Episode 176: Vera Tarman, MD, MSc, FCFP, ABAM Food Junkies Podcast

Dr. Vera Tarman is the Medical Director of Renascent and a senior staff physician at Salvation Army. Dr Tarman has a special interest in the clinical syndrome of food addiction. She has presented at international public forums and media platforms to educate and advocate on this subject. She is author of "Food Junkies: Recovery from  Food Addiction", and is cohost of the popular Food Junkies Podcast. She is also the founder and moderator of the free Facebook group, called “I’m Sweet Enough: Sugar Free for Life”. Check out her You tube videos at veratarman md.
Today we speak with her about her newly published paper "One size does not fit all: Understanding the five stages of ultra-processed food addiction" and the topic she is presenting on at our International Food Addiction Consensus Conference May 17, 2024 London, UK. If you can’t join us we hope you watch the live stream to support us. It is not to be missed as the latest cutting edge dicussons around food addiction will be happening that day!
In this Episode:
What are the five proposed stages of food addiction, and how do they progress from mild to severe?
Why is it important to recognize the stages of food addiction for diagnosis and treatment?
The neurobiological and hormonal factors involved in the progression of food addiction
How does distinguishing between food addiction and eating disorders impact treatment approaches? 
In the early stages of food addiction, what interventions are effective in promoting inhibitory control and addressing hormonal imbalances? How do we reach people in this early stage before the progression occurs?
What role does mindful eating play in food addiction treatment?
What are some potential medical treatments and interventions for severe stages of food addiction, and how do they address neurobiological imbalances?
Why is it important to tailor food addiction management to address the specific phase of the syndrome that an individual is experiencing?
What challenges exist in implementing stage-based interventions for food addiction, and how can they be addressed?
What is Vera speaking about at the IFACC Conference next week? 
Follow Vera:
Website: https://addictionsunplugged.com
Instagram: dr_vera_tarman
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SugarFreeForLife/
YOU’RE INVITED to the International Food Addiction Consensus Conference
Friday May 17, 2024, in London, UK
This informative and engaging gathering will build awareness for the growing problem of Food Addiction, not only for us adults but also for children and future generations.
Speakers include:
Chris Van Tulleken
Robert Lustig
Michael Moss
Vera Tarman
Adrian SotoMota
Erica LaFata
David Wiss (Video)
Timothy Brewerton (Video Link)
Anna Lembke (Video Link)
Nicole Avena
Susan Peirce Thompson
Why attend?
•Gain valuable insights from international researchers, physicians, clinicians, and metabolic experts.
•Network with professionals and like-minded individuals.
•Learn about Food Addiction, and how ultra-processed foods impact the brain.
•See the latest scientific research on the addictive nature of certain foods and the clinical research in this area.
•Support our international program to get Food Addiction recognized as a disorder, listed in the ICD-11, to improve the food environment for future generations.
We hope you will join us for a full day of education, connection, and hope! 
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