Food Junkies Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Dr. Vera Tarman and Clarissa Kennedy welcome Dr. Barry C. Smith, a former food industry consultant and an expert in sensory perception, to discuss his transition from working with ultra-processed foods to advocating for healthier eating alternatives. Dr. Smith shares his journey from studying philosophy and sensory perception to becoming involved in the food industry, where he provided insights into how we perceive taste and flavor. He reveals the complexities of multi-sensory perception and how the food industry uses this knowledge to enhance the desirability of processed foods.

Dr. Smith delves into the interplay between our senses—taste, touch, smell, and even sound—and how these senses influence our eating experiences. He explains how texture and aroma can trick our brains into perceiving food as sweeter or more flavorful than it is, often leading to overconsumption. Dr. Smith also discusses his experiment of cutting out ultra-processed foods and its profound impact on his well-being, including reduced cravings and improved mood.

The conversation touches on the ethics of the food industry, the challenges of regulating ultra-processed foods, and the importance of informed choices for consumers. Dr. Smith offers practical tips on enhancing the sensory experience of whole foods, making them more enjoyable and satisfying.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The role of multisensory perception in flavor and taste
• How the food industry manipulates sensory experiences to enhance food desirability
• The challenges of reducing sugar, fat, and salt in processed foods while maintaining consumer appeal
• The impact of ultra-processed foods on health and well-being
• Dr. Smith’s journey of transitioning to a diet free from ultra-processed foods
• The importance of informed consumer choices and the need for better food regulation

Memorable Quotes:

• "The brain often confuses smoothness with sweetness, which is why foods like chocolate and cream are so pleasurable."
• "Our experience of food begins long before it enters our mouths; it’s influenced by sight, smell, and even sound."
• "Cutting out ultra-processed foods changed my relationship with food—I wasn’t hungry all the time, and I felt better overall."

Practical Tips:

• Experiment with the sensory aspects of whole foods, such as color, texture, and temperature, to enhance your eating experience.
• Be mindful of the ingredients in your food and how they affect your body and cravings.
• Consider how your environment and context influence your perception of food.

Follow Dr. Smith:

Twitter (X): https://x.com/smithbarryc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-smith-40585439/?originalSubdomain=uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barry.c.smith1/

The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. 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.

CJ has the opportunity to talk to Hanalei Roberts a very determined and compassionate woman who has triumphed over adversity through long-term recovery. Her journey has instilled in her a deep-rooted empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by others. With unwavering strength and a supportive spirit, she has become a beacon of hope for those seeking a path to recovery. Her dedication to helping others is evident in her every action, making her a valuable asset to her community.

Feel free to join our supportive community on Facebook: Sugar-Free for Life Support Group - where we believe "I'm Sweet Enough."

If you're considering personalized assistance, CJ, a Certified Addiction Professional specializing in Food Addiction, is here for one-on-one coaching. Reach out to CJ at [email protected] 

Interested in sharing your recovery story on our show? We'd love to hear from you! Please email [email protected] 

If you find inspiration in recovery narratives, you won't want to miss the Food Junkies Podcast. Check it out at https://www.foodjunkiespodcast.com/.

 

DR. VIMALASARA also known as (VALERIE) MASON-JOHN M.A (HON.DOC) to the show. Vimalasara is a founding facilitator of Compassionate Inquiry, and is the author of 10 books, including the award winning book, “Eight Step Recovery: Using The Buddha’s Teachings to Overcome Addiction” and “Detox Your Heart: Meditations for Emotional Trauma”. There are 8 Step Recovery meetings held in several continents. And they are co-founder of the training program, Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery (MBAR), which is delivered in both English and Spanish. They work as a public speaker in the field of Mindfulness for Addiction and Trauma. They also work online and in person between Canada, USA, UK and Spain.

In today’s episode we speak about:
Their personal story of eating disorders, food addiction and recovery 
How to work with the shame we experience around eating disorders and food addiction 
The mutual help recovery community Vimalasara created: Eight Step Recovery: Using the Buddhist Teaching to Overcome Addiction
Their new book  First Aid Kit for the Mind: Breaking the Cycle of Habitual Behaviours 
Vimalasara does two practices in this episode around SHAME and LOVE 

FOLLOW: Vimalasara (VALERIE) MASON-JOHN M.A (HON.DOC)
Website: https://www.valeriemason-john.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VMasonJohn
Instagram: vmasonjohn
Twitter: @VMasonJohn

 

Julia Ross is the author of The Diet Cure, The Mood Cure, and The Craving Cure; she has been the subject of many articles in publication from Vogue Magazine to The Journal of Molecular Psychiatry. Her own articles have been published in Counselor Magazine, the Journal of the American Psychological Association, the Townsend Letter, Practical Pain Management and elsewhere. She has frequently appeared as an expert on radio, television, and the internet: An NBC special on The Mood Cure’s approach to depression was aired several times throughout the U.S. and a CBN special on how amino acid therapies eliminate food cravings generated 50,000 calls to the producers. Julia is now the Director of The Craving Cure Virtual Clinic and The NeuroNutrient Therapy Institute based in Mill Valley, California.

In todays episode Molly and Clarissa dive a little deeper into the practical application of amino acid therapy with Julia. 

In This Episode:

Julia shares her Personal/Professional Journey to amino acid/nutritional therapy
How addiction treatment was different in the 70s & 80s compared to today?
How "frequent junk food assaults" can create "trauma" in the brain
The link between stress and cravings
The number one cause for carbohydrate cravings
More specifics about the protocols for amino acids 
What medications to be mindful of with amino acid therapy 

Does this intervention work fro eating disorders as well

Follow Julia:

Julia's Website: https://www.juliarosscures.com/

The Craving Type Questionnaire: https://www.juliarosscures.com/craving-type-questionnaire/

The Craving Cure Virtual Clinic: https://www.juliarosscures.com/craving-eradication/

The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. 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.

 

Julia Ross is the author of The Diet Cure, The Mood Cure, and The Craving Cure; she has been the subject of many articles in publication from Vogue Magazine to The Journal of Molecular Psychiatry. Her own articles have been published in Counselor Magazine, the Journal of the American Psychological Association, the Townsend Letter, Practical Pain Management and elsewhere. She has frequently appeared as an expert on radio, television, and the internet: An NBC special on The Mood Cure’s approach to depression was aired several times throughout the U.S. and a CBN special on how amino acid therapies eliminate food cravings generated 50,000 calls to the producers. Julia is now the Director of The Craving Cure Virtual Clinic and The NeuroNutrient Therapy Institute based in Mill Valley, California.

In todays episode Julia describes how all her years of work came together and she introduces the concept of craving types and the amino acids that she has tested clinically to help thousands of people reduce and eliminate them with some simple supplementation.

Follow Julia:

Julia's Website: https://www.juliarosscures.com/

The Craving Type Questionnaire: https://www.juliarosscures.com/craving-type-questionnaire/

The Craving Cure Virtual Clinic: https://www.juliarosscures.com/craving-eradication/

The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. 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.

 

 

 

 

Netta Gorman has a passion to inspire you to live a healthier sugar-free life with joy and confidence! Netta is the host of Life After Sugar and the creator of the Life After Sugar Program.

Netta struggled with sugar cravings, headaches, bloating, and low energy. She used to feel exhausted all the time. Her energy crashes made her reach out for sweet snacks just to get through the day. She never wanted to cut out sugar. She loved desserts, chocolate, and her comfort foods. But Netta was suffering so much that she was willing to try something she had never tried before: ditching sugar.

Netta lost her extra weight, achy joints, sluggish digestion, and sugar cravings! She gained energy and discovered the real sweetness in her life. Clarissa and I are so happy she agreed to be on today’s episode!

Today we discuss:

How Sugar impacted Netta’s life

What Netta has found to work best when working with clients

The Life After Sugar Program

The Life After Sugar Podcast

Netta’s unique offerings to those who want to get off and stay off sugar!

“Secrets” to success when it comes to remaining sugar-free

What’s next?

Signature Question

Follow Netta:

Website: https://aftersugarclub.com/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-after-sugar/id1546092478

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mylifeaftersugar

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylifeaftersugar/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/netta_gorman

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/life-after-sugar/?originalSubdomain=ca

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Hey there Food Junkies listeners! Molly here! Today Clarissa and I interviewed Netta Gorman of the Life After Sugar podcast!!! We had a lot of fun and really got to know Netta much better! AND Before I get to the episode – I wanted to tell you about our special limited-time group! 2 Sessions of Hypnotherapy for Cravings with Viktoria Hamma, Chronic Pain and Wellness Coach.

Session one will be about creating better resolve both consciously and subconsciously by utilizing different visualization and techniques the subconscious loves!

Using your own internal desire, this Session two will walk you through a visualization to give you back the power to decide what you want and agree internally with yourself that you are ready to let go of the cravings. Instead of constantly being at war with yourself.

Sessions will be Wednesday, January 18th, and January 25th at 7 pm EST and will be $35 USD in total.

Register here: https://www.sweetsobriety.ca/live-class/hypnotherapy-for-cravings/register or email [email protected] for more information.

 

The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. 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.

 

Brian Baumal is a  Registered Psychotherapist in Canada who helps people who Eat emotionally, binge eat, and/or have a food addiction; Just want a normal relationship with food and their bodies; Don't want one slip-up to lead to an entire binge, purge or downfall; Constantly or obsessively think about their weight and/or food; have gained/lost hundreds of pounds in their lifetime; Are any weight on the scale, whether in a thinner or heavier body; Engage or think about any sort of binging, restrictive and/or purging; Are pre- or post-bariatric surgery; or Wonder why they jeopardize their health and life.

Today Vera and I find out:

Brian’s personal and professional journey

What are eating disorders vs food addiction and how he treats clients who have either or both

Differences in working with men vs women

Our Signature question and more!

Take it away, Vera!

​Follow Brian:

Website: https://www.torontoweightmanagement.com/

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Hey there Food Junkies Listeners, Molly here! Happy New Year!!! Clarissa, Vera, and I just wanted to be sure you knew how much we appreciate you!!! Thanks to you we have reached 350k downloads!!!! JUST IN TIME to kick off our 3rd season of the FJP!!! I can hardly believe it! Our next goal is 500k downloads and Vera has promised to dance again! Can we do it?!?!

Just a quick announcement before we get to today’s guest.

1.      Clarissa and I wanted to remind you that Sweet Sobriety is hosting a CRAVINGS workshop by Jennifer Bradley. This workshop addresses why we have cravings, how to tell the difference between physical and psychological cravings, and what can be done about them.

 In this Workshop you will learn:

• The difference between cravings, hunger, and insulin spikes

• The Myths of Willpower

• How to name YOUR cues, triggers, and temptation zones

• About supplements and food substitutions that may be right for YOU

• The difference between Physical and Psychological Cravings

• How to build coping skills for immediate and future cravings

 You will also receive:

• Downloadable worksheets for cravings and triggers

• Wheel of emotions

• Sugar Names and Substitutions

• Weekly Journal Prompts

• Daily practices you can do at home

• Recovery Maintenance and Safety Management Plan  

• Four Live 1-hour weekly support meetings! With REPLAY

 The workshop is $50 USD and will be Saturdays at 12 pm EST / 5 pm UK starting January 7th.

Sweet Sobriety

 

The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. 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.

 

Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC, has been an Eating Disorders Psychotherapist for 25+ years. She lives in Victoria BC but works all over Canada. She is the author of "It’s Not About the Food: A Woman’s Guide to Making Peace with Food and Our Bodies". She is also the host of the Compassionate Conversations Podcast & YouTube Channel, where she has recently done a series on food and body image. She can be found at: https://www.estherkane.com   Todays Topics: Her personal journey to recovery from eating disorders to food addiction  What is a Highly Sensitive Person?  The connection between HSPs & Food Addiction How to take care of your HSP-specific needs  What she has found in the difference between men & women when it comes to FA How she differentiates between food addiction & eating disorders The intergenerational transmission of disordered eating  How she helps clients with emotional eating Her thoughts on volume Her audio program: Making Peace with Food & our Bodies The obstacles she finds working with clients  The pushback she’s received from colleagues about her perspective   Follow Esther: https://www.estherkane.com Instagram: @estherkanemsw Facebook: Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC Twitter: @estherkane For a free copy of my book in e-book format, email me and I will send you a copy: [email protected]   We hope in 2023 you will continue to choose your own path to recovery and take your time. Whatever way YOU choose, complete abstinence, harm reduction, or just eliminate added sugars……know that HERE you are loved, respected, and supported in your journey. Recovery is a slow, beautiful, messy, unfolding process. Just keep peeling back those layers and getting closer to your authentic self and what that self needs!      The CRAVINGS workshop is hosted by Jennifer Bradley. It addresses why we have cravings, how to tell the difference between physical and psychological cravings, and what can we can do to take back our power over them.    Here you will learn the difference between cravings, hunger, and insulin spikes, how to identify YOUR personal cues, triggers, and temptation zones, the food substitutions that can work you during cravings &some actionable ways to build coping skills for immediate & future cravings.   You will also receive downloadable worksheets for cravings and triggers, weekly Journal Prompts, daily practices to implement at home, a Recovery Maintenance and Safety Management Plan &  4 Live 1-hour weekly support meetings! With recorded REPLAYS.   The workshop is $50 USD and will be Saturdays at 12 pm EST / 5 pm UK starting January 7th. You will receive the first week’s lesson on December 31st! Perfect timing! www.sweetsobriety.ca  

The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. 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. Jennifer Reid, MD is a Philadelphia psychiatrist, award-winning educator, writer, and podcast host. She trained at Columbia University and UCLA and is on the clinical faculty at the University of Pennsylvania. She is married to a physician and a proud mom to 2 boys. She grew up in rural North Dakota in a family of physicians and studied zoology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. You all have something unique to say, and the world will be better for hearing it.

After leaving academia to start a private practice, she wanted to find a way to reach a broader audience with practical, evidence-based mental health information. In addition to her private practice, she writes and podcasts as The Reflective Doc. She is also a regular contributor to Psychology Today, Doximity, and Kevin MD and a frequent podcast guest.

TODAY’S EPISODE:

Dr. Reid’s personal and professional journey to becoming The Reflective Doc

What is Anxiety? Symptoms? Treatments?

Sleep deprivation and insomnia

Alcohol, Cannabis, Melatonin, and Sleep

Circadian Rhythms, naps, and caffeine

Seasonal Affective Disorder

The relationship between anxiety and procrastination

Establishing Safety

Clients in recovery

What’s next for Dr. Reid

Our signature question

FOLLOW DR. REID:

Website: www.thereflectivedoc.com

Email: [email protected]

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reflective-doc-podcast/id1561999981

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Hey there Food Junkies Listeners, Molly here! Can you believe there are only a few more weeks of 2022 left?!? This week Clarissa and I interview Dr. Jennifer Reid, MD Psychiatrist – otherwise known as The Reflective Doc! But before I tell you all about today's guest and why I think you should listen to this episode I have a few reminders for you.

1. Please help us get to 350k downloads by January 1, 2023!! We are so close to reaching our goal and currently have 341k downloads. Remember to share these episodes with acquaintances, friends, family members, medical professionals, and anyone else you think might enjoy the show or may find something they are looking for. We have 104 episodes to choose from!
2. Clarissa and I wanted to remind you that Sweet Sobriety is hosting a CRAVINGS workshop by Jennifer Bradley. This workshop addresses why we have cravings, how to tell the difference between physical and psychological cravings, and what can be done about them.

In this Workshop you will learn:

• The difference between cravings, hunger, and insulin spikes
• The Myths of Willpower
• How to name YOUR cues, triggers, and temptation zones
• About supplements and food substitutions that may be right for YOU
• The difference between Physical and Psychological Cravings
• How to build coping skills for immediate and future cravings

You will also receive the following:

• Downloadable worksheets for cravings and triggers
• Wheel of emotions
• Sugar Names and Substitutions
• Weekly Journal Prompts
• Daily practices you can do at home
• Recovery Maintenance and Safety Management Plan  
• Four Live 1-hour weekly support meetings! With REPLAY

The workshop is $50 USD and will be Saturdays at 12 pm EST / 5 pm UK starting January 7th. You will receive the first week’s lesson on December 31st! Perfect timing! www.sweetsobriety.ca

 

The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. 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. Rachel Brown is a Consultant Psychiatrist in the UK who specializes in metabolic health. She graduated from Edinburgh University in 2003 and has worked in the field of psychiatry since 2004. She is a Nutrition Network Advisor and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. She also holds a master’s degree in medical laws and Ethics and is involved in ongoing research into ketogenic diets and mental disorders. Dr. Brown is an advocate for therapeutic carbohydrate restriction and dietary modification to address underlying metabolic dysfunction and gut dysbiosis as underlying causes of mental disorders, as well as other lifestyle measures for optimizing health.

Today’s Episode:

Dr. Brown’s personal and professional journey

Vegan to Carnivore

Metabolic Health and Nutritional Psychiatry

The Gut

Dysfunctional Brain Metabolism

Carb Sensitivity and Bio Individuality

Intermittent Fasting

Medications

Sweeteners

The Book - Metabolic Madness: Understand Why Metabolic Health Is Key to Mental Health (Your Keys to Success)

What’s Next?

Our signature question

FOLLOW DR. BROWN:

Website: https://foodforthoughtpsychiatrist.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rachel-Brown/e/B0B6JDRYS6%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carnivoreshrink/?hl=en

Diet Doctor: https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/doctor/rachel-brown

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Hey there Food Junkies listeners! Molly here – today Vera does a solo interview with Dr. Rachel Brown, NHS Consultant Psychiatrist in Scotland. But before we get to the episode just 2 quick announcements!

Sweet Sobriety is hosting a FREE Open House on Wednesday, December 21st at 6:30 pm EST. Come and get to know the Sweet Sobriety team and SPECIAL GUEST, Viktoria Hamma. Vikka has a personal story of recovery from sugar addiction, and she is a Chronic Pain and Wellness Coach who is trained in Rapid Transformational Therapy® Hypnotherapy. She will be presenting on “Hypnosis for Food Addiction, Chronic Pain & Managing Mindset.”

Clarissa and I also wanted to let you know that Sweet Sobriety will be featuring a 4-week Cravings Workshop with Jennifer Bradley starting Saturday, January 7th at 12 pm EST.

Over 4 weeks you will:

·        Learn the difference between cravings, hunger, and insulin spikes

·        Identify the Myths of Willpower

·        Name YOUR cues, triggers, and temptation zones

·        Determine supplements and food substitutions that may be right for YOU

·        Address Physical and Psychological Cravings

·        Build coping skills for immediate and future cravings

What you get:

·        Downloadable worksheets for cravings and triggers

·        Wheel of emotions

·        Many daily practices you can do at home

·        Recovery Maintenance and Safety Management Plan

AND so much more!!

To learn more- go to www.sweetsobriety.ca or reach out to Clarissa or me!

The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. 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.