Episode 101: Food Addiction Research Clinical Study (FARCS)
Hey there Food Junkies Listeners! Molly here! Clarissa and I are super excited for this episode of the podcast. But before I tell you about that – I have an announcement for those of you who have been waiting for group coaching to return! Clarissa and I are excited to invite you to a pre-launch of Sweet Sobriety with monthly group coaching. You will have the opportunity to join us 5 times a week each month for $25 per month. To learn more or join us – go to www.sweetsobriety.ca
NOW for Today’s episode – we at Food Junkies Podcast bring you Dr. Jen Unwin, Heidi Giaever, Charlotte Schon Poulsen, Frida Sandin, and David Wiss to discuss our audit of Food Addiction Treatment and the first paper Jen has published on the findings.
Dr. Jen Unwin, a Clinical Psychologist, works with the NHS helping patients manage chronic illness and achieve wellbeing. She also works with her GP husband Dr. David Unwin helping patients stick to lifestyle changes. Dr. Unwin is a fellow of the British Psychological Society and a former chair of the UK Association for Solution Focused Practice.
Heidi Giaever is a Nutrition Consultant & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner, X-PERT Diabetes Coach & Food Addiction Counsellor with a Primary focus on Metabolic health, sustainable weight loss and healthy weight management, remission of diabetes, real food and holistic health, practical help with addictive food behaviours. She is also the Director of Huntsland Nutrition CIC, a not-for-profit community engagement company with the tag line; "Health comes before ALL else".
Charlotte Schon Poulsen is an Alcohol & Drug therapist, health coach and nutritional advisor. She is passionate about dietary and behavioral effects on the mind and body.
Frida Sandin is a Holistic Addiction Medicine therapist, behavioral scientist, and nutritional advisor. She is a “sober addict” with a big heart to help others relate and quit the drug.
Dr. David Wiss, PhD, is an advocate for change and improvement in the emerging fields of nutrition and behavioral health. Being a dietitian, he welcomes new ideas and encourages critical thinking when collaborating with other professionals, colleagues, and students. As a leading Health Nutritionist in Los Angeles, Dr. Wiss hosted several annual non-profit conferences in Los Angeles that focused on controversial issues in nutrition. This led the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to award him the “Emerging Dietetic Leader Award” in 2020.
Dr. Wiss has spent over 10,000 hours conducting one-on-one nutrition counseling to clients and families both in-person and virtually.
Clarissa Kennedy, RSW, is a Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Reinvent Your Bliss Point. She has a diploma in Professional Addiction Studies and is a registered member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals. She has over 14 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families in a wide range of treatment settings, including residential treatment, outpatient services, and private practice.
Molly Painschab, LCPC, LAC, is a dual-licensed mental health and addiction counselor and has worked in the field since 2005. She is co-chair of the Sugar & Food Addiction Professional Network. Molly is also a member of the Academy of Eating Disorders and in the Substance Use Disorders Special Interest Group.
A special shout out to our statistician Christine Delon without whom we wouldn’t have ANY data! And the Public Health Collaboration for their support and backing to carry on with this exciting venture.
Today’s Episode:
How did Jen and Heidi come up with the idea to audit Food Addiction Treatment
The design of the audit study
What made the groups want to be involved?
What did we audit? What did the interventions look like
The food plans
Surprises, Assumptions, and Results
What do the findings mean for us as clinicians? Researchers?
What is the significance of doing this audit?
What changes have been made to how we work with clients since running this study?
What related research do we hope to see in the future?
What can we expect from each group moving forward?
To learn more about the study and the Public Health Collaboration:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36245868/
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Dr. Jen Unwin
Website: https://forkintheroad.co.uk/
Twitter: @jen_unwin
Instagram:@jen_unwin
Heidi Giaever
Website: https://www.huntsland-nutrition.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-giaever-40687b100/?originalSubdomain=uk
Charlotte Schön Poulsen & Frida Sandin
Website: https://levasockerfri.se/
Dr. David Wiss
Website: https://www.nutritioninrecovery.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidwiss/
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Twitter: @drdavidwiss
Clarissa Kennedy and Molly Painschab
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