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Food Junkies Podcast EP25: Favorite Takeaways Recap

Recap with Dr. Vera Tarman,
Clarissa Kennedy, and Molly Painschab

Dr Vera TarmanOn todays episode Vera, Molly and Clarissa discuss our favourite takeaways from each guest we have had on the show so far, (like a cheat sheet to go back if you missed an episode) the exciting guests we have coming up and a really exciting announcement about what we are working on for the fall.

We have officially reached over 30,000 downloads and we want to thank each and every one of you for tuning in. We are overwhelmed by the response and so grateful for your listening support. You are our community and we recover together with you one meal at time!

Thank you for being a part of our family. Thank you for your recovery passion. Thank you for your trust. Thank you for your support. Thank you for your feedback and most importantly thank you for listening.

Food Junkies Podcast EP24: Florence Christophers

Florence Christophers, the Kick Sugar Coach!

In today’s episode, Clarissa and Molly sit down with Florence Christophers, the Kick Sugar Coach! Hear her personal and professional story, how she started her Kick Sugar Summit, her work with Jack, what Food Addiction is to her, her shift to work around emotional eating and how she works with clients to address emotional eating, and the work she continues to do with herself and her clients.

Food Junkies Podcast EP23: Bitten Jonsson

Bitten Jonsson, Swedish Sugar GuruOur Swedish Sugar Guru, Bitten Jonsson, is back today to speak with Dr. Vera Tarman about the hotly debated topic of FASTING.

We believe that fasting is a powerful medical intervention to be used cautiously. You will hear Vera and Bitten discuss their personal and professional journeys, the difference between Time Restricted Eating (TRE) and Fasting, why individuals with Food Addiction should avoid fasting for long periods of time, why we shouldn’t practice intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating in the beginning (*hint: it has to do with understanding our hunger cues and energy levels), how Bitten incorporates Biochemical Repair with clients, why we should avoid eating after 6 pm, why Addiction Medicine vetoes other interventions, and their plea to other professionals to learn about Food Addiction.

Food Junkies Podcast EP22: Dr. Robert Lustig

Dr. Robert LustigToday we have Robert H. Lustig, M.D., M.S.L., the New York Times bestselling author of several books about the problems caused by sugar, processed food, and the health conditions of obesity, who shares his expertise and research about metabolic health.

Hear about Dr. Lustig’s new book: Metabolical and why he has taken the gloves off when it comes to Big Food and Big Medicine!

He addresses nutrition, food science, and global health, and explains how by focusing on real food we can reverse chronic disease and promote longevity. He also challenges the current healthcare paradigm and the influence of Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government.

 

Food Junkies Podcast EP21: Dr. Evelyne Bourdua-Roy

Dr. Evelyne Bourdua-RoyDr Evelyne Roy, has made it her mission to educate and provide evidenced-based nutritional care for her patients who suffer from obesity & type 2 diabetes. Dr Roy is a board certified Obesity Medicine clinician. She trained with Dr Jason Fung & Dr Georgia Ede. She is the author of: Eat Fat to Lose Weight with the Keto & Low Carb Diet & Renverser Le Surpoids et le diabetes de type 2

Food Junkies Podcast EP20: Dr. Robert Cywes

Dr. Robert CywesDr. Robert Cywes specializes in Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery for adults and adolescents in West Palm Beach, Florida. He has been doing bariatric surgery for 18 years performing over 8000 surgeries.

In 2004, Dr. Cywes established JSAPA to continue his work in both adolescent and adult obesity treatment and surgery, and in 2013 opened a practice in Palm Beach County, Florida. He now works with a highly experienced team of professionals from a variety of medical sub-specialties to better care for obese patients.

Food Junkies Podcast Ep19: Annica Strandberg-Schmidt

In today’s episode, Annica shares her personal story and AHA moment, how she navigated her abstinence while having a young family, what made her pursue her professional path as a Sugar Addiction Professional, how sugar addiction is received in Sweden, and how parents can support their families in moving toward a lifestyle with less processed foods and sugar!

Food Junkies Podcast Ep18: Sara Somers

We are so excited to have author Sara Somers on this episode. For nearly 50 years she suffered from untreated food addiction. She wrote “Saving Sara” to provide readers with an inside view of a food addict’s mind, showcasing her experiences with obsessive cravings, compulsivity, and powerlessness regarding food. She hopes this book will not only help those still suffering from the disease of food addiction but also educate loved ones on the progression of the disease in order to promote life-saving conversations with those still suffering.

Food Junkies Podcast Ep16: Molly Carmel

Molly Carmel is the founder and director of Beacon in New York. She has a personal and professional story related to Food Addiction. 

Today she talks to Molly and Clarissa about her story, how she works with clients in her harm-reduction clinic, her thoughts on Eating Disorder Treatment culture, what happened when she was accepted to do a presentation for the International Eating Disorders Conference, the four aspects of Food Addiction (especially volume and scales), addiction to dieting/diet culture, DBT as a therapeutic modality for working with clients, the greatest gift we can give our children, her next book, her NEW PODCAST, and of course: the signature question!

Food Junkies Podcast Ep15: Dr. Nicole Avena

Dr. Nicole AvenaDr. Nicole Avena is a research neuroscientist and a pioneer in the field of food addiction. Her seminal research work jump-started a new field of exploration in medicine and nutrition.

Her research achievements have been honored by awards from several groups including the New York Academy of Sciences, the American Psychological Association, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and her research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Eating Disorders Association. She also maintains a blog, Food Junkie, with Psychology Today.

 

Food Junkies Podcast Ep14: Tony Vassallo

Tony VassalloDon’t miss out on Tony telling us his personal journey and how he was finally able to bring his movie “Follow Me” to LIFE!!

Tony has an inspiring recovery journey with Food Addiction. At one point in his life, he experienced a multitude of metabolic issues such as Type II diabetes, hypertension, gout, acid reflux, sleep apnea, constant joint pain. In 2010, he began his life-changing journey of losing 130 pounds and has successfully maintained his weight loss.

Today, Tony has created MODA for MEN & facilitates a weekly weight loss support group in Toronto, conducts personal coaching sessions, and has designed Meal Plan for his clients. He is the author of two books and the Executive Producer of “Follow Me,” a documentary film exploring the journeys of sixteen individuals, in different spectrums of Food Addiction, who have all successfully sustained their weight loss…..some for over 30 years. It is definitely a must-see and we will put the link for it in our show notes.