Dr. Joan Ifland: Transform Your Relationship with Food

In a powerful and eye-opening episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Joan Ifland, a leading expert on processed food addiction. Dr. Ifland shared her groundbreaking research on how processed foods hijack our brain chemistry, leading to compulsive eating patterns that mimic drug addiction. She explained the science behind these cravings and why traditional dieting often fails when we don’t address the root cause — addiction to highly engineered, ultra-processed foods.

Throughout our conversation, Dr. Ifland emphasized the importance of community and structure in healing. She offered practical strategies for slowly stepping away from addictive foods and creating a safe environment that supports recovery. Her compassionate, no-shame approach made this a truly empowering and informative discussion for anyone struggling with food-related issues or seeking to support a loved one on their journey.

If you’ve ever felt out of control around food or frustrated by the cycle of diets and cravings, this episode is for you.

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