In this episode, we talk with Dr. Filippa Juul, a leading researcher on ultra-processed foods (UPFs), to explore why these engineered products are more than just empty calories. Dr. Juul breaks down the NOVA classification system, explains how UPFs disrupt hunger cues and metabolic health, and shares why they're linked to obesity, chronic illness, and […]
In this compelling episode, Dr. David Kessler—former FDA Commissioner, public health leader, and author of The End of Overeating and Diet, Drugs & Dopamine—joins us to discuss the biology of food addiction, his personal journey with weight regain, and the urgent need to move beyond willpower-based narratives. He breaks down the neuroscience of cue-induced craving, […]
In this eye-opening episode, Ashka Naik, human rights advocate and food policy expert, joins Dr. Vera Tarman and Molly Painschab to expose the hidden power of language in shaping our food systems. From ultra-processed products to neocolonial food politics, Ashka reveals how industry co-opts science, culture, and perception—why it matters what we call “food,” and […]
In this episode, clinical psychologist and ACT expert Dr. Diana Hill joins us for a deeply enriching conversation on how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can transform our relationship with movement, body image, and values. Drawing from her personal practice and decades of experience, Diana offers science-backed tools like urge surfing, savoring, and body image […]
In this compassionate and validating episode, Clarissa and Molly explore post-event collapse—the crash that often follows big emotional or stimulating experiences like vacations, therapy sessions, or vulnerable group shares. They unpack the science, psychology, and nervous system responses behind the dip, and offer real-world recovery tools for soft landings, reentry, and self-compassion. A must-listen for […]