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The Impact on Food Noise & Weight Management

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Episode Summary

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by constant thoughts of food—like cravings that just won’t quiet down? That mental chatter has a name: food noise. In this engaging episode of the Weight Loss AND... podcast, Dr. Nina Crowley joins hosts Dr. Jim Hill and Dr. Holly Wyatt to dive deep into what food noise really is, why it happens, and how it affects individuals trying to manage their weight.

With her unique background as a dietitian and health psychologist, Dr. Crowley unpacks the timing, content, intensity, and impact of food noise and how our modern food environment has amplified these experiences. The trio discusses how food noise manifests, how anti-obesity medications and bariatric surgery can help quiet it, and why understanding this concept is so important for anyone navigating obesity care.

Dr. Crowley, Jim, and Holly also get personal—sharing their own experiences with food noise and how vulnerability and curiosity can help us better support those struggling with it.

Key Highlights

Dr. Crowley’s four-part definition of food noise: timing, content, intensity, and impact
The difference between normal food thoughts and disruptive food noise
Whether food noise is a modern issue—or something we’ve always experienced
How today's food environment exacerbates intrusive eating thoughts
The role of therapy, intuitive eating, and interdisciplinary care teams
A discussion on the possible downsides of silencing food noise entirely
Real-life reflections from Dr. Crowley, Dr. Wyatt, and Dr. Hill

**About the Weight Loss AND... Podcast**

Weight Loss AND... is your go-to hangout for real conversations about weight management and health—served with a healthy dose of humor and heart. Hosted by renowned experts Dr. Jim Hill and Dr. Holly Wyatt, this podcast moves beyond fad diets and miracle cures to explore the real ups and downs of the weight loss journey.

From scientific insights to personal stories, every episode brings you practical guidance and a fresh perspective, all in a supportive, judgment-free zone. It's not just about losing weight—it's about gaining tools, perspective, and a little bit of joy along the way.