Episode 97: Dr. Kerstin Uvnäs Moberg

Kerstin Uvnäs Moberg got her MD and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. She has been employed as a full professor of Physiology at the University of Agriculture in Uppsala, Sweden. She has worked with research on the physiology of labor and breastfeeding for more than 30 years. The focus of the research has been on the role of oxytocin and sensory stimulation, in particular, stimulation of cutaneous sensory nerves during labor, skin-to-skin contact after birth, and breastfeeding. She has worked with animal experiments and also studies involving humans. She has studied the physiological mechanisms involved in birth and breastfeeding and short- and long-term physiological and behavioral maternal adaptations induced during birth and breastfeeding. She is also working on the role of oxytocin during human-animal interaction and in menopausal women. IN THIS EPISODE: Dr. Moberg’s personal and professional journey What is Oxytocin? The Satiety System Volume/Comfort/Emotional Eating The Anti-Stress System What Ultra-Processed Foods are doing to humans Grazing Oxytocin Deficiency Syndrome Pharmacological Interventions Raising Oxytocin Fasting What’s next? Signature Question FOLLOW DR. MOBERG: Website and Books: https://www.kerstinuvnasmoberg.com/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sweet Sobriety is a one-of-a-kind online coaching, community, and connection platform for those seeking an improved relationship with self, food, and body. While we are still in the process of developing all our services – we are happy to share our Surviving the Holidays Workshop with Bethany Mazereeuw that begins Wednesday, November 16th. In this VERY PRACTICAL workshop you will create your own personalized game plan for your upcoming holidays over 4 weeks and: learn what makes the holidays so challenging set your own intention make a detailed plan that works for YOU learn about self-care and integrate it into your plan learn about and plan your boundaries for the holidays leverage any food slips AND glean learnings from your own post-holiday debrief to propel you forward What you get: Sweet Sobriety Holiday Plan Template Guidance to completing your plan via 4 video modules to watch at your own pace Four 1-hr live support sessions (one per week) for those joining in November 2022 Register by going to www.sweetsobriety.ca OR by checking the show notes for the website link! 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.