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Food, We Need To Talk

A science-based, humor laced approach to health and fitness. With the help of top researchers from the health and wellness fields, Juna Gjata and Dr. Eddie Phillips break down the science behind good nutrition, exercise, stress, sleep, and more. Includes a generous helping of sarcasm (Juna), dad jokes (Eddie), and pristine sound design (our awesome producers).

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44:17

How Exercise Helps with Depression, Anxiety, and the...

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2023/09/04

We all know the physical benefits of exercise, but today we talk about the brain benefits. How does exercise impact depression and anxiety? How can exercise help keep our brains young? Should our exercise habits change depending on our mental health? Today, we speak to Dr. Jennifer Heisz, Professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University. Check out her book Move the Body, Heal the Mind. To get weekly episodes, come join the Foodie Fam: https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT Check out our

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04:52

Saunas, Cold Plunges, Apple Watches, Ozempic, and...

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2023/08/28

In this episode of The Talk, Professor Galpin first helps Eddie with his own personal health goals, and then we take some time going through all the current top fitness fads. We discuss saunas, cold plunges, nasal breathing, fitness trackers, high intensity interval training, electrolyte drink mixes, Ozempic, and more. Find out which "fads" are actually worth hopping on! To hear the rest of the episode, come join the Foodie Fam: https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT Check out our

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41:52

Exercise Is Not About “Not Being Fat” ft. Andy Galpin

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2023/08/21

This episode is a deep dive into all things exercise with world-renowned expert Professor Andy Galpin. Our discussion includes: how much and what type of cardio should we be doing for optimal health? How should we be varying our training throughout the year? How should our training change depending on our goals? We also cover the dramatic effects exercise has on brian health, the importance of improving proprioception, and the incredible impact of “exercise snacks.” To hear the rest of the

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05:30

Our Meditation Journeys + Eddie Is a Black Belt?!

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2023/08/14

In this episode of The Talk, we both go through our experiences with meditation. Eddie discusses his twenty years practicing martial arts and how he was able to reconcile his spiritual practice in the Dojo with his medical practice at the hospital. Who knew Eddie was a black belt?! Juna tells the incredible tales of what it's like to go on two ten-day silent meditation retreats. Plus, there's a pretty epic Buddhist dad joke in there at the end! To hear the rest of the episode, come join

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49:34

Food We Need to Talk... in Person!!!

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2023/08/07

Thank you to everyone who came to our live event! It was so incredibly wonderful to meet all of you! To hear the rest of the episode, come join the Foodie Fam https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT Check out our book! https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=en Follow Juna on Instagram and Tiktok: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/ https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata

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04:27

Have We Improved Our Mindful Eating + Eddie's Debut...

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2023/07/31

On this episode of The Talk, we discuss how we are implementing the things we learned in last week's podcast on mindful eating with the Nutrition Diva. We also discuss mindful cooking, enjoying your food, silent meditation retreats, Eddie's stint at Symphony Hall, and the secret to the Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl... It's a fun time! Join The Foodie Fam membership: https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT Check out our book! Follow us on Instagram @foodweneedtotalk. Find Juna on Instagram

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42:17

What The Heck Is Mindful(ish) Eating ft. The...

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2023/07/24

You probably hear about mindful eating all the time, but maybe you think to yourself, how am I actually supposed to do this? There are so many things that are making us mind-LESS eaters: our phones, our food environment, our obsessive food tracking. In a world of calorie trackers and endless TikToks to scroll through, how can we learn to be more mindful eaters, enjoy our food more, and maybe even make better food choices in the process? Today, we talk to Monica Reinagel, The Nutrition Diva,

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25:37

Opening Up About Our Own Mental Health - The Talk...

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2023/07/17

Join the Foodie Fam Membership - https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT! Welcome to our first episode of The Talk, our member-only bonus episode series! One of our most common requests is to go weekly, and the best way we have found to make that possible is by launching The Foodie Fam Membership. This is our way of staying true our mission by being selective about which sponsors we accept, while still being able to give you guys the content you’ve been asking for! In this first episode, Eddie and

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37:48

Is The Food You're Eating Making You Depressed?

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2023/07/10

CLICK HERE for tickets and all event details! Most of us know that food affects our weight and energy levels, but what if the food you are eating is actually having a profound impact on your mental health as well? New research suggests that eating unhealthily might actually play a causal role in mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. In this episode, we speak to Professor Felice Jacka from Deakin University in Australia about her ground-breaking research into improving mental

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01:38

Come Meet Us in Person!!! (Our First Live Event)

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2023/07/03

CLICK HERE for tickets and all event details! Come join us for our first ever live event! To celebrate the launch of our book, we are hosting a live podcast recording and book signing in Boston, Massachusetts. For all details, click the link above or go to www.foodweneedtotalk.com/event We can’t wait to meet you! (And enjoy some yummy treats together!) Follow us on Instagram @foodweneedtotalk. Find Juna on Instagram @theofficialjuna, and @JunaGjata on YouTube and TikTok.

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37:50

Finally... The Protein Episode

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2023/06/26

This episode is dedicated to the sexiest macronutrient of the time: PROTEIN. We talk to the king of protein research himself, Professor Stu Phillips from McMaster University about all the most common questions we get about protein. How much do you need? Should you spread it out throughout the day? Do you need a protein supplement? Is animal or vegan protein better? What's the deal with collagen, and more. Find out how a higher protein diet impacts your overall health, your weight, and your

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55:59

The Myth of "I'll Be Happy When I'm X Pounds" ft....

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2023/06/12

"I'll be happy when..." How many times have you found yourself saying that? It could be a goal income, a goal relationship, or a goal body, but the message is the same: I need to wait to get THIS thing before I can be happy. So what happens when you actually do get THAT thing—get that house, see that number on the scale, reach that income level? It turns out, not what you think. In this episode we talk to Professor Laurie Santos from Yale University and host of The Happiness Lab podcast

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01:53

Getting Summer Ready - Trailer!

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2023/06/05

How many summers have you spent feeling self-conscious and uncomfortable in your body? Maybe you don’t buy that two piece swimsuit, or maybe you skip the pool party. We spend months stressing, dieting, and taking extra spin classes in the hopes that THIS summer will be different. THIS summer, I’ll be confident. I’ll look the way I want to look. I’ll be ready. Well, what if this summer we focus on feeling our best, not just looking our best? What if we could feel confident without being

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01:30

Update! (Book and podcast!)

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2023/04/26

Preorder the book at Barnes and Noble! (Use code “PREORDER25” at checkout for 25% off) Ends Friday, April 28. Applies to hardcover, audiobook, and e-book. Let us know if you preorder to be entered to win a signed copy of the book! Email us at foodweneedtotalk@gmail.com or DM us @foodweneedtotalk on Instagram. For more information, visit our website.

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29:27

The Magic of NON-Exercise

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2023/03/27

We've all heard advice like "take the stairs!" or "park in the furthest spot," but can this stuff actually make a difference? What's the point of movement if it's not leaving you out of breath, dripping in sweat, and sore the next day? This week, we talk to Dr. James Levine about the powerful health (and non-health) benefits of non-exercise. Get ready to bust out the bike desk. Preorder our book! Remember to head to our website for our show notes! Follow us on Instagram

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32:34

The Uncontroversial Truth About Nutrition

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2023/03/20

When it comes to nutrition, it seems like we disagree about nearly everything: carbs, sugar, fat... even fruit. But, it turns out, there's actually a lot that the entire scientific community agrees on. In this episode, we talk to Professor Christopher Gardner about nutrition science, what we've gotten wrong, and more importantly, what we've gotten right. It turns out, nutrition may not be as complicated as we make it seem. Preorder our book! Remember to head to our website for our show

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28:14

Disordered Eating or Eating Disorder

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2023/03/13

A lot of us struggle with our relationship to food. We may be overly restrictive. We may use food to cope with difficult emotions or stress. But for some of us, the struggle goes beyond this, and becomes a dangerous mental illness. Today, we revisit one of our most important episodes exploring eating disorders and disordered eating. How do we know if we have an eating disorder? Who can eating disorders affect? And what does a healthy relationship with food look like? Today, we speak to

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22:05

This Is Your Brain on Cheesecake

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2023/03/06

You know that feeling of not being able to stop eating something? Potato chips, Oreo’s, candy—one second you’re opening the package, the next it’s gone. What are ultra-processed foods, and why do they seemingly cause us to lose control? Today, we listen back on one of our favorite episodes featuring journalist Michael Pollan, Professor Paul Kenny on how processed foods affect our brains and even change our food preferences. Preorder our book! Remember to head to our website for our show

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52:14

The Truth About Alcohol (An Update)

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2023/02/27

This is an update to our last episode on alcohol. New research has been accumulating suggesting that perhaps even a glass a day of alcohol is not beneficial. For instance, the new Canadian guidelines say that zero alcohol is the safest amount of alcohol. Today, we revisit the topic with Professor Mariann Piano, Senior Associate Dean for Research, Postdoctoral Fellowship Director. Thank you to everyone who reached out to us to make this episode. Preorder our book! Remember to head to

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48:52

The Science of a Happy and Meaningful Life ft. Dacher...

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2023/02/20

If you’ve ever wondered what science has to tell us about being more fulfilled, feeling more joy, and living a good life, this is the episode for you. Today, we talk to happiness researcher and professor Dacher Keltner, from the University of California Berkeley and founding director of the Greater Good Science Center. How much money makes us happy? Is it harder to be happier today than it used to be? And what can we do to live a more meaningful life? Preorder our book! Check out

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