Food Junkies Podcast

Zoe Harcombe is a researcher, author, blogger, and public speaker in the field of diet and health. Her particular areas of interest and expertise are public health dietary guidelines (especially dietary fat), nutrition, and obesity. Zoe has a BA and MA from Cambridge University (economics/maths) and in 2016, she was awarded a Ph.D. in public health nutrition. Zoe’s thesis title was “An examination of the randomized controlled trial and epidemiological evidence for the introduction of dietary fat recommendations in 1977 and 1983: A systematic review and meta-analysis.” Zoe is known for 1) Being the first person to examine the evidence base for the dietary fat guidelines at the time of their introduction (US 1977 and UK 1983). Discovering that not only was the randomized controlled trial evidence NON-supportive of the introduced guidelines but that fewer than 2,500 sick men had been studied in the process. 2) Coining the phrase ‘the Eatbadly plate’, which became ‘the Eatbadly guide’  in March 2016. 3) Devoting 7 chapters of my 2010 obesity book to dissecting calories generally and the 3,500 calorie myth particularly. 4) “Why do you overeat? When all you want is to be slim”. This became the title of her 2004 (revised 2013) book, which is still unique in explaining physical reasons for overeating and how to overcome these. 5) Journal article dissection: Zoe receives requests from all over the world (many from my own heroes) asking if I can dissect a particular paper, which has led to daft media headlines e.g. margarine is better than butter. In this episode: Zoe’s personal and professional journey The Harcombe Diet Addressing physical and psychological craving How to eat to nourish ourselves PCOS and food Volume eating Observations of success Signature question Follow Zoe: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zoeharcombe Website: https://www.zoeharcombe.com/ Resources: PCOS 'special report' (https://www.zoeharcombe.com/2012/02/poly-cystic-ovaries-pcos-hormones-weight/) I hope it's of interest to you and others. Here are the two pieces of paper - they don't pull any punches, but then addiction doesn't either! https://www.theharcombedietclub.co.uk/30dayblitz/downloads/Option1-virtuous-circles.pdf https://www.theharcombedietclub.co.uk/30dayblitz/downloads/Option2-downwards-spiral.pdf Books: Zoë & Andy Harcombe. “The Harcombe Diet®: Lunch box recipes.” Columbus Publishing. (2014). Zoë Harcombe. “The Harcombe Diet® 3-Step Plan.” Hodder Paperbacks. (2014).Zoë Harcombe. “Why do you overeat? When all you want is to be slim.” Columbus Publishing. (2013) [First published by Accent Press 2004). Zoë Harcombe. “Stop Counting Calories & Start Losing Weight.” Columbus Publishing. (2011) [First published by Accent Press 2008). Zoë & Andy Harcombe. “The Harcombe Diet®: The Recipe Book.” Columbus Publishing. (2011) [First published by Accent Press 2008). Zoë Harcombe. “The Harcombe Diet® for Men.”Columbus Publishing. (2011). Zoë Harcombe. “The Obesity Epidemic: What caused it? How can we stop it?” Columbus Publishing. (2010). The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

On todays episode Vera, Molly and Clarissa discuss our favourite takeaways from each guest from the 2nd half of the 1st season. This is your cheat sheet to go back if you missed an episode.  We have officially reached over 100,000 downloads and we want to thank each and every one of you for tuning in. We are overwhelmed by the response and so grateful for your listening support. You are our community and we recover together with you one meal at time! Thank you for being a part of our family. Thank you for your recovery passion. Thank you for your trust. Thank you for your support. Thank you for your feedback and most importantly thank you for listening.   The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

Dr. Kim, as she is known, has been treating addictions (substance, process, and food), mood disorders, eating disorders, PTSD, and personality disorders for more than a decade. In 2016 she co-founded SunCloud Health and currently serves as Chief Medical Officer and CEO. Kim Dennis, MD, CEDS is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in treating addictions (substance, process, and food), eating disorders, and co-occurring disorders. She has helped thousands of remarkable people with their illnesses. Her knowledge of eating disorders and addiction isn’t just limited to her academic and clinical experience, having had her own personal experience as a woman in recovery from an eating disorder and alcoholism. Today, she can combine her personal journey with her medical training to help SunCloud Health patients become emotionally strong, responsible problem-solvers, who are inspired to create fulfilling lives for themselves. She believes in and maintains a holistic perspective in the practice of psychiatry, incorporating biological, psycho-social, and spiritual approaches into the individually tailored treatment programs for each patient at SunCloud Health. Dr. Dennis obtained her medical degree from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, and completed her psychiatry residency training at the University of Chicago Hospitals, where she served as chief resident. During her training, she was part of the multi-disciplinary eating disorders team specializing in treating young people with eating disorders and their families. She is a member of the American Medical Association, the Academy for Eating Disorders, the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, and the American Society for Addiction Medicine. She is published in the areas of gender differences in the development of psychopathology, co-occurring eating disorders and self-injury, and the use of medication with family-based therapy for young people with anorexia nervosa. She is also on the editorial board of Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention. Dr. Dennis contributes regularly to news networks, such as ABC News and CNN, other national press such as the Huffington Post, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, and Web MD, and professional magazines such as Addiction Professional and Behavioral Healthcare. She is a monthly columnist for It’s All in the Journey magazine and was recently featured on TLC Discovery Channel’s “My Strange Addiction” and ABC’s “20/20.” Dr. Kim has a regular blog called, “Live Free”. In this episode: Medications to treat Food Addiction Pros/Cons for medication interventions Conversations with medical providers Professionals need to work together on these issues Bariatric options Hope for remission and solution for this disease Will Food Addiction ever be acknowledged? Will ED ever acknowledge FA is real? What research is still needed? Spirituality Body Image  Contact Dr. Kim: Website: https://suncloudhealth.com/ Contact: drkim@suncloudhealth.com The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

“Dr. Kim”, as she is known, has been treating addictions (substance, process, and food), mood disorders, eating disorders, PTSD, and personality disorders for more than a decade. In 2016 she co-founded SunCloud Health and currently serves as Chief Medical Officer and CEO. Kim Dennis, MD, CEDS is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in treating addictions (substance, process, and food), eating disorders, and co-occurring disorders. She has helped thousands of remarkable people with their illnesses. Her knowledge of eating disorders and addiction isn’t just limited to her academic and clinical experience, having had her own personal experience as a woman in recovery from an eating disorder and alcoholism. Today, she can combine her personal journey with her medical training to help SunCloud Health patients become emotionally strong, responsible problem-solvers, who are inspired to create fulfilling lives for themselves. She believes in and maintains a holistic perspective in the practice of psychiatry, incorporating biological, psycho-social and spiritual approaches into the individually tailored treatment programs for each patient at SunCloud Health. Dr. Dennis obtained her medical degree from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, and completed her psychiatry residency training at the University of Chicago Hospitals, where she served as chief resident. During her training, she was part of the multi-disciplinary eating disorders team specializing in treating young people with eating disorders and their families. She is a member of the American Medical Association, the Academy for Eating Disorders, the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, and the American Society for Addiction Medicine. She is published in the areas of gender differences in the development of psychopathology, co-occurring eating disorders and self-injury, and the use of medication with family-based therapy for young people with anorexia nervosa. She is also on the editorial board of Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention. Dr. Dennis contributes regularly to news networks, such as ABC News and CNN, other national press such as the Huffington Post, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, and Web MD, and professional magazines such as Addiction Professional and Behavioral Healthcare. She is a monthly columnist for It’s All in the Journey magazine and was recently featured on TLC Discovery Channel’s “My Strange Addiction” and ABC’s “20/20.” Dr. Kim has a regular blog called, “Live Free”. In Today’s Episode: Dr. Kim’s personal and professional journeys SunCloud – What clients can expect How she and her team treat Food Addiction and Eating Disorder Treatment interventions for physiological and psychological symptoms Volume eating/addiction Harm reduction and abstinence Weight Bias The importance of community Our Signature Question! Contact Dr. Kim: Website: https://suncloudhealth.com/ Contact: drkim@suncloudhealth.com   The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

In today’s episode, we have Fitness and weight loss expert Vinnie Tortorich. He is a businessman, podcaster, and author of the best-selling book "Fitness Confidential." Vinnie promotes the dispels the widespread mistaken beliefs regarding weight loss and exercise. He advocates for a 'No Sugar No Grains (NSNG) lifestyle, a Low-Carbohydrate way of eating. He has 35 years of experience in the fitness and weight loss industry and has helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world lose hundreds of thousands of unhealthy pounds in an easy and sustainable way. In 2019, he co-created and starred in his documentary, FAT: A Documentary, directed by Peter Pardini, distributed by Gravitas Ventures. The documentary at one point topped the iTunes US charts for independent films and was featured highly on other lists, as well. He has recently released FAT: A Documentary 2 which we encourage all our listeners to check out! This sequel delves deeper into the lies and myths surrounding the age-old question: "What should I be eating?" Vinnie explores the latest scientific discoveries and unravels the myths that have been hampering our health. He is passionate about helping others take back their health through food! IN THIS EPISODE: We talk to Vinnie about his book The new movie: Beyond Impossible How diet culture messes up our bodies How to fuel ourselves for a workout How to start moving more His thoughts on pre-workout, workout supplements, etc. When is it TOO MUCH exercise? Vinnie gets personal His thoughts on why people don’t meet their goals Clarissa’s Rapid Fire Questions Vinnie’s thoughts on the MEN Follow Vinnie Tortorich: Website Amazon link for Vinnie's Book, Fitness ConfidentialPodcast: Fitness Confidential Fat: A Documentary  Fat: A Documentary 2 TWITTER: @VinnieTortorich   The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

Dr. Tim Noakes is a South African scientist and an emeritus professor in the Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine at the University of Cape Town. He is also a member of the National Research Foundation (South Africa), which lists him as one of their highest-rated members. He has run more than 70 marathons and ultramarathons and is the author of several books on exercise and diet. He is known for his work in sports science and for his support of a low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF) diet, as set out in his books The Real Meal Revolution and Lore of Nutrition: Challenging Conventional Dietary Beliefs. Noakes is an advocate of a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet, often referred to in South Africa as the "Noakes" or "Banting" diet. Noakes has characterized mainstream dietary advice as "genocide". In February 2014 a registered dietician complained to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) that Noakes tweeted to a mother that she should wean her baby onto low-carbohydrate, high-fat foods, which he described as real foods. The HPCSA held a hearing about the allegation against Noakes over the next few years. Controversially, on 28 October 2016, the HPSCA incorrectly released a statement announcing that Noakes had been found guilty of misconduct. In a second press release issued over three hours later, the HPSCA apologized for the mistake. Noakes was cleared of misconduct in April 2017. The HPSCA lost its appeal in June 2018. Noakes co-wrote the 2017 book Lore of Nutrition with journalist Marika Sboros. In it, Noakes describes his Damascene conversion to low-carbohydrate dieting, explores how the lipid hypothesis is the "biggest mistake in modern medicine" and details his struggles with the medical establishment. Noakes has written several books detailing his research in sports science and nutrition. A selected bibliography is given below. Lore of Running (1986) Running Injuries: How to Prevent and Overcome Them (1990) Bob Woolmer's Art and Science of Cricket (2008) Challenging Beliefs: Memoirs of a Career (2012) Waterlogged: The Serious Problem of Overhydration in Endurance Sports (2012) The Real Meal Revolution (2014) Raising Superheroes (2015) Lore of Nutrition: Challenging Conventional Dietary Beliefs, with Marika Sboros (2017) Real Food On Trial: How the diet dictators tried to destroy a top scientist, with Marika Sboros (2019) Today's Episode Dr. Noakes shares his Personal/Professional Story We talk about the Banting Diet Changing one person, one meal at a time Why we need to work on changing doctors Dr. Noakes discusses his legal battle We discuss how research can be biased and manipulated Food Addiction as a legitimate diagnosis How to find accurate information Nutritional science and why it needs to change He answers our question about Volume addiction Signature Question FOLLOW DR. NOAKES Twitter: @ProfTimNoakes  Website: The Noakes Foundation https://thenoakesfoundation.org/ The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.  

Hey there Food Junkies Podcast listeners! Don’t forget: There is still time to help us get to 100k downloads by January 1st as a big thank you to Dr. Tarman! Be sure to like, share, subscribe, and leave us some feedback so others can more easily find us! Today, Clarissa and I meet up with Dr. Andrea Grayson. You may have seen her on the Quit Sugar Summit earlier this year or the Kick Sugar Summit more recently. Dr. Andrea Grayson is accomplished in numerous fields, including video production, marketing strategy, program development, and community engagement, and also conducts primary research and program evaluations. A life-long pursuer of health, wellness, and spirituality, she now has two primary areas of focus: empowering and inspiring healthy lifestyle changes through writing, talks, workshops, and online courses; and, pursuing policy solutions to create greater health equity. Drawing on several methodologies and employing a mix of media outlets, Dr. Grayson designs campaigns to address a variety of health and social issues in targeted populations. Her media work with behavior change methodology includes work with the Vermont Department of Health’s WIC program, numerous colleges in Vermont to address excessive alcohol consumption, and collaborating with broadcast producers in Africa to create pro-social health messaging to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Dr. Grayson has an appointment as an Assistant Professor in the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, teaching in the Master of Public Health Program. More specifically, Dr. Grayson has been teaching college-level courses in Social Marketing, Media Studies, and Media Production since 1994. Recent courses include The Social and Behavioral Foundations of Public Health, Communication for Social Good, Media Production for Social Change, and Marketing Social Change. Several courses involve opportunities for academic service-learning, where students apply their learning to address social issues in their community. Dr. Grayson has a background in news, education, and advertising/corporate media production, and is the co-founder of the production company It’s a Fine Mess! Productions. Her video productions have received national attention, including a 2015 Silver Award from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts. Through presentations, workshops, and courses, Dr. Grayson provides information and inspiration for people to advance their health and fitness. Her current start-up is Breaking Free from Sugar, a one-month journey to reclaim your health for good. Clarissa and I wanted to know: Andrea’s Personal and Professional stories and how they merged The 5 Pathways of Sugar Dependency Who her program is a good fit for The 9 areas of health she assesses for and works with clients to improve Behavior change and why it can be difficult We talk a bit about public policy and the actions we can take And stick around to find out how Andrea answers our Signature Question Find Dr. Grayson Websites: https://breakingfreefromsugar.com/ and https://andreagrayson.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/algrayson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agrayson/ The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

Dr. Westman is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Duke University. He is Board Certified in Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine and founded the Duke Keto Medicine Clinic with Dr. William S. Yancy Jr. in 2006 after 8 years of clinical research regarding low carbohydrate ketogenic diets. He is Past-President and Master Fellow of the Obesity Medicine Association and Fellow of The Obesity Society. He is an editor of the textbook: Obesity: Evaluation & Treatment Essentials, and author of the New York Times Bestseller: The New Atkins for a New You, Cholesterol Clarity, and Keto Clarity. He is co-founder of Adapt Your Life, an education and product company based on low carbohydrate concepts. He is the course coordinator for MED415c, a Fourth-Year Medical Student Elective on the Medical Management of Obesity, and a faculty member of the Duke Clinical Research Training Program. On Today’s Episode: Dr. Westman shares his personal and professional journey Dr. Westman’s Food Plan Dr. Westman explains what KETOSIS is Why keto is for fat-burning vs. weight-loss The medical benefits of eating for ketosis Are there cautions to keto? How Dr. Westman addresses Food Addiction within his clinic An increasing level of care with Food Addiction patients How Dr. Westman addresses the psych-social-spiritual aspect of the disease Signature Question Follow: Website: ericwestmanmd.com Book: End Your Carb Confusion Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNZsfluh0Uo   The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

Robb Wolf is a former research biochemist and 2X New York Times/Wall Street Journal Best-selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired to Eat. He and co-author Diana Rodgers recently released their book, Sacred Cow, which explains why well-raised meat is good for us and good for the planet. Robb has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top-ranked iTunes podcast, books, and seminars. He’s known for his direct approach and ability to distill and synthesize information to make the complicated stuff easier to understand. In today’s episode: Robb shares his story We cover what the 4 Pillars of Health are What he thinks about Food Addiction How he helps clients abstain from foods and behaviors that are keeping them sick He gives his opinion on having a “relationship with food” Robb explains about the neuro-regulation of appetite We talk about Sodium! What does Robb think about CONNECTION? What would Robb tell a younger version of himself about food, movement, sleep, and stress management? Follow Robb: Website: https://robbwolf.com/ Podcast: https://robbwolf.com/radio/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Robb-Wolf/e/B003Z4MQVY%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Twitter: https://twitter.com/robbwolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dasrobbwolf/   The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

Dr. David Unwin, MD, is an award-winning general practitioner (or family doctor) known for pioneering the low-carb approach in the UK. Through the years, Dr. Unwin has been highly recognized for his work within his field. Dr. Unwin was made a UK Royal College of General Practitioners expert clinical advisor in 2015 for his dedicated efforts within the areas of patient communication and type 2 diabetes. Then, in 2016, Dr. Unwin won the prestigious NHS Innovator of the Year award for his work with diabetes patients. From 2017 to 2018, his practice saved £57,000 on drugs for type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions by offering patients a dietary alternative to medications. Also in 2018, Dr. Unwin was named the ninth most influential general practitioner in the UK by GP magazine Pulse. Moreover, he is a clinical expert in Diabetes at Fellowship of the UK Royal College of General Practitioners where he was elected as a Fellow back in 2008. Additionally, Dr. Unwin is the medical advisor at the popular Low Carb Program and is doing his best to spread knowledge about low carb among doctors, dietitians, and nurses. Dr. Unwin has also written several peer-reviewed papers to strengthen the science behind low-carb diets. Dr. Unwin’s work has been covered by BBC, New Scientist, Daily Mail, and The British Medical Journal. In today’s episode we cover: How he became the LowCarbGP The inspiration behind his helpful sugar infographics Resistance from colleagues How Food Addiction factors into the work he does with patients How he supports patients to make food/lifestyle changes What was it like (then and now) for you living with a food addict? How his family has been impacted Our Signature Question   The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.