In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Dr. Vera Tarman sits down with Dr. Michael Greger to unpack the hype around GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. They explore the risks, benefits, and natural ways to boost GLP-1 through whole foods, fiber, and lifestyle—offering evidence-based insights for … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 244: Dr. Michael Greger
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 244: Dr. Michael Greger
We’ve all heard the buzz about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic—are they a miracle cure or a cause for concern? In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Dr. Vera Tarman speaks with renowned physician, researcher, and bestselling author Dr. Michael Greger about the risks, benefits, and natural … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 244: Dr. Michael Greger
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 243: Bonnie Newlin, RDN
Lipedema, Food Addiction & the Power of Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition
In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Dr. Vera Tarman speaks with registered dietitian Bonnie Newlin about lipedema—a misunderstood connective tissue disorder often mistaken for obesity. Bonnie shares her … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 243: Bonnie Newlin, RDN
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 243: Bonnie Newlin, RDN – Lipedema, Food Addiction & the Power of Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition
In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Dr. Vera Tarman speaks with Bonnie Newlin, registered dietitian nutritionist, Certified LEAP Therapist, founder of Crave Nourishment, and member of the Lipedema Education Group. Bonnie specializes in the nutritional management of lipedema and chronic … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 243: Bonnie Newlin, RDN – Lipedema, Food Addiction & the Power of Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition
11th Annual Kick Sugar Summit
This year’s summit brings together the most powerful expert interviews from past years, plus brand-new sessions from leaders in nutrition science, addiction recovery, psychiatry, and metabolic health.
Here’s what you’ll learn at the 2025 summit:
What makes sugar and processed … [Read more...] about 11th Annual Kick Sugar SummitInternational Food Addiction and Comorbidity Conference 2025
Join us for the groundbreaking International Food Addiction & Comorbidity Conference 2025, taking place in London, UK, on September 4 & 5, 2025. This essential event gathers world-renowned experts, researchers, and clinicians—including Dr. Nicole Avena, Dr. David Wiss, Dr. Georgia Ede, … [Read more...] about International Food Addiction and Comorbidity Conference 2025
2025 September Sugar Free 30 Day Challenge
Are you READY to quit sugar?
Commit or Re-Commit to the September Sugar Free 30 Day Challenge
Eliminate all added and processed sugars from your diet between September 1st to September 30th.
This Year - check out the Facebook group:I'm Sweet Enough: Sugar Free for … [Read more...] about 2025 September Sugar Free 30 Day Challenge
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 240: Clinician’s Corner – Chronic Invalidation
In this Clinician’s Corner episode, Clarissa Kennedy and Molly Painschab explore chronic invalidation as a trauma response, shedding light on how repeated emotional dismissal can lead to perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional suppression. They unpack its origins in early caregiving … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 240: Clinician’s Corner – Chronic Invalidation
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 242: Dr. Nicole Avena on GLP-1s
In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Dr. Vera Tarman and Clarissa Kennedy speak with neuroscientist and author Dr. Nicole Avena about her latest research on GLP-1 receptor agonists. They explore how these drugs reduce food cravings, the potential risks of dopamine suppression, … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 242: Dr. Nicole Avena on GLP-1s
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 242: Dr. Nicole Avena on GLP-1s
In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Dr. Vera Tarman and Clarissa Kennedy welcome back Dr. Nicole Avena — neuroscientist, researcher, and author — to discuss her team’s latest paper exploring a provocative question: Could GLP-1 receptor agonists, while reducing food cravings, … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 242: Dr. Nicole Avena on GLP-1s
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 241: Dr. Tro Kalayjian – TOWARD Health
In this episode, Dr. Tro Kalayjian—board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine—shares how his personal 150-pound weight loss journey shaped his mission to help others overcome food addiction and metabolic disease. We explore his clinic’s groundbreaking research showing that a … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 241: Dr. Tro Kalayjian – TOWARD Health
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 241: Dr. Tro Kalayjian – TOWARD Health
Dr. Tro Kalayjian is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, and the founder of Toward Health, a virtual metabolic health clinic helping people break free from food addiction and chronic metabolic disease. He’s also a founding member of the Society of Metabolic … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 241: Dr. Tro Kalayjian – TOWARD Health
