James H Healy
James H Healy
Ep 013: Susan Peirce Thompson - Is your brain blocking you from successfully managing your food and sugar cravings?
Ep 013: Susan Peirce Thompson - Is your brain blocking you from successfully managing your food and sugar cravings?
Ep 013: Susan Peirce Thompson - Is your brain blocking you from successfully managing your food and sugar cravings?
Monday 7th November 2016
James H. Healy chats with Susan Peirce Thompson about how smart food choices can aid in addiction recovery by addressing cravings and brain mechanisms.
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Get the buttons here!Susan Peirce Thompson: Transforming Addiction Recovery Through Smart Food Choices
We're talking about getting food choices out of the willpower part of the brain and into the habits and automaticity part of the brain, which is what's responsible...for us brushing our teeth so regularly.
Ever wondered if your brain is sabotaging your efforts to manage food and sugar cravings? In this episode of Recovery Innovators Radio, host James H. Healy sits down with Susan Peirce Thompson, the brilliant mind behind Bright Line Eating. Susan, a psychology professor and cognitive scientist, shares how specific food choices can play a crucial role in addiction recovery.
She dives into fascinating topics like the willpower gap, the susceptibility scale, and the intricate dance between dopamine and leptin in our brains. Susan explains how our brains can block weight loss and make cravings feel overpowering. She introduces listeners to the susceptibility scale, which measures how vulnerable someone's brain is to addictive foods. But it’s not all science talk; Susan also opens up about her personal battles with obesity and addiction, adding a deeply human touch to the discussion.
One of the most eye-opening points she makes is about shifting food choices from the willpower part of our brain to the habits part, making healthy eating as automatic as brushing your teeth. And if you think exercise is the key to weight loss, Susan has some surprising insights that challenge conventional wisdom. This episode is a treasure trove of information for anyone struggling with addiction or simply looking to make healthier food choices.
Susan’s approach is both practical and backed by cutting-edge research, making it a must-listen for anyone on a recovery journey or supporting someone who is. Tune in to discover how smart food choices can be a game-changer in addiction recovery.