Join Cynthia Meyers-Morrison, with Heidi Giaever and Dr. Jen Unwin, for a compelling conversation that shines a light on the often-overlooked issue of food addiction. Listen in as Heidi takes us through her personal health journey that led her from chemical engineering to nutrition and ultimately to the concept of food addiction. Dr. Jen, with her expertise in clinical and health psychology, stresses the critical need for academic research in this field and the urgency to substantiate treatment programs with solid data. Venture with us into the heart of a groundbreaking clinical study on food addiction recovery. We tackle the complexities of recruiting self-diagnosed food addicts and the meticulous process of gathering data to uncover the impact of food addiction on mental well-being. Discover how we engage participants, ensuring their commitment and confidentiality, and how we use comprehensive assessments like the YFAS and the Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale. The hope that drives this study is clear: as we see a decrease in food addiction symptoms, we anticipate a significant boost in the mental well-being of our participants. Cap off this enlightening session with us as we anticipate the outcomes of our two-year study and look forward to the food addiction conference where global experts will converge to share insights. We’re excited to explore the potential intersections between eating disorders and food addiction, a relationship that could reshape our understanding and treatment approaches. And as we close, Heidi, Jen, and I extend our heartfelt thanks to our listeners and encourage you to tap into the wealth of resources offered by the Food Addiction Institute to support those navigating this challenging condition.