Food Junkies Podcast
205 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 138 ratingsWelcome 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 DISEASE with Abstinence as the Solution. Here we talk about all things recovery. Most importantly how to THRIVE rather than just survive. So Stay positive, make a change for yourself, tell others about your change, and hopefully the message will spread.
The content on our show does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder or mental health concern.
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Episodes
Episode 182: Claire Sehinson - Neurodivergence and Disordered Eating Behaviours
June 20, 2024 11:16 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBClaire Sehinson, is an educator, researcher with a functional medicine and nutritional therapy clinical practice. She brings to her work her passion and lived experience of being multiply neurodivergent and diagnosed with Autism, dyslexia and ADHD as an adult, whilst navigating her own recovery from ME/CFS and dealing with many mental health issues throughout her lifetime. Claire has over a decade of specialist clinical experience working with complex illness, trauma, CFS, Fibromyalgia ...
Episode 181: Dr. Paramsothy - Auto-brewery Syndrome (ABS)
June 13, 2024 15:06 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBDr. Jananthan Paramsothy got his internal medicine training at Richmond University Medial Center in Staten Island New York. Additionally, he has worked as an anesthesiologist and critical care physician in Sri Lanka. He has published a number of peer reviewed articles, one on a study of auto brewery syndrome. He is also a student in the Executive MPH program at Yale School of Public Health. We have heard alot about the microbiome and its possible role in food addiction. We at Food Junkies...
FJ Recovery Stories Episode 11: Pamela Little
June 10, 2024 09:14 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBOn today’s episode, CJ has the honor of interviewing Pamela Little. Pamela’s quiet moments hold deep introspection; she constantly seeks growth through self-reflection. But beneath the thoughtful exterior lies a fire. Pamela's faith is her anchor, a source of strength that fuels her fight for what's right. Don't be fooled by her gentle voice- if faced with injustice, she'll be the first to stand up, a fierce advocate for herself and anyone needing a voice. Feel free to join our supportive ...
Episode 180: Dr. Kirby Reutter
June 06, 2024 15:50 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBMeet Dr. Kirby Reutter, a bilingual clinical psychologist and leading trauma specialist. Dr. Reuttercurrently contracts with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to providetreatment services for individuals seeking political asylum. He is also the author of three books, including“The DBT Skills Workbook for PTSD.” In this episode, we cover: Dr. Kirby Reutter educates us on what PTSD is How Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can treat PTSD We talk about addiction, trauma, and DB...
Episode 179: Dr. Carl Erik Fisher
May 30, 2024 11:32 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBCarl Erik Fisher, M.D., is an addiction psychiatrist, bioethics scholar, author, and person in recovery. He is an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University, where he studies and teaches law, ethics, and policy relating to psychiatry and neuroscience, especially issues related to substance use disorders and other addictive behaviors. He also maintains a private clinical practice focused on complementary and integrative approaches to addiction and recovery. He is the ...
FJ Recovery Stories Episode 10: Shirley Smith
May 27, 2024 09:44 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBToday CJ has the privilege of interviewing Shirley, a soul with a quiet depth. Her introspective nature allows her to see beneath the surface, offering insights that resonate with a quiet wisdom. Unlike a booming voice, Shirley's observations hold a gentle power, leaving you with a deeper understanding long after the words are spoken. Her presence exudes a calming energy, inviting reflection and thoughtful conversation. Today’s episode will leave you wanting to know more about this amazing p...
Episode 178: Dr. Anita Federici, PhD CPsych FAED Part 2
May 22, 2024 10:13 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBDr. Anita Federici is a Clinical Psychologist and the Owner of The Centre for Psychology and Emotion Regulation. She serves an Adjunct Faculty position at York University and is a distinguished Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED). From 2019 - 2022, Anita served as the elected Co-Chair for the Suicide and DBT Special Interest Group (SIG) for the AED and currently sits on the SIG Oversight Committee. Anita has had a considerable impact on the field through her leadership, advoca...
Episode 177: Dr. Anita Federici, PhD CPsych FAED
May 16, 2024 13:17 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBDr. Anita Federici is a Clinical Psychologist and the Owner of The Centre for Psychology and Emotion Regulation. She serves an Adjunct Faculty position at York University and is a distinguished Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED). From 2019 - 2022, Anita served as the elected Co-Chair for the Suicide and DBT Special Interest Group (SIG) for the AED and currently sits on the SIG Oversight Committee. Anita has had a considerable impact on the field through her leadership, advoca...
Episode 177: Dr. Anita Federici, PhD CPsych FAED Part 1
May 16, 2024 13:17 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBDr. Anita Federici is a Clinical Psychologist and the Owner of The Centre for Psychology and Emotion Regulation. She serves an Adjunct Faculty position at York University and is a distinguished Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED). From 2019 - 2022, Anita served as the elected Co-Chair for the Suicide and DBT Special Interest Group (SIG) for the AED and currently sits on the SIG Oversight Committee. Anita has had a considerable impact on the field through her leadership, advoca...
FJ Recovery Stories Episode 9: Daryl Crosswell
May 12, 2024 14:12 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBMeet Daryl, a captivating mind with a heart of gold. Her journey of self-discovery has honed an insightful perspective, allowing her to see potential and beauty in every situation. But Daryl isn't just about introspection – she's a fierce cheerleader for her peers. She is also a single mother who is working on breaking generational trauma cycles. What sets Daryl apart is her unwavering commitment to honesty, even when it's uncomfortable. She doesn't sugarcoat her experiences or try to hide b...
Episode 176: Vera Tarman, MD, MSc, FCFP, ABAM
May 09, 2024 16:06 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBDr. Vera Tarman is the Medical Director of Renascent and a senior staff physician at Salvation Army. Dr Tarman has a special interest in the clinical syndrome of food addiction. She has presented at international public forums and media platforms to educate and advocate on this subject. She is author of "Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction", and is cohost of the popular Food Junkies Podcast. She is also the founder and moderator of the free Facebook group, called “I’m Sweet Enough: S...
Episode 175: International Food Addiction Consensus Conference
May 02, 2024 13:32 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBDr. Jen Unwin, PsyD, FBPSs co-founder of Food Addiction Solutions (FAS) Jen is a Clinical Psychologist who worked for over 30 years in the NHS in the UK. She specialised in the role of hope in quality of life and was chair of the UK Association for Solution-Focused Therapy. After a lifetime of addiction to sugar and carbohydrates, she finally understood that the solution was abstinence and trained in Holistic Addiction Medicine with Heidi. They have been working together to devise and eval...
FJ Recovery Stories Episode 8: Linda Whitnov
April 29, 2024 09:18 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBWith a twinkle in her eye and a warm welcoming smile, please give a warm welcome to Linda Whitnov. Years ago, she chose a path of self-discovery, leaving a past defined by addiction behind. Years of self-discovery have revealed a genuine spirit that radiates outward. Linda isn't afraid to share her truth, offering a hand up and a genuine smile to anyone who needs it. Feel free to join our supportive community on Facebook: Sugar-Free for Life Support Group - where we believe "I'm Sweet En...
FJ Recovery Stories Episode 8: Linda Witnov
April 29, 2024 09:18 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBWith a twinkle in her eye and a warm welcoming smile, please give a warm welcome to Linda Witnov. Years ago, she chose a path of self-discovery, leaving a past defined by addiction behind. Years of self-discovery have revealed a genuine spirit that radiates outward. Linda isn't afraid to share her truth, offering a hand up and a genuine smile to anyone who needs it. Feel free to join our supportive community on Facebook: Sugar-Free for Life Support Group - where we believe "I'm Sweet Eno...
Episode 174: Dr Paul Kolodzik
April 25, 2024 13:01 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBToday we speak to Dr Paul Kolodzik is a medical doctor specializing in metabolic health and weight loss. He completed his medical training at the Wright State University School of Medicine and has served as Assistant Clinical professor at this site since 1989. He is board certified in preventative and emergency medicine and has over 20 years of experience working in emergency medicine. He is also board certified in Addiction Medicine and has treated people with food addiction, as well as ...
Episode 173: John F. Kelly, Ph.D., ABPP
April 18, 2024 10:20 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBDr. Kelly is the Elizabeth R. Spallin Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is the Director of the Recovery Research Institute at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), the Associate Director of the Center for Addiction Medicine at MGH, and the Program Director of the Addiction Recovery Management Service. Dr. Kelly is a former President of the American Psychological Association's (APA) Society of Addiction Psychology, and is a Fellow of the APA and a...
FJ Recovery Stories Episode 7: Charity Silva
April 15, 2024 09:57 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBToday, CJ has the pleasure of interviewing a wonderful friend, Charity Silva. Charity is a beacon of warmth and kindness. Her eyes hold a quiet wisdom, reflecting a deep connection to something larger than herself. Spirituality infuses her every word, a constant search for meaning and beauty. But it's her boundless love that truly shines. A gentle word, a helping hand. Charity makes everyone feel seen and cherished, leaving a trail of light wherever she goes. You will truly enjoy getting to ...
Episode 172: Dr. Debbie Danowski
April 11, 2024 14:52 - 52 minutes - 48 MBDr. Debbie Danowski is an expert on media literacy and food addiction. She holds a Ph.D. in Media Education from Capella University and is an associate professor at Sacred Heart University, where she has researched and taught for over 25 years on the intersection of media, advertising, and problematic eating behaviors. Dr. Danowski's research and publications focus on the role of advertising and media in enabling food addiction and disordered eating patterns. She is the author of sever...
Episode 171: Dr. Georgia Ede
April 04, 2024 14:54 - 55 minutes - 51 MBDr. Georgia Ede is an internationally recognized expert in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry. Her twenty-five years of clinical experience include twelve years at Smith College and Harvard University Health Services, where she was the first to offer students nutrition-based approaches as an alternative to psychiatric medication. Dr. Ede co-authored the first inpatient study of the ketogenic diet for treatment-resistant mental illness, developed the first medically accredited course in k...
Episode 170: Jason Tetro Part 2
March 27, 2024 18:23 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBJason Tetro or the “The Germ Guy”, is an Author and renown media personality in science communication and marketing. For nearly a decade, he has been working to increase public awareness of microbes and health. Most of his efforts are in the form of columns and blogs. He has a weekly blog column with Huffington Post Canada, and is featured on various radio and television stations in Canada and worldwide, notably the CBC Radio One and Sirius XM. He also authored The Germ Code, which was shor...
FJ Recovery Stories Episode 6: Katy May
March 22, 2024 16:51 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBI’m super excited to introduce one of my favorite people on our show today. Get ready to meet Katy May. Not only is she my sister in recovery but also my sister in real life. Katy is a firecracker with a heart of gold! Her whit will have you doubled over, but her genuine warmth shines even brighter. Life has thrown her some curveballs, but Katy laughs, adjusts her grip, and hits it out of the park. You'll be charmed by their wit and inspired by her unwavering spirit. Feel free to join our ...
Episode 169: Jason Tetro Part 1
March 21, 2024 14:08 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBJason Tetro or the “The Germ Guy”, is an Author and renown media personality in science communication and marketing. For nearly a decade, he has been working to increase public awareness of microbes and health. Most of his efforts are in the form of columns and blogs. He has a weekly blog column with Huffington Post Canada, and is featured on various radio and television stations in Canada and worldwide, notably the CBC Radio One and Sirius XM. He also authored The Germ Code, which was shor...
Episode 168: Dr. Kari Anderson
March 14, 2024 15:08 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBDr. Kari Anderson has positioned herself as a respected clinician and leader in the field of eating disorders. Her career spans over three decades of leading treatment teams in all levels of care, Kari has developed several treatment models, most recently for the treatment of binge eating. Kari earned her Doctor of Behavioral Health with her research project, The Mindful Eating Cycle: Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder, at Arizona State University in 2012. Co-creator of the Am I Hungry?® ...
FJ Recovery Stories Episode 5: Joan Bjornsgaard
March 11, 2024 10:33 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBOn our episode today CJ interviews Joan Bjornsgaard. Joan’s interview is one of the most down-to-earth conversations. She relays her kind, considerate, and genuine ability to relate to people who are struggling with food addiction. She gives very practical and level-headed solutions to everyday struggles. You can count on a warm and inviting conversation. This is a very insightful episode. Feel free to join our supportive community on Facebook: Sugar-Free for Life Support Group - where we...
Episode 167: Michael Cowl Gordon MD
March 07, 2024 15:37 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBDr. Michael Cowl Gordon is a family physician and addiction specialist, who practiced in Wisconsin and Georgia for over 50 years, until he retired last year. He completed medical training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1967 As well as he received his board certification in Addiction Medicine in 1986. Inspired by his own recovery journey, as well as those of his patients, Dr. Gordon has dedicated much of his career to understanding and treating addiction. He is auth...
Episode 166: Ann Saffi Biasetti, PhD, LCSWR, CEDS, CIAYT
February 28, 2024 12:56 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBAnn Saffi Biasetti, PhD, LCSWR, CEDS, CIAYT, is a practicing clinician for over 34 years. She is a Transpersonal Psychologist specializing in somatic psychotherapy, eating disorders, and trauma recovery. She is the originator of the Befriending Your Body Program, a program of somatic self-compassion for disordered eating recovery and the Embodied Life training center for yoga therapeutics. She is a certified mindfulness teacher, Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher, and Certified Yoga Thera...
FJ Recovery Stories Episode 4: Debbie Mattatall
February 23, 2024 12:47 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBToday, CJ has the pleasure of interviewing a dear friend, Debbie Mattatall. Debbie is one of the warmest, kind, and compassionate people you will ever meet. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, especially to those friends in recovery. Debbie is a staple in our recovery community where she shares thoughtful insights and practical tools to help the next person recover. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Feel free to join our supportive community on Facebook: Sugar-Free for ...
Episode 165: David Wolfe
February 22, 2024 15:31 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBDavid Wolfe, co-author of The Fix for Cravings, and cofounder of SUGARx Global. Once an artisan bread maker and Registered Dietician, David left those careers and is now a Food Addiction Counsellor and food addiction Coach, as well as a Certified High Performance coach. David received his Master’s in Clinical Nutrition from Ohio State University in 2012 and worked as a registered dietitian for ten years in Critical Care, Bariatric Surgery and elderly care. He was also the dietician w...
Episode 164: Dr. Sandy Van
February 14, 2024 17:23 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBDr Sandy Van. Dr Van is a medical specialist in obesity medicine. She is a staff physician at MEDCAM and runs a virtual Weight Management Program in downtown Toronto. She is not your standard bariatric physician; she has a unique focus on treating not only the physical and pharmaceutical aspects of obesity but also the psychological and behavioral dimensions. We interviewed Sandy two years ago, exploring how she used her understanding of food addiction and eating disorders with her weight...
FJ Recovery Stories Episode 03: Molly Painschab
February 12, 2024 12:13 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBOn today's podcast episode of Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction Stories, CJ Nguy is joined by Molly Painschab. Molly is a thoughtful and authentic person who speaks from her heart and is passionate about Food Addiction Recovery. She has a wealth of experience in the area of Food Addiction and is known for their ability to connect with audiences on a personal level. I'm confident that you'll enjoy and learn from Molly’s story today. Feel free to join our supportive community on Fac...
Episode 163: Jamie Morgan Reno
February 07, 2024 14:25 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBJamie Morgan Reno is a lifelong, severe processed food addict cursed with a slow metabolism, who, in 2008, lost over 200 lbs without surgery or pills. Jamie speaks to and works with communities of recovering processed food addicts to share her lessons, tools and resources on how to navigate recovery while living in this disease-promoting, processed food-filled world. Jamie and her recovery partner, Paige Alexander, created their podcast, Real Food Recovery, in 2023, which explores how this...
Episode 162: Brad Reedy, Ph.D
February 01, 2024 14:38 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBDr. Brad Reedy has a degree in in Family Science and a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. He has served on the board of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs and the Utah Department of Child and Family Services. After years as a parent educator having broadcast over 1,000 webinars on parent and family issues, Dr. Reedy released the book, The Journey of the Heroic Parent: Your Child's Struggle and the Road Home. Using his personal story and stories from thousands...
FJ Recovery Stories Episode 2: Clarissa Kennedy
January 29, 2024 13:51 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBToday, CJ is joined by Clarissa Kennedy, who generously shares insights into her journey of recovery and provides a glimpse into the fulfilling life she embraces today. Her story is a testament to resilience, courage, and the tenacity to keep going. On the other side of addiction was the life she was waiting for. Additionally, Clarissa opens up about her latest revelations – yet another exquisite blessing that emerges from the ongoing process of recovery and the commitment to self-improvemen...
Episode 161: Dr Naim Akhtar Khan
January 25, 2024 11:24 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBDr Naim Khan is Professor of Physiology (Exceptional Class) at Burgundy University, Dijon (France). He is Head of a research team on Nutritional Physiology & Toxicology, affiliated to Inserm Research Center (UMR1231). He is principal (co)authors of more than 250 research peer-reviewed articles. He is the Editor of Nutrients, PlosOne and J Clin Med. He has been visiting professor at U Chiba, Japan and U Cagliari, Italy. He is Fellow of Royal Society of Biology, UK. He has been Innolec laureat...
Episode 160: Molly Carmel
January 17, 2024 11:54 - 56 minutes - 52 MBMolly Carmel, LCSW is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and founder of Beacon by MC - and which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. Known for her irreverent, “straight talk, no chaser” attitude, she’s also the author of the innovative book, Breaking Up with Sugar: A Plan to Divorce the Diets, Drop the Pounds, and Live Your Best Life and the host of the podcast, What You're Craving. ...
FJ Recovery Stories Episode 1: Dr. Vera Tarman
January 13, 2024 23:58 - 53 minutes - 49 MBToday, I have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Vera Tarman as our special guest. Her personal journey towards recovery is not only authentic but also incredibly inspiring. Our conversation delves into various aspects of recovery, exploring how her own path led to the creation of her book, "Food Junkies." Feel free to join our supportive community on Facebook: Sugar-Free for Life Support Group - where we believe "I'm Sweet Enough." https://www.facebook.com/groups/SugarFreeForLife/?mibextid=oMAN...
Episode 1: Dr. Vera Tarman
January 13, 2024 23:58 - 53 minutes - 49 MBToday, I have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Vera Tarman as our special guest. Her personal journey towards recovery is not only authentic but also incredibly inspiring. Our conversation delves into various aspects of recovery, exploring how her own path led to the creation of her book, "Food Junkies." Feel free to join our supportive community on Facebook: Sugar-Free for Life Support Group - where we believe "I'm Sweet Enough." https://www.facebook.com/groups/SugarFreeForLife/?mibextid=oMAN...
Epsiode 159: J. Hannah
January 11, 2024 15:19 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBJ. Hannah is a food coach and practitioner of RTT®. She received her degree in Cultural Studies and Business Administration in University of Passau, Germany and completed her RTT® training in March 2023. Now she helps women around the globe resolve their relationship with food permanently and holistically so that they can effortlessly develop a loving and natural relationship with food and themselves. Rapid Transformational Therapy® is a unique approach, drawn from NLP, CBT, hypnotherapy...
Episode 158: Julie Clark
January 04, 2024 17:31 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBJulie Clark specializes in carbohydrate addiction diagnosis and treatment for individuals who’ve had bariatric surgery (or are considering having it). In addition, she helps clients determine whether post-op nutritional malabsorption is a problem for them. If so, she guides them in restoring proper nutrition, thereby reducing addictive cravings and improving mental and physical health. Julie herself is maintaining a 200+lb weight loss at her ideal weight, gratefully in remission from add...
Episode 157: CJ Nguy - Host of the NEW Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction Stories
December 28, 2023 17:34 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBOhhh Food Junkies listeners do we have a super special episode and surprise for you today! In 2024 you are going to get MORE episodes of the food junkies podcast all based on personal recovery stories to motivate and inspire you. Today we are going to introduce you to your new co host of what we are calling Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction Stories with CJ Nguy. When CJ approached us with this idea to share personal stories of recovery from our listener base or from Vera’s Sugar ...
Episode 156: Dr Chris Van Tulleken
December 21, 2023 15:54 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBDr. Chris Van Tulleken is an infectious disease doctor, academic researcher, and popular television presenter best known for hosting science programs, such as on the BBC and Channel 4. Born in the UK in 1978, Van Tulleken studied medicine at the University of Oxford before completing a PhD in molecular virology at University College London. He went on to work as a doctor with 'Doctors Without Borders', in locations such as rural Africa. Dr. Van Tulleken hosted acclaimed science documentar...
Episode 155: Dr. Nicole Avena
December 14, 2023 18:32 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBDr. Nicole Avena was one of our first guests on the podcast 3 years ago, you can check out her in episode 15. She is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, and a Visiting Professor of Health Psychology at Princeton University. She is a research neuroscientist and expert in the fields of nutrition, diet and addiction, with a special focus on nutrition during early life and pregnancy, and women’s health. She has done groundbreaking work de...
Episode 154: Dr. Andrew Newberg
December 07, 2023 17:37 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBDr. Andrew Newberg is a renowned neuroscientist and researcher at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He is a pioneer in the field of neurotheology, the study of how the brain and spirituality intersect. Dr. Newberg has dedicated his career to exploring the effects of religious and spiritual practices on the brain, using neuroimaging techniques to understand the neural basis of religious experiences. Dr. Newberg co-authors several critically acclaimed books, including "How God Cha...
Episode 153: Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett
November 29, 2023 13:02 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBOur guest today is Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett. Lisa is among the top 0.1% most cited scientists in the world for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience. She is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University. She also holds appointments at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where she is Chief Science Officer for the Center for Law, Brain & Behavior. In addition to the books Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain and H...
Episode 152: Dr. David Katz
November 23, 2023 16:49 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBDr. David L. Katz is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine/Public Health, and Lifestyle Medicine, with expertise in nutrition. The recipient of numerous awards for teaching, writing, and contributions to public health, Dr. Katz was a 2019 James Beard Foundation Award nominee in health journalism, has been a widely supported nominee for the position of U.S. Surgeon General, and has received three honorary doctorates. He is a 2023 recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award f...
Episode 151: Molly Painschab, Clarissa Kennedy, Bethany Mazereeuw - What to Look For in a Counsellor
November 16, 2023 15:33 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBOn todays podcast registered social workers and dual licensed mental health and addiction counsellor Molly, Bethany and Clarissa discuss what to look for in a counsellor and some questions to ask them before you start working with them. Here is a helpful guide we created for you as well! Questions to ask a Food Addiction Professional Before Working with them Education / Training / Certifications: What is their educational background? Where did they receive their degree/training in cou...
Episode 150: Dr. David Wiss
November 09, 2023 13:09 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThank you so much Food Junkies listeners! We have reached episode 150 and we could not think of a better guest to celebrate it with than one of our favourite, mind blowing leaders in the field Dr. David Wiss. Dr. Wiss became a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in 2013 and founded Nutrition in Recovery, a group practice of RDNs specializing in treating eating and substance use disorders. He earned his Ph.D. in Public Health with a minor in Health Psychology from UCLA. Dr. Wiss is a scie...
Episode 149: Vincent Santiago
November 02, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBVincent Santiago is a Ph.D. student in clinical psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) in Toronto, Canada. His research interests include eating disorders, food addiction, body image, bariatric surgery, health psychology, anxiety disorders, LGBTQ+ health, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing. In this episode, Vincent describes his doctoral dissertation project, a randomized controlled trial that explored the use of an intervention for food addi...
Episode 148: Nina Teicholz
October 26, 2023 16:54 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBNina Teicholz is a science journalist and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Big Fat Surprise, which upended the conventional wisdom on dietary fat–especially saturated fat—and spurred a new conversation about whether these fats in fact cause heart disease. Teicholz’s work on nutrition, policy, and health has been published in the BMJ, PNAS Nexus (a journal of the National Academies of Sciences), the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Financial Times, The Atlantic, among many ...
Episode 147: Bonnie J Kaplan, PhD
October 20, 2023 14:29 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBOn todays podcast Molly and I interview Bonnie J Kaplan, PhD. Bonnie is Professor Emeritus in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health – particularly, the contribution of nutrition to mental health. Her efforts to educate about the role of nutrition in brain health resulted in her selection in 2017 as one of 150 Canadian Difference Makers in Mental Health, in honour of Canada’s...