Food Junkies

The Truth About Food Addiction

By: Vera Tarman, Phil Werdell

Narrated by: Lisa Bunting

2016 Voice Arts Award Finalist

A fact-filled guide to coping with compulsive overeating problems by an experienced addiction doctor who draws on many patients' stories of recovery.

Overeating, binge eating, obesity, anorexia, and bulimia: Food Junkies tackles the complex, poorly understood issue of food addiction from the perspectives of a medical researcher and dozens of survivors. What exactly is food addiction? Is it possible to draw a hard line between indulging cravings for "comfort food" and engaging in substance abuse? For people struggling with food addictions, recognizing their condition - to say nothing of gaining support and advice - remains a frustrating battle.

Built around the experiences of people suffering and recovering from food addictions, Food Junkies offers practical information grounded in medical science, while putting a face to the problems of food addiction. It is meant to be a knowledgeable and friendly guide on the road to food serenity.

©2014 Vera Tarman with Philip Werdell (P)2016 Post Hypnotic Press Inc.

Outstanding!

Would you consider the audio edition of Food Junkies to be better than the print version?

No, I don't think so.

What other book might you compare Food Junkies to and why?

Food Junkies is a unique book so I'm not sure what I would compare it to. It is full of information about food addiction and what it is, how the brain is involved, personal stories and what to do if you are struggling with overeating. The entire book resonated with me. I felt validated in my experience, understand that my addiction isn't my fault, and hope about how to deal with it.

What about Lisa Bunting’s performance did you like?

The performance was fine.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Food Junkies would make a fantastic documentary.

Any additional comments?

I am so grateful for this book, and I highly recommend it to anyone who thinks that they may have a problem with over eating.

Packed with info & stories!

This book is full of excellent information, research, and countless experiences of people struggling with food addiction. Hearing their stories was a little like attending AA. I realized many people have struggles similar to mine and I’m not alone. But I also realized I have to make some important choices if I want to be free of the power food has had over me. Moreover, Dr. Tarman has her own story and the solutions she presents, speak for themselves. If your relationship with food has caused you stress or shame, this book is for you. If you are struggling with ANY other addiction, you would benefit from reading or listening to this book.

Fantastic. Incredibly helpful book.

This book really helped me understand myself much better - why I made the choices that I did over so many years. If you or someone you love is obsessed by food, this book can provide great insights and strategies.

Engaging

Engaging stories and science. Listen to the end. It’s worth it. Aligned with the information in Bright Line Eating.

This book literally saved my life!

Simple, relatable and understandable explanations of varying degrees, and manifestations of food addiction. By applying the (mostly scientific) logic revealed in the book into managing my food addictions, I have had overwhelming success with weight management, diet, cravings etc. Bottom line, it explains food addiction in a practical way with tools you can immediately (and relatively easily) employ in your life straight away, no trainers, no crazy exercise routines, just your natural body once the addiction has been removed. Absolutely amazing!