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 addiciton 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.

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In this vulnerable and fiery episode, the Shrinks crack open a raw conversation about what happens when you dare to speak your truth in a world that’s not always ready to hear it. Molly C. shares the emotional fallout of going viral on TikTok — and getting slammed for it. What started as a conversation about food boundaries quickly turned into a deep dive on childhood bullying, impostor syndrome, clinical appeasement, and the gut-punch of online criticism.

The shrinks hold space for one another while exploring big themes:

• Why it’s so hard not to dim your light when people don’t agree with you
• The survival response of people-pleasing and self-abandonment
• The spiritual test of standing in your truth, even when it’s unpopular
• How neglect and injustice can activate rage that feels bigger than the moment
• How to protect your nervous system (and your purpose) in a noisy, opinionated world

If you’ve ever questioned your right to speak up, struggled with self-doubt after rejection, or felt the inner war between being palatable and being powerful — this one’s for you.

Oh, and there’s also dating drama, a story about unmatching on Hinge, and a rallying cry to all the kids who once felt like they didn’t belong. (Spoiler: You do.)

💬 Favorite Quote:
"There is no rage so great as a neglected child."

📌 Topics Include:

• TikTok trauma and the curse of virality
• Emotional flashbacks and old wounds in new comments
• Clinical appeasement vs. embodied truth
• When you want to fight but freeze instead
• Navigating food boundaries at the dinner table and online
• Spiritual downloads, sunscreen for the soul, and showing up anyway

🧠 Bonus Takeaway:
You don’t need to be palatable to be worthy. You’re allowed to take up space as you are — imperfect, passionate, and powerful.

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And if you’ve got thoughts, feedback, or want to send us a love letter (we won’t say no), drop us a line at AskTheShrinks@FoodShrinks.com.

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Feeling like you're slogging through sludge in your recovery? You're not alone. In this vulnerable and validating episode, the Shrinks get real about what to do when the motivation to stay on track just… isn’t there. From functional freeze to emotional flatness, we unpack what it means when everything feels like too much—even when you know what to do.

We explore:

• Why recovery can feel like pushing through quicksand
• What “motivation collapse” and “functional freeze” look like in real life
• The grief that comes with ongoing transformation
• Why nervous system fatigue and willpower overload matter
• How values, compassion, and community help us recalibrate
• Why it’s OK to tread water as long as you don’t burn it all down

We also talk about being highly sensitive in a world on fire, navigating recovery in times of collective distress, and how commitment—not motivation—is what keeps the engine running when your beetle bug (aka your recovery) just won’t start.

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Have a question for the Shrinks? Want to tell us how this episode landed for you?
Email us at asktheshrinks@foodshrinks.com — we love hearing from you.

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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.