Dr. Weirs shares her insights on using the ketogenic diet as a tool for managing cravings related to addiction, not only for alcohol but possibly food as well. We explore how the brain’s metabolism shifts in addiction and the promising role of ketones in stabilizing withdrawal … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 195: Dr. Corinde Weirs
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 194: Anna Fruehling
In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Dr. Vera Tarman and Molly Painschab sit down with Anna Fruehling, co-founder of SUGARx Global and a powerful voice in the food addiction recovery space. Anna shares her personal journey through addiction, recovery, and her mission to help others … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 194: Anna Fruehling
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 194: Anna Fruehling
In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Dr. Vera Tarman and Molly Painschab sit down with Anna Fruehling, co-founder of SUGARx Global and a powerful voice in the food addiction recovery space. Anna shares her personal journey through addiction, recovery, and her mission to help … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 194: Anna Fruehling
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 193: Bethany Mazereeuw, MSW (The Enneagram)
Bethany Mazereeuw, MSW, is a Registered Social Worker in Ontario, Canada, specializing in recovery support. Bethany brings a compassionate and holistic approach to helping individuals navigate the challenges of addiction recovery, emotional well-being, and personal growth.
She is passionate … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 193: Bethany Mazereeuw, MSW (The Enneagram)
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 193: Bethany Mazereeuw, MSW (The Enneagram)
In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of the Enneagram and its role in personal growth and recovery from food addiction. Bethany Mazereeuw, RSW, provides an insightful introduction to the Enneagram, explaining how this system of nine personality types helps individuals … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 193: Bethany Mazereeuw, MSW (The Enneagram)
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 192: Dr. Barry C. Smith
In this episode, Dr. Vera Tarman and Clarissa Kennedy welcome Dr. Barry C. Smith, a former food industry consultant and an expert in sensory perception, to discuss his transition from working with ultra-processed foods to advocating for healthier eating alternatives. Dr. Smith shares his journey … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 192: Dr. Barry C. Smith
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 192: Dr. Barry C. Smith
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 … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 192: Dr. Barry C. Smith
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 191: Dr. Ashley Gearhardt, Ph.D.
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 … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 191: Dr. Ashley Gearhardt, Ph.D.
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 191: Dr. Ashley Gearhardt, Ph.D.
Dr. Ashley Gearhardt, Ph.D., is an esteemed psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan. She is renowned for her pioneering research on the intersection of addiction, eating behavior, and obesity. Dr. Gearhardt earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Yale … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 191: Dr. Ashley Gearhardt, Ph.D.
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 190: Dr. Èvelyne Bourdua-Roy
Welcome to the Food Junkies Podcast! In today’s episode, your host, Dr. Vera Tarman, and co-host, Clarissa Kennedy, are thrilled to welcome Dr. Èvelyne Bourdua-Roy to the show. Dr. Roy is a highly respected family medicine physician with a wealth of knowledge and experience in treating patients … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 190: Dr. Èvelyne Bourdua-Roy
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 190: Dr. Èvelyne Bourdua-Roy
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 … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 190: Dr. Èvelyne Bourdua-Roy
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 189: Dr. Hala Lahlou
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 … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 189: Dr. Hala Lahlou
