How to Beat Food Addiction by Understanding the Mental Health Connection, with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson

Today’s guest is Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson, a New York Times bestselling author and cognitive scientist specializing in the connection between mental health and weight loss. In this episode, Dr. Thompson outlines how to beat food addiction - the only addiction that is both a substance AND behavioral addiction - overcome psychological eating, and reverse leptin resistance for lasting weight loss.  Guest Links: Her new book, ON THIS BRIGHT DAY: A Year of Reflections for Lasting Food Freedom   Website: https://brightlineeating.com/ Facebook: BLE -  https://www.facebook.com/BrightLineEating Instagram: BLE - https://www.instagram.com//brightlineeating/ Twitter: SPT - https://twitter.com/DrSPThompson   YouTube: BLE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKNuQvVX_3SzNALJlvieH-Q Food addiction quiz mentioned in this episode: FoodFreedomQuiz.com Previous episodes mentioned: How to Beat Any Addiction, with Dr. Anna Lembke, Author of Dopamine Nation For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Jillian Michaels is renowned for transforming lives. Her fearless honesty, passion, and extensive knowledge on health, fitness, and nutrition have made her America’s go to motivator and wellness expert for the past two decades.This new format features an impressive lineup of guests and broadens the conversation to tackle the tough topics which matter the most in helping us better understand ourselves and the world around us.Through in-depth discussions and short form content, Jillian brings valuable insights, inspiring life stories, and actionable advice from leading thinkers, innovators, and change makers in a variety of fields. Her guests aren’t just experts they’re pioneers who’ve reshaped their industries and the way we think. From medicine to mental health, groundbreaking science to current events, relationships to career she explores the frontiers of knowledge and personal development that changes lives. In an era where we’re inundated with conflicting information and compromised narratives, "Keeping It Real" stands out as trusted resource that informs, inspires, and empowers its audience. A forum where the power of dialogue and diverse perspectives reigns supreme and the information shared is actionable for everyone.Tune in, stay curious, and be fearless. Join Jillian and her guests on a journey of growth, comradery, and candor. Together, we can navigate the complexities of our time, break down barriers, and unlock the potential for a better tomorrow!PREVIOUS GUESTS HAVE INCLUDED: Lindsay Vonn. Tony Robbins. Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Suze Orman. Dr. Peter Attia. Lisa Ling. Gary Vee. And many more.