Beyond Binge Eating

Self Determination in Recovery & The Fight For Recognition of Food Addiction | Molly Painschab

6 snips
Jan 30, 2025
Molly Painschab, a licensed clinical professional and addiction counselor, co-founded Sweet Sobriety and co-hosts the Food Junkies and Food Shrinks podcasts. In this conversation, she dives into the fight for the recognition of food addiction, revealing the extensive advocacy efforts and challenges faced. Molly emphasizes the importance of self-determination in recovery, explaining how personal choice fosters lasting change. She also shares her transformative experience with psilocybin therapy, highlighting innovative approaches within the field.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

Challenges in Food Addiction Recognition

  • Recognition of food addiction by major health bodies faces challenges like insufficient consensus and evidence.
  • Collaborative global efforts are essential to unify research and redefine food addiction diagnosis.
ADVICE

Solution-Focused Coaching Approach

  • Use solution-focused brief therapy to address client needs without digging into past trauma.
  • Allow clients to define their needs and focus on strengths and immediate goals for recovery.
INSIGHT

Power of Self-Determination

  • Self-determination fosters autonomy by aligning recovery with personal values and motivations.
  • It builds internal motivation and personal responsibility, essential for lasting recovery success.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app