Food Addiction, the Problem and the Solution

Beyond Willpower: How COR Retreat Helps People Heal from Food Addiction

This powerful episode of Food Addiction: The Problem and the Solution features two remarkable women from COR Retreat — Program Director Nancy Kaley and Co-Facilitator Jon

Why We Can’t Stop: The Truth About Ultra-Processed Food Addiction

Dr. Jen Unwin is a pioneering voice in the field of food addiction, bringing more than three decades of clinical experience from the UK’s National Health Service and a li

When the Doctor Is the Patient: Dr. Tro on Food Addiction and Healing

Dr. Tro Kalayjian is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, founder and Chief Medical Officer of Toward Health, and a founding member of t

Why 30–50% Don’t Respond: What We’re Missing in Eating Disorder Treatment

Dr. Kim Dennis brings a deeply integrative and courageous voice to the conversation on eating disorders, food addiction, trauma, and recovery. As a board-certified psychi

Blending Science and Empathy to Help Food Addicts Recover

In this powerful episode, we speak with Jessica Parker, a coach who brings both lived experience and deep compassion to her work with individuals struggling with food add

Today I Have Peace and Neutrality Around Food

Mike Fetherston has walked a long, humbling road through addiction and recovery. one that has included alcohol, drugs, food addiction, bulimia, and as a result, morbid ob

The Journey Took Many Turns and Led To Her Purpose

Sakinah Osborne is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Clinical Director at Milestones In Recovery (https://www.milestonesprogram.org/)

Food Addiction Recovery is Possible; Treatment is Necessary

Guests Amanda Leith  SHiFT, Recovery By Acorn and Esther Helga Guðmundsdóttir, INFACT School both experienced the misery of obesity and countless failed diets—until they

My Mission is to Help Souls Fly

Barney Reason is a recovering food addict who has also overcome addictions to alcohol, drugs, and compulsive behaviors. His journey began early—he had his first drink at

It Is Only Because I am Powerless That I am Willing

David Wolfe is a certified food addiction counselor and co-founder of SUGARx Global (https://www.sugarxglobal.com/), an online community dedicated to helping individuals

Food Addiction is Not Your Fault, Yet It Is Your Responsibility to Recover When You Know

Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota brings a unique blend of expertise as a practicing clinician, data specialist, researcher, and educator at the National Autonomous University of Mexi

The Problem Was Never My Body Weight; the Problem was WHY I Overate.

Sachir Ajlouni’s incredible journey from obesity and food addiction to recovery is a story of hope and transformation. Weighing 450 pounds at his heaviest, Sachir spent o

All Behavior Originates In The Brain

Dr. Bonnie Nolan holds a PhD in neuroscience and is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. With expertise in both neuroscience and psychotherapy, she works on th

Abstinence Without Food Addiction Recovery Is Just Another Diet!

The INFACT School (https://infactschool.com/) is the only school in the world that teaches students about the science of food addiction and how to treat it.  Graduates re

I Broke My Own Heart

Christine G. was raised in an alcoholic home and was often compared by her parents to a sibling and was expected to be different. As a child, she began using food to cope

Sugar and Ultra-Processed Foods Are Addictive

Large food companies, previously owned by tobacco companies, know that we are addicted to sugar and ultra-processed foods.  These companies are making large profits using

I Had A Physical Reaction to Sugar, I Got High On It.

Doris R. grew up in an alcoholic household and as the oldest of five children had a lot of responsibility early in her life. She was responsible for taking care of her yo

Recovery From Food Addiction Led Me To Hope and Possibility

Before recovery, Raena Z. weighed 315 pounds and today she is a recovered food addict which over a 100-lb weight release. As an overweight child, she recalls liking food

It Is Scientifically Proven: 12-step Recovery Programs Work

Do 12-step recovery programs work? Yes!  Dr. John Kelly of Harvard performed a comprehensive study which is one of the most widely disseminated research findings in the l

Food Addiction Recovery is Available through 12-step Programs.

Amy B.’s highest known weight was 265 as she used food for many years to deal with stress, anxiety and life challenges. While there is humor and a comedic lightness in th