EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 56 MIN
Episode 270 | Maintaining Weight Loss After Overcoming Food Addiction with Dr. Susan Pierce Thompson, PhD
from Psych Talk · host Dr. Jessica Rabon
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Susan Pierce Thompson, PhD, Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, NYT Best Selling Author, and Founder and CEO of Bright Line Eating about maintaining weight loss when having a food addiction. Dr. Pierce Thompson shares her own journey with addiction and food addiction and the tools she has used to maintain her own weight loss and overcome her food addiction. We discuss what Bright Line Eating is and what inspired her to create it, as well as her fifth book Maintain: The Three Identity Shifts that Turn Temporary Weight Loss into Lasting Freedom, that comes out in April 2026. We discuss some common misconceptions when it comes to lasting weight loss, as well as mistakes or missteps individuals take when it comes to weight loss. Dr. Pierce Thompson discusses the role mindset plays in lasting weightless and why emotion regulation skills are essential for lasting weight loss in those who struggle with food addiction. Dr. Pierce Thompson directs listeners to the Food Addiction Quiz to help guide them in determining what level of support they may need when it comes to weight loss. We also discuss how weight loss is not a one size fits all approach and people are going to need various levels of support or various strategies to help them based on their individual needs.Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives. Connect with Dr. Pierce ThompsonWebsite: www.brightlineeating.comFacebook: Susan Pierce Thompson, PhDInstagram: @brightlineeatingYouTube: Bright Line EatingLinkedIn: Susan Pierce Thompson, PhDFood Addiction Quiz: www.foodaddictionquiz.comConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphdWelcome to Group Therapy PodcastJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingIntro/Outro MusicLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic License
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Susan Pierce Thompson, PhD, Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, NYT Best Selling Author, and Founder and CEO of Bright Line Eating about maintaining weight loss when having a food addiction. Dr. Pierce Thompson shares her own journey with addiction and food addiction and the tools she has used to maintain her own weight loss and overcome her food addiction. We discuss what Bright Line Eating is and what inspired her to create it, as well as her fifth book Maintain: The Three Identity Shifts that Turn Temporary Weight Loss into Lasting Freedom, that comes out in April 2026. We discuss some common misconceptions when it comes to lasting weight loss, as well as mistakes or missteps individuals take when it comes to weight loss. Dr. Pierce Thompson discusses the role mindset plays in lasting weightless and why emotion regulation skills are essential for lasting weight loss in those who struggle with food addiction. Dr. Pierce Thompson directs listeners to the Food Addiction Quiz to help guide them in determining what level of support they may need when it comes to weight loss. We also discuss how weight loss is not a one size fits all approach and people are going to need various levels of support or various strategies to help them based on their individual needs.Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives. Connect with Dr. Pierce ThompsonWebsite: www.brightlineeating.comFacebook: Susan Pierce Thompson, PhDInstagram: @brightlineeatingYouTube: Bright Line EatingLinkedIn: Susan Pierce Thompson, PhDFood Addiction Quiz: www.foodaddictionquiz.comConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphdWelcome to Group Therapy PodcastJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingIntro/Outro MusicLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic License
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