Reversing Binge Eating with Metabolic Medicine | Dr. Laura Buchanan

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Buchanan — a double board-certified physician in Family and Obesity Medicine, Certified Metabolic Health Practitioner, and founding board member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners.

Dr. Buchanan is at the forefront of a growing movement in medicine—one that prioritizes metabolic health, prevention, and lifestyle as the foundation for healing.

Through her telemedicine practice TOWARD Health, she’s helping patients reverse chronic disease, reduce food addiction symptoms, and rebuild a healthy relationship with food.

Her team’s recent 2025 study found that 61% of participants improved binge eating symptoms and 46% reduced food addiction symptoms—results that show how targeted nutrition, coaching, and real-time biofeedback can transform health from the inside out.

Here’s what we cover in the episode:

• How Dr. Buchanan’s frustration with traditional medical training led her to focus on metabolic and lifestyle medicine

• The 6 components of the TOWARD Health model—and why it’s changing how doctors treat food addiction and obesity

• Why traditional “eat less, move more” advice doesn’t work for most people

• The power of low-carb, whole-food nutrition in restoring metabolic balance and curbing cravings

• The role of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in understanding your body’s real-time response to food

• The difference between harm reduction vs. abstinence in food addiction recovery—and how to know which approach fits you best

• The emerging field of metabolic psychiatry, and how nutrition may soon become a key treatment for anxiety, depression, and binge eating

If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t “just stop eating” certain foods or why cravings return even after diets, this episode will help you understand the metabolic roots of food addiction—and show you a science-backed path to lasting recovery.

Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy.