Episode 259: Dr. Carrie Wilkens, PhD on Rethinking Addiction Without Shame
In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Clarissa and Molly sit down with psychologist Dr. Carrie Wilkens to unpack what it really means to help people change without shame, stigma, or power struggles. Drawing from decades of work in substance use, eating disorders, trauma, and family systems, Carrie invites us to rethink "denial," "relapse," "codependency," and even the disease model itself, while still honoring the seriousness of addiction and the depth of people's pain.
Together, we explore how self-compassion, curiosity, and values-based behavior change can transform not only…
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