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Unpacking the psychology of obesity

Do food-laden environments really contribute to obesity or is it the other way around?
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Do food-laden environments really contribute to obesity or is it the other way around?

Doctors and scientists are increasingly seeing obesity as a complex disease that needs to be treated as such.

Today, we talk about the psychology of obesity, and emotional eating. We learn about binge eating disorder and how stress and trauma can impact our metabolism and how we eat.

We hear from Dr. Sherry Pagoto, Licensed clinical psychologist and professor at University of Connecticut. She researches weight management.

Going into the holidays, and the New Year, are you thinking about health and weight?

GUESTS:

  • Dr. Sherry Pagoto - Licensed clinical psychologist and professor at University of Connecticut
  • Dr. Katie Mittelstaedt - Outreach and Clinical Consultant and licensed psychologist in Florida - National Alliance for Eating Disorder
  • Dr. Jeffrey Hunger- Assistant Professor of Social Psychology Miami University in Ohio

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Tess is a senior producer for Connecticut Public news-talk show Where We Live. She enjoys hiking Connecticut's many trails and little peaks, gardening and writing in her seven journals.
Catherine is the Host of Connecticut Public’s morning talk show and podcast, Where We Live. Catherine and the WWL team focus on going beyond the headlines to bring in meaningful conversations that put Connecticut in context.