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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 Addiction
Emotional Eating
Sugar
Obesity
Binge Eating Disorder
Ultra-Processed Food Addiction
Ketogenic Diet
Weight Loss
Addiction
Binge Eating
Gut Health
Metabolic Health

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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📢 A quick announcement from the Food Junkies team: For the first time, we're moving to a new release schedule — new episodes every other week, still featuring one Recovery Story each month. We'll share more about this decision in our next Clinician'... more

In this episode, Dr. Vera Tarman sits down with world-renowned nephrologist, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Jason Fung to explore one of the most pressing questions in the food addiction community: Is fasting safe for the food ... more

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CJ is joined today by Keren, a vibrant young woman whose passion for recovery and love of life shine through in everything she does. With an infectious enthusiasm and deep gratitude for her journey, Keren is dedicated to sharing her experience, stren... more

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What if the voice urging you to binge isn't really you — and you could learn to talk back to it? This week, Dr. Vera Tarman sits down with psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Glenn Livingston, whose unconventional path from Fortune 500 food indus... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Fung
Nephrologist and New York Times bestselling author
University affiliations mentioned (Toronto/UCLA context) and author
Episode: Episode 287: Dr. Jason Fung | Is Fasting Safe for the Food Addict?
Glenn Livingston
Psychologist with a PhD; author and founder of Defeat Your Cravings program
Defeat Your Cravings / Institute for the Psychology of Eating
Episode: Episode 286: Glenn Livingston | Never Binge Again — Taming the Voice That Drives You to Eat
Dr. Radka Toms
Ophthalmologist, founder of My Sugar Stop and Oko Health
My Sugar Stop / Oko Health
Episode: Episode 285: Dr. Radka Toms | Can Your Eye Doctor Spot Sugar Damage Before Your Blood Work?
Natalie Peltro
Certified nutritional therapist and lifestyle medicine expert
Blue Life RX
Episode: Episode 283: Natalie Peltro | From Picky Eater to Plate Adventurer — Helping Kids (and Adults) Fall in Love with Real Food
Dr. Erin Louise Bellamy
Ketogenic metabolic therapy researcher and CEO of IKRT
IKRT (International Ketogenic Research and Therapy)
Episode: Episode 282: Dr. Erin Bellamy | Can a Diet Replace Psychiatric Meds? Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy for Food Addiction & Mental Health
Peggy Bowers
Special guest sharing a personal recovery story
Food addiction advocate; active in Food Addicts Anonymous community
Episode: Food Junkies Recovery Stories Ep 34: Peggy Bowers
Dr. Stephen Sideroff
internationally recognized psychologist, researcher, and resilience expert
UCLA Geffen School of Medicine
Episode: Episode 281: Dr. Stephen Sideroff | The 9 Pillars of Resilience in Recovery
Bob Messerschmidt
Biomedical engineer, inventor, and founder of Core Health
Core Health
Episode: Episode 280: Bob Messerschmidt | The ESR Marker That Could Change Recovery
Heather Miller
Special guest sharing a recovery journey from food addiction and diabetes
Episode: Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 33: Heather Miller

Hosts

Dr. Vera Tarman
Host with a primary focus on food addiction recovery and clinical insight; regular contributor to interview-based discussion.
Molly Painschab
Co-host specializing in clinician perspectives and recovery support tools; frequently hosts Clinician's Corner segments.
Clarissa Kennedy
Co-host and Clinician's Corner contributor; joins host conversations with clinical and recovery expertise.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 346 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 States5 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 States8 months 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 States10 months 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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Listener feedback often highlights the value of diverse expert perspectives and real-life recovery stories.
Shows depth with science-backed discussions on food addiction and recovery.
Some episodes receive critiques about interview pacing or guest balance, but overall high engagement and usefulness.
Guests bring practical strategies for managing cravings and building a recovery-focused lifestyle.

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Episode 286: Glenn Livingston | Never Binge Again — Taming the Voice That Drives You to Eat
Q: How do cravings extinction and the extinction burst concept factor into long-term change?
Cravings can temporarily spike after a change, but with continued adherence to rules and strategies, the brain gradually relearns and cravings diminish, allowing sustainable behavior change.
Episode 286: Glenn Livingston | Never Binge Again — Taming the Voice That Drives You to Eat
Q: What is the core idea behind your rule-based food plan, and how does it help people stay on track?
The core idea is to implement simple, concrete rules (never, always, conditional) that reduce constant decision-making, paired with self-regulation and self-care to sustain progress even when motivation wanes.
Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 35: Keren
Q: What ways has life changed since you've been in recovery for almost a year now?
I have peace of mind, clearer thinking, more energy, and the ability to pursue goals without the constant fatigue or preoccupation with food, allowing me to build healthier relationships and a more active lifestyle.
Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 35: Keren
Q: And what is your why?
My why comes from having lived at rock bottom for many years; remembering those moments and the poster of myself on the fridge keeps me motivated to stay free and to prove that sustained abstinence is possible.
Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 35: Keren
Q: So how did you find out about food addiction? How did you know to even consider that it was food addiction?
I connected the pattern of secret binges and weight struggles to a broader issue after reading books in high school and college, attended Overeaters Anonymous meetings, and eventually discovered Bright Line Eating through Susan Pierce Thompson which offered a set of tools that finally helped me achieve abstinence.

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A recovery-focused show that blends clinical expertise, neuroscience, and lived experience to explore food addiction, recovery pathways, and how to sustain healthy change. Across episodes, listeners hear about resilience practices, brain chemistry, motivation versus competence, and grassroots efforts to improve metabolic health and dietary guidelines. Noteworthy elements include a strong emphasis on evidence-based strategies, practical tools for managing cravings, and a willingness to host diverse voices—from researchers and clinicians to recovery stories and policy advocates. The format appears to support both professionals seeking insights and individuals pursuing long-term abstinence or healthier relationships with food.

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1. Jason Fung
2. Glenn Livingston
3. Dr. Radka Toms
4. Natalie Peltro
5. Dr. Erin Louise Bellamy
6. Peggy Bowers
7. Dr. Stephen Sideroff
8. Bob Messerschmidt

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