In this deeply honest and layered conversation, The Food Shrinks—Clarissa Kennedy, Molly Carmel, and Molly Painschab— dive into one of the most misunderstood and rarely talked-about experiences in food addiction recovery: volume of whole foods in food addiction recovery. What begins as a casual check-in quickly becomes a masterclass on the biological, psychological, and emotional roots of overeating.
🔍 What you’ll learn:
🌸Volume addiction might be harder to heal from than sugar and flour because it’s not just about what you eat, but how much and why.
🌸For many, volume eating is a trauma response—a way to regulate a dysregulated nervous system, not just a habit or lack of willpower.
🌸Physiological shifts like stretch-blunted stomachs, serotonin imbalances, and leptin resistance play a massive role in satiety and fullness signals.
🌸There’s no one-size-fits-all solution: healing involves patience, interoceptive awareness, nervous system work, and sometimes nutritional supplementation.
🌸And above all? It's about slowing down, getting curious, and giving ourselves the grace to find our unique path to peace.
Whether you identify with volume struggles or you're just learning about this facet of food addiction, this episode offers deep validation, practical insights, and hope.
🔗 Mentioned:
🌸 Sweet Sobriety Foundations Program
https://sweetsobriety.newzenler.com/courses/sweet-sobriety-foundations
🌸 Breaking Up with Sugar
https://mollycarmel.com/buws/
🌸 Sacred Immersion Retreat (June 20–22 in Stamford, CT)
email molly@mollycarmel.com
📢 Follow Us:
📱 Instagram: @FoodShrinks
📧 Email: AskTheShrinks@foodshrinks.com
🌐 Website: foodshrinks.com
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.
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