Today, in this reprisal episode, Vera interviews a mentor and colleague – Esther Helga Gudmundsdottir. Esther is a pioneer in the field of food addiction treatment. She opened one of the first food addiction treatment programs in the world, MFM. The MFM program in Iceland has treated approximately 3000 Icelanders. Esther’s program gives them hope and the tools to achieve long-term recovery and is based on the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Esther also founded INFACT, an international training program for any type of professional willing to learn about food addiction and how to help those suffering from it. Finally, Esther is the Executive Director and Chair of the Food Addiction Institute, an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to support the healing of all food addicts. IN THIS EPISODE: Esther’s personal and professional journey A message of Hope The Food Addiction Institute MFM/Food Addiction Counseling Center The International Food Addiction Counselor Training (INFACT) program The components of Food Addiction Treatment that Esther feels are essential What Esther has had to change in how she treats Food Addiction What are Esther’s unique contributions to the Food Addiction Field What’s next for Esther Our Signature Question CONTACT/FOLLOW ESTHER: Website: https://infact.is/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esther.h.gudmundsdottir Food Addiction Institute: https://www.foodaddictioninstitute.org/ The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. 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.