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 … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 224: Dr. Eike Buabang – Breaking the Habit Loop: How Our Brains Build—and Battle—Behavior Patterns
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 … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 223: Clinicians Corner – From Survival to Self-Compassion
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
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
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)
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
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
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
In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Dr. Vera Tarman speaks with Dr. Jon Davis, a principal investigator on the study Changes in Alcohol Use After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Davis is a principal scientist at Nova Nordisk, where he researches how gut-brain signaling mechanisms … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 216: Dr. Jon DavisFood
In this episode, we dive into a hot topic in the world of Ultra-Processed Food (UPF) Use Disorder—Harm Reduction. This concept, widely recognized in substance use recovery, has been largely undefined or misunderstood in the food addiction space. Today, we explore:
Key Harm Reduction … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 215: Clinician’s Corner – Exploring Harm Reduction in Ultra-Processed Food Use DisorderDr. Kim Dennis returns to the Food Junkies Podcast to discuss the evolving understanding of Ultra-Processed Food Use Disorder (UPFUD) and its intersection with clinical psychiatry, eating disorders, trauma, and harm reduction approaches. With mounting research pointing to the undeniable effects … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 214: Dr. Kim Dennis
In this compelling episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, we welcome Michael Prager, author of Fat Boy, Thin Man and Sustainable You. Michael shares his transformative journey from struggling with food addiction and obesity to becoming an accomplished author, journalist, and advocate for food … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 213: Michael Prager
