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Episode 11: Dr. Jen Unwin

Episode 11: Dr. Jen Unwin

FromFood Junkies Podcast


Episode 11: Dr. Jen Unwin

FromFood Junkies Podcast

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Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Mar 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Jen Unwin BSc, MSc, DPsy, FBPsS is a consultant clinical health psychologist based in the United Kingdom.   She works with the NHS helping patients manage chronic illness and achieve wellbeing. She also works with her GP husband Dr. David Unwin helping patients stick to lifestyle changes. Together, they are consultants for Diet Doctor. Dr. Unwin is a fellow of the British Psychological Society and a former chair of the UK Association for Solution Focused Practice.  Dr. Jen Unwin created the GRIN tool with physicians in mind.  In today’s episode, Dr. Vera Tarman and Molly Painschab had the opportunity to ask Jen about her personal and professional journey. The ladies also briefly discuss the research and nomenclature involved in getting Food Addiction recognized by the World Health Organization and the American Psychological Association.  Vera and Jen dive into the GRIN tool and how this can be used in the treatment of Food Addiction. Jen and Vera even do a short-role play!   Molly and Jen discuss the food and where individuals with Food Addiction “go wrong” when following a keto diet.  Dr. Jen Unwin’s book was JUST released: A Fork in the Road: A Hopeful Guide to Food Freedom All proceeds go to the Public Health Collaboration Find Jen: WEBSITE Twitter: @jen_unwin IG: @jen_unwin The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern. 
Released:
Mar 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Welcome to the "Food Junkies" podcast! Here we aim to provide you with the experience, strength and hope of professionals actively working on the front lines in the field of Food Addiciton. The purpose of our show is to educate YOU the listener and increase overall awareness about Food Addiction as a DISEASE with Abstinence as the Solution. Here we talk about all things recovery. Most importantly how to THRIVE rather than just survive. So Stay positive, make a change for yourself, tell others about your change, and hopefully the message will spread. The content on our show does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder or mental health concern.