In this video, I sit down with Elanie Welch, the brilliant co-founder of Renegade Nutrition, to explore how she’s challenging conventional dietary norms and helping others thrive.

Elanie’s journey is inspiring—facing systemic barriers, she turned her frustration into fuel to create a podcast that empowers people to reclaim their health.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

Breaking the Status Quo: How Renegade Nutrition rejects harmful mainstream health advice.

The Hidden Dangers of Sugar: Why sugar is more addictive than you think and how it’s hijacking your brain.

Why Conventional Diet Advice Fails: How misinformation is holding us back from true wellness.

Empowering Solutions: Practical steps to create lasting health and challenge societal norms.

Elanie’s Philosophy: How she turned her challenges into a mission to help others thrive.

If you’re tired of one-size-fits-all nutrition advice and ready to take control of your health, this video is for you. Elanie shares the knowledge and tools to help you break free from outdated paradigms and build a life of vitality.

You’re not alone in this journey—let’s challenge the norms and thrive together!

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0:00 - Intro

00:56 - Elanie Welch, half of Renegade Nutrition

01:40 - How did Renegade Nutrition start, and what challenges did you face?

07:17 - Why did you choose a Master’s in Nutrition over becoming a Registered Dietitian?

10:35 - Why is sugar such a controversial topic in your podcast?

13:10 - Sugar research funded by the sugar industry

13:17 - The sugar industry influenced public health research

15:05 - Why is sugar addictive, and how does it affect the brain?

20:00 - Dopamine, reward system, comfort foods

28:00 - Willpower, automatizing choices

30:01 - How can we make better choices in a society that promotes sugar?

32:30 - What’s your personal philosophy for maintaining healthy eating habits?

34:15 - How does your social circle impact health and lifestyle choices?

36:35 - Can you tell us more about your documentary and why you started it?

40:50 - Where can people follow you and learn more about your work?

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In this video, I share effective, science-backed strategies to help you combat sugar cravings.

We'll explore how cravings are influenced by biological, nutritional, and psychological factors. By understanding and adjusting these areas, you can significantly reduce the urge for sugary treats.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

Regulating Circadian Rhythm: How sleep quality and exposure to natural light affect your sugar cravings.

Dopamine Alternatives: Finding satisfaction through healthier activities to replace the sugar rush.

Nutritional Balance: The importance of protein and fats in stabilizing blood sugar levels.

Exercise Impact: How regular physical activity can modify your body's response to sugar.

Avoiding Sugar: The benefits of cutting out sugar completely and how this can reset your taste preferences.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by sugar cravings and thought it was a losing battle, this video is for you. You are more than capable of overcoming these cravings with the right strategies and mindset. Join me as we tackle this challenge together!

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00:00 - Intro

01:33 - Strategy 1: Regulate Your Circadian Rhythm

02:32 - Strategy 2: Get Your Dopamine From Other Sources

03:22 - Strategy 3: Eat Protein and Fat

03:55 - Strategy 4: Exercise

04:30 - Strategy 5: Don’t Eat Any Sugar

05:01 - Closing

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In this enlightening episode, we delve deep into the intersection of nutrition and mental health with Dr. David Wiss, a well-respected mental health scientist and registered dietitian.

As the founder of Nutrition in Recovery and the innovative Wise Mind Nutrition Mobile App, Dr. Wiss brings a wealth of knowledge and groundbreaking approaches to treating mental health issues, eating disorders, and ultra-processed food addiction.

What we'll cover in this episode:

Innovative Approaches: Explore Dr. Wiss' strategies for managing ultra-processed food use disorders and his unique perspective on nutritional psychiatry.

Wise Mind Nutrition: Discover the inspiration behind the Wise Mind Nutrition Mobile App and its impact on the field of nutrition and recovery.

Challenges in Mental Health: Discuss the current challenges in the mental health crisis and how Dr. Wiss' work is contributing to solutions through nutrition, science, awareness, and tackling nuance.

Scientific Insights: Gain insights from Dr. Wiss' extensive research and clinical practice, learning how nutrition can influence mental health and recovery processes.

Dr. Wiss shares his experience and wisdom, illuminating the critical role nutrition plays in mental health and recovery.

Join us as we discuss nutrition to support recovery from food addiction and to hear his open minded perspectives in supporting people along a spectrum of mental and physical health conditions - meeting people where they are.

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00:00 - Intro

2:00 - Personal story related to addiction

3:25 - Recovery journey and lifestyle changes leading him to where he is today

6:35 - Enjoying nuance

7:27 - Why is there resistance when it comes to food addiction

9:10 - The disconnect in the research on food addiction

12:00 - Ultra-processed food and its impact on mental health

13:20 - What is the difference between food addiction and eating disorders

14:30 - The benefit of self-identifying as a food addict

18:23 - Diverse approaches to diet and life

20:21 - Reflection on personal experience and how others might approach food addiction

23:12 - Influence of food companies on health narratives

26:07 - Recommendations for mental health and adjustments for specific disorders

27:44 - Eat real foods, ya'll

31:30 - Flexibility and allowing change over times as needs arise

35:00 - Dr. Wiss: "Recovery is making peace with minimally processed foods"

36:20 - Food positivity and food as medicine

37:03 - Features of the Wise Mind Nutrition Mobile App

42:56 - Comprehensive resources in the app and why Dr. Wiss created them

44:15 - How to contact Dr. David Wiss.

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In this video, I share with you the fascinating concept of neuroplasticity and how it can be leveraged to overcome binge eating. By understanding and applying the principles of brain adaptability and habit formation, you can rewire your brain to respond differently to the urges that lead to binge eating.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Neuroplasticity Explained: Discover how your brain's ability to change and adapt offers hope for breaking free from binge eating habits.
• The Habit Loop: Learn how binges form a cue-craving-response-reward loop in your brain and how to disrupt this cycle effectively.
• Changing Responses: Find out how altering your response to cravings can weaken old neural pathways and strengthen new, healthier ones.
• Celebration and Dopamine: Understand why celebrating small victories can have a big impact on your brain’s reward system and reinforce positive changes.
• Practical Steps for Change: Get actionable tips and insights from the book "Tiny Habits" by B.J. Fogg, which can help you make incremental changes towards recovery.

If you've struggled with compulsive eating and feel stuck in a cycle that seems unbreakable, this video will provide you with the tools and understanding needed to start making lasting changes. You're capable of reshaping your habits and this video will show you how.

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00:00 - Intro

00:17 - The Science Behind Neuroplasticity

00:50 - How Binge Eating Becomes a Habit Loop

01:18 - Understanding Triggers and Cravings

01:42 - How Habit Loops Reinforce Binge Eating

02:04 - The Role of Celebration in Rewiring Habits

02:27 - Building New Neural Pathways Step by Step

02:50 - Why Willpower Isn’t the Solution

03:16 - The Importance of Patience and Self-Compassion

03:50 - Practical Strategies to Change Binge Eating Patterns

04:20 - Next steps

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In this podcast episode, I dive deep into the intricate and evolving world of eating disorder research with Dr. Naomi Charalambakis Wilkerson.

Naomi shares with us her key learnings from her journey and we also explore the critical efforts in place to broaden understanding and develop more effective treatments in this complex field.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

The Push for Broader Understanding: Unpacking the journey and the significant challenges faced in expanding the scope of research and gaining recognition for lesser-known eating disorders.

Neurobiological Insights: Naomi shares her insights from her research in neurobiology and its implications for new therapeutic approaches in treating eating disorders.

Strategies for Change: Practical insights and strategies that advocates and researchers are using to push the boundaries of what we know about eating disorders.

Her Personal Story of Advocacy: Naomi shares her personal challenges and victories in the field, providing a rare look into the emotional and professional commitment required to drive change.

If you've ever wondered about the complexities of mental health research or the innovative therapies emerging in the field of eating disorders, this video offers a comprehensive exploration.

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 mental health. Understanding the broader context of these efforts helps us appreciate the depth of what it takes to make a real impact.

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00:00 - Intro

02:54 - The inspiration behind Naomi's podcast, Picture Blurrfect

04:40 - How Naomi's podcast educates and supports her

06:03 - Naomi's educational background (PhD)

07:39 - Vision and lighting

09:42 - Naomi work in public policy in Washington D.C.

12:19 - Naomi's dream of starting an eating disorder advocacy and policy non profit

13:15 - Funding for eating disorder research

18:41 - What helped Naomi most in her eating disorder recovery

26:18 - Naomi's take on unhelpful trends online

29:20 - Kristina's personal experience on unhelpful advice

33:45 - Moving away from One Size Fits All in recovery

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In this video, I break down the unique challenges that make food addiction such a tough battle—oftentimes even harder to recover from than drugs or alcohol. From the constant availability of addictive foods to the way they hijack our brain’s reward pathways, the struggle is real and more complex than it seems. We’ll dive deep into the biological, social, and emotional factors that contribute to this ongoing battle.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Addictive Foods Everywhere: The unavoidable presence of trigger foods in daily life.
• Brain Chemistry & Cravings: How processed foods activate powerful brain pathways, reinforcing compulsive eating.
• Triggers Are Constant: Unlike drugs, food cues are unavoidable and happen multiple times a day.
• You Can’t Just Stop: Food is necessary for survival, making recovery more complicated.
• Early Exposure & Social Pressure: How childhood habits and societal norms fuel long-term addiction.
• Big Food’s Influence: The role of the food industry in keeping us hooked.
• Lack of Social Support and Lack of Expert Guidance: This challenge is not respected by others, so we receive pressure to moderate.

If you’ve ever felt like food addiction is an uphill battle that no one fully understands, this video is for you. You’re not weak, and you’re not alone—recovery is possible with the right tools and mindset.

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00:00 - Intro

00:31 - What Makes Food Addiction So Difficult to Overcome?

01:39 - Addictive Foods Are Everywhere

02:34 - Food Activates Powerful Brain Pathways

03:20 - Food Addiction Is Triggered by More Cues than any Other Addiction

04:34 - You Can’t Just Stop

06:15 - Early Exposure to Addiction

07:00 - The Influence of Big Food

07:45 - Recovery Is Socially Challenging

08:27 - Lack of Expert Guidance

08:59 - The Skills Required for Recovery

09:50 - What does it take to recover

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Are you struggling with cravings to binge eat? In this video, I’m sharing 13 science-backed strategies that have helped me and others reduce cravings and build a healthier relationship with food. I’m Kristina—former severe and long-term binge eater, recovery coach, and a PhD candidate specializing in binge eating disorder—and I know firsthand how tough this journey can be.

If you’ve ever felt like cravings are taking over your life, these practical and researched strategies are here to help you take control. Whether it’s through mindful eating, exercise, nutrition, or mental techniques, each tip is rooted in science and experience.

In This Video, You’ll Learn:

• How prioritizing protein and healthy fats can curb cravings.
• Why cutting out sugar and processed foods is a game-changer.
• Strategies to identify and manage your unique triggers.
• The crucial role of sleep and exercise in reducing urges.
• How mindful eating and sensory techniques can break the binge cycle.
• How allowing urges to binge but not acting upon them rewires your brain.

Let’s dive into practical, science-backed tips to reduce cravings and take control!

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Are you stuck in your recovery journey despite doing all the therapy, reading all the books, or following other methods? You might need a new approach. In this video, I share a unique method for overcoming binge eating, food addiction, and compulsive eating, based on a combination of nutritional science, psychology, exercise science, occupational therapy, and more.

This holistic approach goes beyond cognitive strategies, incorporating mindfulness, circadian rhythm, sensory strategies, movement, and self-compassion. It’s all about engaging your body and senses alongside your mind. I’ll walk you through some of they key components of my approach, providing insights backed by research and personal experience.

Key Components:

Nutrition: The importance of nutrient-dense foods and abstinence from ultra-processed foods.

Mindful Eating: How being present with your food can reduce binge episodes.

Sleep & Circadian Rhythm: Why good sleep is crucial for managing cravings.

Building Awareness: Identifying personal patterns and vulnerabilities to proactively manage urges.

Sensory Strategies: Using the senses to regulate emotions and manage compulsive behaviors.

Movement: The role of exercise in reducing binge eating episodes and improving emotional regulation.

Self-Compassion: Reducing shame and guilt to foster healing.

Connecting to Your Bigger Picture: Moving beyond food struggles to live a life of purpose and passion.

If you’ve tried other methods but still feel stuck, this approach might be just what you need.

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