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Food Shrinks

Clarissa Kennedy, Molly Carmel, Molly Painschab

Welcome to Food Shrinks, where your hosts— Molly Carmel, Clarissa Kennedy and Molly Painschab - offer candid, compassionate conversations about the realities of food addiction, recovery, and finding freedom with food. In each episode, we dive deep into the challenges people face in their relationship with food, share what we"ve discovered through years of clinical experience, and provide practical tools to help you along your journey. This isn"t just expert advice—it"s real talk among friends. We

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Episode 14 - Conflict, Communication, and Repair in...

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2025/01/28

In this episode, Molly, Clarissa, and Molly (aka The Food Shrinks) dive deep into healthy conflict resolution and how it impacts relationships, recovery, and our connection with food. Through personal stories, the hosts share their challenges and breakthroughs when it comes to communication, boundaries, and repair. 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Molly’s 2025 Resolution 🩷Why she’s committing to ending people-pleasing and learning to say “no” without guilt. 🩷How people-pleasing behaviors can

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Episode 13: Exploring Psychedelics in Recovery and...

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2025/01/20

In this candid and impromptu episode of The Food Shrinks, Molly Carmel, Clarissa Kennedy, and Molly Painschab dive deep into their personal experiences with psychedelics, focusing on their potential as tools for emotional and psychological healing. From ketamine-assisted therapy to psilocybin journeys, the hosts share raw insights into their transformative—yet challenging—experiences. This conversation emphasizes the importance of preparation, professional guidance, and integration, underscoring

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Episode 12: Decoding "Diet Culture Vultures" and...

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2025/01/14

Today the Food Shrinks unpack what "diet culture vultures" represent in the context of diet culture and self-help programs, emphasizing the importance of self-determination and how to recognize manipulative tactics in various industries, including healthcare, food recovery, and coaching. This honest conversation also explores personal vulnerabilities, the importance of critical thinking, and the need to trust one’s inner wisdom. Key Topics Discussed: ⛄Defining "Diet Culture Vultures": ❄How vultures

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Episode 11: Breaking the Impulse Buy Cycle:...

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2025/01/07

In this thought-provoking episode of The Food Shrinks delve into the allure—and pitfalls—of wellness programs, self-help summits, and fitness courses that promise transformation but often lead to unfulfilled intentions. The trio unpacks the psychological and emotional drivers behind impulsive purchases, the cultural conditioning of "quick fixes," and strategies to make more intentional decisions about investments in personal growth. Key Topics Discussed: 🔑The pervasive marketing tactics targeting

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Episode 10: Facing Vultures, Shame, and Self-Abandonment

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2024/12/31

In this candid and deeply personal episode, the Food Shrinks—Molly Carmel, Clarissa Kennedy, and Molly Painschab—dive into the challenging topic of self-abandonment, appeasement, and the consequences of chasing quick fixes. From past experiences with expensive treatment programs to navigating shame and self-doubt, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone struggling to hold on to themselves in moments of uncertainty. The hosts share their missteps, lessons learned, and actionable strategies

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Episode 9: You're Not the Problem, You're the Solution.

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2024/12/23

In this episode, the Food Shrinks—Molly C., Molly P., and Clarissa—gear up to combat the "diet culture vultures" that descend during the New Year season. They discuss empowering listeners to reclaim their role as the solution to their challenges rather than falling victim to shame-based marketing tactics. This conversation is packed with insights into navigating January's pressures with mindfulness, self-compassion, and an emphasis on long-term recovery. Key Takeaways: 🔥"You're Not the Problem"

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Episode 8: 12 Steps, Many Paths: Finding What Works...

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2024/12/17

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, your hosts, Molly Painschab, Molly Carmel, and Clarissa Kennedy, dive into the topic of 12-step programs and their role in food addiction recovery. This conversation explores their diverse experiences with 12-step recovery, its benefits, challenges, and alternatives, offering valuable insights for anyone navigating their own path to healing. Key Takeaways from the Episode 🩷Personal Experiences with 12-Step: Molly Carmel shares her transformative

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Episode 7: To Weigh or Not to Weigh? Navigating...

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2024/12/10

Ever wondered whether stepping on the scale supports or sabotages your food recovery? This week on Food Shrinks, we're tackling this tricky topic head-on! Today, the Shrinks discuss the complexities of weighing oneself during recovery, the potential triggers, and the importance of tailoring recovery to individual needs. Key discussions include: 🔥The dangers of focusing on weight loss over recovery. 🔥How scales can act as triggers and distractions for those in recovery. 🔥The power of spiritual and

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Episode 6: Navigating Vulture Coaching,...

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2024/12/03

⚠️Please forgive the poor internet connection in this episode! In today’s episode, the Shrinks go off-script to discuss a topic that lit a fire in Molly C.’s heart last night while scrolling Instagram. This raw and authentic conversation unpacks the challenges, complexities, and nuances of navigating advice in the recovery and coaching space—especially when it comes to weight loss, bariatric surgery, and GLP-1 medications. Molly C. shares her visceral reaction to a controversial Instagram post

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Episode 5: Navigating Food and Holiday Challenges...

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2024/11/26

In this episode, The Shrinks explore the complexities of the holiday season, particularly for those managing food addiction or emotional challenges tied to festivities. With a mix of humor, science, and heartfelt personal experiences, the hosts discuss strategies to navigate the season authentically and with self-compassion. From preparing in advance and managing food temptations to setting boundaries and taking timeouts, this conversation is packed with practical advice for handling both food and

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Episode 4: Triggers, Transitions, and Truth with...

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2024/11/18

Welcome back to another heartfelt episode of Food Shrinks! This week, we’re diving deep into what triggers us and how they show up in our lives. It’s Molly C.’s turn to share, and her honesty and vulnerability bring so much wisdom to the table. Molly opens up about navigating big life transitions, like her recent move from North Carolina, back to the Northeast. She shares how underestimated stressors—like moving, saying goodbye, and caring for a sick pet—combined with her “I’m fine” coping mechanism

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Episode 3: From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Molly P....

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2024/11/12

In this episode, The Shrinks dive deep into identifying and managing triggers on the path to recovery, with a special focus on insights from Molly P. We discuss how overwhelming schedules, feeling controlled, and people-pleasing tendencies can drive emotional eating or even binge-eating episodes. Molly reflects on her journey and the importance of recognizing when she's overextending herself, neglecting self-care, or shouldering more than she can bear—all classic triggers in her recovery. Key

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Episode 2: Taste, Triggers, and Triumph: Clarissa's...

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2024/11/04

In this episode Clarissa shares one of her latest challenges in Food Addiction Recovery. The shrinks dive into a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about resilience and recovery in the face of unexpected health challenges. After Clarissa lost her sense of taste and smell due to long COVID, she found herself navigating a tricky path back to healthy eating and sobriety. She opens up about how these changes impacted her relationship with food, triggering old patterns and even leading to a brief

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Episode 1: Get to Know Your Food Shrinks

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2024/10/29

We’re beyond excited to bring you real recovery talk with some of your closest friends. Welcome to Food Shrinks, where your hosts— Molly Carmel, Clarissa Kennedy, and Molly Painschab —serve up candid, compassionate conversations about food addiction, recovery, and finding true freedom with food. In every episode, we dive deep into the messy, meaningful realities of healing your relationship with food. Drawing from years of clinical experience and personal insight, we share what we’ve learned,

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