Episode
The Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
1:32:04
Published: Wed Sep 07 2022
Description
Susan Peirce Thompson, Ph.D. is an expert in the psychology of eating. She is President of the Institute for Sustainable Weight Loss and the founder of the worldwide Bright Line Eating movement. Her first two books, including “Bright Line Eating: The Science of Living Happy, Thin, and Free,” became New York Times bestsellers. Her work weaves the neuroscience of food addiction with powerful insights from Positive Psychology, IFS, and 12-Step Recovery to outline a roadmap for achieving true integrity and self-authorship around food. In this episode you will learn:Why you should be preplanning your food. How cheat meals can negatively affect your brain.That freedom from food addiction is possible.The importance of self control.For more, go to lewishowes.com/1316Kyle Gillett on Optimizing Your Hormone Health: https://link.chtbl.com/1315-podThe Key Signs Your Not Healthy & How to Fix It with Casey Means: https://link.chtbl.com/1252-podDr. Joe Dispenza on Healing the Body and Transforming the Mind: https://link.chtbl.com/826-pod
Chapters
The addictive nature of food is driven by its effects on our brains, with sugar being the most commonly addictive substance.
00:00 - 05:37 (05:37)
Summary
The addictive nature of food is driven by its effects on our brains, with sugar being the most commonly addictive substance. People vary in their susceptibility to different types of addiction.
EpisodeThe Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares his experience being around people dealing with addiction and detoxing from drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes.
05:37 - 10:02 (04:25)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience being around people dealing with addiction and detoxing from drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes.
EpisodeThe Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A former call girl and drug addict, who once had to fight for her life, shares her story of survival and perseverance in finding her way back to her dreams of pursuing education and becoming a Ph.D. holder from Harvard University.
10:02 - 14:30 (04:27)
Summary
A former call girl and drug addict, who once had to fight for her life, shares her story of survival and perseverance in finding her way back to her dreams of pursuing education and becoming a Ph.D. holder from Harvard University.
EpisodeThe Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker reflects on their experience of addiction recovery and how the process of giving up smoking felt like a continuous battle, even after overcoming substance abuse.
14:30 - 19:25 (04:55)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their experience of addiction recovery and how the process of giving up smoking felt like a continuous battle, even after overcoming substance abuse.
EpisodeThe Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about the challenges of overcoming sugar addiction, how it is difficult to avoid sugar when it is added to most foods, and how society needs to change its attitude towards sugar in order to help people overcome addiction.
19:25 - 22:30 (03:05)
Summary
The speaker talks about the challenges of overcoming sugar addiction, how it is difficult to avoid sugar when it is added to most foods, and how society needs to change its attitude towards sugar in order to help people overcome addiction.
EpisodeThe Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The brain is wired to make us crave the food it thinks we need, making it hard to stick to diets and grooming negative self-images.
22:30 - 28:45 (06:14)
Summary
The brain is wired to make us crave the food it thinks we need, making it hard to stick to diets and grooming negative self-images. However, the key to losing weight and loving ourselves is to change our mental constructs and understand the science behind our struggles with food.
EpisodeThe Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This episode discusses the effects of addiction on the brain's dopamine receptors and insulin sensitivity, and how excessive stimulation can lead to downregulation of receptors and insulin insensitivity.
28:45 - 34:25 (05:40)
Summary
This episode discusses the effects of addiction on the brain's dopamine receptors and insulin sensitivity, and how excessive stimulation can lead to downregulation of receptors and insulin insensitivity.
EpisodeThe Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Refined carbs like flour, rice, and potatoes are extracted from the inner essence of the plant and purified down into a powder making it more addictive and harder to quit than whole foods.
34:25 - 40:14 (05:49)
Summary
Refined carbs like flour, rice, and potatoes are extracted from the inner essence of the plant and purified down into a powder making it more addictive and harder to quit than whole foods. The addicted brain is hypersensitive to cues that predict a reward causing problems when trying to quit.
EpisodeThe Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast explains how the blood sugar cycle works in our bodies, and how it leads to cravings and a cycle of overeating.
40:14 - 43:20 (03:05)
Summary
This podcast explains how the blood sugar cycle works in our bodies, and how it leads to cravings and a cycle of overeating.
EpisodeThe Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The founder of Bright Line Eating recounts how she discovered the need for a book offering a comprehensive food addiction program and the concept of implementing "bright line rules" for sustainable weight loss.
43:20 - 48:25 (05:05)
Summary
The founder of Bright Line Eating recounts how she discovered the need for a book offering a comprehensive food addiction program and the concept of implementing "bright line rules" for sustainable weight loss.
EpisodeThe Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Binge eaters get full but still feel hungry, triggering them to want to eat more.
48:25 - 52:51 (04:26)
Summary
Binge eaters get full but still feel hungry, triggering them to want to eat more. Overeating can lead to a feeling of self-harm and should be avoided.
EpisodeThe Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The hosts discuss the importance of planning in achieving the desired results versus living by the seat of one's pants and being shocked when things don't turn out well, particularly in the context of dieting and healthy eating.
52:51 - 57:43 (04:51)
Summary
The hosts discuss the importance of planning in achieving the desired results versus living by the seat of one's pants and being shocked when things don't turn out well, particularly in the context of dieting and healthy eating.
EpisodeThe Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Bright Line Eating helps people lose more weight in the first two months than any other program, with some achieving over 200 pounds of weight loss and maintaining it for years.
57:43 - 1:03:36 (05:52)
Summary
Bright Line Eating helps people lose more weight in the first two months than any other program, with some achieving over 200 pounds of weight loss and maintaining it for years. However, the success rate varies among individuals.
EpisodeThe Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A conversation about disciplined eating habits and food addiction, where the guest shares about how he is able to control his food intake and cravings by allowing himself a few bites of dessert instead of completely restricting himself.
1:03:36 - 1:08:12 (04:36)
Summary
A conversation about disciplined eating habits and food addiction, where the guest shares about how he is able to control his food intake and cravings by allowing himself a few bites of dessert instead of completely restricting himself.
EpisodeThe Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Without support and a shared communal identity, overcoming food addiction can be difficult.
1:08:12 - 1:16:37 (08:25)
Summary
Without support and a shared communal identity, overcoming food addiction can be difficult. While some may have exceptional willpower and can quit unhealthy eating without assistance, support and motivation are key for most people.
EpisodeThe Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the impact of food addiction on weight and why people with addictive personalities must have a good plan, support system, and structure in place to help them manage their cravings.
1:16:37 - 1:19:51 (03:13)
Summary
The speaker discusses the impact of food addiction on weight and why people with addictive personalities must have a good plan, support system, and structure in place to help them manage their cravings. Research shows that 22% of people who are in a right-sized body with no weight problems have full-blown food addiction.
EpisodeThe Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast episode talks about how addiction to food can harm mental health and how a program called Bright Line Eating can help overcome it.
1:19:51 - 1:23:31 (03:40)
Summary
This podcast episode talks about how addiction to food can harm mental health and how a program called Bright Line Eating can help overcome it. The program can also improve energy, social support, and overall well-being.
EpisodeThe Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Studies have shown that there is a linear relationship between the consumption of vegetables and mood, as well as depression and anxiety.
1:23:31 - 1:29:19 (05:47)
Summary
Studies have shown that there is a linear relationship between the consumption of vegetables and mood, as well as depression and anxiety. The Bright Line Eating approach, which eliminates sugar and emphasizes vegetable intake, enhances mood.
EpisodeThe Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The truth about food addiction is that not every brain is equally affected but for those who are affected, a plan of structured eating can provide a lot of freedom.
1:29:19 - 1:31:39 (02:20)
Summary
The truth about food addiction is that not every brain is equally affected but for those who are affected, a plan of structured eating can provide a lot of freedom. It is possible for people to overcome addiction and live a healthy, happy life.