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Many years ago, I was applying to my first university. I was interested in electronics; my parents said that girls could not be electronic engineers. So I chose nutrition as a “girl’s” curriculum, planning to change majors when I could.
In one of my first nutrition classes, I found myself interrupting the teacher with questions. “Do you really mean that the chicken I ate for dinner will soon become my heart, lungs, liver, or eyeballs? How can that happen?”
“Yes, my dear,” said the teacher, “And I am here to teach you just how the body does that.”
The very idea that food could be literally transformed into my brain or lungs or other body parts was just amazing to me. Since that first nutrition class, I have been fascinated by learning how the body does this; how food is the substrate that the body changes into our very beings, and how the body uses food to grow, repair, and heal itself.
During 15 years in hospital dietetics, I encountered some clients who had a set of issues which made them uniquely ill and unable to make good decisions. As I began to work with them, I came to understand that, in some people, the body’s response to certain foods is uniquely different and very much like an alcoholic or other substance addict’s response.
In 2005 I found the Food Addiction Institute, which was just establishing itself. These were the people who understood me when other dietitians often did not. These people helped me without laughter or denial or condescension. We worked together to find solutions that worked for the client.
People can have physical reactions to many different foods, but always the overprocessed and man-made foods, and many of the not-food nutrient-free additives are part of the substance abuse.
Not everyone is a food addict, and not all addictions are the same, but in more than 30 years of practice, I am grateful to have been given the empathy, wisdom, and intelligence to help thousands of people get free of this painful, harmful addiction.
This is done by eating healthy nutrient-rich foods to which the body is not addicted and learning to create a much more satisfying life for themselves. ~ H. Theresa Wright, founder
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Dr. Nolan is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Certified Food Addiction Specialist. She treats various addictions and problematic behaviors individually and in groups to help clients achieve a balanced life.
She uses techniques based on client readiness and receptivity, often incorporating trauma therapies like CPT and EMDR due to the prevalence of trauma backgrounds among her clients. Additionally, Dr. Nolan employs REBT and CBT, both aimed at reframing perceptions to manage emotions. REBT particularly emphasizes behavior as therapy, asserting that mood follows action.
Dr. Nolan is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and uses it to treat clients in challenging situations such as unemployment, problematic relationships, or coping with illness. DBT focuses on mindfulness and self-regulation, which are key concepts for managing cravings and urges, and learning to respond calmly rather than react emotionally.
In therapy with Dr. Nolan, clients will focus on identifying beliefs that cause distress, many of which were formed during traumatic experiences, often before they had the verbal skills to understand or articulate them. These are often old beliefs that are no longer rational or beneficial.
Additionally, some clients participate in 12-step programs and use the steps to recognize unhelpful thought patterns. Clients learn to identify and actively challenge irrational beliefs while acquiring coping and self-soothing skills to avoid self-destructive behaviors.
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Bright Line Eating® is a pioneering, science-based program founded by Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson, Ph.D., a cognitive neuroscientist and expert in the psychology of eating. Born out of Susan’s own personal recovery from Food Addiction and her deep academic research into the brain mechanisms that drive compulsive behaviors, Bright Line Eating was created to address a critical gap in the weight loss and wellness industry: a structured, effective approach for people with addictive tendencies around food. Since its inception in 2014, Bright Line Eating has grown into a global movement, helping hundreds of thousands of individuals achieve lasting freedom from food obsession, hunger, and weight struggles.
What sets Bright Line Eating apart is its foundation in neuroscience and its unique focus on Food Addiction. The program identifies four “Bright Lines” that form the cornerstones of successful recovery from Food Addiction: no sugar, no flour, meals at regular intervals, and bounded quantities of food. These Bright Lines, grounded in both brain science and behavioral psychology, help to eliminate decision fatigue and restore integrity to eating behaviors. Multiple peer-reviewed studies have validated the program’s effectiveness, showing fast and sustainable weight loss—even outperforming GLP-1 medications—while improving mood, energy, and overall well-being.
For those interested in learning more, Bright Line Eating offers a free 2-hour Masterclass, which introduces the science of Food Addiction and outlines the path to sustainable weight loss for individuals who struggle with cravings and loss of control around food. This powerful introduction not only educates but provides immediate action steps by helping viewers understand why traditional diets have failed them—and what actually works for brains that are wired for addiction.
Those ready to take action can enroll in the Bright Line Eating Boot Camp, a comprehensive 10-week online course designed to rewire the brain for automatic, healthy eating behaviors. Participants are guided step-by-step through the process of adopting the Bright Lines, breaking free from cravings, and achieving rapid, consistent weight loss. The Boot Camp includes meal planning tools, community support, live coaching, and ongoing accountability, making it one of the most robust and effective programs available for Food Addiction recovery.
Beyond initial weight loss, Bright Line Eating also supports long-term transformation through the Bright Roadmap, a series of seven in-depth courses that explore the psychology of maintenance and sustainable recovery. This progressive curriculum covers everything from identity and self-sabotage to advanced maintenance strategies and emotional mastery, helping individuals not only lose weight but thrive in their new lifestyle. Together, these offerings represent a full journey—from chaos around food to clarity, control, and peace—with Bright Line Eating serving as a trusted companion each step of the way.
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Aglon’s mission is to address the realities of Food Addiction and weight management, guiding you through a transformative journey toward health — physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. We believe in empowering individuals to change their lives by embracing food freedom. Many struggle with using food to cope with stress and emotions, often finding it difficult to stop eating certain foods. Recognizing that some foods can be addictive, we understand that food-related challenges can affect overall well-being.
Aglon’s Way to Wellness Program takes clients through four stages:
Physical Reset (Physical Detox)
In this initial stage, we focus on a limited selection of food choices that promote physical detoxification. This step is crucial for cleansing the body and preparing for the healing journey ahead.
Getting Light Inside & Out (Emotional Healing)
During this stage, we begin to allow some previously restricted food items back into your diet. This phase is about processing blocked emotions, working towards weight loss goals, and fostering emotional healing to create a balanced relationship with food.
Healing from Within (Mental Healing)
In Stage 3, the journey continues with an emphasis on mental healing. You’ll expand your food choices based on your recovery while clearing mental blocks. This step also focuses on setting and achieving health objectives, including weight management.
The 180 Switch (Spiritual Healing)
Upon reaching Stage 4, you’re ready for ‘The 180 Switch,’ a significant transformation towards adopting a new lifestyle. This stage is about spiritual healing, where you experience peace, serenity, and happiness on all levels. You unveil a new, recovered version of yourself—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Dr. Vera Ingrid Tarman, who has been working in addiction medicine since 1994, pioneered the first inpatient and outpatient programs for Food Addiction in Canada at Renascent, one of Canada’s largest treatment centers for substance abuse. A world-renowned figure in Food Addiction, she holds an MD, MSc, FCFP, and is accredited by the Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM).
Dr. Tarman is the author of Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction (soon to be in its third edition) a standard text used in the field of Food Addiction. She cohosts the Food Junkies Podcast with Clarissa Kennedy and Molly Painshab, interviewing experts and keeping up with the latest issues. Dr. Tarman has been featured on national media including CBC and shows like The Agenda, co-hosted two TV addiction call-in series (Addictions Unplugged and Toronto Speaks: Addiction), and maintains a website on addictions called addictionsunplugged.com. You can find her now at her YouTube channel veratarmanmd, and on her Facebook group: “I’m Sweet Enough: Sugar Free for Life.”
As a recovering Food Addict herself who has maintained a 100-pound weight loss for over 17 years, Dr. Tarman brings personal experience to her professional work. Her passion is to put Food Addiction “on the table” of services offered to people suffering from addictions, as it is often dismissed or neglected. Dr. Tarman believes that freedom from Food Addiction IS food serenity. She is a firm believer in the power of education and community to facilitate recovery, and likes to say her tagline “the power is ours,”
The institute’s Partnership Program, which is free for the first year and then carries an annual fee to help support the institute’s public and professional outreach, provides that listing and quite a bit more:
In addition to all the perks, the institute is making the world safer for Food Addicts – and broader for Food Addiction professionals – every day through its advocacy, educational efforts, and community building. Supporting that mission, through partnership and/or donations, achieves a goal we’re all working toward.
The institute’s social media platforms have more than 7,500 followers and our mailing list stands a little shy of 2,500 (and growing).
For a limited time, partnership is free in the first year, so the institute can prove the value of this opportunity. Please write to us for a cost schedule.
