
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 327 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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In this episode, CJ sits down with April for a thoughtful, reflective conversation about recovery. April brings a quiet intentionality to the way she understands healing, growth, and the ongoing work of becoming. Her perspective is introspective, hon... more
Can changing what you eat treat depression, anxiety, and even psychosis more effectively than medication alone? In this episode of Food Junkies, Dr. Vera Tarman sits down with Dr. Matt Bernstein, MD, psychiatrist and CEO of Accord, to unpack the emer... more
Fatigue. Brain fog. Cravings that never quit no matter how "good" you're eating. In this episode of Food Junkies, Dr. Vera Tarman sits down with Dr. Carolyn Dean — MD, naturopath, and author of more than 50 books including The Magnesium Miracle — to ... more
In this episode of Food Junkies, Dr. Vera Tarman and Clarissa Kennedy sit down with Brian Baumal, a registered psychotherapist based in Toronto and owner of Aliva Psychotherapy, where he specializes in weight management, eating disorders, food addict... more
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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!!
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!
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
I wish I had this knowledge long ago.
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
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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. Matt Bernstein
2. Dr. Carolyn Dean
3. Brian Baumal
4. Lára Pedersen
5. Susan Peirce Thompson
6. Everett Considine
7. Jason Fung
8. Glenn Livingston
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