The Body Trust® Podcast
Welcome to The Body Trust Podcast, a podcast about collective healing and the radical journey of body reclamation in a culture of anti-fatness, weight stigma, disordered eating and other traumas. Hosted by Dana Sturtevant, Hilary Kinavey, and Sirius Bonner, The Body Trust Podcast will challenge prevailing views on food, bodies, weight, and health, and unpack how social justice intersects with body liberation. Each episode offers insights and stories to help you unlearn the b.s., deepen your roots into body trust, and make your healing bigger than you. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We can't wait to connect with you!
The Body Trust® Podcast
18. Re-evaluating “Food Addiction”: A Body Trust Perspective
In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hillary delve into the highly debated topic of food addiction and food addiction models. They discuss the origins and rise of terms like 'food addiction' and 'sugar addiction,' expressing their concerns over these concepts. The conversation extends to Overeaters Anonymous (OA) and similar 12-step programs, examining their history, methods, and impacts on individuals, particularly those struggling with eating disorders and body image issues.
Highlighting the problematic nature of abstinence-based models, the hosts critique the lack of consideration for dietary restraint and the socio-cultural context surrounding food and eating habits. They offer an alternative approach rooted in body trust, advocating for unconditional permission to eat and a focus on pleasurable, consistent nourishment. The episode encourages listeners to reflect on their personal experiences with food addiction narratives and offers practical steps for those seeking to shift away from restrictive and controlling frameworks.
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The Making of Myths About Sugar
Westwater, M.L., Fletcher, P.C. & Ziauddeen, H. Sugar Addiction: The State of the Science. Eur J Nutr 55 (Suppl 2), 55–69 (2016)
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