Food Junkies Podcast

On 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 f...

Dr. 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....

Ann 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...

Today, 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 y...

David 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 f...

Dr  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,...

On 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'...

Jamie 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...

Dr. 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 Paren...

Today, 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...

Dr 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...

Molly 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, Dr...

Today, 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 w...

J. 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 themsel...

Julie 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 her...

Ohhh 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 wit...

Dr. 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 Bor...

Dr. 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 nutr...

Dr. 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...

Our 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...

Dr. 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...

On 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:...

Thank 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 e...

Vincent  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 dissertati...

Nina 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...