What You're Craving
Episodes
129. How to Navigate Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly connects with Rachel, a member of the Breaking Up with Sugar community. Rachel shares her journey and he...
128. Are Injectables the Answer?
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of What You're Craving, Molly gives her opinion on a topic that has been getting some attention lately: injectables for weight lo...
127. Consistent Progress is Better than Perfection
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly connects with Jean Ferrari, a member of the Breaking Up with Sugar community. Jean details what it was l...
126. Self-Care to Regulate the Nervous System with Dr. Alisa Kriegel
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly connects again with clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Kriegel. Today, they discuss the importance of self-...
125. Healing Your Relationship with Food Is a Journey, Not a Race
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are in the process of healing your relationship with food, you might have periodic thoughts that say: "Why is this taking so long?" or "Why don...
124. How the Nervous System Impacts Your Relationship with Food with Michelle Shapiro
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join this episode of What You're Craving as Molly chats with Michelle Shapiro about how the nervous system affects our relationship with food. Michell...
123. The Courage to Heal: A Conversation on Recovery and Wellness
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly welcomes back Felicia from the Breaking Up with Sugar Community. She shares her current struggles in hea...
122. There's No Healing Without Feeling Safe
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What You're Craving, you will listen to Leanne's story and her journey so far. Molly and Leanne talk a lot about the idea of being ...
121. Shift the Script and Realize You're Doing an Amazing Job
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After breaking up with sugar and flour for four months, Sara still needs to accept that the little voice urging her to binge on something will still s...
120. Overcoming Hard Times through Mindfulness and Meditation with Lindsey Pearson
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly connects with Lindsey Pearson. Lindsey is a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher (MBSR), a Registe...
119. Regulating the Nervous System and Healing Childhood Wounds with Dr. Alisa Kriegel
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly welcomes clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Kriegel. Dr. Alisa shares her perspective on two relevant topic...
118. Is the Diet Industry Preventing You from Forgiving Yourself?
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join this week's episode as Molly talks about how women can break free from the unrealistic beauty standards imposed by diet culture. Women of all age...
117. How to Safely Stop Psychiatric Medication with Dr. Mark Horowitz
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join this episode of What You're Craving as Molly connects with Dr. Mark Horowitz. Dr. Mark is a Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry North East Lon...
116. What If Shame and Fear Take Over?
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To feel shame and fear for whatever reason is not an easy process. Both feelings are not simple feelings to live with, especially when we know what it...
115. Finding Inner Rest with Caleb Campbell
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Caleb Campbell is a dynamic keynote speaker, coach, and mental health advocate known for his authentic and transformational message on high-capacity l...
114. From Food Addiction to Forgiveness and Freedom
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to break free from your addiction to food? Do you turn to food as a coping mechanism during tough times? In this episode of What Yo...
113. From Chronic Illness to Wellness with Krista Joy Palmer
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Krista Joy Palmer is a health coach and advocate for essential oils who has a unique story of healing herself with the help of plants. Despite sufferi...
112. A Breakthrough Moment in Healing
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring episode as Molly is joined by Elizabeth, a member of Molly's All In group coaching program. Elizabeth shares her journey with...
111. A Financial Planner's Guide to Becoming Truly WELLthy with Dawn Dahlby
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you constantly worry about money or feel dissatisfied with your financial situation? Molly's guest today is Dawn Dahlby, a certified financial plan...
110. You Always Have A Choice
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we feel like a victim of our circumstances, we often forget that we have choices. In this episode, Molly encourages you to bring yourself back to...
109. Undoing Diet Culture Thinking with Jennifer Steinman Sternin
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly interviews Jennifer Steinman Sternin, an award-winning filmmaker with over 20 years of experience in tel...
108. The Importance of Compassion in Achieving Wellness
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the age of 30, Christine was diagnosed with gluten intolerance, which forced her to learn how to eat all over again. She tried various diets but fo...
107. Navigating Menopause: A Comprehensive Approach to Nutrition and Wellness with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly chats with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OB/GYN and Certified Culinary Medicine specialist. A...
106. Discovering Joy on Demand with IntenSati - with Lucy Osborne
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode of What You're Craving, Molly interviews Lucy Osborne, owner and CEO of intenSati, a method of movement, mantra, and meditation that ai...
105. Understanding the Food-Mood Connection with Dr. Amy Shah
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly and Amy Shah, MD, a double-board-certified medical doctor and nutrition expert, have a conversation abou...
104. Owning Your Worth with Loren Lahav
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly is joined by Loren Lahav, an accomplished speaker, author, and coach. As someone who is deeply in tune w...
103. How to Break the Cycle of Food Addiction with Clarissa Kennedy and Molly Painschab
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of What You're Craving, Molly is joined by addiction specialist Clarissa Kennedy and her Food Junkies podcast co-host Molly Painschab....
102. What We Hold On To Keeps us Held Up
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Molly sits down with Laura, a longtime member of the Breaking Up with Sugar Facebook community, to share her experience posting about her journey for ...
101. Making Your Self-Relationship a Priority with Mike Millner
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A vulnerable state of wanting to lose weight can make diet culture messaging enticing, and we are more likely to follow whatever diet plan promises to...
100. Challenging Our Toxic Thoughts
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Molly is joined by Leanne, a member of the "Breaking Up with Sugar" Facebook community to engage in a coaching session and take a deeper dive into her...
99. Find Calm in the Chaos Through Mindfulness and Meditation with Manoj Dias
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a profound wisdom inside of us that knows exactly what to do and who we are, but that wisdom is often overshadowed and drowned out by the cha...
98. Taking Control of Your Health
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast guest is Elisa, a member of Molly's All In Intensive coaching program. In this episode, Elisa talks with Molly about how she finally l...
97. How to Handle the Diet Culture Vultures
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Given this time of year and the fact that diet culture vultures are swarming, Molly wants to help you to access your wisdom so you don't fall victim t...
96. The Missing Piece of the Intuitive Eating Movement with Michelle Shapiro
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With January 1 right around the corner, that means the diet culture vultures are coming out and are ready to prey on people that want a quick fix for ...
95. The Gut-Body Connection with Dr. Heather Finley
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast guest, registered dietitian Dr. Heather Finley, joins Molly to have a discussion about gut health. As a result of learning about the c...
94. Building a Loving Relationship with Food and our Bodies with Sophie Chiche
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie Chiche sits down with Molly to share how she built a loving relationship not only with food but with her own body. Sophie weighed 350 pounds wh...
93. Overcoming Negative Self-Talk and Tuning Into Your Highest Self with Randi Zinn
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Women often find it difficult to make time for themselves and to explore the things they enjoy. On the podcast today, mindfulness and wellness expert ...
92. How to Sugarproof Your Kids with Dr. Michael Goran
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Goran sits down with Molly to offer his best advice on helping our children navigate our sugar-saturated environment. Now that Christmas i...
91. Guiding Principles for Thriving Through the Holidays
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach the holiday season, Molly has a lot to say about diet culture vultures and the marketing that says "how to survive the holiday season."...
90. Energy Healing and Raising Your Vibration with Taylor Stone
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features Taylor Stone, a leader in higher consciousness, self-mastery, and energetics. Taylor's mission is to help remind women that t...
89. Heal the Body, Heal the Mind
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Molly is joined by Dr. David Wiss, RDN and founder of Nutrition in Recovery, a group practice of RDNs that specialize in treating eating and sub...
88. Connection is the Opposite of Addiction with Alison Leipzig
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Molly is joined by her friend and creator of Soul Camp, Alison Leipzig. Have you ever found yourself overidentifying with your health...
87. Beyond Day 66 with Marshall Malone
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marshall Malone returns on the podcast to reflect on his ongoing road to recovery, which began once he set the goal to totally break up with sugar by ...
86. Acupuncture and Emotions as Energy With Wendy Swanson
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wendy Swanson dives into the ins and outs of acupuncture. Molly calls the modality "an absolute, life-changing measure" after she was cured of her Lon...
85. Menopause and Integrative Health with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Dr. Suzanne talk all things integrative health. From the food we consume to the products we put on our skin, to the things we smell, hear, a...
84. Becoming Who You Were Meant to Be with Joseph Sheehey
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest, Joseph Sheehey, holds nothing back in sharing the details of his struggles with depression, suicidal thoughts, his career, as well as h...
83. Perfectionism: Enough is Enough
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having struggled with her weight and self-image since childhood, Sara discusses with Molly her journey of breaking up with sugar, her relationship wit...
82. Coaching at Its Core with Julie Reisler
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After being diagnosed with Hashimoto's, Julie Reisler discusses her wake-up call from her body alerting her to stop consuming sugar. She has 19 years ...
81. Power Circles: You Are Not Alone in Your Eating Disorder with Michelle Garside
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Molly sits down with her close friend Michelle Garside. Michelle begins the conversation by disclosing her journey through her eat...
80. How Faith Played a Role in My Healing Journey with Ashley Austin Morris
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Molly talks with comedian and actress friend Ashley Austin Morris. Together, they unpack Ashley's road to recovery from her trauma-induced eating diso...
79. How to Find Your Balance by Embracing Your Recovery Mind
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to breaking up with sugar (or any addiction), the answer for most people is not to become overly strict and unforgiving with yourself....
78. Breaking Up With Sugar by My 40TH Birthday With Marshall Malone
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Molly sits down with a listener of the podcast to talk about his inspiring road to recovery as it has been unfolding so far. Marshall Malone is on the...
77. Overcoming Food Addiction by Embracing Honesty and Humility with Nancy Kaley
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to breaking up with sugar, there is no "magic pill", and one size definitely does not fit all. Nancy Kaley BS, LADC is the Program Dir...
76. Why Seeing Disease as a Gift is the First Step to True Healing with Rob Wergin
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Diseases, discomforts, and dysfunctions of the body are actually gifts," says today's special guest Rob Wergin, "gifts created by our soul and by the...
75. A Better Relationship with Food Starts with a Better Relationship with Yourself
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dropping weight and living a healthier life overall is less about counting calories, and more about getting rid of unproductive beliefs and building a...
74. How to Reignite Your Sexual Pleasure with Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you craving more pleasure in your life? You're not the only one! Countless women are either craving more sexual pleasure in their life or they'r...
73. My Experience With Long COVID and How It Impacted My Eating Disorder
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is true? That's a powerful question; one that Molly is asking herself and sharing her answer with you today. Molly has listened to stories of peo...
72. Recognizing Your Wise Mind
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a moment in your life where you just experienced a deep knowing about something? Needed to end a relationship? Needed to begin a dif...
71. Has America Always Been Obsessed with Going to the Gym?
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that in America's fitness-crazed, obsessive society that it was once strange not just for women to go to the gym, but also men? In today'...
70. What You Can Achieve When You Go All In
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found that if you are indecisive about something that the best approach is to just dive in? In today's episode that is exactly what is b...
69. Going on the Upward Spiral with Dr. Alex Korb (Part 2 of 2)
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alex Korb is back for part 2 of the Upward Spiral discussion with Molly. In the second half of the interview, Molly and Alex talk all things relat...
68. Going on the Upward Spiral with Dr. Alex Korb (Part 1 of 2)
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Molly welcomes back Dr. Alex Korb! Molly and Alex are getting down to the why behind our brain behavior– why certain actions may...
67. Living a Big and Beautiful Life
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Molly is welcoming back to the show, Breaking Up with Sugar Warrior, Laura W. Laura was first on the show earlier this year in January, but is back to...
66. Gut Health 101 with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (Part 2 of 2)
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. B is back in today's episode with Molly for part two all about gut health. In this episode, Molly starts out with hard-hitting questions about wha...
65. Gut Health 101 with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (Part 1 of 2)
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features the Gut Health G.O.A.T., himself, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. Molly chats with Dr. B about all things gut health and how it affects ...
64. Powering Through Food Addiction By Going All In
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about the food, but not about the food as Molly and Susan dive into Susan's journey and relationship with food. Even as young a...
63. The Key Elements Necessary for Healing Your Relationship with Food, From the OG of the Food Addiction Movement with Dr. Marty Lerner
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode calls for a pencil and notepad as Molly and Dr. Marty Lerner dig deep into the psychological relationship we have with food and how it...
62. The Bravest Thing We Can Say is "Help"
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a heart to heart as Molly and Debbie dive into their discussion of the innate human need for connection and how it can be blocked b...
61. Showing Up Authentically, Codependency Wounds, and Gaslighting Behaviors with Dr. Brad Reedy
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about understanding how the deepest experiences we had in our childhoods can manifest in our adult lives. Molly welcomes Dr. Br...
60. Self-Love is a Series of Small Victories
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a leap of faith and deciding to make a change, are not easy things to accomplish. For those of us who really struggled with chronic diets, eati...
59. Talking Therapy, Experiencing Therapy, and Healing Self-Hate with Adrienne Glasser
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The way we talk to ourselves and the relationship we have with our thoughts are an important part of healing trauma, stopping self-hating, and accepti...
58. Skillful Ways to Say No to Food Pushers
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reframing our attitude towards food pushers can be very challenging. After so many years of behaving a certain way and having automatic positive answe...
57. How to Manage Glucose to Stop Cravings, Maximize Health, and Live Longer with Jessie Inchauspé (Glucose Goddess)
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly welcomes Jessie Inchauspé (a.k.a. Glucose Goddess) to talk all things monitoring glucose, how to contro...
56. On Leaving Your Old Identity Behind
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we struggle to leave our old self behind in order to become a new version of ourselves, but it's important to understand that this is a proc...
55. Genetics vs. Environment: Which One Has More Power over Your Life and Behavior? with Dr. Danielle Dick, PhD
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Genetics play an important role in the positive aspects of our personality, the potential challenges we might have in life, and the overall tendencies...
54. How to Stay True to Your Journey Around Food Pushers
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Boundaries are something we create for ourselves, for our relationships with other people, and for our relationship with our own journey. Respecting o...
53. On Vulnerability and Getting Rid of the Shame
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being vulnerable and sharing your struggles with other people not only is an important thing to do, it's an act of courage. When these struggles are r...
52. How to Find Wellness Practices that Complement Your Life and Make Sense for You with Colleen Wachob
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wellness is a word that has different connotations for different people. Despite presenting a very clear notion of what it is and what it means, every...
51. Why Self-Love Is a Process: Navigating Your Journey from Self-Hate to Self-Like and Self-Appreciation
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Valentine's Day is my FAVORITE holiday, so of course I needed to record a Solo Pod all about the complicated issue of self-love. Our diet drama and tr...
50. How to Live From A Place of Choice, Not Desperation: A Breaking Up with Sugar Success Story
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a conversation with Ronnie, who is sharing her amazing story of overcoming her dependence on sugar and letting go of perfectio...
49. Why Small Changes Lead to Big Outcomes with Dr. Alex Korb
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Alex Korb, a neuroscientist, coach, and bestselling author of The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to...
48. How to Access and Connect with Your True, Authentic Self with Kimberly Snyder
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a conversation with Kimberly Snyder - a spiritual guide, meditation teacher, author, nutritionist, holistic wellness expert an...
47. How to Overcome the "I'm not Enoughs" and Practice Compassion and Curiosity in Your Relationship with Food
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a conversation with Kim, who bravely volunteered to come on the pod today and share her real, honest story about her relations...
46. How to Become More Courageous and Resilient through the Practice of REST with Octavia Raheem
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so excited to share with you today my conversation with author and yoga teacher, Octavia Raheem, who has moved her practice to teaching rest, rest...
45. Learning to Be Gentle With Ourselves and How to Find Balance instead of Diet Trauma: A Breaking Up with Sugar Success Story
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a conversation with Laura, a member of my awesome community who is embracing a life of more clarity, less cravings, and relief...
44. Why January 1 is the Most Dangerous Day of the Year and How to Avoid Being the Prey of Diet Culture
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you know me you know I'm obsessed with helping you break free from the suffocating and abusive grips of diet culture. We are two days away from Jan...
43. Why So Many Nutritionists Misunderstand Food Addiction and What You Need to Know to Navigate Your Relationship with Food with David Wiss
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking with the brilliant David Wiss, a researcher, nutritionist, and founder of Nutrition in Recovery, his practice in Los Angeles special...
42. One of the BIG Reasons We Stay Stuck in Diet Drama and Trauma
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diet drama and trauma is REAL and it's keeping so many of us stuck. And by staying stuck we inadvertently continue to stay signed and sealed in our un...
41. The Importance of Therapy, Feeling Worthy, and Being Our Authentic Self with Kenzie Elizabeth
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the pod today, I'm talking with Kenzie Elizabeth, a lifestyle blogger and host of the Dear Media podcast ILYSM. Kenzie shares her unique perspectiv...
40. Why We Always Have Choices and The Importance of Unlearning the Stories We Tell Ourselves
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a conversation with Jayme, who so bravely offered to come on the pod today and share her current predicament and story with us...
39. How to Prepare for Thanksgiving When You're Working on Healing your Relationship with Food
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I wouldn't be your coach, or your bestie if I neglected to talk you through THE binge holiday of the year coming TOMORROW. So I took the time to make ...
38. Why Labels Don't Tell the Whole Story and What To Do About Dead-End Solutions with Dr. Charlie Swenson
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a conversation with my teacher and one of the leading therapist in the field of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Dr. Charlie Swen...
37. Why It Takes Time To Heal Diet Drama: One Woman's Journey to Discover the Importance of Self-Compassion
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have the exciting opportunity to talk to my cousin, Leigh about her journey to heal her relationship with food and address the diet drama that...
36. How to Find Acceptance and Meaning with Melissa Bernstein
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a conversation with Melissa Bernstein, who you probably know from her amaaazing, super-well known toy company, Melissa & Doug,...
35. Here's Why You're Doing the Best You Can and What To Do If You're Not Sure or Don't Know If You Are Part Two
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so excited to share with you the second installment episode, where I respond to the question "Molly, how do I know if I'm doing enough!?" There we...
34. How One Woman's Quest for Weight Loss Turned into a Emotional and Spiritual Awakening
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a conversation with Shira, who is a member of my Breaking Up with Sugar community and an absolutely incredible human. One year...
33. A Food Writer's Journey of Harmonizing Her Love of Food and Her Raging Eating Disorder: A Conversation with Hannah Howard
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so excited to share with you today's guest on What You're Craving- Hannah Howard. She is an amazing author who is able to encapsulate the trials, ...
32. What To Do About Your Kids and Eating Sugar - Actionable Advice on How To Find Balance with Sugarproof's Dr. Michael Goran and Dr. Emily Ventura
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast is so so so important and answers the questions that people have been asking me for YEARS - What do I do about my kids? Today, Dr. Mic...
31. Here's Why You're Doing the Best You Can and What To Do If You're Not Sure or Don't Know If You Are
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Solo Pod, I'm talking about the HUGE lie we tell ourselves - and that diet culture has told us for ages - that we always need to be doing b...
30. Mia Kang on The Miracle of Connecting with Her Body and the Journey of Escaping Her Eating Disorder
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I get to have an incredibly insightful and authentic conversation (my favorite kind) with Mia Kang. Mia is a Hong Kong–born interna...