In today's episode I talk with Dr. Jen Unwin from the UK about sugar addiction. Dr. Jennifer Unwin is a Consultant and Clinical Health Psychologist with over 30 years of NHS experience. Dr. Unwin specializes in helping people with chronic illnesses to improve their lives through solution-focused brief therapy (a psychological approach based on solution-building rather than problem-solving). She is former Chair of the UK Association for Solution-Focused Practice.
Over the past 30 years, Dr. Unwin contributed to 19 clinical papers and two published books. She is also a renowned public speaker, having spoken at conferences and events worldwide. She recently retired from her NHS role in May 2019 and now dedicates her time to working alongside her husband, Dr. David Unwin, to provide innovative and results-driven patient care to those with type 2 diabetes and sugar addiction through Diabetes Digital Media (DDM). DDM is an award-winning digital health platform offering scalable and evidence-based health solutions to those with diabetes.
Together, the Unwins have pioneered the use of low carbohydrate diets in the treatment of obesity and diabetes through a patient-centric model of ‘hope’. Dr. Unwin believes that “every piece of bad news, for example a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, can be turned on its head to become a golden opportunity for change.” Since the success of the low carb initiative is largely reliant on hope, the most important part is to address the patient’s personal goals. Dr. Unwin draws on her extensive psychological knowledge to promote a two-way discussion which is informative, motivating and fulfilling for both doctor and patient.
Through hard work, perseverance and most of all, taking the time to understand each patient’s individual needs and goals, David and Jen Unwin have proven that low carb lifestyles work, that they last, and that they can be made accessible to all.
For information on the 4 day sugar addiction intensive with Dr. Jen and Bitten Jonsson: https://www.bittensaddiction.com/en/news/events/
or contact Bitten info@bittensaddiction.com.
Follow Dr. Jen on Twitter: @jen_unwin
Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too!
Website: www.unsweetenedsio.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsweetenedsio
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnSweetenedSio
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVw0_4Ms1GNE5-p6LT0qlw
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-harris-64663317/
