Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a clinical psychologist and Harvard lecturer, is an expert on ADHD, body dysmorphic disorder, eating disorders, and OCD. He highlights how ADHD affects eating behaviors through impulsivity, sensory needs, and executive functioning challenges, often leading to binge eating or cravings for ultra-processed foods due to dopamine's role in the brain's reward system. Effective treatment can include stimulant medications like Vyvanse and practical strategies such as structured meal planning, single-pot meals, and regular eating schedules to minimize late-night cravings. Dr. Olivardia also encourages self-acceptance and embracing neurodiversity, noting that individuals with ADHD can leverage their unique strengths in creative and meaningful ways.

Robert Falconer holds an undergraduate degree in cultural anthropology, focusing on the history of religions, and a master's degree in psychology. With over 50 years of experience in psychotherapy, Falconer specializes in IFS Therapy and has authored multiple books, including a co-authored work with IFS founder Richard Schwartz.

It’s our first Clinician’s Corner episode!! Check in here the first Friday each month for thoughtful conversations, practical tools, and expert insights!

Josh Dech is a former paramedic and a certified personal fitness trainer who transitioned into holistic health care after recognizing the limitations of traditional medical practices. He completed his paramedic training in 2013 and later studied holistic nutrition at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in 2021.  

Josh shares his journey from being a paramedic to specializing in gut health, highlighting how addressing the root causes of IBD through holistic approaches has helped reverse over 300 cases. He emphasizes the need to move away from conventional medicine's focus on symptom management and instead focus on healing the gut to improve overall health.

Dr. Marbas, a board-certified family physician, shares her expertise on the impact of hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause, as well as conditions like PCOS, on women’s physical and mental well-being.

During this discussion, Dr. Westman provides an update on the latest developments in the ketogenic community, including new research and clinical applications of the keto diet for weight loss, diabetes reversal, and overall metabolic health. He highlights the evolution of therapeutic carbohydrate restriction (TCR) and its impact on clinical practice and grassroots movements within the medical and health coaching communities.

Charlotte brings a wealth of knowledge from her work at the LevaSockerfri Treatment Center and her establishment of Know Addiction Academy in 2022. She is also a published author on sugar addiction and low-carbohydrate psychoeducational programs. In this episode, she provides a scientific yet accessible breakdown of the biochemical and psychological factors that drive cravings and how medications like Semaglutide may offer short-term relief but with potential long-term consequences.

Dr. Wiers shares her insights on using the ketogenic diet as a tool for managing cravings related to addiction, not only for alcohol but possibly food as well. We explore how the brain’s metabolism shifts in addiction and the promising role of ketones in stabilizing withdrawal symptoms.

In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Dr. Vera Tarman and Molly Painschab sit down with Anna Fruehling, co-founder of SUGARx Global and a powerful voice in the food addiction recovery space. Anna shares her personal journey through addiction, recovery, and her mission to help others overcome their struggles with sugar and ultra-processed food addiction. With over 35 years of recovery from drug addiction and eight years clean from food addiction, Anna brings a wealth of experience, both personal and professional, to the conversation.