In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Eike Buabang, cognitive neuroscientist at Trinity College Dublin, joins us to unpack the science of habits and how they impact recovery. We explore why we repeat behaviors that no longer serve us, how stress shifts our brain from goal-directed to automatic … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 224: Dr. Eike Buabang – Breaking the Habit Loop: How Our Brains Build—and Battle—Behavior Patterns
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 224: Dr. Eike Buabang – Breaking the Habit Loop: How Our Brains Build—and Battle—Behavior Patterns
In this powerful and timely conversation, we welcome Dr. Eike Buabang, cognitive neuroscientist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Trinity College Dublin, to explore one of the most fundamental yet overlooked topics in recovery: habits.
Dr. Buabang studies the brain mechanisms behind … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 224: Dr. Eike Buabang – Breaking the Habit Loop: How Our Brains Build—and Battle—Behavior Patterns
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 223: Clinicians Corner – From Survival to Self-Compassion: Understanding Our Protective Behaviors
In this Clinician’s Corner episode, Clarissa Kennedy and Molly Painschab rethink the concept of “self-sabotage” in food addiction recovery. They reveal how these behaviors are not signs of failure, but adaptive coping strategies rooted in survival. With compassion and clinical insight, they … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 223: Clinicians Corner – From Survival to Self-Compassion: Understanding Our Protective Behaviors
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 223: Clinicians Corner – From Survival to Self-Compassion
From Survival to Self-Compassion: Understanding Our Protective Behaviors
In this thought-provoking Clinician’s Corner episode, Clarissa Kennedy and Molly Painschab dive deep into the ever-popular term “self-sabotage” — and why they believe it’s not only inaccurate but potentially … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 223: Clinicians Corner – From Survival to Self-Compassion
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 222: Dr. David Wiss – Food Addiction or Eating Disorder? Rethinking the Divide
In this compelling episode, Dr. Vera Tarman and Molly Painschab sit down with Dr. David Wiss to unpack the complex intersection of food addiction and eating disorders. Together, they explore the historical divide between the two fields, the impact of trauma and structural inequality, and why a … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 222: Dr. David Wiss – Food Addiction or Eating Disorder? Rethinking the Divide
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 222: Dr. David Wiss
In this powerful and deeply nuanced episode, Dr. Vera Tarman and Molly Painschab welcome back Dr. David Wiss to explore one of the most important—and often misunderstood—topics in the field: the intersection of food addiction and eating disorders.
With his unique background in both … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 222: Dr. David Wiss
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 221: Dr. Lindsey Parnarouskis – Food Insecurity and Food Addiction
In this episode of Food Junkies, we explore the powerful connection between food insecurity and food addiction with Dr. Lindsey Parnarouskis, a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in the intersection of economic marginalization and overeating behaviors. Dr. Parnarouskis … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 221: Dr. Lindsey Parnarouskis – Food Insecurity and Food Addiction
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 221: Dr. Lindsey Parnarouskis
In this powerful episode of Food Junkies, we dive deep into the intersection of food insecurity and food addiction with special guest Dr. Lindsey Parnarouskis. Dr. Parnarouskis, a researcher specializing in food addiction and public health, shares groundbreaking insights on how … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 221: Dr. Lindsey Parnarouskis
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 220: Dr. Weaver (The Link Between Ultra-Processed Food and Alzheimer’s)
In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Dr. Vera Tarman speaks with Dr. Donald Weaver, a world-renowned expert on Alzheimer’s disease, its causes, and its treatment.
Dr. Weaver, a Canadian neurologist, chemist, and researcher at the University of Toronto, has made significant … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 220: Dr. Weaver (The Link Between Ultra-Processed Food and Alzheimer’s)
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 220: Dr. Weaver (The Link Between Ultra-Processed Food and Alzheimer’s)
Dr. Weaver explains how Alzheimer’s may be an autoimmune disorder triggered by chronic inflammation, with diet being one of the most significant modifiable risk factors. They explore the role of the immune system, the impact of sugar and processed foods on brain health, and potential preventative … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 220: Dr. Weaver (The Link Between Ultra-Processed Food and Alzheimer’s)
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 219: Clinicians Corner – The Importance of Belonging in Recovery
Hosts Clarissa Kennedy and Molly Painschab explore the critical theme of belonging in recovery. They discuss the concept of "othering"—feeling unseen, unheard, or misunderstood—and its deep impact on individuals in their healing journeys. The episode is framed around a powerful quote from George … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 219: Clinicians Corner – The Importance of Belonging in Recovery
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 219: Clinician’s Corner with Clarissa and Molly
In this powerful episode, Clarissa Kennedy and Molly Painschab dive deep into the essential need for belonging in recovery—what it means, why it matters, and how to cultivate it.
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