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On this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. Supatra Tovar is joined by renowned physician, author, and weight loss expert Dr. Adrienne Youdim for a candid, eye-opening conversation about the realities of medical weight loss in the age of GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy.

From her personal journey through early body image struggles to her professional work guiding patients with obesity and emotional eating, Dr. Youdim brings wisdom, warmth, and scientific depth to one of today’s most talked-about health topics.

In this must-listen episode, you'll hear:

• Why emotional hunger is biological, not just psychological
• How childhood experiences and cultural identity shape body image
• When GLP-1 medications are truly appropriate—and when they're not
• The danger of endlessly chasing a lower number on the scale
• Why lasting health comes from self-awareness, not perfection
  
  

Dr. Youdim explains how people often start with a goal like “just 10 pounds,” only to find themselves chasing more and more. She challenges this pattern with a simple yet powerful message: real wellness isn’t about doing more—it’s about knowing when to stop and focus on feeling better, not smaller.

Dr. Tovar and Dr. Youdim also explore how GLP-1 medications can be transformative—but only when paired with a holistic approach that includes emotional support, mindful eating, and personalized care. They talk candidly about the risks of quick fixes, the rise in disordered eating among users of these medications, and the urgent need for more education and ethical prescribing.

Whether you're using weight loss medication, considering it, or simply want a healthier relationship with food, this conversation will shift your perspective.

To break free from toxic diet culture and finally find peace with your body, join the online course Deprogram Diet Culture at anew-insight.com.

Don’t miss Part 2 of this conversation—subscribe now and keep listening to the ANEW Insight Podcast for more expert insights on psychology, nutrition, and sustainable health.

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Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

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We’re back with the second half of an eye-opening conversation that every woman needs to hear.

On this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. Supatra Tovar continues her powerful discussion with progress coach, podcaster, and recovering perfectionist Monica Packer. Together, they dig deeper into the hidden forces that keep women stuck in burnout, perfectionism, and inconsistent habits—starting with the truth about invisible labor and mental overload.

Monica introduces her life-changing framework, the Do Something List—a radical shift from pressure-filled goals and resolutions. Instead of chasing performance, this list helps women reconnect with themselves through low-pressure, joy-driven actions. It’s not about achievement. It’s about coming home to yourself.

She also shares her groundbreaking method, Sticky Habits—a flexible, compassionate approach to habit-building specifically designed for the real lives of women. Why don’t traditional habit strategies work for most of us? Because they ignore the emotional weight, time scarcity, and unpredictable schedules so many women juggle every day. Sticky Habits are different: they’re designed to work with your life—not against it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why most New Year’s resolutions fail (and what works better)
• How to build habits that flex with your energy, schedule, and season of life
• What a baseline habit is—and how it helps you stay consistent, even on tough days
• How perfectionism disguises itself as laziness or procrastination
• What invisible labor really means, and how it drains women daily
• The power of the When-Then-After (WTA) method to reinforce sustainable routines
  
  

Monica and Dr. Tovar also dive into the deeper cultural expectations that push women to be everything to everyone—the perfect professional, the ideal partner, the never-faltering caregiver. But it doesn’t have to be this way. You’ll walk away from this episode with permission to let go of what’s not serving you, and the tools to build habits that support who you truly are.

Whether you’re a working mom, a student, a burned-out achiever, or simply tired of trying to keep up with it all—this episode will give you hope, relief, and a new path forward.

For more information about Monica Packer here are her social media link: https://www.aboutprogress.com/ , https://www.instagram.com/aboutprogress/?hl=en,  https://soundcloud.com/monica-packer,  https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-be77dd29 

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Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

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What if the drive to be perfect is the very thing keeping you stuck?

In this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, and fitness expert Dr. Supatra Tovar speaks with Monica Packer—Progress Coach, podcaster, and recovering perfectionist—about the invisible cost of perfectionism and the long road to true recovery.

Monica shares how her need to be perfect led to a hidden battle with multiple eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and panic attacks—all while maintaining the appearance of high achievement. Her turning point? Walking through the doors of her college counseling center and hearing a therapist say something that changed her life: that she may deal with this forever—and that’s okay.

In this deeply moving conversation, Monica takes us through:

• How perfectionism can manifest as both overachieving and underperforming
• Why binge eating is not a lack of control, but a biological response to restriction
• How internalized expectations can lead to shame, burnout, and emotional paralysis
• The shift from all-or-nothing thinking to flexible habits rooted in self-compassion
• How Monica’s Do Something List helped her rediscover joy, confidence, and purpose
  
  

Monica explains how perfectionism recovery was not about discipline or overnight transformation—but rather about embracing imperfect action. Starting a blog that no one read. Painting something that wasn’t “good.” Launching a podcast that grew slowly over time. Each small, messy step helped her find herself again. For more information about Monica Packer here are her social media link: https://www.aboutprogress.com/ , https://www.instagram.com/aboutprogress/?hl=en,  https://soundcloud.com/monica-packer,  https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-be77dd29 

Her message is clear: Consistency doesn’t require perfection—it just means showing up more often than not.

This episode will resonate with high achievers, creatives, and women navigating burnout, body image struggles, or identity loss. If you've ever said, “I’ll try when I’m ready” or “Why can't I get it right?”—Monica’s story will help you find grace and motivation in the messy middle.

Listen now to discover how healing begins—not with perfection—but with the courage to begin.

And if you're ready to break free from diet culture and all-or-nothing thinking, join our online course Deprogram Diet Culture at anew-insight.com, where science-based tools help you rebuild trust with your body and food for life.

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Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

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Welcome back to the ANEW Insight Podcast—your trusted source for transformative conversations at the intersection of psychology, nutrition, fitness, and community resilience. Hosted by Dr. Supatra Tovar, clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, fitness expert, and author of Deprogram Diet Culture, this episode features a deeply moving dialogue with neuropsychologist Dr. Cris Scaglione, current President of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA).

In this powerful second installment of our conversation, we reflect on the devastating January 2025 California wildfire—one of the most destructive in the state’s history—and examine the mental health implications for affected communities. As co-chair of LACPA’s Disaster Response Committee, Dr. Tovar and Dr. Scaglione unpack the ongoing psychological, emotional, and social impact of this crisis. They explore how psychologists, especially those in leadership, can step beyond private practice to serve directly in community recovery efforts.

Dr. Scaglione shares LACPA’s evolving vision: becoming more nimble, socially responsive, and culturally inclusive. She reveals how recent collaborations—including psychological first aid trainings, equine-assisted healing events, and partnerships with regional psychological associations—are reshaping what it means to "show up" for a traumatized population. This episode also addresses burnout among mental health professionals, the isolation of private practice, and the urgent need for psychologists to foster deeper connections with each other and the communities they serve.

But this conversation goes far beyond disaster response. We delve into the systemic issues surrounding stigma in mental health, workplace toxicity, and the shifting landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in professional organizations. Dr. Scaglione opens up about initiatives driven by younger LACPA members, including a bold DEI statement and cross-cultural collaborations with groups like the Asian American and Iranian Psychological Associations.

With honesty, humor, and heart, this episode shines a light on what it truly means to lead with integrity, hope, and joy in challenging times. Dr. Scaglione’s vision for mental health advocacy isn't just about healing trauma—it’s about cultivating joy, fostering community, and reclaiming the human connection at the heart of therapy.

If you’re a mental health professional, a wildfire survivor, or someone seeking community and clarity in a fractured world—this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

• How LACPA is rebuilding its approach to disaster recovery
• Why joy and celebration matter in post-trauma healing
• The challenge of inclusivity and volunteerism in psychology
• Tips for breaking isolation among private practice therapists
• How to engage in advocacy without burning out
  
  

To know more about Dr. Cris Scaglione here are her social media channels  :https://www.linkedin.com/in/cris-scaglione-a0606a40 , https://www.lacpa.org/board-of-directors,   [email protected]  

🔗 Listen now and learn more at anew-insight.com or watch the full episode on YouTube @my.anew.insight. Follow us across social media for updates: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Threads @my.anew.insight.

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Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

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 In this insightful episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, host Dr. Supatra Tovar welcomes neuropsychologist and President of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association, Dr. Cris Scaglione, for an in-depth conversation on the real-world impact of neuropsychology, neurodiversity, and brain health.

With over three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Scaglione explains how neuropsychological evaluation is far more than just tests and scores—it’s a holistic process that considers each individual's background, trauma history, strengths, and lived experience. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of what neuropsychology looks like in practice, and how it can support those navigating anxiety, depression, autism spectrum conditions, and cognitive challenges following brain injury.

This episode explores:

• What neuropsychological evaluation actually involves and how it differs from standard therapy or psychiatric diagnosis.
• The rising awareness of adult autism and why so many go undiagnosed until later in life.
• How EEG brain mapping and neurofeedback therapy are evolving as tools for both assessment and healing.
• The cognitive, emotional, and functional benefits of cognitive rehabilitation after injury or illness.
• Why marginalized populations often experience bias in psychological testing—and how clinicians can provide more inclusive and culturally sensitive care.
• How storytelling, clinical judgment, and contextual understanding make a huge difference in interpreting assessment results.
• The emotional and social healing that comes when clients are truly seen, heard, and supported on their terms.
  
  

Dr. Scaglione also shares personal stories that shaped her path—from growing up around individuals with severe neurological conditions to navigating her own brain injury. Her experience highlights the importance of joy, connection, and advocacy in promoting long-term neurological and emotional resilience. Here are her social media channels : https://www.linkedin.com/in/cris-scaglione-a0606a40,  https://www.lacpa.org/board-of-directors , [email protected] 

If you're a therapist, educator, parent, neurodivergent individual, or simply curious about how brain function shapes mental health, this episode will provide meaningful tools and fresh perspectives.

Hosted by Dr. Supatra Tovar—clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, fitness expert, and author of Deprogram Diet Culture—the ANEW Insight Podcast brings together top experts in mental health, wellness, and personal transformation.

Ready to break free from dieting and reclaim your well-being? Enroll in our online course Deprogram Diet Culture at anew-insight.com and begin your journey toward sustainable health today.

Stream this episode and more on all major platforms. Follow us on social @my.anew.insight for updates, tools, and inspiration.

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Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

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Is it possible to drink less, feel better, and lose weight—without giving alcohol up completely?

In Episode 80 of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. Supatra Tovar continues her powerful conversation with health coach, author, and Weight Loss for Food Lovers podcaster Molly Zemek. In this deeply personal and refreshingly honest second half of their interview, Molly shares her journey of transforming her relationship with alcohol—without going to extremes.

Best known for helping women overcome emotional eating and achieve sustainable weight loss, Molly opens up about how her nightly wine ritual—a deeply ingrained part of her culinary and cultural identity—began to sabotage her health, energy, mood, and progress.

Through mindful experimentation and emotional self-awareness, Molly began listening to her body and breaking the cycle. What she discovered changed her life—and now helps her clients reclaim control over both food and alcohol.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

• Why you don’t need to identify as an alcoholic to reassess your drinking
• How even moderate drinking can impact anxiety, weight gain, cravings, and sleep
• What happens when you stop drinking without restriction or shame
• The connection between alcohol, emotional avoidance, and overeating
• Real-life strategies to reduce drinking mindfully—without cutting it out completely
• Why drinking less often leads to unexpected benefits in energy, self-esteem, and relationships
  
  

Molly explains how she began applying the same approach she used for healing emotional eating to her drinking habits: listening to urges, understanding emotional drivers, and building new habits without rigid rules. The result? Greater presence, better sleep, natural weight loss—and a sense of empowerment that no diet or detox could provide.

Dr. Tovar and Molly also unpack the emotional marketing of alcohol in modern culture—from “wine o’clock” to happy hour—and how normalizing drinking as self-care often masks deeper stress, loneliness, or burnout.

This conversation isn’t about guilt, restriction, or perfection. It’s about freedom, choice, and sustainable self-care.

💡 You’ll walk away with:

• Practical tools to begin cutting back without “quitting”
• New ways to unwind that don’t involve numbing out
• A deeper understanding of how alcohol affects your mind and metabolism
• A non-judgmental approach to emotional wellness and mindful living
  
  

Whether you want to reduce your drinking, improve your sleep, lose weight, or just feel more in control, this episode will inspire and empower you.

Want to know more about Molly Zemek, here are her social media channels : https://www.mollyzemek.com/,  https://www.instagram.com/mollyzemek/?hl=en,  https://www.facebook.com/mollyzemekcoaching/,  https://www.amazon.com/Decoding-Your-Emotional-Appetite-Lovers/dp/1636982603 

 🌐 Visit anew-insight.com to enroll in Dr. Tovar’s signature course Deprogram Diet Culture

✨ Don’t forget to follow, share, and leave a review if this episode resonated with you.

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Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

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 Do you love food but feel trapped in a cycle of overeating, guilt, and failed diets? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken.

In this powerful episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. Supatra Tovar sits down with Molly Zemek—former chef, certified life coach, and host of the wildly popular Weight Loss for Food Lovers podcast—to unpack how food became our go-to for comfort, how diets keep us stuck, and what it really takes to lose weight without giving up the joy of eating.

Molly’s story is raw, relatable, and refreshing. Raised in a food-loving Italian family, she built a career around gourmet cooking and fine wine. But by her 40s, motherhood, emotional stress, and exhaustion were taking a toll. She found herself reaching for food and wine not just out of love, but out of habit—seeking relief from overwhelm, boredom, and self-doubt.

What followed wasn’t another round of dieting—it was a radical shift in self-awareness.

In this episode, Molly shares how she:

• Lost 40 pounds without restriction or shame
• Identified emotional triggers like perfectionism, people-pleasing, and “not good enough” beliefs
• Used mindfulness to separate physical hunger from emotional cravings
• Transformed her relationship with food, her body, and her emotions

Dr. Tovar and Molly are perfectly aligned in their mission to deprogram diet culture and help people rebuild body trust. They explore:

• Why deprivation always backfires (and makes cravings worse)
• How your body actually tells you what it needs—if you listen
• The difference between true satisfaction and emotional “stuffing”
• How to indulge without guilt by finding your “pleasure sweet spot”
• Why dieting triggers fat storage and burnout—not sustainable weight loss
  
  

You’ll also learn how to reframe emotional eating not as a failure—but as a signal. When you pause and ask, “What am I really needing?”—you begin to break the cycle.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who:

• Feels defeated by yo-yo dieting
• Wants to enjoy food without losing control
• Struggles with late-night cravings, emotional snacking, or perfectionism
• Is ready to finally feel good in their body—without punishing it
  
  

Molly’s approach is practical, compassionate, and backed by deep personal transformation. If you’re tired of chasing “clean eating” perfection or counting calories like a math equation, this conversation will shift your mindset—and possibly your life.

🔥 Get ready to reconnect with your body, your hunger, and your happiness.

🎧 Listen now—and don’t miss Part 2 for even more real talk and powerful strategies.

Want to know more about Molly Zemek, here are her social media channels : https://www.mollyzemek.com/,  https://www.instagram.com/mollyzemek/?hl=en,  https://www.facebook.com/mollyzemekcoaching/,  https://www.amazon.com/Decoding-Your-Emotional-Appetite-Lovers/dp/1636982603 

💥 Want to break free from the diet trap for good? Join the movement at anew-insight.com and enroll in Dr. Tovar’s signature course, Deprogram Diet Culture.

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Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

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Welcome to Episode 78 of the ANEW Insight Podcast, where Dr. Supatra Tovar returns for Part 2 of her powerful conversation with Dr. Laurel Mellin, health psychologist, nutritionist, and creator of Emotional Brain Training (EBT). In this episode, Dr. Mellin explores how to achieve food addiction recovery by rewiring the brain and healing deep-rooted emotional eating patterns tied to trauma, stress, and shame.

Drawing from decades of clinical work, Dr. Mellin explains how the emotional brain encodes survival circuits in response to early experiences—bullying, parental criticism, or moments of shame—that later manifest as food cravings, binge episodes, or persistent body dissatisfaction. Through the use of EBT tools like the Cycle Tool and Flow Tool, individuals can identify, melt, and replace the emotional circuits that drive compulsive eating, perfectionism, and internalized body criticism.

Listeners will hear:

• How emotional brain training works to uncover and rewire unconscious circuits
• Why emotional eating is not a behavior issue, but a neurological stress response
• How Dr. Mellin used EBT to heal her own sugar addiction by replacing a harmful survival circuit with self-compassion
• What clinicians need to know about the limits of CBT and mindfulness for treating food addiction recovery
• The critical role of neuroplasticity healing in emotional wellness and weight regulation
• Why true transformation requires more than diets, medications, or willpower
• How circuits in the emotional brain influence trauma and food triggers—especially for women
• How rewiring the brain leads to emotional freedom, sustainable eating patterns, and inner resilience
  
  

Dr. Mellin also discusses how EBT can support patients using weight loss medications, helping them reduce dependency and stabilize their neurobiology from within. If you’ve tried every method and still feel trapped in the cycle of eating, shame, and self-blame—this episode offers a science-backed, compassionate path forward.

🎓 Clinicians and therapists: Dr. Mellin shares insights on applying EBT in practice and how to reframe eating disorders and weight concerns as emotional brain circuits rather than character flaws.

Here are Dr. Laurel Mellin social media channels link: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APE9YS,  https://www.ebtconnect.net/,  https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurelmellin,  https://www.instagram.com/drlaurelmellin/?hl=en,  https://www.facebook.com/ebtgroups/ 

🌱 Ready to make a lasting change? Enroll in Deprogram Diet Culture at anew-insight.com, a 7-step online course developed by Dr. Supatra Tovar to help you build sustainable health from the inside out—without dieting.

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Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!

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In Episode 77 of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. Supatra Tovar welcomes Health Psychologist, Nutritionist, and bestselling author Dr. Laurel Mellin, creator of Emotional Brain Training (EBT). In this powerful and thought-provoking discussion, Dr. Mellin shares how emotional eating is often rooted in stress and eating survival circuits, not willpower failure. Through Emotional Brain Training, listeners can begin rewiring the brain to heal lifelong struggles with food addiction, emotional overwhelm, and body shame.

With decades of experience at UCSF, Dr. Mellin developed EBT to provide a brain-based therapy approach that targets the emotional circuits stored in the limbic brain—areas associated with compulsive eating, chronic stress, and mood dysregulation. She explains how trauma and food become unconsciously linked early in life, forming patterns that fuel emotional eating and weight gain, and why conventional diets and cognitive techniques often fail to create lasting change.

Listeners will discover:

• What emotional brain training is and how it works
• How Dr. Laurel Mellin overcame her own food and body struggles through EBT
• The neuroscience of rewiring the brain and how to apply it to everyday stress
• Why GLP-1 natural support is crucial and how to activate it without medication
• The link between cortisol and weight gain, and how to calm stress hormones naturally
• How emotional eating recovery is possible using the Cycle Tool—a practical EBT method
• The eight key brain chemicals driving stress and eating behavior: cortisol, dopamine, insulin, ghrelin, leptin, serotonin, GLP-1, and PYY
• Real-world tools to break free from diet culture and rebuild body trust
• Why EBT can complement or enhance traditional therapy, and how it differs from approaches like CBT and mindfulness
  
  

Dr. Mellin’s journey is not just clinical—it's personal. She candidly shares how a moment of childhood shame formed the survival circuit that led to emotional eating, and how she permanently rewired it through emotional brain training. Her insights remind us that compulsive eating treatment must go beyond willpower and behavior—it must tap into the brain's natural ability to change.

For those struggling with binge eating recovery, body image healing, or the cycle of weight regain, this episode offers a radical new lens on healing: one that’s rooted in neuroplasticity, self-compassion, and the power of emotional connection.

To go deeper, explore the online course Deprogram Diet Culture at anew-insight.com—a comprehensive 7-step method created by Dr. Supatra Tovar to support long-term, diet-free health through neuroscience, nutrition, and psychology.

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Stream the full episode now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform—and don’t forget to come back for Part 2, where Dr. Mellin shares clinical case studies, transformation stories, and how EBT can support sustainable recovery.

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In this compelling episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. Supatra Tovar—clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, fitness expert, and author of Deprogram Diet Culture—welcomes back Brad Silberman, trauma survivor and founder of Rewire Ketamine, for an in-depth look at how at-home ketamine therapy is reshaping the future of mental health care.

As treatment-resistant depression rates surge across the U.S., innovative solutions are urgently needed. Brad shares how his personal healing journey and role as CEO of ketamine clinics inspired him to launch RewireMeNow.com, a platform delivering safe, guided, and monitored ketamine treatments right into people’s homes. Unlike existing models, Rewire combines strict psychiatric evaluations, live nurse monitoring, and cutting-edge safety protocols—solving problems that traditional ketamine clinics and mail-order models often miss.

Listeners will learn what sets Rewire apart, including its detailed ketamine safety protocol, low-dose customization, inclusion of real-time vitals monitoring, and post-session assessments—all crucial in light of high-profile tragedies such as Matthew Perry’s ketamine-related death. Brad also explains how Rewire ensures patients are never alone during sessions, either by requiring a support person or providing video supervision.

Beyond logistics, the conversation explores the emotional and therapeutic depth of psychedelic healing, the importance of intention setting in ketamine therapy, and the value of pairing ketamine with talk therapy for deeper breakthroughs. You’ll also hear about the potential of ketamine to support not only depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma, but also its emerging promise for OCD, ADHD, and even eating disorders.

This episode includes moving patient stories—from a 21-year-old who regained his purpose and got a job after years of isolation, to a woman in her 50s who overcame severe anxiety and now enjoys dinners, movies, and freedom. Brad’s mission is clear: to make affordable ketamine therapy accessible, safe, and transformational—without compromising care.

If you’re curious about how low dose ketamine works, how it compares to options like Spravato, or whether it can be used in conjunction with traditional therapy, this episode is packed with answers, science, and heart.

🌿 Tune in to understand how holistic mental health can be achieved—by walking hand-in-hand with patients and creating an emotionally intelligent, medically rigorous system that truly works.

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Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. To learn more about the podcast and stay updated on new episodes, visit ANEW Body Insight Podcast at anew-insight.com. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit @my.anew.insight. Follow us on social media at @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads for more updates and insights. Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected with us for more empowering stories and expert guidance. Until next time, stay well and keep evolving with ANEW Body Insight!