In this episode of Food Junkies, Dr. Nick Norwitz shares his personal journey with severe Inflammatory Bowel Disease and how a ketogenic diet transformed his health when conventional medicine failed. We dive into groundbreaking research on the link between food addiction and viruses, the … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 217: Nick Norwitz p1
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 transformation inspired his … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 217: Nick Norwitz p1
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 216: Dr. Jon Davis
In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Dr. Vera Tarman interviews Dr. John Davis about how bariatric surgery may increase the risk of alcohol use disorder and food addiction. Dr. Davis explains how changes in gut-brain signaling heighten sensitivity to alcohol and sugar, leading to shifts … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 216: Dr. Jon Davis
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 gut-brain signaling mechanisms … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 216: Dr. Jon DavisFood
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 215: Clinician’s Corner with Clarissa and Molly
Slips, lapses, recurrences, and relapses
s "all or nothing" the only way to recover from Ultra-Processed Food (UPF) addiction, or is there a more flexible, compassionate approach? In this episode, Clarissa and Molly explore harm reduction—a powerful yet often misunderstood tool in food … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 215: Clinician’s Corner with Clarissa and Molly
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 explore:
Key Harm Reduction … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 215: Clinician’s Corner – Exploring Harm Reduction in Ultra-Processed Food Use DisorderFood Junkies Podcast Ep. 214: Dr. Kim Dennis
The Future of Ultra-Processed Food Use Disorder & Eating Disorder Treatment
Dr. Kim Dennis discusses the growing recognition of Ultra-Processed Food Use Disorder (UPFUD) and its impact on mental health. Citing a major study linking UPFA to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 214: Dr. Kim Dennis
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 to the undeniable effects … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 214: Dr. Kim Dennis
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 213: Michael Prager
Michael Prager, author of Fat Boy, Thin Man, shares his journey from food addiction to recovery and advocacy. He discusses the inspiration behind his books, the parallels between food and substance addiction, and the need for institutional recognition of food addiction. A must-listen for anyone … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 213: Michael Prager
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, and advocate for food … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 213: Michael Prager
Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 212: Dr. Marty Lerner
Dr. Marty Lerner discusses the evolving role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in treating eating disorders and food addiction. He explores how these medications reduce cravings, influence satiety, and their clinical and ethical implications. Dr. Lerner also highlights potential benefits, risks, and the … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 212: Dr. Marty Lerner
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 complex overlap between … [Read more...] about Food Junkies Podcast Ep. 212: Dr. Marty Lerner
