After earning a BS in biochemistry at the University of Virginia, Dr. Guyenet completed a Ph.D. in neuroscience at the University of Washington, then went on to study the neuroscience of obesity and eating behavior as a postdoctoral fellow.  He has spent a total of 12 years in the neuroscience research world studying neurodegenerative disease and the neuroscience of body fatness.  His publications in scientific journals have been cited more than 3,600 times by my peers. Today, Dr. Guyenet continues his mission to advance science and public health as a researcher, science consultant, and science communicator.  His book, The Hungry Brain, was released in February of 2017 and was named one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly and called “essential” by the New York Times Book Review.  Dr. Guyenet is a Senior Researcher at GiveWell and a scientific reviewer for the Examine.com Research Digest.  Dr. Guyenet is the founder and director of Red Pen Reviews, which publishes the most informative, consistent, and unbiased popular health and nutrition book reviews available.  He is the primary designer of an innovative course-based body weight management program called the Ideal Weight Program, which is part of the HumanOS platform.  Dr. Guyenet periodically contributes to the scientific literature and is a review editor at Frontiers in Nutrition. Today Clarissa and I spoke with Dr. Guyenet about: Dr. Guyenet’s thoughts on food addiction Food Selection Motivational States Craving as a whole and Craving specific foods Genetic role Medications Exercise Body "set point" And more! Find Dr. Guyenet: Website Book: The Hungry Brain  Twitter 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.