About this episode

Abbey Sharp and Brian Baumal discuss how diet culture beliefs hinder sustainable weight loss and offer strategies for building flexible habits.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Diet Culture Beliefs That Keep Us Stuck Why Urgency Feels Like Discipline How Chronic Dieting Fuels Anxiety Why Extreme Diet Overhauls Backfire Why Slow Progress Works Better Scarcity Mentality & the Binge Cycle How to Learn from Slip-Ups Without Shame Using the Scale Without Spiraling How CBT Changes Weight Loss Psychology Building Habits That Actually Last Check in with today’s amazing guest: Brian Baumal Website: alivapsychotherapy.com/our-team/brian-baumal References: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1499404621007582 Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo…

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