EPISODE · Jul 29, 2024 · 43 MIN
WWR 260: Understanding Food Addiction with Susan Peirce Thompson
from Wellness Women Radio · host The Wellness Couch
The intricate relationship between our minds and our eating habits has long been a subject of fascination and study. Yet, despite advancements in neuroscience and psychology, we still grapple with fundamental questions such as why food addiction occurs, whether moderation is a feasible strategy, and how behavioural treatments can impact our eating behaviours and overall health. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio, we delve into these questions and more with Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD, an Adjunct Associate Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester, a multiple New York Times bestselling author, and an expert in the psychology of eating. As the President of the Institute for Sustainable Weight Loss and CEO of Bright Line Eating Solutions, Susan shares her personal journey with food, weight, and food addiction. She explains the concept of a “bright body,” the principles of Bright Line Eating, and the degrees of food addiction. Join us as we explore the seriousness of food addiction, how to recognise it, and the role of behavioural treatments in achieving lasting, healthy weight loss. This episode promises to provide valuable insights into eating behaviours and the brain, offering a comprehensive look at how we can transform our relationship with food. You can find out more about Susan here: https://www.susanpeircethompson.com/ Learn why most weight loss plans fail you and what thousands of people are doing to stop relying on willpower and start losing weight for good. Sign up for the free masterclass: https://www.brightlineeating.com/masterclass-registration-conquer-cravings-harness-hunger Don’t forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswomenofficial www.facebook.com/theperiodwhisperer @drandrea.xo www.facebook.com/drashleighbond @drashleighbond Wellness Women Radio is proudly sponsored by Dinner Twist, to get $35 off your first box use code WWR on checkout here: https://www.dinnertwist.com.au
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The intricate relationship between our minds and our eating habits has long been a subject of fascination and study. Yet, despite advancements in neuroscience and psychology, we still grapple with fundamental questions such as why food addiction occurs, whether moderation is a feasible strategy, and how behavioural treatments can impact our eating behaviours and overall health. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio, we delve into these questions and more with Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD, an Adjunct Associate Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester, a multiple New York Times bestselling author, and an expert in the psychology of eating. As the President of the Institute for Sustainable Weight Loss and CEO of Bright Line Eating Solutions, Susan shares her personal journey with food, weight, and food addiction. She explains the concept of a ”bright body,” the principles of Bright Line Eating, and the degrees of food addiction. Join us as we explore the seriousness of food addiction, how to recognise it, and the role of behavioural treatments in achieving lasting, healthy weight loss. This episode promises to provide valuable insights into eating behaviours and the brain, offering a comprehensive look at how we can transform our relationship with food.
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WWR 260: Understanding Food Addiction with Susan Peirce Thompson
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