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Have you ever wondered why you're addicted to certain foods? Would it shock you to learn that the food industry engineers food products with the express purpose of getting you hooked? With millions wrestling with food addiction, is it any surprise that much of what is meant to sustain us is in fact making us sick? The increasing dependence on unhealthy, ultra-processed foods invites a host of health problems—from obesity and heart disease to diabetes. So, how can you break free from this destructive cycle?

Food and emotions - you may be wondering what the connection is. It may not be immediately obvious to everyone, but for many people, emotions are closely linked to their eating behavior. Whether consciously or unconsciously, regular emotional eating often leads to a high level of suffering for those affected. Emotional eating usually manifests itself in the form of frustration or stress eating - in other words, eating is a way of compensating for a negative feeling. This can result in severe weight gain and eating disorders, which is why emotional eating should not be underestimated.

Weight Loss Forensics is the go-to podcast where we use FBI tactics to investigate food cravings, overeating, and why diets suck. Hosted by Holly Bertone, PMP, and former FBI Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence, now known as the Emotional Eating Profiler and Coach, this show dives deep into the psychology of weight loss, emotional eating triggers, and conducts behavioral profiles and forensics of what got us here in the first place. Hit that follow button if you’re sick of lame diets and want a better approach to achieve sustainable weight loss. Each week, you'll get smart, practical ...