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Food Junkies Podcast

Clarissa Kennedy
Food Addiction
Recovery
Mental Health
Nutrition
Eating Disorders
Ultra-Processed Foods
Self-Compassion
Insulin Resistance
Sugar
Sugar Addiction
Emotional Eating
Obesity
Binge Eating Disorder
Ketogenic Diet
Ultra-Processed Food Addiction
Shame
Weight Loss
Addiction
Gut Health
Binge Eating

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 ... more

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Latest Episodes

Why do some people on GLP-1 medications lose their cravings for ultra-processed food almost overnight, while others still battle sugar? In Episode 297 of the Food Junkies Podcast, Dr. Vera Tarman talks with obesity medicine specialist Dr. Carolynn Fr... more

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One in four kids now lives with a chronic health condition. Type 2 diabetes in children rose 60% between 2006 and 2019, and conditions like fatty liver disease are showing up earlier than ever. But kids can also heal remarkably fast, sometimes within... more

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Why do we keep reaching for food we don't even want? In this episode, Dr. Vera Tarman talks with Dr. Thomas Sambrook, lecturer in psychology at the University of East Anglia, about his research on how the brain responds to food cues within millisecon... more

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What if your cravings aren't the problem, but a message?

In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, we sit down with Luis Mojica, somatic practitioner, nutritionist, and founder of Holistic Life Navigation, to explore how food, trauma, and the ne... more

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Rikin Patel
Pediatrician, lifestyle medicine physician, and founder and medical director of Reset Pediatric Lifestyle Medicine
Reset Pediatric Lifestyle Medicine
Episode: Episode 296: Dr. Patel | Ultra-Processed Food, Screens & Kids' Health – What Actually Works
Dr. Thomas Sambrook
Lecturer in psychology at the University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia
Episode: Episode 295: Dr. Thomas Sambrook | Why We Eat When We're Full - Food Cues & the Brain
Luis Mojica
Author and educator on trauma, somatics, nutrition, and food cravings
Holistic Life Navigation (mentioned during episode)
Episode: Episode 294: Luis Mojica | Stimulants, Depressants & Balancers - A New Way to Understand Food Cravings
Felicia Sussman
Guest, a long-time recovery advocate and member of the Sweet Sobriety community
Sweet Sobriety
Episode: Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 38: Felicia Sussman
Lucy Loch
Doctoral candidate in Physiology, University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Episode: Episode 292: Lucy Loch | Food Addiction in Older Adults - What New Research Reveals
April Oscarson
Recovery story guest and participant in multiple recovery communities
Episode: Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 37: April Oscarson
Matt Bernstein
Psychiatrist; CEO of Accord; metabolic psychiatry expert
Accord
Episode: Episode 291: Dr. Matt Bernstein, MD | Metabolic Psychiatry, Ketosis, and Food Addiction
Dr. Carolyn Dean
Medical doctor and naturopath with focus on magnesium, sugar toxicity, and yeast overgrowth
RNA Reset / The Magnesium Miracle author
Episode: Episode 290: Dr. Carolyn Dean | Magnesium, Yeast Overgrowth & Sugar Cravings
Brian Baumal
Registered psychotherapist focusing on weight management, eating disorders, and food addiction
Aliva Psychotherapy (AlivaPsychotherapy.com)
Episode: Episode 289: Brian Baumal | Perfectionism, Shame, and Food Addiction Recovery

Hosts

Dr. Vera Tarman
Host of the show with long-standing involvement in clinical and recovery-focused discussions.
Clarissa Kennedy
Co-host and clinician with a consistent presence across Clinician's Corner and recovery-focused discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 348 ratings
  • All episodes!

    Eye popping exposay regarding effects of what we put into our bodies and even our minds. Very educated and experienced guests AND hosts- many science based facts on ultra processed foods and mental health. I’ve been listening since December 2021 and will continue to do so! I have tremendous gratitude to Dr. Vera Tarman, Clarissa Kennedy and Molly Painschab as they have she’d do much light on this!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hitting my stride
    United States9 months ago
  • Educational AND motivational!

    Love this podcast! I always come away with valuable knowledge and feeling like I can keep going in my health journey. Just finished the interview with Dr Kate Shanahan and it was awesome! She’s a warrior. If your new to the podcast it a great place to start!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dane2442
    United Statesa year ago
  • Zero credibility e

    Tuned in to hear an infomercial for carnivore diet instead of concerns about food addiction. Do they even fact check their guests and seek credible doctors/nutritionists? Appalling and harmful to their listeners

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    OWTalvi
    United Statesa year ago
  • Outstanding

    I wish I had this knowledge long ago.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DL12359
    United Statesa year ago
  • Showing me the path to food freedom!

    This podcast and the wisdom and insight shared are a VITAL part of my support system as I continue my journey to freedom from addiction to sugar and highly processed carbs.

    I have been comforted in hearing the inspiring stories of countless others who are overcoming.

    And, the medical experts and counselors always bring me deeper insights and practical approaches to apply in my life.

    We truly can stay free from the obsessions around foods that do us harm physically and emotionally.

    And in... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SM - Waxa
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate practical recovery tools and guest expertise from clinicians and researchers.
Diverse, science-backed discussions that blend clinical insight with real-world recovery stories.

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Episode 296: Dr. Patel | Ultra-Processed Food, Screens & Kids' Health – What Actually Works
Q: What are some realistic first steps that a busy family could start this week?
Patel suggests having screen-free family meals, establishing consistent sleep routines with screens off before bed, and choosing one simple substitution, such as replacing red meat with lentils or tempeh.
Episode 296: Dr. Patel | Ultra-Processed Food, Screens & Kids' Health – What Actually Works
Q: How is lifestyle medicine different from the conventional advice to eat less and move more?
Patel describes lifestyle medicine as evidence-based, individualized prescriptions for nutrition and physical activity, combined with attention to sleep, stress, risky substances, and social connection. Patients take an active role in change while clinicians coach and support them.
Episode 294: Luis Mojica | Stimulants, Depressants & Balancers - A New Way to Understand Food Cravings
Q: What is the top-level framework you use to understand cravings?
Cravings are best understood through three categories—stimulants, depressants, and balancers—which map to how foods affect the nervous system and the body's state, with context determining their impact.
Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 38: Felicia Sussman
Q: What tools and practices are central to your ongoing recovery journey?
Felicia highlights DBT-informed thinking, grounding techniques, gratitude practices, a sleep/meal routine, and spiritual practices, plus the importance of a supportive toolkit and ongoing learning.
Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 38: Felicia Sussman
Q: What does a day in recovery look like for you now, compared to active addiction?
She contrasts chaotic, unpredictable behaviors with a structured routine that includes meetings, service work, exercise, and daily check-ins with sponsors, emphasizing balance and presence.

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What is Food Junkies Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show frequently explores food addiction through a clinical, research-informed lens, pairing expert interviews with recovery-focused stories. Topics span minerals and physiology ( magnesium, gut–brain interactions, eye health links to metabolic status), behavioral psychology (perfectionism, relapse, self-determination, resilience), and practical strategies (ketogenic approaches, GLP-1 discussions, circadian rhythm, harm-reduction tools) to support abstinence and sustainable lifestyle changes. Notable strengths include a steady stream of clinicians, researchers, and real-world recoveries, plus a willingness to critique dietary trends with science-backed context. Listeners can expect actionable frameworks, nuanced d... more

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Recent guests on Food Junkies Podcast include:

1. Rikin Patel
2. Dr. Thomas Sambrook
3. Luis Mojica
4. Felicia Sussman
5. Lucy Loch
6. April Oscarson
7. Matt Bernstein
8. Dr. Carolyn Dean

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