Episode 111: Dr. Joy Jacobs

Food Junkies Podcast

Dr. Joy Jacobs is a clinical psychologist, assistant clinical professor at UCSD School of Medicine, and published author who provides individual, family, and group therapy for adults, adolescents, and children with eating disorders (including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder), food addiction and weight management concerns. She has trained in multiple treatment modalities, including family-based therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and interpersonal psychotherapy. Dr. Jacobs is one of the few officially certified providers of family-based treatment for eating disorders nationwide and internationally.

Dr. Jacobs regularly appears on various media outlets, including The Doctors, Fox 5 San Diego, and has been an expert cited in many national publications, including Elle, US News, and World Report, the Today Show, and more, on the issues of eating disorders, body image, food addiction, weight management, and related topics. Joy is the author of a blog sponsored by Psychology Today and Gurze books, titled One More Bite.

In this episode:

Dr. Jacobs’ personal and professional journey

How to help clients determine if they are experiencing emotional eating, disordered eating, eating disorder, and food addiction

Tools Dr. Jacobs uses to determine treatment plans

How Dr. Jacobs works with clients who may be incorrectly self-diagnosing food addiction

Volume addiction

When self-worth is attached to weight and body size

Differences in treatment for different genders

Dr. Jacobs’ Glow Up with Joy program

Signature Question

Follow Dr. Jacobs:

Glow Up with Joy Program: https://joyshealthybites.com/glowup/

Website: http://www.drjoyjacobs.com

Instagram: @drjoyjacobs

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/drjoyjacobs

The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.