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Food Junkies Podcast
Welcome to the "Food Junkies" podcast! Here we aim to provide you with the experience, strength and hope of professionals actively working on the front lines in the field of Food Addiciton. The purpose of our show is to educate YOU the listener and increase overall awareness about Food Addiction as a recognized disorder. Here we discuss all things recovery, exploring the many pathways people take towards abstinence in order to achieve a health forward lifestyle. Most importantly how to THRIVE…
Episodes
- Food Junkies Podcast
Episode 246: Dr. Bart Kay - Quit the Carbs or Quit the Fat? Sorting Strategy from Science
Dr. Vera Tarman sits down with Dr. Bart Kay—former professor of health sciences turned "nutrition science watchdog"—to unpack a big, practical question for…
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FJ Recovery Stories Episode 28: Sunnie Meadows
Meet Sunnie, whose name fits her perfectly; she is truly a ray of sunshine. With warmth and openness, she shares her personal journey with food addiction in a…
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Episode 245: Renae Norton, PhD - Bulimorexia
In this episode, Vera and Renae explore bulimorexia—a term used for people who oscillate between restriction and binge/purge behaviors—and how this mixed…
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Episode 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…
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Episode 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…
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Episode 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…
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Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 27: Christine Trimpe
Christine Trimpe is a transformative wellness leader dedicated to empowering professional Christian women to reclaim their health and vitality through her…
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Episode 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…
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Episode 240: Clinician's Corner - Chronic Invalidation
In today's insightful Clinician's Corner episode, Clarissa Kennedy and Molly Painschab delve into chronic invalidation as a trauma response, exploring its…
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Episode 239: Dr. Claire Wilcox - Rewire Your Food-Addicted Brain: Fight Cravings and Break Free from a High-Sugar, Ultra-Processed Diet Using Neuroscience
We're honored to welcome back Dr. Claire Wilcox, a trailblazer in the field of food addiction. Claire is an addiction psychiatrist, former internist, and…
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Episode 238: Dr. Raphael E. Cuomo, Ph.D. - Addiction, Cancer & the Biology of Compulsion
In today's episode, we explore the groundbreaking intersection of addiction, biology, and cancer with internationally recognized scientist Dr. Rafael Cuomo…
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Episode 237: Dr. Hillary McBride - Reclaiming Embodiment After Spiritual Trauma
Dr. Hillary McBride is a therapist, researcher, speaker, and author dedicated to helping people grow, heal, and reconnect with their wholeness. With a PhD in…
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Episode 236: Clinicans Corner - Post Event Collapse
In this compassionate and insightful episode, Clarissa and Molly dive into the phenomenon of post-event collapse—the physical, emotional, and psychological…
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Episode 235: Dr. Diana Hill - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Dr. Diana Hill, PhD is a clinical psychologist and internationally recognized expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion-based approaches…
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Episode 234: Ashka Naik - What's in a Name and Why Does it Matter What We Call It?
In this deeply insightful episode, we welcome Ashka Naik, PhD candidate and Director of Research and Policy at Corporate Accountability, a global human rights…
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Epsiode 233: Dr. David Kessler - Diet, Drugs and Dopamine
Dr. David Kessler is a renowned pediatrician, lawyer, public health advocate, and former Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A…
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Episode 232: Clinicians Corner - The Hidden Challenges of PAWS in Food Addiction Recovery
In this insightful and compassionate episode, Clarissa and Molly take a deep dive into post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS)—an often overlooked but critical…
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Episode 231: Dr. Filippa Juul "Ultra-Processed Food: The Hidden Crisis"
In this illuminating episode we speak with Dr. Filippa Juul. An epidemiologist and leading researcher on the impact of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on human…
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Episode 230: Dr. Cynthia Bulik
Dr. Cynthia Bulik is a clinical psychologist and one of the world's leading experts on eating disorders. She is the Founding Director of the University of…
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Episode 229: Dr. Alexandra Sowa, MD The Ozempic Revolution
Dr. Alexandra Sowa, MD is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and obesity medicine. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, NYU…
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Episode 228: Dr. Thomas Seyfried - Cancer as a Metabolic Disorder
In this compelling episode, Dr. Vera Tarman interviews Dr. Thomas Seyfried, a pioneer in the field of cancer metabolism. Dr. Seyfried challenges the mainstream…
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Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 26: Joy M
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the Food Junkies Recovery Stories CJ sits down with Joy M, who shares her courageous story of unraveling the illusion…
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Episode 227: Clinician's Corner - Recovery Is a Lifestyle, Not a Lifeboat – Maintaining Long-Term Recovery
In this episode of Clinician's Corner, Molly and Clarissa explore the often-overlooked realities of long-term recovery. While many recovery programs focus on…
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Episode 226: Dr. Jen Unwin on Consensus, Recovery Outcomes, and the Future of Food Addiction Treatment
In this episode of Food Junkies Podcast, Molly and Clarissa sit down with clinical psychologist, researcher, and international food addiction advocate Dr. Jen…
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Episode 225: Dr. Vera Tarman & Bitten Jonsson Reflect on Food Addiction Recovery
In this extraordinary episode, Food Junkies host Dr. Vera Tarman turns the mic on herself—joined by Swedish trailblazer Bitten Jonsson—for a deeply personal…
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Episode 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…
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Episode 223: Clinicians Corner - 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…
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Episode 222: Dr. David Wiss - Food Addiction or Eating Disorder? Rethinking the Divide
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…
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Episode 221: Dr. Lindsey Parnarouskis - Food Insecurity and Food Addiction
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…
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Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 25: Sharon Gregg
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Food Junkies, CJ sits down with her friend and colleague, Sharon Gregg, to explore Sharon's deeply personal story…
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Episode 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…
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Episode 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…
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Episode 218: Nick Norwitz (Part 2) Navigating Metabolism, Carnivore Diet, and Food Myths
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…
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Episode 217: Nick Norwitz (Part 1)
In this compelling episode of Food Junkies, we welcome Dr. Nick Norwitz, a researcher, educator, and metabolic health advocate whose mission is to "Make…
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Episode 216: Dr. Jon Davis
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…
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Episode 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…
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Episode 214: Dr. Kim Dennis - The Future of Ultra-Processed Food Use Disorder & Eating Disorder Treatment
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…
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Episode 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…
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Episode 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…
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Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 24: Adele Stratton
Today, we have the honor of welcoming Adele to the podcast—a truly remarkable individual with a unique talent for exploring the contours of her inner world…
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Episode 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…
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Episode 210: Clinician's Corner with Clarissa and Molly - Slips, lapses, recurrences, and relapses
Episode Highlights: Happy New Year from Molly and Clarissa! 🎉 A discussion on their focus words for 2025: Flourishing (Clarissa) and Emanation (Molly)…
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Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 23: Sarah Hood
In this episode, CJ sits down with Sarah Hood, a Community Nurse from England, to explore her journey into the field of Ultra-Processed Food Addiction. With…
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Episode 209: Dr. 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…
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Episode 208: 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…
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Episode 207: Dr. Rhona Epstein
In this heartfelt and enlightening conversation, we sit down with Dr. Rhona Epstein, a licensed psychologist, food addiction counselor, and author, to explore…
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Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 22: Samantha Wendt's Recovery Journey
In this powerful episode of the Food Junkies podcast, host CJ Nguy sits down with Samantha Wendt, a Certified Master Herbalist and Certified Food Addiction…
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Episode 206: Clinicians Corner Holiday Guide
This week on Clinicians Corner, Molly and Clarissa are diving into one of the most challenging times of the year for anyone in food addiction recovery: the…
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Episode 205: Dr. Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACC
Dr. Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACC, is an adjunct professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and president of the Physicians…
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Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 21: Alecia
In this epsiode CJ interviews Alicea about her journey in food addiction and recovery. Alecia is a free spirit with an authentic and infectious energy. Her…
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Episode 204: Shelly-Anne McKay and Elena Garcia
Shelly-Anne McKay Shelly-Anne McKay is a Master Certified Coach and Food Addiction Specialist with over 30 years of experience in coaching and recovery. After…
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Episode 203: Dr. Roberto Olivardia, Clinical Psychologist, ADHD Expert, and Researcher
Dr. Olivardia is a clinical psychologist, lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Clinical Associate at McLean Hospital. He…
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Episode 202: Breaking Free from Food Addiction: Exploring Unattached Burdens with Robert Falconer
What if overcoming food addiction isn't about changing yourself but about identifying and releasing foreign influences within your mind? In this episode of the…
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Episode 201: Clinicians Corner with Molly and Clarissa
🎧 Clinicians Corner on Nervous System Regulation in Food Addiction Recovery 🎧 💡 Top Insights A Broader Mission: Clinicians Corner is here to spread practical…
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Episode 200: Josh Dech Part 2
Josh Dech is a former paramedic, and a certified personal fitness trainer who transitioned into holistic health care after recognizing the limitations of…
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Episode 199: Josh Dech
Josh Dech is a former paramedic, and a certified personal fitness trainer who transitioned into holistic health care after recognizing the limitations of…
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Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 20: Janessa
On todays epsiode Cj interviews Janessa. Janessa is a visionary with a sharp mind and a heart of gold. Her insightful perspective allows her to see potential…
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Episode 198: Dr. Laurie Marbas
In this enlightening episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Molly Painschab sits down with Dr. Laurie Marbas to discuss the complex relationship between hormonal…
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Episode 197: Dr. Eric Westman
In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, host Dr. Vera Tarman welcomes back Dr. Eric Westman, a renowned internal medicine physician and obesity medicine…
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Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 19: Alex Miller
On todays podcast CJ interviews Alex Miller. Alex is a passionate advocate for sugar-free living and overcoming food addiction. After struggling with weight…