing strengths and helping them set and achieve personal and professional goals for the future. There is a greater focus on the present and future, using the past to learn, grow, and harvest lessons. Coaches take a forward-moving, solutions-oriented, growth-oriented approach. The coaching relationship centers on accountable, empowered clients ready to create the life they want.    However, coaches recognize when clinical therapy is the right step. The two modalities can work powerfully together, with therapy helping people overcome obstacles from the past and coaching propelling them toward the life they aspire to create. Ultimately, both therapy and coaching are powerful tools for transformation.   Thinking of Becoming a Spiritual Life Coach?   Want to do something that fulfills a higher purpose? 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In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly connects with Rachel, a member of the Breaking Up with Sugar community. Rachel shares her journey and her current struggles, dealing with imposter syndrome and the fear of detaching even a little bit from her eating habits. She explains that even the thought of being a little more flexible with her diet makes her experience fear and shame. Rachel shares that weighing and measuring food helps her feel in control, and although she has had overeating episodes, she has been on a successful journey, which makes her even more afraid of falling off the wagon. The key question here is: how to feel safe when you reach a certain level of progress? Perfectionism can be tricky, even more for someone trying to heal their relationship with food. Molly encourages Rachel to expand her identity as someone trying to heal instead of someone trying to follow the plan perfectly. Tune in to learn more! Episode Quotes “The only anesthetic for shame is going to be food. It's a profound rejection. It's literally what the brain is trying to protect us from completely.” “Funny thing about diets: they don't take into account the human spirit, they don't take into account biodiversity, and they don't take into account even the healing of the endocrine system.” About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the BeaconProgram, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar' and the host of ‘What You're Craving' Podcast. Connect with Molly Join the WAITLIST for our amazing ALL IN INTENSIVE COACHING in September here: mollycarmel.com/all-in-intensive-coaching. Join my mailing list for info (+ discount!) on our SELF-LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

In this solo episode of What You're Craving, Molly gives her opinion on a topic that has been getting some attention lately: injectables for weight loss. First and foremost, we need to acknowledge that it is a medical intervention, and it needs to be treated that way. And guess what? There is nothing wrong with asking for medical support to lose weight. On the other hand, it won't help if the person taking it stops paying attention to their eating habits and neglecting their health. Cultivating healthy habits, having a balanced diet rich in protein and fiber, and exercising still play an essential role in this process. Molly invites you to see injectables for weight loss as another tool in the toolbox, not a magic wand that will solve all the problems. And if you are considering making use of this tool, don't forget to weigh the pros and cons, and most importantly, don't treat it like a quick fix. Tune in to learn more! Episode Quotes “Maybe it's a beautiful thing to get some help. Maybe we don't really know what we're talking about and maybe we need to set aside all of these prejudices that diet culture has put into us that the only way it works is through hard work.” About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the BeaconProgram, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar' and the host of ‘What You're Craving' Podcast. Connect with Molly Sign up for CAMP SELF-CARE - find what may be the missing link for you to be living the life you deserve - learn more at: mollycarmel.com/camp-self-care. Join the WAITLIST for our amazing ALL IN INTENSIVE COACHING in September here: mollycarmel.com/all-in-intensive-coaching Join my mailing list for info (+ discount!) on our SELF-LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly connects with Jean Ferrari, a member of the Breaking Up with Sugar community. Jean details what it was like to join the group, what led her to make this decision, and how she could identify that her eating habits were part of something related to an eating disorder. Jean wasn't sure if she had an eating disorder or even if the program was a good fit for her. At one point, she decided to join the community nonetheless. She realized that something was off when she started noticing unusual habits like binging, eating unhealthy foods daily, and using alcohol as a coping mechanism. When Jean realized that the program was a real deal and was a considerable investment for her, she decided to take the program more seriously and try to get helpful insights from the other participants. Even on vacation, Jean followed the plan and connected with the group. Consistent progress is way better than perfection. Tune in to learn more! Episode Quotes “It was an opportunity to connect my head with my heart, and to get through that program I really needed to be vulnerable.” - Jean about joining Breaking Up with Sugar. About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the BeaconProgram, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar' and the host of ‘What You're Craving' Podcast. Connect with Molly Sign up for CAMP SELF-CARE - find what may be the missing link for you to be living the life you deserve - learn more at: mollycarmel.com/camp-self-care. Have questions about the program? Join us for a Camp Self-Care Sneak Peek, August 8 at 4pm - here's the link to sign up: molly-carmel.com/checkout Join my mailing list for info (+ discount!) on our SELF-LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly connects again with clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Kriegel. Today, they discuss the importance of self-care in regulating the nervous system and how to identify the tools to get into a calmer state. There is sometimes a misconception that self-care is an act of selfishness but in reality, is an act of self-love. Being present and enjoying the moment is one of the most important exercises to calm the nervous system. But it's a practice. And as with every practice, it takes time. An important component of this topic that needs to be addressed is multitasking. Multitasking has a considerable impact on the nervous system, and it makes us uncomfortable, even if we don't realize it. People do many things at once due to various reasons, but the main one is fear of not being productive. We are inherently used to chaos, and sometimes we forget to take a break, despite being extremely important for the nervous system. Tune in to learn more! Episode Quotes “Self-care starts with the hardest place to be: yourself.” “We all have responsibility for self-care and for putting ourselves first in terms of what we need to be effective in the world to feel good.” Connect with Dr. Alisa Kriegel Website: www.alisakriegel.com Podcast: Let's Talk about Sex, Really Connect with Molly Sign up for CAMP SELF-CARE (July 26th - 29th) - find what may be the missing link for you to be living the life you deserve - learn more at: mollycarmel.com/camp-self-care. Use CODE “ALISA10” for 10% OFF! Join my mailing list for info (+ discount!) on our SELF-LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

If you are in the process of healing your relationship with food, you might have periodic thoughts that say: "Why is this taking so long?” or “Why don't I feel better yet?” These are all valid questions, but there is this misconception that we won't feel good until we reach the finish line. There is no finish line. Healing your relationship with food - or whatever you are working on - is a journey, and you need to start enjoying it. In this solo episode of What You're Craving, Molly encourages you to quit the impatience and let go of these racing, unsafe thoughts. These thoughts are provoked by perfectionism, are rooted in fear, and reflect what might not have worked in the past. Molly shares a few tips to overcome these beliefs: practice gratitude and be thankful for the good little things you have in life and how far you have come. Be of service to others who are also going through tough times and have their own battles to overcome. Accept that these overwhelming thoughts are just thoughts. Episode Quotes “When you're trying to make a big change, history suggests that you're not going to do it. Unfortunate truth: the best indicator of future performance is past performance.” “Whatever it is you're struggling with, you're in a relationship with it.” About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the BeaconProgram, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar' and the host of ‘What You're Craving' Podcast. Connect with Molly Sign up for CAMP SELF CARE - find what may be the missing link for you to be living the life you deserve - learn more at: mollycarmel.com/camp-self-care Join my mailing list for info (+ discount!) on our SELF LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

Join this episode of What You're Craving as Molly chats with Michelle Shapiro about how the nervous system affects our relationship with food. Michelle Shapiro is a Registered Dietitian with an integrative and functional approach, and today she explains more about this concept and why it is so important to understand this mind-body connection. Michelle shares that when someone comes to her with symptoms of a chronic illness, the first thing she does is stabilize the environment in which that person lives instead of jumping to adjusting the person's diet or eliminating their favorite foods. That is what she did with Molly. For instance, she encouraged Molly to focus on breathing techniques and less screen time to treat her symptoms. Michelle also talks about how the mind and the body are intimately intertwined and that food is just a component of how they correspond. Also, sometimes the nervous system can impact different diagnoses, such as binge-eating disorder. On that note, Michelle explains that our brain wants short-term results instead of long-term results, which is why binge eating makes so much sense for many people. Tune in to learn more! Episode Quotes “Food is not the game. Food is a piece of the puzzle, and it can be extremely healing or extremely instigating.” “Binge-eating is caused by physical symptoms just as much as it's caused by mental conversations.” “There is no healing if your nervous system is not regulated.” Connect with Michelle Shapiro Podcast: Quiet the Diet Website: www.michelleshapirord.com Instagram: @michelleshapirord Connect with Molly Sign up for CAMP SELF CARE - find what may be the missing link for you to be living the life you deserve - learn more at: mollycarmel.com/camp-self-care Join my mailing list for info (+ discount!) on our SELF LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly welcomes back Felicia from the Breaking Up with Sugar Community. She shares her current struggles in healing her relationship with food at the same time she is being treated for cancer. According to Felicia, the community has been helpful, with people caring for and checking up on her. Felicia also shares that on numerous occasions, people would offer her solutions to help her quit the addiction, but she explains it does not work like that. An addicted person often thinks that what works for others will not work for them because they are "beyond that point”. Or they are too afraid that that specific solution will, in fact, work, so they back away. In addition, Felicia shares more about the obstacles of someone treating cancer and treating addiction at the same time. She explains that it is common to feel like you “have the right” to give in to random cravings just because you are going through tough times. However, she encourages people that may feel this way to not give up. Episode Quotes “I haven't had a chance to really have this big, beautiful life without the food in the way. And I want that for myself.” “The truth is life is going to happen - the good stuff and the bad stuff - and it is going to pass. And the reality is as long as I am breathing, and I take another breath, and I stay sugar and flour free, I have an opportunity to be a participant in my own life. I don't have to be a victim.” About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the BeaconProgram, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar' and the host of ‘What You're Craving' Podcast. Connect with Molly Come join us at CAMP SELF CARE, beginning August 16th - visit mollycarmel.com/camp-self-care for more info! Join my mailing list for info (+ discount!) on our SELF LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this episode, Sandee interviews Molly Carmel. Molly Carmel, LCSW is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and founder of Beacon by MC - and which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. Known for her irreverent, “straight talk, no chaser” attitude, she's also the author of the innovative book, Breaking Up with Sugar: A Plan to Divorce the Diets, Drop the Pounds, and Live Your Best Life and the host of the podcast, What You're Craving. Molly is fiercely devoted to helping people break free of their destructive relationship with food, dieting, and negative body image to create the big beautiful lives they deserve. After battling an eating disorder for over 20 years and finding no solution in available treatment, she began to trailblaze her professional path, obsessed with helping people find real and sustainable healing. She's never looked back. Molly has extensive training in Substance Use, Eating Disorders and is intensively in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Recognizing the limitations of a "brain-only" approach in treating complex issues like addiction and eating disorders, she is also a trained Shaman, Reiki healer, a certified Tibetan bowl singing practitioner, certified in BREATHE breathwork, a dedicated devotee of daily meditation, and a certified intenSati instructor Molly's work has been featured on The Today Show, The Dr. Oz Show, Dateline NBC, Anderson Cooper 360, and Extreme Makeover as well as in People Magazine, the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times. She's been a guest on The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast, Keeping it Real with Jillian Michaels, and Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning. Connect with Molly: https://mollycarmel.com/     Connect with Sandee www.sandeesgarlata.com Podcast: www.happinesssolved.com www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlata www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlata www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata  

In this episode of What You're Craving, you will listen to Leanne's story and her journey so far. Molly and Leanne talk a lot about the idea of being honest with the people around us, such as our friends and family who are supportive of our journey. When we are on a mission to quit an addiction - especially food addiction - we might think that sharing our struggles with others will make them leave. Leanne is living proof that is not the case. It is important to be open with people we trust. But it is also essential to tell the truth to people you know will accept it, no matter what. On another topic, Leanne talks about the importance of having a community, a group of people she can trust - like the Breaking Up with Sugar group. Episode Quotes “I went to the group, I did the homework, I listened, and read, and really immersed myself in it but at the same time I realized that was this part of me that was just hanging on for dear life to my previous ways.” “If we are trying to establish safety and if you were to drop a bunch of weight like you would do on a quick-fix diet, I would actually think that would be rather disorienting. If you think about the weight as a shield.” About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the BeaconProgram, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar' and the host of ‘What You're Craving' Podcast. Connect with Molly LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at mollycarmel.com Join my mailing list for info (+ discount!) on our SELF LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly connects with Lindsey Pearson. Lindsey is a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher (MBSR), a Registered Yoga Teacher, as well as a Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator from Mindful Leader. She has led international workshops and is the author of the Distraction Detox: A Self-Care Workbook. Lindsey talks about the impact that practices like meditation and mindfulness had on her healing journey. Lindsey went through hard times a few years ago - relationship issues, losing her dream job, and on top of that, the pandemic - and she saw herself having to handle her biggest fears all at once. At that time, she had to make a decision: to relapse or to shift her perspective. These trauma wounds inspired her to create her company and to help others experience more peace and feel happier, even when dealing with setbacks. In addition, Molly and Lindsey discuss guilt and how it plays an important role in our journey to change and how self-compassion is the best way to live daily life. Tune in! Episode Quotes “I saw very quickly that beating myself up for this pain was going to do nothing. Shaming myself didn't feel good and it was also not effective.” “You can be firm without being cruel.” Connect with Lindsey Pearson Website: www.doyoumindfully.com Connect with Molly LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at mollycarmel.com Join my mailing list for info on our SELF LOVE CAMP coming in August, my Sunday Love Letter, and a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly welcomes clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Kriegel. Dr. Alisa shares her perspective on two relevant topics that have a lot of evidence nowadays: how our childhood wounds impact our relationships and how the nervous system maintains balance in the body. According to Dr. Alisa, in our relationships, we tend to repeat the same patterns we learned during our childhood. All the lessons, the emotions, and the wounds can be a significant part of how we interact with our partners. The key here is to learn to heal those wounds first instead of focusing on fixing the external world around us. When it comes to regulating our nervous system, it is fundamental to identify when we are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or triggered. By being aware of it, we can start regulating the nervous system with a few techniques. Dr. Alisa also explains the differences between the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous system and the reactions we experience when we become anxious, known as fight or flight reactions. Episode Quotes “I'm a big believer that you have to understand what happened in the past. Not to blame it, but to learn from it, to understand yourself, and to use it, because that's going to dictate what comes up for you.” “Ideally, in a relationship, you can be co-regulators for each other, but what that requires is first recognizing your own nervous system responses and what helps you to feel soothed.” Related Links Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory by Deb Dana Connect with Dr. Alisa Kriegel Website: www.alisakriegel.com Podcast: Let's Talk about Sex, Really Connect with Molly LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at mollycarmel.com - Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

Join this episode of What You're Craving as Molly connects with Dr. Mark Horowitz. Dr. Mark is a Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), and today he talks about depression, the different symptoms and treatments of this condition, antidepressant withdrawal, and the side effects of discontinuing it too quickly. With a background that very much matches his line of study today, Dr. Mark has been researching how depression works, what the causes and life experiences associated with it are, and the many health conditions produced by medication withdrawal. Also, according to him, the idea that depression is merely a chemical imbalance is a misconception. Dr. Mark explains that everyone has gone through some depressive state in their lives, and everyone has or will have depression to some degree. This condition can be caused when our emotional needs are not being met, and everyone is susceptible to this situation. Tune in to understand more about antidepressant withdrawal, the placebo effect, the correlation between depression and weight loss, and much more. Episode Quotes “You hear these people that have perfect lives but then depression just drops in their lap… I have never met such a person. Everybody that I have met that has been depressed has had clear reasons in their lives.” “It appears that we become depressed as a response to things in our lives.” Connect with Dr. Mark Horowitz Website: www.markhorowitz.org Twitter: @markhoro Connect with Molly LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at mollycarmel.com - take a look! You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel TikTok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: com/mollycarmel.buws

Are you struggling to break free from your addiction to food? Do you turn to food as a coping mechanism during tough times? In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly chats with Felicia, a current member of the Breaking Up with Sugar community and the All In Intensive coaching group. Felicia is a fighter and survivor of trauma who shares her inspiring story of transformation and regaining control of her life. For years, Felicia battled with her weight and tried various diets, including intermittent fasting, Weight Watchers, and low-carb approaches, but nothing seemed to work. She realized that food had become her go-to coping skill when the world felt out of control. Even when she tried to fix things with a relationship, her food issues worsened. Feeling suicidal, desperate, and with children to care for, Felicia knew she had to make a change. She borrowed money from a friend and joined the All In program, where she learned to set self-determined goals and embrace a beginner's mindset, despite her initial resistance. Through the guidance and support of the All In community and her coach, Molly, Felicia was able to redefine herself and begin to let go of the shame and guilt she felt about her addiction. Although Felicia acknowledges that her journey has not been without its challenges, she is now 66 days without sugar or flour and has seen a significant improvement in her blood sugar levels. Felicia plans to continue her growth journey by taking another round of the All In coaching program. Key Highlights The role of grief and shame in Felicia's journey Felicia's story of joining Breaking Up With Sugar & All In Tools Felicia used to stop self-harm Addressing cognitive distortions and qualifying the positives Felicia talks about her goals for forgiveness and redefining herself Felicia talks about Feelings vs. Facts Episode Quotes: “Recovery is not linear, but my brain wants it to be linear so when it's not linear, it turns lemonade back into lemons.” “I have tools. Having tools isn't my problem. The problem is when I get dysregulated, I forget the tool box even exists… Why am I okay today? It's because I used all of my tools and I had a huge support network that All In allowed me to build. I just needed somebody I trusted to tell me it was going to be okay.”  Connect with Molly: LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at mollycarmel.com - enrollment for ALL IN INtensive Coaching is OPEN! Get the spots while you still can! 3 months of coaching, connection and guaranteed CHANGE! Sign up here - mollycarmel.com/all-in-intensive-coaching/ There are also LOTS of other offerings - Fireside chats, intenSati classes all on mollycarmel.com You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Tiktok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

Krista Joy Palmer is a health coach and advocate for essential oils who has a unique story of healing herself with the help of plants. Despite suffering from autoimmune symptoms that confined her to bed, hospitals, and wheelchairs for years, Krista was able to heal herself and rediscover her passion for healing others. In this episode of What You're Craving, Krista shares her journey to healing and how she now travels to teach others about the power of essential oils. She and Molly also recount a story of how Krista used her essential oils to cure an allergic reaction that Molly had on the day they met. It took Krista four years to receive a diagnosis for her autoimmune illness, during which time she had to balance raising her teenage children while dealing with her symptoms. Despite this, Krista continued to work as much as she could, focusing on what she could do rather than what she couldn't. When doTERRA approached her to help build their business and offered her a new solution for her healing journey, Krista decided to give it a try. Through doTERRA supplementation, she was able to heal more rapidly and went on to continue her work of sharing the tools and natural solutions that have helped her with others. Krista's objective is not to fix or heal anyone independently. Instead, she aims to establish an environment where those with chronic health challenges can enable their bodies to heal naturally. She believes that slowing down and simplifying our lives can aid in our health journey as it did with hers. This episode is perfect for anyone struggling with chronic illness, looking for natural healing methods, or simply interested in learning more about the power of essential oils. Tune in now to discover the gentle power of essential oils with Krista Joy Palmer. Episode Quotes: “I don't fix anybody. I don't heal anybody. I create the environment where your body can heal itself.” “Pain is inevitable, it's part of this life, but suffering is a choice.” Key Highlights Krista and Molly share a story of how Krista used essential oils to save Molly's life Krista talks about her personal journey of healing herself with the help of plants The importance of slowing down and simplifying to achieve real progress in our health journey Using essential oils as a more gentle form of healing Episode Resources: Book: The Body Keeps the Score Connect with Krista: Website: kristajoypalmer.com Instagram: @kristajoypalmer Twitter: @kristajoypalmer Facebook: Krista Joy Palmer Connect with Molly: LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at mollycarmel.com - including our EMBRACE RENEWAL retreat on April 30, from 12-5 EST - sign up on the website - and you'll receive a deep discount on the ALL IN Coaching program along with an amazing experience There are also LOTS of other offerings - Fireside chats, intenSati classes all on mollycarmel.com You can purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Tiktok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

When we feel like a victim of our circumstances, we often forget that we have choices. In this episode, Molly encourages you to bring yourself back to the present moment by reminding yourself that even if you feel stuck, you always have choices. Some situations can feel so painful that it seems impossible to actually have a choice in the matter, but you always do. Bad things may happen to you, but there are infinite ways that you can respond to them. Your choices are to solve the problem, change your feelings about the problem, tolerate it, stay miserable, or make the problem worse. This isn't all to say that it will be an easy road, but there is tremendous power in knowing that you don't have to just lie down and let the pain take over. This is your season of taking your power back. If a problem arises that you truly don't have control over, you still have the power to change how you feel about it. For so many of us, we have been bombarded with failure experiences, shame responses, and rejections. If you have been in these cycles, your first response is most likely to play dead, but a much more powerful option is to work to feel better about the problem.  In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly wants you to know that there is so much more in your control than you think. You never have to feel like a victim in your circumstance. It is time to take your power back because if any problem coming up causes you to fall over and be a victim, there is so much of your power that is just roaming out there. Molly wants you to get it back.  Episode Quote: “When you accept what is, you open yourself up to a lot of different options.” - Molly Carmel “A lot of times when you're in pain, a lot of the pain is in the non-acceptance.” - Molly Carmel Key Highlights The 5 choices we have in any circumstance What to do when you forget that you have choices  The most underrated way to solve a problem Changing your perspective about a problem Learning to accept a problem What if you can't accept something because it is too painful? What happens when you continue to stay a victim? About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the Beacon Program, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar' and the host of ‘What You're Craving' Podcast. Connect with Molly: LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at https://mollycarmel.com - including (drumroll pleaseeeee) our EMBRACE RENEWAL retreat on April 23, from 12-5 EST - sign up on the website - and you'll receive a deep discount on the ALL IN Coaching program along with an amazing experience There are also LOTS of other offerings - Fireside chats, intenSati classes all on https://mollycarmel.com You can also purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: https://mollycarmel.com/buws Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: https://mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media!! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Tiktok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly interviews Jennifer Steinman Sternin, an award-winning filmmaker with over 20 years of experience in television and filmmaking. Jennifer is passionate about creating films that speak to the heart and has gained incredible insights into the human spirit through the process of creating her documentaries, which involve deep dives into people's lives. During the conversation, Jennifer discusses the ways she has healed through being of service to others and finding bigger problems than her own, which she feels can help shift one's perspective. She shares her personal journey of breaking up with diet culture and finding freedom from societal expectations as a woman. Jennifer talks about her struggles with food, eating, and weight and how she continues to work on loving her body, regardless of its size. Jennifer highlights the need for women to be furious about diet culture, not themselves, and discusses the importance of accepting and loving one's body for what it is, rather than striving for unattainable beauty standards. Her insights and experiences offer valuable lessons for anyone struggling with similar issues. Join us as we dive into the impact of societal expectations on women's self-esteem and learn more about Jennifer's filmmaking process. Episode Quotes: “We think it's an issue about us and our self control, and if were doing it right or wrong or good or bad. We've internalized it as our issue, but this is patriarchy working on women… I want women to get furious about diet culture.” Connect with Jennifer Steinman: Website: jennifersteinman.com Website: walnutandrose.com Instagram: @jennifersteinman Facebook: facebook.com/jennifer.steinman.sternin Connect with Molly: LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at https://mollycarmel.com - including (drumroll pleaseeeee) our EMBRACE RENEWAL retreat on April 23, from 12-5 EST - sign up on the website - and you'll receive a deep discount on the ALL IN Coaching program along with an amazing experience Last MINUTE for the OWN YOUR WORTH EXPERIENCE - March 30-April 1 - there are still spots available - JOIN ME - https://www.ownyourworthexperience.com - use code MOLLY10 for 10 percent off! There are also LOTS of other offerings - Fireside chats, intenSati classes all on https://mollycarmel.com You can also purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media!! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Tiktok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly chats with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OB/GYN and Certified Culinary Medicine specialist. As the creator of the nutrition program, The Galveston Diet, and author of the book by the same name, Dr. Haver has made it her mission to help women navigate the challenges of aging with a comprehensive approach to nutrition and wellness. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Dr. Haver is also a wife, mother, and successful entrepreneur. Dr. Haver's journey began when she noticed her patients complaining about weight gain during menopause, despite following traditional weight loss advice of eating less and exercising more. As a physician, she quickly realized there were gaps in her training, specifically with regard to nutrition. Motivated by her own and her patients' struggles with weight gain during menopause, Dr. Haver delved into the world of nutrition, conducting her own research and pursuing certification in culinary medicine at Tulane University to better serve their needs. Molly and Dr. Haver discuss the importance of tailoring nutrition plans to the individual, focusing on non-scale measures such as muscle mass and subcutaneous fat. Dr. Haver also provides insights on how to manage chronic inflammation, how to incorporate micronutrients and supplements into one's diet, and other issues specific to women experiencing menopause. Dr. Haver's unique approach to nutrition and wellness is rooted in a focus on serving others and helping her patients age optimally. Whether you're looking for advice on managing menopause or seeking a more holistic approach to nutrition and wellness, you won't want to miss this fascinating conversation with Dr. Mary Claire Haver. Episode Quotes: “Aging is normal, but suffering is not.” “If you're not maximizing your nutrition, almost nothing's going to help you.” “We don't exercise to be skinny… We go to the gym to be strong.” Connect with Dr. Haver: Website: maryclairewellness.com Website: galvestondiet.com TikTok: @drmaryclaire Instagram: @drmaryclaire Facebook: Dr. Mary Claire Youtube: Mary Claire Haver MD The Galveston Diet Connect with Molly: LOTS of EXCITING stuff going on over at https://mollycarmel.com - including (drumroll pleaseeeee) our EMBRACE RENEWAL retreat on April 23, from 12-5 EST - sign up on the website - and you'll receive a deep discount on the ALL IN Coaching program along with an amazing experience Come join me at the AMAZING Own Your Worth Experience March 31-April 1st. http://ownyourworthexpereince.com use code: MOLLY10 for 10 percent off! There are also LOTS of other offerings - Fireside chats, intenSati classes all on mollycarmel.com You can also purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media!! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Tiktok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

In the latest episode of the Simply Fit Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Molly Carmel. Molly is an addiction and eating disorder specialist, author and host of the what you're craving podcast. After decades of battling her own challenges with addiction and disordered eating, Molly found herself in a position where she was feeling helpless and hopeless. Her battle with these challenges started with her visiting a nutritionist at just 7 years old and ended up with her tipping the scales at 325 lbs. Molly has since turned that around with the approach that she calls, breaking up with sugar and has healed her relationship with food and now helps others to the same. In this episode you can expect to learn: What breaking up with sugar really looks like. Whether we should be looking to reintroduce sugar and flour in the future. Along with what Molly's advice would be for the next generation and how parents can give their children the best chance of being healthy and having a solid relationship with food. So without further ado Molly Carmel. Book a consultation call: https://bit.ly/EHCoachingCall Find out more about coaching: www.ehcoaching.co.uk Connect with me on Instagram: @elliothasoon Get Free Workout Plans: https://bit.ly/EHWorkoutsYT Connect with Molly: @mollycarmel Get Molly's Book: Get It On Amazon Please rate us 5* on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review if you're enjoying the podcast. Don't forget to subscribe too so that you don't miss any future episodes.

In the episode of What You're Craving, Molly interviews Lucy Osborne, owner and CEO of intenSati, a method of movement, mantra, and meditation that aims to cultivate joy and self-awareness. Lucy describes intenSati as an ecstatically blissful practice that allows individuals to set intentions for their lives without judgment. Lucy shares her personal transformation through intenSati, which began when she believed that weight loss was the key to achieving her goals. However, after attending her first intenSati class, she realized that what she was craving was joy. IntenSati helped Lucy to understand that joy is not a result of external factors, but rather a state of being that can be cultivated through intentional practice. Lucy goes on to explain that intenSati is not just about positivity, but rather about an awareness of what is present and a choice for what will come next. By becoming more self-aware through intenSati, Lucy was able to change her behavior to be in alignment with the person she wanted to be, without force or coercion. Today, Lucy is the owner and CEO of intenSati and leads her own classes, helping others to cultivate joy and self-awareness in their own lives. Lucy also discusses her experience with grief after the founder of intenSati and her former business partner, Patricia, passed away. She explains that this experience taught her the importance of prioritizing what is most important in life. Her experience with grief also highlights the importance of prioritizing what truly matters in life and knowing that life goes on, even in the face of loss. Lucy's journey through intenSati is an inspiring reminder of the power of intentional practices to create lasting change in our lives. If you're looking to cultivate more joy and self-awareness, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to discover the transformative potential of intenSati and the valuable lessons Lucy shares from her personal experiences. Quotes: “I think we think we're craving the things that win awards like determination and grit, but I think what we're really craving underneath that is joy.” “We can do this work and still not be happy all the time. We can go through this work and still have negative thoughts. Not only is that good, that's life. That's natural. That's what will happen.” Connect with Lucy: Website: intensati.com Instagram: @intensati and @lu.osborne Connect with Molly: Come join me at the AMAZING Own Your Worth Experience March 31-April 1st. http://ownyourworthexpereince.com use code: MOLLY10 for 10 percent off! There are also LOTS of other offerings - Fireside chats, intenSati classes all on mollycarmel.com You can also purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media!! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Tiktok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly and Amy Shah, MD, a double-board-certified medical doctor and nutrition expert, have a conversation about how to foster a better relationship with our bodies and with food. Many of us turn to processed food for quick comfort and a hit of dopamine, but Amy reveals why this isn't truly satisfying and offers healthier alternatives to create a balanced lifestyle. Amy discusses the effects of processed foods on our dopamine receptors and how it affects our cravings. She will also share her perspective on intuitive eating and why practicing intuitive eating is much harder in today's world. Additionally, Amy delves into the growing knowledge we are gaining through studies about how food and the gut can affect our brains, and how to improve the gut-brain connection. Amy also shares her observations of eating habits in India and how they differ from those in the United States. She delves into the science behind the food-mood connection and talks about natural ways to give our bodies what they need. Amy encourages us to take charge of our health by becoming more mindful of the foods we put into our bodies and how it affects our overall well-being. With her guidance, we can make simple changes to our diet and lifestyle to enjoy greater energy, improved sleep quality, and a more balanced mood. Quotes: “I wish people realized how irritable and angry eating a processed food diet makes you.” - Dr. Amy Shah “Our gut bacteria will work for us if we give it food that it loves, and we are starving them and we are stressing them out, and we are keeping them awake.” - Dr. Amy Shah Connect with Dr. Amy Shah: Instagram: @fastingmd Website: www.amymdwellness.com Come join me at the AMAZING Own Your Worth Experience March 31-April 1st. http://ownyourworthexpereince.com use code: MOLLY10 for 10 percent off! There are also LOTS of other offerings - Fireside chats, intenSati classes all on mollycarmel.com You can also purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media!! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Tiktok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly is joined by Loren Lahav, an accomplished speaker, author, and coach. As someone who is deeply in tune with her wisdom and has a background of contributing and taking care of others, Loren has made her passion into a successful career. During this conversation, Loren shares her inspiring story of how she achieved her goals and the people, books, and life events that helped her get to where she is today. Loren also discusses how she works through fear and how she stays true to her values while moving with intention. Loren is passionate about helping young women and has created events that empower women to own their worth with their money, mindset, and mission. Through her speeches, coaching, and events, Loren wants to start a movement of women coming together to support each other and empower each other to take charge of their lives. As a speaker and coach, Loren has seen first-hand the power of collaboration and community. A trailblazer in her field, Loren's work shows how women can become stronger and more confident by supporting each other, developing their own strengths, and being intentional in how they show up throughout their lives. Episode Quotes: “It's scary to move forward but it's scarier to stay still.” “It's not about skill, it's about heart.” “Nobody can take it away from you until you give it to them. And I think we just give our power away too much.” “It's never too early to own your worth, and it's never too late to own your worth.” Key Highlights: Loren's journey from her childhood to personal development success The vital importance of persistence and awareness How Loren left a secure job to pursue a different vision for her life How Loren embraced her heart and let her skills follow Loren's daily rituals of gratitude and the importance of rituals that resonate with us The power of owning your worth Why it is important to use your greatness and knowledge to serve and take action All about Loren's Own Your Worth event  Episode resources: Come join Molly and Lauren at the Own Your Worth Experience - ownyourworthexperience.com - use code MOLLY10 for a 10% discount Connect with Loren: Instagram: @iamlorenlahav Facebook: Loren Lahav Website: lorenlahav.com Connect with Molly: Sign up for my Sunday Love Letter - a little note to get you through the Sunday Scaries!! There are also LOTS of other offerings - Fireside chats, intenSati classes all on https://mollycarmel.com You can also purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media!! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Tiktok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

On this episode of What You're Craving, Molly is joined by addiction specialist Clarissa Kennedy and her Food Junkies podcast co-host Molly Painschab. Clarissa shares her personal experience with food and alcohol addiction, discussing how changing her eating habits helped her overcome her alcohol addiction. Molly Painschab also shares her experience working in the field and her own journey of addressing her food addiction. This conversation delves into important aspects of food addiction, including how it presents itself, the benefits of a low-exposure food plan, and the underlying causes. The episode also explores the role of mindfulness and sleep in managing food addiction, emphasizing the importance of seeking support in the recovery process. Furthermore, they will discuss how most food addiction recovery requires a foundation free of diet culture thinking and rooted in self-compassion. Episode Quotes: “The world is really missing out on a lot of us who are so deeply embedded in healthy eating as an eating disorder.” “So much of what we do with food addiction is undoing diet culture.” Clarissa and Molly recently launched Sweet Sobriety, an interactive, one-of-a-kind online coaching, community, and connection for those seeking an improved relationship with self, food, and body. Connect with Molly: Gift yourself valentine's day with ME at my Love Yourself Fireside chat - https://mollycarmel.com/love-yourself/ Come join me March 30th and April 1 at the ownyourworthexperience.com - it's going to be INCREDIBLE! There are also LOTS of other offerings - Fireside chats, intenSati classes all on https://mollycarmel.com You can also purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: mollycarmel.com/buws Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media!! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Tiktok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

We all have addictive behaviors that stop us from connecting and rising to our highest self. Ways in which we limit our greatness and self sabotage our efforts that can be painful and feel like we are running on an invisible hamster wheel.  The truth is that you don't have to continue to live life this way and there is hope and a solution when you tap into self resourcefulness and utilize the powerful tools and knowledge in this episode.  Today's guest is Molly Carmel who is the Founder of Beacon by MC, author of the book, Breaking Up with Sugar: A Plan to Divorce the Diets, Drop the Pounds and Live Your Best Life, and host of the What You're Craving podcast. She's also a closet comedian as you'll find out by listening to this episode. We dive deep into: Dark nights of the soul and what it is and how it increases our capacity to hold compassion  Staying in alignment with your higher self when you're “in it” Why we should stop using the term “treat meals” How our language affects our body and addictive patterns Why we need to stop asking ourselves why something is happening and flow with it Her story of being over 300lbs and healing her relationship with herself What spiritual fitness is What sugar actually does to your brain and body The first step to take when you know you have an addiction to food and substances  Who's more predisposed and vulnerable to addiction  Why research shows addiction affects incredibly intelligent people  Why you don't need to hit rock bottom to make powerful changes in your life Join her Spiritual Fitness classes with 20% off code TAYLOR20 for December and January classes. Check out her course Breaking Up With Sugar and use code TAYLOR20 for 20% off Connect with her on Instagram Listen to my interview on Mollys podcast What You're Craving  Join my NEW Telegram channel that is replacing Instagram so that I can continue to share powerful teachings, healings and content. Click here to go right to it or search taylorstonevibehigher Free 5 Part Higher Frequency Activation Meditations: https://iamtaylorstone.com/free-meditations/  Website: https://iamtaylorstone.com Email: info@iamtaylorstone.com

This week, Laurie is speaking with Molly Carmel!Molly Carmel, LCSW-R is a leading addictions and eating disorder therapist, and Founder of The Beacon Program (Beacon by MC), which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. Known for her irreverent, “straight talk, no chaser” attitude, she's also the author of the innovative book, Breaking Up with Sugar: A Plan to Divorce the Diets, Drop the Pounds, and Live Your Best Life and the host of the podcast, What You're Craving. Molly has made it her life's mission to help people find a sustainable solution to the battle of obesity and related eating disorders. After battling an eating disorder for over 20 years and finding no solution in available treatment, she began her professional path and has never looked back. In addition to her extensive training in Substance Use and Eating Disorders, Molly is intensively trained in and has an undying love for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She is also a trained shaman, Reiki healer, and certified Tibetan bowl singing practitioner. Molly's work has been featured on The Today Show, The Dr. Oz Show, Dateline NBC, Anderson Cooper 360, and Extreme Makeover as well as in People Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. Learn more about Molly and her work at mollycarmel.comFollow Molly on Instagram at @mollycarmelPhilathrodating:Molly's Charities are the ACLU and The Wounded Warriors Follow Laurie on Instagram at http://instagram.com/carolinasmatchmaker To learn more about how Laurie and her team can help you, visit http://carolinasmatchmaker.com

Meet Molly Carmel Molly Carmel, LCSW-R is a leading addictions and eating disorder therapist and Founder of The Beacon Program (Beacon by MC), which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. Known for her irreverent, "straight talk, no chaser" attitude, she's also the author of the innovative book, Breaking Up with Sugar: A Plan to Divorce the Diets, Drop the Pounds, and Live Your Best Life and is the host of the podcast, What You're Craving.     Molly has made it her life's mission to help people find a sustainable solution to the battle against obesity and related eating disorders. After battling an eating disorder for over 20 years and finding no solution in available treatment, she began her professional path and has never looked back. In addition to her extensive training in Substance Use and Eating Disorders, Molly is intensively trained in and has an undying love for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She is also a trained shaman, Reiki healer, and certified Tibetan bowl singing practitioner.        Molly Carmel's work has been featured on The Today Show, The Dr. Oz Show, Dateline NBC, Anderson Cooper 360, and Extreme Makeover, as well as in People Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. To learn more about Molly, go to: mollycarmel.com.   You know when you're out to eat, and you overhear friends chatting about their biggest breakup or something juicy? Well, my friend, you're gonna feel like you were hanging with us over lunch and were eavesdropping. This was that kind of conversation that went deep but was funny, intense, and got real-deal about food and sugar addiction and how to take care of yourself in a society that eats up toxic diet culture. So, sit back, relax and definitely get your fave snack and tea as you sit in on our talk.    Food Is a Relationship Game Contrary to what the diet culture will have you believe, there is nothing wrong with you if you struggle with overeating and food. So many of us are taught at an early age that food equals love. I shared my story of my Dad taking me to Dunkin' Donuts before my first day of nursery school to get three double chocolate donuts. I still remember them like it was yesterday. Molly shared about her massive struggles with bingeing, hiding food, and being the youngest one at Weight Watchers. Here's what's important to note, though, food is a relationship game and about nourishment on a mind, body, and soul level. This can be such a tough one to digest when food has acted like your BFF. This is why Molly wrote 'Breaking Up With Sugar', because it felt like such a breakup experience, not to mention detox. If you find yourself struggling with eating out of control or being unable to stop eating sugar, we get you! It was helpful hearing that most cravings last about 20 minutes or so. A good practice when you're tempted by the pan of brownies or box of cookies in your kitchen; leave the room. Call a friend who will support you. Don't let this obsession continue to steal your energy, time, and joy. The purpose is to be free and love yourself and others.    Addiction Is Really About Control Addiction is about needing control, and recovery is about trust. To have recovery, you must shift what you believe. This means not just addressing the physical component but also the emotional and spiritual. I loved what Molly said, 'We row, the Universe steers.' This game of recovery from addiction, especially sugar and food addiction, requires a three-pronged approach of shifting your beliefs and relationship with your mind, body, and spiritual connection. Genuine connection, especially with others on the road to recovery, is the opposite of addiction and can make an enormous difference in your own healing. Molly Carmel suggests you look at cravings as sirens (trust me, I know all about cravings for chocolate anything) and that they're calling you to get introspective and see what you need.    The Greatest Act of Self Love Forgiveness, by far, is the greatest act of self-love. You start by looking at those you need to forgive, including yourself, and make a commitment to work on adding forgiveness to your daily practice. A simple way to start is to wish the person you want to forgive well and ask that they be free from suffering and at peace. This comes from the meta meditation and is an excellent place to begin.   To learn more about Molly, her Beacon program for sugar addiction, or any of her work, go to mollycarmel.com   Hungry For More If you're hungry for more in life and want to stop the incessant cycle of food addiction, you might want to check out my online course, Hungry For More: Overcoming Food Addiction (juliereisler.com/shop) or my Hungry For More audio course on Insight Timer (insighttimer.com/juliereisler). Both will guide you through the 6 H's of the Hunger model for greater self-awareness, compassion, and deep change.  Final Thoughts Molly Carmel's book Breaking Up with Sugar helps us understand that food addiction, especially addiction to sweets and sugar, doesn't have to result in self-degradation. There's a road to self-awareness, forgiveness, and a deeper sense of self-love as long as you're willing to travel it.    Breakthrough Your Biggest Blocks with Julie Reisler Do you desire to uncover your biggest block? To bust through it and set a clear path? All so you can stride forward in confidence and conquer your goals? Then booking a Breakthrough Session with Julie is just what you need. To learn more go to juliereisler.com/you-me   Connect with Molly Carmel Website: mollycarmel.com Facebook page: Molly Carmel Instagram: @mollycarmel LinkedIn: Molly Carmel Twitter: @mollycarmel     Looking To Help Others Know Who They Are and Design Their Best Life? If you are feeling a strong urge to help other big-hearted empaths get unstuck and design their best life, you've got to check out my Life Designer Coach Academy. It is a world-class four-month virtual live coach certification program that will give you proven tools, techniques, practices, and methodology to be a powerful coach. This coaching program is for aspiring and current coaches looking to fill in the missing pieces and gain confidence and mastery both in the coaching core competencies and the integrative health modalities from a mind-body science, positive psychology, and healing arts perspective. To learn more, go to juliereisler.com/certification. Sacred Connection As always, this community is a sacred, safe place built on love and acceptance. It was created to help you evolve and expand into your highest self. Please share your wisdom, comments, and thoughts. I love hearing from you and learning how you are being your truest, you-est you. Please join us in our Facebook group The You-est You® Community for Soul Seekers   Join host Julie Reisler, author and multi-time TEDx speaker, each week to learn how you can tap into your best self and become your You-est You® to achieve inner peace, happiness, and success at a deeper level! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, industry thought leaders, and extraordinary human beings that will help to transform your life. Julie also shares a-ha moments that have shaped her life and career and discusses key concepts from her book Get a PhD in YOU Here's to your being your you-est you! Enjoying the show? For iTunes listeners, get automatic downloads and share the love by subscribing, rating & reviewing here! *Share what you are struggling with or looking to transform with Julie at podcast@juliereisler.com. 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The way we talk to ourselves and the relationship we have with our thoughts are an important part of healing trauma, stopping self-hating, and accepting our image. Sometimes, the thought patterns and the unregulated self-talk are so deep rooted in our minds that we don't even realize when they appear and, therefore, we cannot stop them from reoccurring. Can you recognize the moments when you punish yourself? In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly welcomes Adrienne Glasser to discuss addiction, trauma, and the importance of therapy experiences – and not only therapy talks. Adrienne talks about compassionate self-talk, being aware of the sensations in our body when we feel self-hate, and how to begin to treat addictions and self-image issues with just awareness. Tune in to listen to the whole episode. Episode Quote “Everything that's happening is either a form of protection or is coming from wounding. It's not anything that anyone is doing on purpose and it's just a reflection of where you've been and not who you are.” – Adrienne Glasser Key Highlights Adrienne explains how she began working as a therapist and how in her childhood she herself dealt with a lot of addiction and trauma but was also surrounded by a lot of therapy talk; It's important to know that protective systems (how we keep wanting to be safe and protected no matter what) truly have their foundation in traumas; Adrienne explains that the well-known moments of self-hate and self-doubt need to be noted to be stopped. It's also helpful to notice what physical sensations they cause in the body; Adrienne and Molly briefly discuss the diet culture and how it is the source of many rejection patterns we keep reproducing; How to find your authentic Self and reconnect with it in order to live a better and more peaceful life. About Adrienne Glasser Adrienne Glasser is a meditation spiritual teacher, psychotherapist, certified IFS practitioner, and a somatic movement therapist. Her primary role is teaching clients and clinicians to reconnect with their most authentic Self and live their best lives. Connect with Adrienne Glasser Instagram: @adrienne.glasser Website: adrienneglasser.com  Help for Addictions: https://breathelifehealingcenters.com  About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the Beacon Program, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar' and the host of ‘What You're Craving' Podcast. Connect with Molly Want to spend MORE time together? Me too! Here are all the ways: Instagram: @mollycarmel Facebook: Molly Carmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Free Mini Masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup Breaking Up with Sugar Course: molly-carmel.mykajabi.com/buws-course Breaking Up with Sugar Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Monthly Group Coaching: mollycarmel.com/coaching-with-molly Weekly IntenSati Spiritual Fitness Class: mollycarmel.com/intensati

In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly welcomes Jessie Inchauspé (a.k.a. Glucose Goddess) to talk all things monitoring glucose, how to control glucose spikes, the consequences of high glucose levels in our body, and how to manage it all without giving up the foods we like. High glucose affects our mental health as well as our physical health, and Jessie talks all about it in this conversation. In addition, she shares the easiest and most uncomplicated hacks to manage your glucose levels when ingesting a variety of foods. Consuming a high-protein/high-fat breakfast and combining a protein source with a carbohydrate source, for example, are two of these hacks. Jessie also talks about the best options for snacks, juices, smoothies, and how to implement these habits into our daily lives. Tune in! Episode Quote “Every time we eat, if we're eating starches or sugars, they break down into glucose as we digest them, and glucose is great, it's our bodies' primary energy source and every cell in our body needs it for energy. Things start getting tricky when you experience a glucose spike, which is too much delivery of glucose, too quickly in your body.” – Jessie Inchauspé Key Highlights CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor): what is it, how does it work, and Jessie's experience with this kind of monitoring data; How glucose spikes affects mental health besides being an important cause of skin problems; Lack of sleep is one of the most important aspects of our routines that influence glucose levels; Hacks to keep our glucose levels steady (10 principles); Jessie shares the best options for snacks, fruits, juices, smoothies and how to combine types of foods not to spike glucose levels; What kind of health issues we may have when glucose levels are high and how to implement some of the hacks into daily life. About Jessie Inchauspé Jessie Inchauspé is on a mission to translate cutting-edge science into easy advice to help people improve their physical and mental health. She's the founder of the wildly popular Instagram account @GlucoseGoddess, where she teaches hundreds of thousands of people about healthy food habits. In her first book, Glucose Revolution, Jessie shares her startling discovery about the essential role of blood sugar in every aspect of our lives, from cravings to fertility, and the surprising hacks to optimize it while still eating the foods we love. Connect with Jessie Inchauspé Instagram: @GlucoseGoddess Book: Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspé About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the Beacon Program, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar' and the host of ‘What You're Craving' Podcast. Connect with Molly Want to spend MORE time together? Me too! Here are all the ways: Instagram: @mollycarmel Facebook: Molly Carmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Free Mini Masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup Breaking Up with Sugar Course: molly-carmel.mykajabi.com/buws-course Breaking Up with Sugar Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Monthly Group Coaching: mollycarmel.com/coaching-with-molly Weekly IntenSati Spiritual Fitness Class: mollycarmel.com/intensati

Genetics play an important role in the positive aspects of our personality, the potential challenges we might have in life, and the overall tendencies of how we'll act and behave. Although our genes are fundamental for this equation, the environment in which we live and the people and places that surround us are also responsible for many things. Being aware of this balance is the first step to self-knowledge. In today's episode of What You're Craving, Molly welcomes Dr. Danielle Dick, PhD and author of ‘The Child Code'. Besides explaining the idea of genetics and biology, Dr. Danielle also touches on important points about parenting and child behavior. The way kids are raised will potentially influence their adult life and, as parents, it's important to involve children in all of the solution processes. Tune in! Episode Quote “What I mean is not that genes are destiny and DNA is destiny, that we don't have an active important role in our life outcomes, but very often we completely ignore the really important role of genes in so much in human behavior.” – Dr. Danielle Dick Key Highlights Dr. Danielle shares her background in psychology and genetics; Does willpower is enough to break an addictive cycle? How addictive behaviors can go a different route? How much does genetic play a role on the way we show up to the world and how we interact with it; How parenting influence our tendencies in adulthood; Dr. Danielle explains that, as parents, it's important to solve problems with the kids participating; Our traits, personality and unique characteristics were given to us for a reason; it's important to accept the way we were made; DNA is not our destiny. It's not something unchangeable, but also not something to be ignored; Dr. Danielle explains that half of our differences and tendencies are due to biology, and half is due to our environment; Dr. Danielle shares her thoughts on what we're all craving. About Dr. Danielle Dick Dr. Danielle Dick is a researcher, professor of psychology and genetics, and author of ‘The Child Code: Understanding Your Child's Unique Nature for Happier, More Effective Parenting'. She is internationally recognized and expert in genetics and environmental influences on human behavior. Connect with Dr. Danielle Dick Book: The Child Code by Dr. Danielle Dick, PhD About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the Beacon Program, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar' and the host of ‘What You're Craving' Podcast. Connect with Molly Want to spend MORE time together? Me too! Here are all the ways: Instagram: @mollycarmel Facebook: Molly Carmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Free Mini Masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup Breaking Up with Sugar Course: molly-carmel.mykajabi.com/buws-course Breaking Up with Sugar Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Monthly Group Coaching: mollycarmel.com/coaching-with-molly Weekly IntenSati Spiritual Fitness Class: mollycarmel.com/intensati

Wellness is a word that has different connotations for different people. Despite presenting a very clear notion of what it is and what it means, everyday wellness can represent a lot of different habits, different practices, and different results. Finding wellness pillars that work for you – and exclusively for you – is a nice thing to do for both mental and physical health. Have you found your pillars yet? In today's episode of What You're Craving, Molly welcomes Colleen Watchob to the show to talk all things wellness habits, discovering our non-negotiable health actions, and how to combine the many attributions of a busy life with our health. Having gone through health issues herself in the past, Colleen co-founded mindbodygreen to help others find whatever works best for them. Tune in! Episode Quote “It's really about finding what's right for you at where you are in your life and a part that I think is tricky about this is: you really do have to be the CEO of your own healthcare.” – Colleen Wachob Key Highlights Colleen shares her background, dealing with some health issues and which lessons she took from it;  Colleen tells the listeners how mindbodygreen started; Wellness practices must work for you; it's important to discover your own non- negotiable; When it comes to wellness and health, sometimes less is better, and what is simple works the best; Molly and Colleen talk about how to find daily health pillars that work for each one, highlighting that not everything is for everybody; “Sleep fitness” and the importance of sun exposure for health; How's the process behind the production of mindbodygreen's supplements; How to conciliate responsibilities with our wellbeing; Colleen shares with us her opinion on what she thinks we're all craving lately. Episode Resources Go to mindbodygreen.com to save 15% using the code WHATYOURECRAVING15! About Colleen Wachob Colleen is the co-founder and co-CEO of mindbodygreen, a company engaged in all things health, movement, mindfulness, integrative practices, and wellness trends. With a modern approach that combines soul & science, mindbodygreen helps you take better care of your health. Connect with Colleen Instagram: @colleenwatchob | @mindbodygreen Website: mindbodygreen.com About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the Beacon Program, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar' and the host of ‘What You're Craving' Podcast. Connect with Molly Instagram: @mollycarmel Facebook: Molly Carmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Free Mini Masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup Breaking Up with Sugar Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Monthly Group Coaching: mollycarmel.com/coaching-with-molly Weekly IntenSati Spiritual Fitness Class: mollycarmel.com/intensati

In today's episode I talk with Molly Carmel, LCSW-R, about breaking up with sugar and overcoming the diet mentality that has most of us so traumatized. Molly speaks from the heart and shares her own story and how she now helps other people. Molly is the Founder of the Beacon Program clinic and Beacon by MC signature programs which offer individual and group solutions to help people heal their relationship with food and with themselves. She is also the author of the book, Breaking Up with Sugar. As she battled an eating disorder and addiction for over 20 years, Molly was shocked and disheartened by the lack of viable treatment options. This fueled her to create her groundbreaking clinic and treatment method to help people heal their relationships with food and with themselves. In addition to her extensive training in Substance Use and Eating Disorders, Molly is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, certified in BREATHE breathwork, a dedicated devotee of daily meditation, and an intenSati instructor. Molly is also the podcast host of "What You're Craving." Website:mollycarmel.com Instagram:@mollycarmel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws/ Podcast: https://mollycarmel.com/podcast/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too! Website: www.unsweetenedsio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsweetenedsio Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnSweetenedSio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVw0_4Ms1GNE5-p6LT0qlw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-harris-64663317/

Join Jon and Will from Men Talking Mindfulness as they interview the anti-diet, sugar-free warrior, author, and podcaster, Molly Carmel! Learn about the Breaking Up with Sugar book and how harmful sugar is - for your weight, your skin, your heart, your mind, your sleep, your nervous system and much more! Links from discussion: Info on retreat: https://imiloainstitute.com/retreat/reflect-reset-rewire/ Molly's podcast: What You're Craving. https://podfollow.com/1553369318 Molly's book: https://mollycarmel.com/book Molly on social @mollycarmel Timestamps 01:13 Welcome to the Show 03:40 Introducing Molly Carmel, author of Breaking Up With Sugar 06:45 Jon leads Opening Grounding Practice 09:00 Mindfulness and joy 11:30 Molly's Journey as a “Wounded Healer” 19:30 Men and “Diet Addiction” 21:00 Sugar is an abusive relationship 22:30 We have to have a relationship with the food we eat 25:00 Cognitive Dissonance keeps us from making the decisions we know we should 27:30 Sugar is causing 2 addictions - substance and process 33:30 The Science of Food Addiction 34:45 The Shame/Diet Cycle 35:45 You have to find a solution as big as your problem 41:00 We do what's easiest for us 44:00 The Bliss Point is what's messing us up. 45:45 Finishing your food isn't disrespectful 48:00 Sugar is not a solution 51:50 Artificial Sweetener is destroying your taste and your gut 55:00 Not everyone has a food addiction 58:00 Relapse is a part of the story. 1:00:00 Molly's 3-C's: Compassion, Curious, Corrective Action 1:07:15 Willpower is only a 15-minute intervention 1:11:00 Why Mindfulness is key to moving forward 1:15:00 Will leads Closing Grounding Practice Opening and closing Music: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-malecon Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/xbWzYbtMgIE

This week we had a fun Dear Media crossover moment when we welcomed eating disorder & addiction therapist and host of What You're Craving, Molly Carmel. We picked Molly's brain on the cross-section of diet culture and wellness and talked addiction and food freedom.   Thanks to our partners  Huzzah- huzzah.com/retrograde  Nuuly - nuuly.com code retrograde20 Savage X Fenty - savagex.com/retrograde 

In today's very special episode, I am joined by my new friend, the amazing, Molly Carmel. Molly is an addictions and eating disorder therapist, author of ‘Breaking Up with Sugar,' and host of the podcast ‘What You're Craving.' We talk about the complicated relationship we have with food, the toxic impact diet culture has on that relationship, recovering from food addiction and disordered eating, and how we can learn to love and appreciate our bodies. Molly details her own journey overcoming disordered eating and addiction, her experience breaking up with sugar, and the ongoing road to recovery.   “The harder the choice, the better the outcome.”    If you enjoyed our guest as much as I did, you can check out her podcast, ‘What You're Craving' or pick up her book, ‘Breaking Up with Sugar'   For more information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition's Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources    Because Life is a Dear Media Production in association with Scale Productions.     Follow Because Life:  @becauselifewithsydel Follow Me:  @sydelcurrylee Follow Molly:  @mollycarmel  

Welcome to What You're Craving! In this get-to-know-you first date episode I explain the ins and outs of me - I'm a long time eating disorder and addiction therapist who has had a pretty gnarly journey struggling in a destructive relationship with food. I was trying everything I could get my hands on to heal and living a double life as an eating disorder therapist with a serious eating disorder. Now I have had this really amazing recovery where I've changed my life and helped lots of others do the same. If I could only tell you one thing, it's that healing, growth and changing your life for good is absolutely possible.   My goal is to stop talking about all of the obvious things that come with eating disorders and addictions, that seem to be getting us sicker and sicker. I deeply understand that the root of our problems aren't simply the problems themselves (food, alcohol, relationships, social media), but something deeper that we're craving. And that's what we're going to do together - learn, grow, connect, laugh (a lot I hope) and truly heal.   I'm also obsessed with knowing all about you, so please follow (and DM!)  me on Instagram, Facebook and my website. We're in this together and the journey is going to be so awesome.   Produced by Dear Media. 

Check out What You're Craving, hosted by Molly Carmel - coming March 10th to Dear Media!   Produced by Dear Media.