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Food ShrinksEpisode 40: Family Systems, Cinnamon Buns, and the Art of Self-Care: A Mid-Summer ReckoningIn this raw and revealing episode, the Shrinks dive deep into the complexities of family dynamics, emotional regression, and how recovery shows up when you're trapped on a cruise ship with people who know your buttons—and how to press them. From boundary-setting in the Yukon to confronting childhood roles that no longer fit, this conversation touches on grief, growth, and the power of self-care in triggering environments. It’s honest, funny, deeply human, and a reminder that healing isn’t linear—but connection helps. ✨ What We Talk About: Navigating old family roles while trying to live your...2025-07-2919 minFood ShrinksEpisode 39: Let’s Talk About Weight Loss—For Real This TimeIn this honest, heart-centered conversation, Molly P and Molly C tackle one of the most sensitive and frequently tiptoed-around topics in recovery spaces: weight loss. After receiving an email from a listener asking why they don’t speak more directly about it, the Mollys dive in—with nuance, humility, and a whole lot of truth. Together, they explore: The difference between structure and restriction How to discern whether a desire to lose weight is rooted in recovery or disordered thinking The role of spiritual alignment, shadow work, and trusted counsel Why urgency is a red flag How...2025-07-2220 minFood ShrinksEpisode 38 - Telling a New Story: Our First Conversation on Spirituality in RecoveryIn this soulful and vulnerable episode of Food Shrinks, Molly C and Molly P sit down for a heartfelt conversation about spirituality, what it means, how it manifests in recovery, and why it has become the cornerstone of their healing. With Clarissa off on vacation (an Alaska cruise, anyone?), the Mollys dive deep into how spirituality is not about finding answers, but about the willingness to see life differently. They share personal stories, therapeutic insights, and unexpected turning points, from early resistance to mindset shifts, to dreamcatchers in correctional facilities, to how trauma, addiction, and spiritual transformation...2025-07-1519 min
Food Junkies PodcastEpisode 236: Clinicans Corner - Post Event CollapseIn this compassionate and insightful episode, Clarissa and Molly dive into the phenomenon of post-event collapse—the physical, emotional, and psychological crash that can follow highly stimulating or meaningful experiences. Whether it’s a vacation, a major life event, a group share, or even just navigating a family gathering, many in food addiction recovery find themselves disoriented and vulnerable in the days that follow. They unpack the biology (hello dopamine crash), psychology (emotional contrast effects), and the nervous system’s role (freeze/dorsal vagal responses), and they offer gentle, practical strategies for reentry and recovery. This episode is both...2025-07-0239 minFood ShrinksEpisode 36: Knowing Better Isn’t Doing Better - Ambivalence, Ego, and Compassionate ChangeIn this heartfelt and hilarious episode, the Shrinks dive into one of the most relatable recovery challenges: the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. Whether it’s flossing your teeth, sticking to a food plan, or showing up for yourself with compassion, the struggle is real—and it’s not about laziness or failure. It’s about nervous system responses, shame scripts, feelings phobia, and learning to be with our shadows. Join Molly C, Clarissa, and Molly P as they explore ambivalence, ego death, and what it means to change from the inside out, without shame.2025-07-0121 min
Be DeterminedEp 18 - Moral Ambition: It's Not Money, It's Not Fame - It's How We Impact PeopleHow would you describe someone who is ambitious? In our culture, it often means a person who is willing to do whatever it takes to get to the top, and it’s not necessarily a compliment. But ambition doesn’t have to be about power or money. Ambition can simply be about setting goals and working towards them. Ambition is all in how you use it and how it impacts people.Today I’m talking about moral ambition and using that drive to make the world a better place and pos...2025-07-0128 minFood ShrinksEpisode 35: The Fourth Week - Patience, Pain, and the Miracle That FollowsIn this raw and reflective episode, Molly C, Clarissa, and Molly P dive into the messy, beautiful work of staying with the hard stuff, especially when it would feel easier to bolt. Inspired by Molly C’s bougie pup Danny and his enforced recovery rest, the team explores the emotional equivalent of “week four”: the moment when things feel better, but the healing isn’t finished, and the temptation to return to old habits is loudest. 💡 Topics We Explore: Why the hardest part of healing often comes right before the miracle Recovery drop-offs and the fear of facing d...2025-06-2420 minFood ShrinksEpisode 34: Body Talk - The Noise, The Anger, The HopeHey Food Shrinkies — it's Molly C, Clarissa, and Molly P, diving even deeper into the conversation we thought we wrapped up last week. Spoiler: We weren’t done. Not even close. Last week, we cracked open the Pandora’s box of body image in recovery — and this week, we’re standing in the storm. Clarissa shares what surfaced for her after playing it “safe” last episode and comes back with fire, truth, and an angry love letter to the body image bullying that’s haunted her for decades. Molly joins with her own mix of sorrow and advocacy, and to...2025-06-1720 minBe DeterminedEp 17 - A Different Kind of Brilliance: Disability as Creative ForceCreativity and disability go hand-in-hand.Navigating a world that was not built for you requires creative thinking every single day to overcome obstacles, from opening a jar to taking notes in class to accessing a building or transportation. People with disabilities are full of creative solutions and workarounds for any number of problems we face.In today's episode, I’m talking about the creative thinking and solutions that have helped me live a self-determined life.Listen to the full episode to hear:How I...2025-06-1731 minFood ShrinksEpisode 33: Are We Allowed to Care About Our Bodies? – A Candid Post-Game Chat on Body Image, Thinness, and RecoveryIn this unfiltered, vulnerable episode of Food Shrinks, Molly, Clarissa, and MC hit record on what was meant to be a private post-game debrief—and ended up diving into one of the most tender, tangled topics in recovery: body image. Following last week's episode on the industry’s obsession with weight, this conversation becomes personal. Like, really personal. From sharing fears about thinness and relapses into compulsive behaviors, to naming the grief, anger, and cultural betrayal that can come with inhabiting a body that doesn’t match the world’s expectations, the trio explores what it means to care...2025-06-1012 minFood Junkies PodcastEpisode 232: Clinicians Corner - The Hidden Challenges of PAWS in Food Addiction RecoveryIn this insightful and compassionate episode, Clarissa and Molly take a deep dive into post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS)—an often overlooked but critical phase in ultra-processed food addiction recovery. While well-known in substance use disorder recovery, PAWS is rarely discussed in the context of food addiction, yet it shows up in significant ways. Clarissa and Molly break down what PAWS is, why it happens, and how it can show up months or even years into recovery. They share real client experiences, neurobiological explanations, and clinical insights—plus, they normalize what can feel like a confusing and distressing time...2025-06-0540 minFood ShrinksEpisode 32: You Do Not Owe the World a Smaller BodyIn this unapologetically honest and deeply validating conversation, the Food Shrinks crew dives into one of the hottest topics in food addiction recovery: weight as a false measure of success. Why do some professionals in the recovery field still equate smaller bodies with deeper healing? And what happens when people in larger bodies feel excluded—even when they're abstinent and thriving? Molly, Clarissa, and MP break down the damaging impact of internalized weight stigma, explore why body size is not a clinical marker of recovery, and call out harmful assumptions that show up even in professional spaces. Th...2025-06-0319 minBe DeterminedEp 16 - Anger & Acceptance: Turning Frustration into PurposeEveryone experiences anger. It’s an important human emotion that can serve a purpose in our lives. But people with disabilities can experience anger in different ways than their able-bodied peers. We frequently encounter systemic challenges in our physical environments and in the ways people treat us, and it can easily lead to anger.In today's episode, I’m talking about the anger I experience as a person with a disability.Listen to the full episode to hear:Some key sources of stress, frust...2025-06-0334 minFood ShrinksEpisode 31: The Healing You’re Avoiding - Why Group Work Changes EverythingIn this spontaneous and heart-forward episode, Molly C., Clarissa, and Molly P. crack open the resistance so many of us feel toward group work, and why that resistance might be precisely the sign we need more connection, not less. Together, the trio explores why group healing matters, how co-regulation works, and what it means to feel seen, safe, and mirrored in community. From AA meetings to clinical groups to retreats full of “I-don’t-do-group” folks turned soul sisters, they share raw stories about belonging, shame, and the life-changing magic of not doing recovery alone. If you’ve...2025-05-2721 minFood ShrinksEpisode 30: GLP-1s in Food Addiction Recovery: Game-Changer or Controversy?The Food Shrinks are back with a spicy, heartfelt conversation about one of the most polarizing tools in the recovery world right now—GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic and Wegovy). In this episode, they tackle the growing buzz (and backlash) around these drugs in eating disorder and food addiction spaces. Are GLP-1s a betrayal of “real” recovery, or can they be a supportive tool for healing? The hosts spill some behind-the-scenes tea, share their personal and clinical experiences, and ask hard questions: Who gets to decide what recovery looks like? Why is there so much shame around using...2025-05-2018 minBe DeterminedEp 15 - Empowering Rather Than Limiting Children with DisabilityWhen parents learn that their child has a disability, it sets them on a road less traveled. Raising that child will be different than what they might have expected, and it’s normal to feel shock and even sadness or disappointment.And all too often, the next thing parents and caregivers are met with is a list of things their child will “never” do. It can be scary and isolating, and it might take time to process. But it is vital for parents to then focus on what their childr...2025-05-2027 min
It's All Happening49. Women Who Say “God” with Kennedy NicoleIn this episode, I sit down with somatic facilitator and faith mentor Kennedy Nicole for a powerful, nuanced conversation on healing, embodiment, and the many ways we come home to God.Together, we explore the layered journey of spiritual awakening—moving through religious trauma, rebuilding self-trust, and learning how to hold the full complexity of our personal relationship with the Divine. We speak candidly about the inner conflict that can arise on a spiritual path, the reclamation of scripture through a loving lens, and the importance of questioning beliefs that no longer align with the truth we fe...2025-05-131h 22Food ShrinksEpisode 28: Let’s Talk About VolumeIn 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...2025-05-0621 minFood ShrinksEpisode 27: Help, I Posted on TikTok and Now I Need Therapy!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 l...2025-04-2919 minBe DeterminedEp 14 - Beyond Limitations: The Power of Step-by-Step Goal SettingFor people with disabilities, it can be hard to get support that encourages you to use your strengths and reach for your goals. Too often, people with disabilities have their big dreams curtailed by others who think in terms of deficits, not possibilities.But no one achieves every one of their goals on their path to growth and expansion, and people with disabilities need to be given the same space to try as everyone else.Today, we’re talking about the importance of dreaming beyond our perceived limitations and ta...2025-04-2933 min
Day Drinking With AuthorsHolly Kennedy, The Sideways Life of Denny Voss and red wineI had the privilege of reading this book months before it was released and it has felt like I've been keeping an amazing secret, but now that it's out and I really want tot talk about it with someone! Anyone! MOM! read this book!!! This book has a HUGE heart, an unbelievable protagonist and absolutely show-stealing secondary characters. Holly and I talk about how Denny just arrived in her head one day and has been with her for years. We also have a really frank and interesting conversation about the challenges and worries of writing a mystery in the POV...2025-04-1040 min
Game Changers with Molly FletcherDr. Becky Kennedy on Raising Resilient, Confident KidsWhat if your hardest parenting moments are actually your greatest opportunities to lead with confidence, connection, and trust? Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and the founder of Good Inside—a global parenting movement changing the way we raise our kids. In this episode, Dr. Becky shares practical tools to help you stay grounded, respond instead of react, and build deeper trust with your kids. From setting boundaries without shame to repairing when we mess up, this conversation is about showing up with clarity and compassion—and helping our kids build the self-trust they need to navi...2025-04-1056 minBe DeterminedEp 13 - Beyond Limitations: Turning Dreams into Achievable GoalsAchieving a big goal or completing a big project doesn’t happen overnight. (Who knew?) It’s easy to feel discouraged or overwhelmed when you’re not making the progress you think you should be making, or maybe you have so many ideas you don’t even know where to start.I’ve spent the last couple of years working on how I set goals, break down projects, and maintain forward momentum, even through roadblocks and setbacks. It’s been a process and I want to share it with you today. 2025-04-0830 minBe DeterminedEp 12 - Cherishing the Victories, Big and SmallGoing after big goals takes time, effort, and inevitably comes with at least a few setbacks along the way. So how do we stay motivated?By celebrating the little victories.Cherishing those wins and moments of joy builds your confidence and helps recharge your batteries so you can keep moving towards the big wins.Today, I’m talking about how holding onto the little victories helps me chase the big ones.Listen to the full episode to hear:Ho...2025-03-2530 minFood ShrinksEpisode 20: Food, Cravings & Coping: Is There Always a New Addiction Waiting?In today’s episode, we dive deep into a thought-provoking listener question: Will there always be something waiting in the wings to take the place of old addictive patterns? Molly C. shares a personal experience about her resolution to avoid blue light before bed—and how she noticed an urge to watch TV after a fun night out. This sparks a rich discussion on self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and the evolving nature of cravings and coping mechanisms in recovery. In This Episode, We Discuss: ✅ The idea of whether food (or other behaviors) will always...2025-03-1118 minBe DeterminedEp 11 - Learning to Run, Jump, and Fly in a Different WayWe will all come up against situations in our lives where we simply cannot do something we really want to do.I grew up not being able to play Mary Poppins with my siblings, or ride a bike, or do needlepoint. Living with a disability puts limits on what you can do, but if you’re creative and persistent, you can break barriers.You can learn to run, jump, and fly in a different way.Listen to the full episode to hear:How fi...2025-03-1136 minFood Junkies PodcastEpisode 219: Clinicians Corner - The Importance of Belonging in RecoveryHosts Clarissa Kennedy and Molly Painschab explore the critical theme of belonging in recovery. They discuss the concept of "othering"—feeling unseen, unheard, or misunderstood—and its deep impact on individuals in their healing journeys. The episode is framed around a powerful quote from George Orwell about the loneliness of being misunderstood, setting the stage for a rich discussion on attachment, connection, and the need for belonging. Clarissa and Molly share personal experiences of feeling different, whether in family dynamics, social settings, or recovery groups. They examine how attachment styles—secure, avoidant, anxious, and disorganized—shape our ability...2025-03-0843 minFood ShrinksEpisode 19: Feeling Othered, Vulnerability, and the Power of ConnectionIn this episode, Molly C, Molly P, and Clarissa dive deep into the feeling of being "othered"—that sense of not quite fitting in, even among close friends or trusted spaces. We explore: ✅ The fear of being too different—what happens when our thoughts, experiences, or intuition don’t align with those around us ✅ The connection between feeling othered and food behaviors—how discomfort leads to numbing or binging ✅ The armor we put up when we feel excluded—why we protect ourselves instead of reaching out ✅ The power of naming our feelings—and how vulnerability in...2025-03-0419 minBe DeterminedEp 10 - The Honest Self: Contributing to Society on My TermsWhat is to be disabled?Every day, I’m confronted with the reality that society thinks people with disabilities don’t matter and can’t contribute. People with disabilities live with being constantly judged against stereotypes that create real barriers to our being able to live a full life. The theoretical legal protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act are not enough when negative attitudes and assumptions about us persist throughout our culture.But I have always wanted to play a meaningful role in my community and to give back...2025-02-2536 minFood ShrinksEpisode 16: Breaking Free from Social Media AddictionIn this episode of Food Shrinks, Molly C. shares a significant life shift—she's entirely off social media! Coming back from a retreat, she realized how much screen time was impacting her nervous system, focus, and ability to engage with life. She opens up about the moment she knew she had to step away, the withdrawal symptoms she experienced, and how she transitioned off social media with the help of the Freedom app. Molly and Clarissa also explore the broader topic of digital addiction, drawing connections to food addiction and other compulsive behaviors. They discuss insights from Dr...2025-02-1119 minBe DeterminedEp 09- Humor, Grace, and Possibility: Gifts from My MomAs I’ve shared some of my backstory, what I’ve accomplished, the goals I’ve yet to achieve, and how I became the person I am today, I’ve mentioned a number of supportive people from my life.I’ve been fortunate to have people in my corner my whole life as I’ve determined my goals and achieved my dreams, but no one has been more influential than my mother. My mom was always my champion, encouraging me to take chances and try, even when things didn’t work out.Toda...2025-02-0427 minFood ShrinksEpisode 14: Conflict, Communication, and Repair in Healthy RelationshipsIn this episode, Molly, Clarissa, and Molly (aka The Food Shrinks) dive deep into healthy conflict resolution and how it impacts relationships, recovery, and our connection with food. Through personal stories, the hosts share their challenges and breakthroughs when it comes to communication, boundaries, and repair. 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Molly’s 2025 Resolution 🩷Why she’s committing to ending people-pleasing and learning to say “no” without guilt. 🩷How people-pleasing behaviors can show up in recovery and eating habits. Turning Conflict into Growth 🩷A behind-the-scenes look at a recent scheduling conf...2025-01-2819 minBe DeterminedEp 08 - Cultivating a Glass Half-Full AttitudeHow do you balance being optimistic with being realistic?A lot of people make resolutions for the new year with unqualified optimism and wind up feeling like they’re failing when they don’t meet their unrealistic goals.But realism doesn’t have to equal pessimism. It simply means you’re acknowledging that you’re not perfect while still being willing to try. And that glass half-full perspective can go a long way to staying positive and building connections in your life. Listen to the full ep...2025-01-2130 minFood ShrinksEpisode 13: Exploring Psychedelics in Recovery and HealingIn this candid and impromptu episode of The Food Shrinks, Molly Carmel, Clarissa Kennedy, and Molly Painschab dive deep into their personal experiences with psychedelics, focusing on their potential as tools for emotional and psychological healing. From ketamine-assisted therapy to psilocybin journeys, the hosts share raw insights into their transformative—yet challenging—experiences. This conversation emphasizes the importance of preparation, professional guidance, and integration, underscoring that psychedelics are not a quick fix but a profound tool in the toolbox of recovery and self-growth. Key Topics Discussed: 🔥The unexpected start to this heartfelt conversation on psychedelics. 🔥Molly Carm...2025-01-2024 minBe DeterminedEp 07 - Goals, Dreams, and Vision: Building the Foundation in 2025Who hasn’t made a New Year’s resolution that they abandoned almost immediately?Whatever stalled your progress–whether it was overly ambitious, a goal you didn’t feel that connected to, or maybe it meant so much you were scared to fail–it’s happened to nearly all of us. As we get into the swing of the new year, I want to talk about setting meaningful goals based on your dreams and vision for your life, and strategies for taking action toward achieving them.Listen t...2025-01-0731 minFood Junkies PodcastEpisode 210: Clinician's Corner with Clarissa and Molly - Slips, lapses, recurrences, and relapsesEpisode Highlights: Happy New Year from Molly and Clarissa! 🎉 A discussion on their focus words for 2025: Flourishing (Clarissa) and Emanation (Molly). Reflections on how these guiding concepts shape their personal and professional goals for the new year. Main Topic: Slips vs. Recurrence in Recovery Clarifying terminology: Slip, lapse, recurrence, and relapse—what they mean and why language matters in addiction recovery. The role of compassion: How self-compassion serves as a tool for growth and a buffer against shame. Identifying signs of vulnerability: Subtle indicators that may lead to slips or recurrences and strategies to recognize and addres...2025-01-0248 minFood ShrinksEpisode 10: Facing Vultures, Shame, and Self-AbandonmentIn this candid and deeply personal episode, the Food Shrinks—Molly Carmel, Clarissa Kennedy, and Molly Painschab—dive into the challenging topic of self-abandonment, appeasement, and the consequences of chasing quick fixes. From past experiences with expensive treatment programs to navigating shame and self-doubt, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone struggling to hold on to themselves in moments of uncertainty. The hosts share their missteps, lessons learned, and actionable strategies to help listeners recognize and reclaim their power. Key Takeaways: The Cost of Quick Fixes: 🏔️Clarissa reflects on her experience with an overprice...2024-12-3124 minBe DeterminedEp 06 - Be Determined During the Holidays: Coping, Connecting, and Creating JoyThe holidays can be hectic. And it’s a time of year when many of us feel called to reflect and be grateful for what we have and what we’ve achieved in the last year, and to turn towards the future with new determination and goals.The holidays can also be a tough season when you’re struggling for any reason.Today, I’m sharing some advice and coping strategies for getting through the holidays.Listen to the full epis...2024-12-2426 minFood ShrinksEpisode 9: You're Not the Problem, You're the Solution.In this episode, the Food Shrinks—Molly C., Molly P., and Clarissa—gear up to combat the "diet culture vultures" that descend during the New Year season. They discuss empowering listeners to reclaim their role as the solution to their challenges rather than falling victim to shame-based marketing tactics. This conversation is packed with insights into navigating January's pressures with mindfulness, self-compassion, and an emphasis on long-term recovery. Key Takeaways: 🔥"You're Not the Problem" Mantra: Shift the narrative—you're not the problem; you're the solution. 🔥Avoiding Shame-Based Marketing: Recognize when urgency or fear tactics are being us...2024-12-2324 minFood ShrinksEpisode 8: 12 Steps, Many Paths: Finding What Works for YOU in RecoveryIn this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, your hosts, Molly Painschab, Molly Carmel, and Clarissa Kennedy, dive into the topic of 12-step programs and their role in food addiction recovery. This conversation explores their diverse experiences with 12-step recovery, its benefits, challenges, and alternatives, offering valuable insights for anyone navigating their own path to healing. Key Takeaways from the Episode 🩷Personal Experiences with 12-Step: Molly Carmel shares her transformative journey through OA (Overeaters Anonymous), from initial skepticism to finding a foundation for her spirituality and emotional recovery. Meanwhile, Clarissa Kennedy reflects on how her experience with AA...2024-12-1723 minBe DeterminedEp 05 - Determined Voices: Challenging Assumptions and Finding Your Place in the WorldHow do you find your place in the world?Many people find it challenging to make connections that give us a sense of meaning and that we’re fulfilling our purpose. People with disabilities often face additional obstacles to making a place for themselves in the world, whether they’re situational, structural, or rooted in stigma and assumptions.So how do we change the attitudes that underpin the policies and programs that frequently limit the ways in which people with disabilities are able to take their place in the worl...2024-12-1028 minFood ShrinksEpisode 6: Navigating Vulture Coaching, Vulnerability, and Empowerment in Recovery⚠️Please forgive the poor internet connection in this episode! In today’s episode, the Shrinks go off-script to discuss a topic that lit a fire in Molly C.’s heart last night while scrolling Instagram. This raw and authentic conversation unpacks the challenges, complexities, and nuances of navigating advice in the recovery and coaching space—especially when it comes to weight loss, bariatric surgery, and GLP-1 medications. Molly C. shares her visceral reaction to a controversial Instagram post suggesting that people should only consider medical interventions after “getting straight with God.” From there, the discussion evolves into e...2024-12-0322 minBe DeterminedEp 04 - Change: Thriving When Life Throws You a CurveballAll of us encounter change in our lives. And we all have to find ways to cope and adjust so that we can thrive.I’ve experienced many changes in my life that required me to alter my course and chart a new path. Today, I want to share about a change in my life that limited the independence I’d been used to, and required me to make significant alterations in my day-to-day life. Adjusting to my new normal took work and a few tears, but with support from...2024-11-2633 min
Too Busy to FlushAn Episode to Offend YouIntro: Broccoli in the cold, scheduling,5:20: Molly’s return trip book recap of Stanley Tucci’s What I Ate in a Year and the theme of death.13:30: How long until we move to Europe15:51: Tucci is an example of Ecclesiastes without God.20:45: If he had the Christian framework about death and eternity, would his experience be that much more enjoyable.24:10: Molly’s experience at the homeschool conference29:07: Molly’s thoughts on Bonhoeffer’s biography34:04: Some parallels of Nazi’s and some American policies42:25: Rockefeller builds a church to capture the culture with a liber...2024-11-221h 06Food ShrinksEpisode 4: Triggers, Transitions, and Truth with Molly CarmelWelcome back to another heartfelt episode of Food Shrinks! This week, we’re diving deep into what triggers us and how they show up in our lives. It’s Molly C.’s turn to share, and her honesty and vulnerability bring so much wisdom to the table. Molly opens up about navigating big life transitions, like her recent move from North Carolina, back to the Northeast. She shares how underestimated stressors—like moving, saying goodbye, and caring for a sick pet—combined with her “I’m fine” coping mechanism led to a challenging time in her recovery journey. ...2024-11-1822 minFood ShrinksEpisode 3: From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Molly P. Manages Triggers and Overwhelm in RecoveryIn this episode, The Shrinks dive deep into identifying and managing triggers on the path to recovery, with a special focus on insights from Molly P. We discuss how overwhelming schedules, feeling controlled, and people-pleasing tendencies can drive emotional eating or even binge-eating episodes. Molly reflects on her journey and the importance of recognizing when she's overextending herself, neglecting self-care, or shouldering more than she can bear—all classic triggers in her recovery. Key takeaways include the value of setting boundaries and prioritizing yourself in the face of external demands. Our panel emphasizes creating space in your sc...2024-11-1225 minBe DeterminedEp 03 - How Adversity Shapes Purpose-Driven LeadersI have always wanted to make an impact in the world through my life and work. Facing and overcoming adversity is necessary for any leader to build resilience, but there are additional challenges that having a disability has put in my path. Yet every time I felt knocked down by an obstacle, there was a core of strength in me that knew I could get back up.Today, we’re talking about the strength and resilience that grow from overcoming adversity and how it has shaped me as a lea...2024-11-1237 minFood Junkies PodcastEpisode 201: Clinicians Corner with Molly and Clarissa🎧 Clinicians Corner on Nervous System Regulation in Food Addiction Recovery 🎧 💡 Top Insights A Broader Mission: Clinicians Corner is here to spread practical interventions from food addiction recovery and empower both clinicians and non-clinicians, like recovery coaches, with actionable tools. 🧠 Nervous System Basics Fight, Flight, Freeze: Key states that influence our actions. Understanding and moving between sympathetic (stress) and parasympathetic (calm) states can change how we respond to cravings. Body-Brain Connection: 80% of body-to-brain communication underscores how physical sensations impact recovery. Think of the body as the “horse,” guiding the brain’s “rider.” 🛠️ Practical Tools f...2024-10-311h 11
UnseriousInfluence and Persuasion with Bess KennedyEveryone is trying to influence something or someone to get the outcomes they want, even when we’re not actively thinking about it. As humans we’re hardwired to persuade - at work, in relationships, negotiating dinner. Influence shapes the way we move through the world. But what is it exactly? In this episode, J.B. and Molly are joined by Bess Kennedy, former corporate litigator and the Founding Executive Director of the Aspire Public Schools Foundation to explore the elements of persuasion."What do people want out of this work? And it can't just be my visi...2024-10-3133 minFood ShrinksEpisode 1: Get to Know Your Food ShrinksWe’re beyond excited to bring you real recovery talk with some of your closest friends. Welcome to Food Shrinks, where your hosts— Molly Carmel, Clarissa Kennedy, and Molly Painschab —serve up candid, compassionate conversations about food addiction, recovery, and finding true freedom with food. In every episode, we dive deep into the messy, meaningful realities of healing your relationship with food. Drawing from years of clinical experience and personal insight, we share what we’ve learned, what’s worked, and practical tools to guide you along your journey. This is not just expert adv...2024-10-2931 minBe DeterminedEp 02 – Turning Challenges into StrengthLife is full of challenges—some we choose, and others we don’t. But it’s through facing these challenges that we uncover our resilience, strength, and purpose.In this episode, we dive into the experiences of individuals with disabilities, exploring how they navigate both the expected and unexpected hurdles in life. We’ll discuss the power of perseverance, the importance of community support, and how these challenges profoundly shape identity.We’ll also reflect on the unique gifts that come from living in a world not built for you and how finding purpose in adversity...2024-10-2227 minBe DeterminedEp 01 – Building a Life of Self-DeterminationSelf-determination is the principle of a person using their abilities to make their own decisions about their life based on their preferences, values, and interests.This principle has empowered me to define my life, determine what I want to achieve, and envision success as a person with a disability. However, self-determination is applicable to all individuals.In today’s episode, we will discuss what self-determination means, how it has shaped my life, and how the pursuit of liberty, happiness, and equality has shaped our society....2024-10-2230 min
Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance291 - The Happy Mom Mindset with best-selling author, Molly ClaireWhat does it mean to you to be a “happy mom”? What about a confident mom? A consistent mom?If you are struggling with worth or direction as a mom who is doing all the things, you don’t want to miss today’s episode.Molly Claire, best-selling author of The Happy Mom Mindset, joins me today to share her personal experience as a single mom of three trying to avoid the mistakes of her own single mother while building a successful business. Stepping out in confidence to take risks with your career requires intentional choices...2024-10-1142 minBe DeterminedIntroducing Be DeterminedPeople with disabilities often live in a world that isn’t built for us. But we are still determined to find ways to thrive. I’m Molly Kennedy, your host on Be Determined, and I’m excited to share how I live a self-determined life with cerebral palsy. Despite barriers and challenges, I’ve led a full and impactful life where my disability is a part of me and how I experience the world, but it does not define me. I am defined by the kind of person I am, what I’ve achieved, and the impact I’ve had on...2024-10-0207 minIt's All Happening28. Money Can't Buy You Happiness with Jenn KennedyOn this week's episode of the “It’s All Happening Podcast” I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Jenna Kennedy. Jenna was my first coach in the personal development space and I have watched in awe as she has walked a path of true devotion to transformation and absolute truth. Jenna is a teacher and guide for awakened leaders who truly emanates what it means to continuously grow and evolve along the awakening path as a deeply embodied leader. Together we discuss the role of money in personal growth and the coaching industry. Jenna sh...2024-08-201h 05
Plans Are BookedChapter 31: One in a Millennial by Kate KennedyWe're back, baby! After a week off we've returned to the airwaves. In our catch up, Molly shares all about her two-week vacation, Stephanie chronicles her recent escapades at the flip house (hello, flying squirrel!) and she tells us about writing her query letter. Kaitlin updates us on her house hunting quest and we hear all about her private school's recent centennial celebration. This week we deep dive on Kate Kennedy's book, One in a Millennial, including our thoughts on pop culture analysis vs. memoir, the influence of Saved by the Bell, the potency of lifeguard culture, and so...2024-06-061h 16
Book Club with BenefitsChapter 28 - The Mollys Get Invited to the BallIn this week’s book club, join the Mollys on their quest into regency romance with the beautiful, stunning, perfect book: A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall! The Mollys gush about how beautifully queer this book is, the importance of telling and reading stories about trans joy, and the surprisingly acceptable use of a kidnapping??? Stick around to find out what the Mollys REALLY think about epilogues, hear what they’ve been reading lately (inside of us there are TWO wolves IYKYK), and for Molly B’s fun British slang twist on anatomy class! All that and more o...2024-06-051h 07
Behind the Studio DoorExploring Ephemeral Art and Creativity with Taylor KennedyJoin us for an inspiring episode of "Behind the Studio Door" as we dive into the world of multimedia artist and educator Taylor Kennedy. Originally from Sodus Point, New York, Taylor's work explores themes of childhood, domesticity, womanhood, and middle-class life through large-scale ephemeral installations. She candidly shares her unique, non-academic approach to creativity, integrating personal memories and narratives into her art. Taylor also reflects on her role as an educator, the influence of her grandmother's textiles, and her fearless experimentation with diverse mediums. Her insights on community, generosity, and the sensory experiences that shape her work provide a...2024-05-2942 minFood Junkies PodcastEpisode 175: International Food Addiction Consensus ConferenceDr. Jen Unwin, PsyD, FBPSs co-founder of Food Addiction Solutions (FAS) Jen is a Clinical Psychologist who worked for over 30 years in the NHS in the UK. She specialised in the role of hope in quality of life and was chair of the UK Association for Solution-Focused Therapy. After a lifetime of addiction to sugar and carbohydrates, she finally understood that the solution was abstinence and trained in Holistic Addiction Medicine with Heidi. They have been working together to devise and evaluate successful treatment approaches to food addiction and to raise awareness of the condition internationally. Jen’s...2024-05-0246 minFood Junkies PodcastFJ Recovery Stories Episode 03: Molly PainschabOn today's podcast episode of Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction Stories, CJ Nguy is joined by Molly Painschab. Molly is a thoughtful and authentic person who speaks from her heart and is passionate about Food Addiction Recovery. She has a wealth of experience in the area of Food Addiction and is known for their ability to connect with audiences on a personal level. I'm confident that you'll enjoy and learn from Molly’s story today. Feel free to join our supportive community on Facebook: Sugar-Free for Life Support Group - where we believe "I'm Sweet Enough." ht...2024-02-1257 minFood Junkies PodcastFJ Recovery Stories Episode 2: Clarissa KennedyToday, CJ is joined by Clarissa Kennedy, who generously shares insights into her journey of recovery and provides a glimpse into the fulfilling life she embraces today. Her story is a testament to resilience, courage, and the tenacity to keep going. On the other side of addiction was the life she was waiting for. Additionally, Clarissa opens up about her latest revelations – yet another exquisite blessing that emerges from the ongoing process of recovery and the commitment to self-improvement. Other podcasts Clarissa has shared her story on: Episode 110: Unsweetened Sio ~ Siobhan Harris https://podcasts.ap...2024-01-2957 minFood Junkies PodcastEpisode 160: Molly CarmelMolly Carmel, LCSW is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and founder of Beacon by MC - and which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. Known for her irreverent, “straight talk, no chaser” attitude, she’s also the author of the innovative book, Breaking Up with Sugar: A Plan to Divorce the Diets, Drop the Pounds, and Live Your Best Life and the host of the podcast, What You're Craving. Molly is fiercely devoted to helping people...2024-01-1756 min
Book Club with BenefitsBonus Chapter - Let's Wrap Up 2023In this week’s book club, the Mollys wrap up the year with a special bonus chapter! They talk about all of their best and worst reading moments from the year, from their favorite book couples to the books they wish they could forget. Stick around to see how many times Molly Read brings up Twilight and hear both Mollys talk about their favorite book of the year! All that and more in this bonus chapter of the pod!
P.S. - The Mollys will be taking a break in January and will be bac...2023-12-2753 min
Book Club with BenefitsChapter 19 - The Mollys Have A LOT of Catching Up To DoIn this week’s book club, The Mollys discuss their deep love for The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory. In this episode, Molly Read finally has a positive experience with a second generation series, Molly B reveals the perfect holiday romance novel concept, and both Mollys are still in their fantasy era. Plus, they answer their favorite question yet and dive into how to get started in the romance genre. Stick around for an alarmingly patriotic anatomy class. This episode is a long one and it's not for the faint of heart! All that and more in Chapter 19 of th...2023-11-291h 33