Food Junkies Podcast Clarissa Kennedy

Claire Sehinson, is an educator, researcher with a functional medicine and nutritional therapy clinical practice.  She brings to her work her passion and lived experience of being multiply neurodivergent and diagnosed with Autism, dyslexia and ADHD as an adult, whilst navigating her own recovery from ME/CFS and dealing with many mental health issues throughout her lifetime.  
Claire has over a decade of specialist clinical experience working with complex illness, trauma, CFS, Fibromyalgia and chronic infections. Claire is the Head of Research at the Optimum Health Clinic (an integrative body-mind clinic) where she researches and trains practitioners on cutting-edge protocols to support complexly ill clients.  
She created the IHCAN award winning Therapeutic Nutrition course- a 6 month post-graduate practitioner training program supporting patients with CFS/ME and complex illness. Claire continues to advocate for marginalized groups to raise awareness and share knowledge of intersectionality in healthcare. Her research focus is the overlap of Neurodivergence, hypermobility spectrum disorders and chronic complex illness. 
Today we cover:
Her personal story with Neurodiversity and WHY it was important to her to pursue this career?  
Some of the myths about what people think ADHD is and what it actually is
The unique challenges faced by those with ADHD
The relationship between ADHD and eating disorders, and how the symptoms of each condition may exacerbate the other?
We talk about interoception and how this affects individuals with ADHD when it comes to feeding and eating
The sensory processing and differences that ADHD people experience?
What are some helpful tips for practitioners working with diet & nutrition plans in ADHD?
How do ADHD symptoms intersect with substance use disorders? 
What are some common coping mechanisms or self-medicating behaviors that individuals with ADHD may adopt, leading to potential addiction issues? 
How does impulsivity, a hallmark trait of ADHD, contribute to addictive behaviors or disordered eating patterns, and what strategies can be employed to mitigate these impulses?
Just forwarding my contact details:
Instagram handle: https://www.instagram.com/nutritionforneurodiversity/
The-Creative-Well is my functional medicine practice https://www.the-creative-well.com/services/#anchor-3
Claire's Blog: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/blog?author=65bb37c2c08d0b7ec949620c
Claire's training program in CFS/ME (for practitioners!) https://www.therapeuticnutrition.com/
The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcareprovider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.
 

Dr. Jananthan Paramsothy got his internal medicine training at Richmond University Medial Center in Staten Island New York. Additionally, he has worked as an anesthesiologist and critical care physician in Sri Lanka. He has published a number of peer reviewed articles, one on a study of auto brewery syndrome. He is also a student in the Executive MPH program at Yale School of Public Health. 
We have heard alot about the microbiome and its possible role in food addiction. We at Food Junkies are interested to know what role gut fermentation syndrome might be contributing to our food addiction, as a result of the ultra processed foods that so many of us are eating. 
The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcareprovider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.
 

On today’s episode, CJ has the honor of interviewing Pamela Little. Pamela’s quiet moments hold deep introspection; she constantly seeks growth through self-reflection. But beneath the thoughtful exterior lies a fire. Pamela's faith is her anchor, a source of strength that fuels her fight for what's right. Don't be fooled by her gentle voice- if faced with injustice, she'll be the first to stand up, a fierce advocate for herself and anyone needing a voice.
Feel free to join our supportive community on Facebook: Sugar-Free for Life Support Group - where we believe "I'm Sweet Enough."
If you're considering personalized assistance, CJ, a Certified Addiction Professional specializing in Food Addiction, is here for one-on-one coaching. Reach out to CJ at cjnguy@myfoodaddictioncoach.com 
Interested in sharing your recovery story on our show? We'd love to hear from you! Please email FJRecoverystories@gmail.com 
If you find inspiration in recovery narratives, you won't want to miss the Food Junkies Podcast. Check it out at https://www.foodjunkiespodcast.com/.
 

Meet Dr. Kirby Reutter, a bilingual clinical psychologist and leading trauma specialist.
Dr. Reuttercurrently contracts with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to providetreatment services for individuals seeking political asylum. He is also the author of three books, including“The DBT Skills Workbook for PTSD.”
In this episode, we cover:
Dr. Kirby Reutter educates us on what PTSD is
How Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can treat PTSD
We talk about addiction, trauma, and DBT
How mindfulness can be a very important piece to treating trauma
Our signature question and so much more
We are definitely having Dr. Reutter back!
Follow Dr. Reutter:
Website: https://www.drkirbyreutter.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drkirbyreutter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbyreutter
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drreutter/
In the media: https://www.drkirbyreutter.com/in-the-media
 
The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcareprovider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.
 

Carl Erik Fisher, M.D., is an addiction psychiatrist, bioethics scholar, author, and person in recovery. He is an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University, where he studies and teaches law, ethics, and policy relating to psychiatry and neuroscience, especially issues related to substance use disorders and other addictive behaviors. He also maintains a private clinical practice focused on complementary and integrative approaches to addiction and recovery.
He is the author of the nonfiction book The Urge: Our History of Addiction, named one of the best books of the year by The New Yorker and The Boston Globe. The Urge is an intellectual and cultural history of addiction, interwoven with his own experiences as an addiction psychiatrist at Columbia and as someone in recovery himself. His other writing for the general public has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Slate, Scientific American MIND, and elsewhere. He is also the host of the podcast Flourishing After Addiction, an interview series focused on addiction and recovery.
Carl’s scholarly work addresses the role of neuroscience and psychiatry in society, primarily as reflected in ethics, law, and policy. His academic writing has been published in JAMA; The American Journal of Bioethics; The Journal of Medical Ethics; and The Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, among others. He is a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, and he is an appointed member of the American Psychiatric Association’s Council on Psychiatry and Law. 
In this episode:
Shares his personal and professional journey
Why it was important for him that his book focus on the history of addiction
Can and should personal recovery inform professional treatment? 
Why he believes if you can do so safely, you should recover out loud
Why he wrote the book The Urge: Our History of Addiction
What are his thoughts on models of addiction? 
Is there a false dichotomy between harm reduction and abstinence-based treatment?
He addresses some common misconceptions about addiction
Dr. Fisher turns the tables and walks Vera & I through an exercise to see how our treatment are more aligned than different
What he would say to his younger self about addiction
Follow Carl:
Twitter: @DrCarlErik
Instagram: @drcarlerik
His Podcast: Flourishing After Addiction
Website: https://www.carlerikfisher.com
 
 

Today CJ has the privilege of interviewing Shirley, a soul with a quiet depth. Her introspective nature allows her to see beneath the surface, offering insights that resonate with a quiet wisdom. Unlike a booming voice, Shirley's observations hold a gentle power, leaving you with a deeper understanding long after the words are spoken. Her presence exudes a calming energy, inviting reflection and thoughtful conversation. Today’s episode will leave you wanting to know more about this amazing person.
Feel free to join our supportive community on Facebook: Sugar-Free for Life Support Group - where we believe "I'm Sweet Enough."
If you're considering personalized assistance, CJ, a Certified Addiction Professional specializing in Food Addiction, is here for one-on-one coaching. Reach out to CJ at cjnguy@myfoodaddictioncoach.com 
Interested in sharing your recovery story on our show? We'd love to hear from you! Please email FJRecoverystories@gmail.com 
If you find inspiration in recovery narratives, you won't want to miss the Food Junkies Podcast. Check it out at https://www.foodjunkiespodcast.com/.