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 … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 219: Clinicians Corner – The Importance of Belonging in Recovery
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 218: Nick Norwitz p2
In this episode, we welcome back Nick Norwitz for Part 2 of our deep dive into metabolism, food addiction, and dietary nuances. We cover everything from broken metabolisms to the role of hormones in weight regulation, the impact of glycemic load, and the ongoing debate … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 218: Nick Norwitz p2
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 217: Nick Norwitz p1
Dr. Norwitz, a valedictorian from Dartmouth, PhD in Metabolism from Oxford, and an MD candidate at Harvard Medical School, shares his journey with severe Inflammatory Bowel Disease. This struggle led him to discover the life-changing power of a ketogenic diet. His … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 217: Nick Norwitz p1
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 216: Dr. Jon DavisFood
In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Dr. Vera Tarman speaks with Dr. Jon Davis, a principal investigator on the study Changes in Alcohol Use After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Davis is a principal scientist at Nova Nordisk, where he researches how … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 216: Dr. Jon DavisFood
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 215: Clinician’s Corner – Exploring Harm Reduction in Ultra-Processed Food Use Disorder
In this episode, we dive into a hot topic in the world of Ultra-Processed Food (UPF) Use Disorder—Harm Reduction. This concept, widely recognized in substance use recovery, has been largely undefined or misunderstood in the food addiction space. Today, we … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 215: Clinician’s Corner – Exploring Harm Reduction in Ultra-Processed Food Use Disorder
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 214: Dr. Kim Dennis
Dr. Kim Dennis returns to the Food Junkies Podcast to discuss the evolving understanding of Ultra-Processed Food Use Disorder (UPFUD) and its intersection with clinical psychiatry, eating disorders, trauma, and harm reduction approaches. With mounting research pointing … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 214: Dr. Kim Dennis
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 213: Michael Prager
In this compelling episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, we welcome Michael Prager, author of Fat Boy, Thin Man and Sustainable You. Michael shares his transformative journey from struggling with food addiction and obesity to becoming an accomplished author, journalist, … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 213: Michael Prager
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 212: Dr. Marty Lerner
Today, we are thrilled to have Dr. Marty Lerner return to the podcast. Dr. Lerner is the Executive Director of the Milestones in Recovery Eating Disorders Program and a licensed, board-certified clinical psychologist. He has been a pioneering voice in understanding the … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 212: Dr. Marty Lerner
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 211: Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett
In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Dr. Vera Tarman sits down with Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, a Stanford-trained neurologist and migraine expert with over 30 years of experience. Dr. Barrett shares her professional insights and personal journey with migraines, … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 211: Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 210: Clinician’s Corner with Clarissa and Molly – Slips, lapses, recurrences, and relapses
Episode Highlights:
Main Topic: Slips vs. Recurrence in Recovery
Key Takeaways:
Mantras for Recovery:
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Gurpreet Singh Padda, MD (Part 2)
Building on the foundation laid in Part 1, Dr. Padda explains how understanding and addressing meta-inflammation can unlock new pathways for treatment and recovery.
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Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 208: Gurpreet Singh Padda, MD
Gurpreet Singh Padda, MD (Part 1)
In this insightful episode, Dr. Vera Tarman and Molly Painschab sit down with Dr. Gurpreet Singh Padda to explore the fascinating concept of meta-inflammation and its role in chronic pain, obesity, … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 208: Gurpreet Singh Padda, MD
