When Recovery From One Thing Becomes a Struggle With Another
Almost everyone in recovery has felt it. You put one thing down, and something else gets loud. Usually food. Here is what I think is actually happening, and why the standard explanation leaves people feeling like they failed twice. The pattern almost everyone recognizes Someone puts down alcohol, and six months later they cannot stop […]
Using Dimensional Over Categorical Thinking When It Comes to Eating Behaviors
Three recent papers I’ve been part of all circle the same idea from different angles: the people who struggle most with eating are often the ones who don’t fit the diagnostic boxes we’ve built for them. Here’s a recap of that work, and why I think the future of this field is dimensional rather than […]
Why “One Size Fits All” Eating Disorder Treatment Is Failing & What We Should Do Instead
For decades, we’ve been telling people with eating disorders essentially the same thing: learn to eat all foods in moderation, challenge your food rules, and the problem will resolve. This message has become gospel in the eating disorder field. And for decades, treatment outcomes have remained stubbornly poor. A new meta-analysis published in 2025 finally […]
Bridging the Divide: A Podcast Dialogue on Food Addiction in Eating Disorder Recovery
As a mental health nutritionist who has spent over a decade working with eating disorders while simultaneously researching ultra-processed food addiction, I recently participated in a thought-provoking dialogue on the EDeology Podcast. The conversation, hosted by Elka Cubacub, brought together Libby Supan (a therapist and certified Intuitive Eating counselor) and yours truly to explore one […]
Promising Results for Ultra-Processed Food Addiction Treatment: New 12-Month Study
I’m pleased to share groundbreaking research that significantly advances addressing ultra-processed food addiction (UPFA). As a researcher and clinician who has dedicated years to bridging the gap between eating disorder treatment and addiction frameworks, this new study holds particular significance for our field. The Research Breakthrough Our international research team recently published findings in Frontiers […]
Holiday Eating & Mental Health: Conversation with Dr. David Wiss
Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. David Wiss, a mental health scientist and registered dietitian nutritionist. Together, we will explore the complex relationship between holiday eating, mental health, and addiction recovery. Dr. Wiss will share his personal journey from addiction to becoming a pioneer in nutrition and mental health and offer practical strategies […]
Using Mindfulness to Avoid the Extremes of Hunger and Fullness
In our fast-paced world, ignoring the natural signals our bodies send us about hunger and fullness is easy. We may eat when we’re not hungry or push past the point of satisfaction, leading to discomfort and guilt. Mindfulness offers a powerful tool to help us reconnect with these signals, allowing us to avoid the extremes […]
Kids and Ultra-Processed Food Addiction
In today’s world, ultra-processed foods have become a staple in many diets, especially among young people. These foods are designed to be convenient, tasty, and affordable, but they come with hidden dangers that can significantly impact health. According to Dr. David Wiss, the effects of these foods go far beyond simple nutritional concerns. They can […]
How Food Addiction and Intuitive Eating Converge and Diverge
In the world of nutrition and eating behavior, two seemingly opposing concepts—food addiction and intuitive eating—often spark debate. On one hand, food addiction posits that certain foods, particularly those high in sugar, fat, and salt, can trigger addictive-like responses in some individuals. On the other hand, intuitive eating encourages a balanced, mindful approach to food, […]
Mindful Eating
What is Mindful Eating? The word mindful is defined as being conscious or aware of something. Being a mindful eater involves being attentive and making deliberate choices regarding food. While this may sound like an easy task, it can be difficult and present different challenges to many people. With that being said, by being more […]
