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. 190: Dr. Èvelyne Bourdua-Roy

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of food addiction recovery, exploring how positive and negative expectations can shape the journey to better health. Dr. Roy shares her insights on the importance of flipping expectations, patient challenges, and practical strategies for building new, adaptive expectations that support lasting recovery.

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 […]

Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 192: Dr. Barry C. Smith

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Dr. Smith delves into the interplay between our senses—taste, touch, smell, and even sound—and how these senses influence our eating experiences. He explains how texture and aroma can trick our brains into perceiving food as sweeter or more flavorful than it is, often leading to overconsumption. Dr. Smith also discusses his experiment of cutting out […]

Sugar Free Challenge

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The Sugar-Free September Challenge. Are you Sweet: Enough? Join the FB Sugar Free for Life: I ‘m Sweet Enough Support Group For videos, speakers, Q and A, and more from the September […]

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