In this compelling episode, Dr. Vera Tarman interviews Dr. Thomas Seyfried, a pioneer in the field of cancer metabolism. Dr. Seyfried challenges the mainstream view of cancer as a genetic disease and presents strong evidence that cancer is fundamentally a mitochondrial … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 228: Dr. Thomas Seyfried – Cancer as a Metabolic Disorder
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 227: Clinicians Corner – Recovery Is a Lifestyle, Not a Lifeboat
Recovery Is a Lifestyle, Not a Lifeboat – Maintaining Long-Term Recovery
In this episode of Clinician’s Corner, Molly and Clarissa explore the often-overlooked realities of long-term recovery. While many recovery programs focus on the acute phases and early abstinence, sustainable recovery … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 227: Clinicians Corner – Recovery Is a Lifestyle, Not a Lifeboat
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 226: Dr. Jen Unwin on Consensus, Recovery Outcomes, and the Future of Food Addiction Treatment
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 … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 226: Dr. Jen Unwin on Consensus, Recovery Outcomes, and the Future of Food Addiction Treatment
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 225: Dr. Vera Tarman & Bitten Jonsson Reflect on Food Addiction Recovery
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. … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 225: Dr. Vera Tarman & Bitten Jonsson Reflect on Food Addiction Recovery
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 224: Dr. Eike Buabang – Breaking the Habit Loop: How Our Brains Build—and Battle—Behavior Patterns
In this powerful and timely conversation, we welcome Dr. Eike Buabang, cognitive neuroscientist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Trinity College Dublin, to explore one of the most fundamental yet overlooked topics in recovery: habits.
Dr. Buabang studies the brain mechanisms behind habit … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 224: Dr. Eike Buabang – Breaking the Habit Loop: How Our Brains Build—and Battle—Behavior Patterns
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 223: Clinicians Corner – From Survival to Self-Compassion
From Survival to Self-Compassion: Understanding Our Protective Behaviors
In this thought-provoking Clinician’s Corner episode, Clarissa Kennedy and Molly Painschab dive deep into the ever-popular term “self-sabotage” — and why they believe it’s not only inaccurate but potentially harmful in … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 223: Clinicians Corner – From Survival to Self-Compassion
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 222: Dr. David Wiss
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 … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 222: Dr. David Wiss
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 221: Dr. Lindsey Parnarouskis
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 … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 221: Dr. Lindsey Parnarouskis
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 220: Dr. Weaver (The Link Between Ultra-Processed Food and Alzheimer’s)
In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Dr. Vera Tarman speaks with Dr. Donald Weaver, a world-renowned expert on Alzheimer’s disease, its causes, and its treatment.
Dr. Weaver, a Canadian neurologist, chemist, and researcher at the University of Toronto, has made significant … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 220: Dr. Weaver (The Link Between Ultra-Processed Food and Alzheimer’s)
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 219: Clinicians Corner – The Importance of Belonging in Recovery
Hosts Clarissa Kennedy and Molly Painschab explore the critical theme of belonging in recovery. They discuss the concept of "othering"—feeling unseen, unheard, or misunderstood—and its deep impact on individuals in their healing journeys. The episode is framed around a powerful quote from George … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 219: Clinicians Corner – The Importance of Belonging in Recovery
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 218: Nick Norwitz p2
In this episode, we welcome back Nick Norwitz for Part 2 of our deep dive into metabolism, food addiction, and dietary nuances. We cover everything from broken metabolisms to the role of hormones in weight regulation, the impact of glycemic load, and the ongoing debate about fruit, dairy, olive … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 218: Nick Norwitz p2
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 217: Nick Norwitz p1
Dr. Norwitz, a valedictorian from Dartmouth, PhD in Metabolism from Oxford, and an MD candidate at Harvard Medical School, shares his journey with severe Inflammatory Bowel Disease. This struggle led him to discover the life-changing power of a ketogenic diet. His transformation inspired his … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 217: Nick Norwitz p1
