Food, We Need To Talk

Reflecting on six years of hosting, the hosts tackle weight stigma and its harmful effects on individuals and society. They emphasize the importance of supportive communities and open dialogue. The discussion highlights the benefits of understanding heart rate zones in exercise and adapting fitness routines for winter. They explore the significance of mindsets in personal growth and relationships, suggesting that connections bring more fulfillment than solitary pursuits. Finally, they celebrate a year of joy with their podcast, reminiscing about memorable interactions.

Johann Hari, an insightful author known for tackling societal issues, dives into Japan's unique approach to preventing childhood obesity. He explores how the country manages to maintain low obesity rates through rigorous nutrition education and government initiatives. Surprisingly, he discusses some strict workplace practices that contribute to this success. By contrasting Japan's methods with those of the U.S., he reveals intriguing solutions to combat the global obesity epidemic, showcasing the need for innovative strategies.

Author Johann Hari discusses the rise of new weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, highlighting their rapid weight loss effects and associated risks. Topics include implications for people with eating disorders, muscle mass loss, and potential impact on depression. The complex calculation posed by these medications is explored, showcasing the dangers and benefits of using pharmaceutical solutions for weight management.

Today, we continue our conversation about what we learned from six years of hosting the podcast. Should you compare things you eat? How can we engage in mindful eating without chewing every bite twenty times? What does the science say about dark chocolate? To hear the rest of this week’s bonus episode, come join the Foodie Fam!https://www.patreon.com/FWNTTThank you for your support, it’s what keeps the show going!Check out our book:https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/Chat with us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=enBe friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The hosts celebrate six years of enlightening conversations on health and wellness. They delve into personal transformations, like reducing caffeine for better sleep. The impact of artificial sweeteners versus natural alternatives sparks a debate on dietary choices. Plus, they tackle the challenge of food cravings with practical strategies for balance. By sharing their journey through eating disorders, they emphasize the podcast's role in mental health discussions. Listener engagement grows as they reflect on their evolving understanding of nutrition.

Today, we continue our conversation with Professor Frank Scher from Harvard University. This episode, we focused on your questions! Should you consider sleep divorcing your partner? Is it okay to take melatonin for a long time? What about watching TV before bed? And the most important question of all, at conferences, do the sleep scientists party?! Find out in today's episode!To hear the rest of this week’s bonus episode, come join the Foodie Fam!https://www.patreon.com/FWNTTThank you for your support, it’s what keeps the show going!Check out our book:https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/Chat with us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=enBe friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In a captivating discussion, Frank Scheer, a Harvard Medical School professor and chronobiology expert, sheds light on the complex world of sleep. He explains why the quality of our sleep matters just as much as the quantity. Discover the crucial roles of different sleep phases, and how caffeine, alcohol, and even alarms can disrupt our rest. Scheer also highlights practical strategies for improving sleep, like effective napping and managing light exposure, ensuring you wake up refreshed and ready to tackle your day.

Today, we discuss our last episode with Cezmi Akdis. Needless to say, the episode was quite shocking for the both of us. Rinsing our dishes after the dishwasher, switching from plastic wrap to silicone, checking our detergents' ingredients--we go over which practices we will be trying to implement in our own routines and what surprised us the most.Cezmi's Boston Globe article "Scrubbing Away Our Collective Health"To hear the rest of this week’s episode, come join the Foodie Fam!https://www.patreon.com/FWNTTThank you for your support, it’s what keeps the show going!Check out our book:https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/Chat with us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=enBe friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this engaging discussion, Professor Cezmi Akdis, a leading expert on autoimmune diseases and allergies, reveals the alarming rise of conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. He emphasizes the critical role of environmental factors, from plastic pollution to dietary choices, in exacerbating these health issues. The conversation dives into how pollutants and food additives contribute to chronic inflammation. Akdis also highlights the importance of air quality and the hidden dangers of common skincare products, urging listeners to reconsider their health habits.

Today, we continue our conversation with Professor Jud Brewer. We talk about whether or not the new weight loss medications make awareness practices redundant, how these medications may affect addiction, how tools like glucose monitors can help us become more mindful, and why sometimes, to stop a behavior we don't want to do, we have to actually keep doing it.To hear the rest of this week’s episode, come join the Foodie Fam!https://www.patreon.com/FWNTTThank you for your support, it’s what keeps the show going!Check out our book:https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/Chat with us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=enBe friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices