Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 187: Monica Boyer

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Monica Boyer is a certified Ketogenic Lifestyle Coach and a passionate holistic health and wellness advocate. Seven years ago, she had a life-changing experience that inspired her to leave her […]

Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 188: Matthew W. Johnson, PhD

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Matthew W. Johnson, PhD, is a senior researcher for the Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research and Treatment at Sheppard Pratt’s Institute for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics. He is one of the world’s most accomplished scientists on the human effects of psychedelics. He has conducted seminal research in the behavioral economics of drug use, addiction, […]

Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 189: Dr. Hala Lahlou

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The conversation also delves into the use of GLP-1 agonists and bariatric surgery as treatments for obesity. Dr. Lahlou explains that GLP-1 agonists, initially developed for diabetes treatment, are now used to treat obesity because they help reduce food cravings and manage metabolic disorders. However, she also highlights the challenges, including side effects and the […]

Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 191: Dr. Ashley Gearhardt, Ph.D.

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In this insightful episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Vera Tarman and Molly Painschab sit down with the esteemed Dr. Ashley Gearhardt, a leading expert in the field of food addiction and psychology. Dr. Gearhardt is known for her groundbreaking work in developing the Yale Food Addiction Scale, which has become a pivotal […]

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