Self Determination in Recovery & The Fight For Recognition of Food Addiction | Molly Painschab

In this podcast episode, Molly Painschab describes the controversial and challenging process of advocating for the recognition of food addiction. We explore the often unseen struggles behind the scenes of global health advocacy and the innovative approaches being taken to redefine recovery. She also shares gems of wisdom explaining the benefits of self determination in recovery.Here’s what we’ll cover:The Fight for Recognition: Unpacking the journey and the immense challenges faced in getting food addiction recognized by major health organizations. She highlights the extensive collaborative efforts needed to change entrenched medical perspectives across countries and the strategies used by advocates to push forward the recognition of food addiction.Self-Determination: Emphasizing the critical role of self-determination in recovery from food addiction. She highlights how self-determination fosters autonomy, allowing individuals to align their recovery choices with personal values and internal motivations rather than external pressures. Molly discusses how self-driven choices typically result in sustainable lifestyle changes necessary for long-term recovery. Therapy Insights: Molly shares her personal transformative experience with psilocybin therapy and its potential in supporting recovery.If you've ever wondered about the complexities of health advocacy or the innovative therapies emerging in the field of food addiction, you will enjoy this video. Join us as we delve into these critical issues with an expert who is at the forefront of advocating for change in the world of addiction and mental health. Understanding the broader context of these battles helps us appreciate the depth of what it takes to make a real impact.Follow Molly here:http://sweetsobriety.cahttps://www.instagram.com/sweet_sobriety/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzojH3fcuM8zad0blJyo0dAhttps://web.facebook.com/people/Sweet-Sobriety/100087359637674/Please like, subscribe, and share this video with anyone who might benefit from it. Also, don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter for more insights and support on your recovery journey!Follow Beyond Binge EatingInstagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/# Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryBaddies LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-dobyns/Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.comNewsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/Topics we discussed in this episode: 00:00 - Intro02:52 - What has Molly been up to recently?03:49 - Molly's key roles and expertise in addiction and recovery coaching04:55 - Responding to the World Health Organization about their rejection of food addiction 07:14 - Possible recognition of food addiction by ICD (WHO) or DSM (APA)09:55 - Solution Focused Brief therapy techniques in recovery coaching13:54 - Self-determination in recovery15:15 - Internal versus external motivation 16:38 - It's not your fault this happened16:50 - But it is your personal responsibility to take care of it19:00 - Self Determination allows us to create our own goals19:18 - How self-determination influences success in recovery20:00 - Self-determination challenges you to listen to your own voice 23:30 - I become my own expert and can ask myself what is my truth?23:54 - Unconventional take on recovery advice?24:25 - Potential limitations of 12-step programs in recovery.25:58 - Personal experience using psilocybin and neurofeedback28:18 - The "Food Junkies" podcast.29:58 - The new "Food Shrinks" podcast 30:39 - How to follow Molly and her work in addiction and recovery#FoodAddictionRecovery #FoodAddiction #BingeEatingRecovery Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy.