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

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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What if the missing piece in your recovery isn't more willpower — it's resilience? In this deeply inspiring episode, Dr. Vera Tarman sits down with Dr. Stephen Sideroff, UCLA psychologist, researcher, and one of the world's leading experts on stress,... more

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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
John Kelly
Founder and Director of the Recovery Research Institute
Recovery Research Institute, affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Episode: Episode 278: Dr. John Kelly | The Science of Recovery – What the Research Really Says
Dr. Rachel Herz
Neuroscientist and expert on the psychology of smell; author
Brown University (faculty), International Society of Neural Gastronomy
Episode: Episode 277: Dr. Rachel Herz | The Science of Disgust, Smell, and Why You Eat What You Eat
Esther Kane
BC-based psychotherapist focusing on highly-sensitive people (HSPs) and emotional eating
Independent practitioner
Episode: Episode 276: Esther Kane, MSW | Highly Sensitive People
Chérie St. Arnauld
Executive director of Metabolic Revolution; advocate for metabolic health and grassroots mobilization
Metabolic Revolution
Episode: Episode 274: Chérie St. Arnauld | Grassroots Mobilization — How We Push the Message of Food Addiction Forward
Kristy McCammon
Recovery story guest
Episode: Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 32: Kristy McCammon
Dr. Jacob May
Associate professor at Pennington Biomedical Research Center; head of the Mitochondrial Energetics and Nutrient Utilization Laboratory
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Episode: Episode 273: Dr. Jacob May | 🧠 How Ultra-Processed Foods Destroy Your Kids' Metabolism

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 345 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 States4 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 States6 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 States9 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 281: Dr. Stephen Sideroff | The 9 Pillars of Resilience in Recovery
Q: What are some of the biggest myths about resilience that you see harming people today?
Stress is not inherently bad; there is an optimal range where stress can fuel growth, and resilience expands that stress sweet spot so people can handle higher levels of stress without deteriorating.
Episode 281: Dr. Stephen Sideroff | The 9 Pillars of Resilience in Recovery
Q: So what first drew you to the field of stress, addiction, and resilience?
The conversation explains that higher stress increases vulnerability to addiction and relapse, and that resilience comes from a broad model that integrates multiple pillars to maintain balance and reduce craving under pressure.
Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 33: Heather Miller
Q: How do you maintain and continue to prioritize your recovery daily?
She outlines daily practices such as walking, spending time in nature, listening to podcasts, staying connected with friends, and engaging in music and hobbies to keep life meaningful beyond food, as well as planning meals and avoiding environments with tempting foods.
Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 33: Heather Miller
Q: So tell me more about what that beginning looked like with, like, going on the diet, Doctor. Give me some sense of what was happening during that time.
Heather describes starting with low-carb changes guided by doctors and references to Diet Doctor and Eric Westman, moving to eating mainly meat, eggs, greens, and low-carb vegetables, while avoiding grains and processed foods; she emphasizes the rapid weight loss, energy boost, and the pivotal role of her husband in cooking healthy meals.
Episode 277: Dr. Rachel Herz | The Science of Disgust, Smell, and Why You Eat What You Eat
Q: When we talk about food addiction, you do acknowledge that there's a reward pathway and that particularly ultra processed foods are engineered to make foods very highly palatable. Where do you stand on our relationship with food, food addiction?
The reward pathway is related to hunger and need, and while food can be habit-forming and behaviorally reinforcing, it is not the same as chemical addiction because we must eat to survive. The distinction lies in needing versus wanting and the absence of a true withdrawal-driven state for food as a substance, though loss of control and compulsive patterns can occur in disordered eating.

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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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Recent guests on Food Junkies Podcast include:

1. Dr. Stephen Sideroff
2. Bob Messerschmidt
3. Heather Miller
4. John Kelly
5. Dr. Rachel Herz
6. Esther Kane
7. Chérie St. Arnauld
8. Kristy McCammon

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