We live in a nation awash with cheap, easy-to-get calories, mostly from highly processed convenience foods. Now, some researchers argue that these foods may actually be addictive – just like cigarettes or alcohol. Ashley Gearhardt, PhD, of the University of Michigan, talks about why highly processed foods may trigger addiction, the difference between addicti ... Show More
Yesterday
Encore: Why you should aim to be a “good enough” parent, with Tim Cavell, PhD, and Lauren Quetsch, PhD
Being a parent can be tough these days. Dozens of books and articles offer competing answers to questions from how to help siblings get along to how much screen time is too much, and every decision you make feels important. It's no wonder that many parents feel tired, stressed, a ... Show More
43m 34s
Jul 15
Social media, looksmaxxing, and why men struggle with body image, with Roberto Olivardia, PhD
For years, body image concerns and eating disorders were viewed as problems that primarily affected girls and women. But boys and men also struggle with body dissatisfaction, eating disorders, and body dysmorphia -- often in ways that go unnoticed. Roberto Olivardia, PhD, a clini ... Show More
45m 28s
May 2020
Ep72: Are You Eating Your Emotions?
There are lots of reasons we look to food to solve our problems. Maybe we're bored, stressed, overworked… whatever the emotion, we have comfort food to satisfy it. Can you imagine what happens to our bodies, year after year of this behavior? I bring on expert Mina Shafik, a licen ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2024
2491: Is Food Addiction For Real? by Laura Hout with PsychAlive on Binge Eating Disorder & Obesity
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Episode 2491:
Laura Hout's compelling article for PsychAlive.org addresses the controversial and often misunderstood topic of food ... Show More
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<p>Hey Rebel.</p> <p>Buckle up, because today I’m tackling a controversial topic that so many people struggle with: the feeling of being addicted to food. </p> <p>Listen in as we explore:</p> <ul> <li>What food addiction means</li> <li>The role of dieting and restriction</li> <li ... Show More
