In this special excerpt from the Thinsanity audiobook, I share the surprising truth about the Body Mass Index, from its unexpected origins to its unethical manipulation by big business to turn a profit. I then explore a re-interpretation of BMI categories based on actual science (not paid-for/company sponsored science), and the possibility that we’re all (finally) ready to be free of it … If you’d like to learn more about the new way forward that we are all ready for that I talk about at the end of the podcast, I’d like to invite you to download a copy of the audiobook for yourself! Order Thinsanity audiobook on Audible*: https://bit.ly/2HhWj8d Order Thinsanity audiobook on Apple Books: https://apple.co/35gL08x Order Thinsanity audiobook on Kobo: https://bit.ly/2HdgGUy Order Thinsanity audiobook on Google Play: https://bit.ly/3oOXflB *Australian link provided. To purchase Thinsanity in your area, please go to your local Audible website and search ‘Thinsanity’! Selected Links from Podcast: Podcast page (showing diagrams): https://bit.ly/3fv2mU3 Supplementary materials from audiobook: https://bit.ly/369Hs9O
I speak with my Twelve Month Transformation Online participants about coping with COVID-19. In this recorded webinar – which becomes a bit like group therapy – the group and I discuss: ︎ Applying the ‘3Ps’ of optimism in a global pandemic ︎ Reducing stress and emotional eating while social distancing ︎ What to do about health goals during this unprecedented crisis Selected Links from Podcast: ‘Thinsanity: 7 Steps to Transform Your Mindset and Say Goodbye to Dieting Forever’: https://glennmackintosh.com/thinsanity/ Twelve Month Transformation Online Program: https://www.weightmanagementpsychology.com.au/tmt-online/ Video of Webinar: https://www.weightmanagementpsychology.com.au/coping-with-covid-19-webinar-with-twelve-month-transformation-participants/ Our Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeightManagementPsychology/ ‘Learned Optimism’ by Martin Seligman: https://www.amazon.com.au/Learned-Optimism-Change-Your-Mind-ebook/dp/B005DB6S7K Louise Green podc...
Research suggests that half of everything we do is habitual. But most attempts to improve our health actually focus on changing behaviours rather than habits, meaning we still need to consciously use effort and willpower in order to continue our improvements into the long-term. Our next guest has identified this huge problem and made it her life’s work to research some amazingly simple ways to create healthy habits that last for life. In this playful and lively interview, Australia’s only full-time habits researcher Dr Gina Cleo and I discuss: - The difference between behaviours and habits. - Setting the record straight on how long it takes to create a habit. - Gina likes variety, Glenn likes routine (and what this means for you!) - You only need motivation to get started (habits keep you going!) - Changing habits WITHOUT a diet or exercise plan (no yo-yo!) - How habit change is NOT sexy, but it IS life-changing. - Creating micro-habits to re-wire the brain’s pathways. - Breaking...
Do you like the sound of body positivity and intuitive eating, but struggle to make them work for you in real life? Living in a crazy culture of weight obsession makes it pretty hard. But today’s guest has overcome her own personal struggles with food and her body, and made it her life’s mission to help others do the same. In this heartwarming interview, leading non-diet and Today show dietitian Lyndi Cohen and I discuss: - Lyndi’s personal story of dieting since before age 11. - How Lyndi did the OPPOSITE of what she was taught as a dietitian. - Moving from “control” to “choice”. - The importance of enjoyment (using salad dressing as an example!) - How Lyndi invests in mental health and manages anxiety. - Why Lyndi and I both see psychologists. - Balancing body positivity and the desire to lose weight. - Lyndi’s 20 kilogram weight loss (the part people don’t focus on). - Using your high willpower self to support your low willpower self. - Stamp collecting healthy habits an...
Working on mindset and developing the ability to intuitively eat are so important for cultivating a healthy relationship with food. But research suggests they are only 50% of the puzzlefor people who have deeper issues underlying their eating struggles. If you are one of these people, resolving these issues can help you completely heal your relationship with food and end binge eating for good. In this goosebump-giving interview world-leading eating disorders and trauma expert, Dr. Julie T. Annéand I discuss: - That a FULL recovery from disordered eating is possible. - The difference between emotional eating, binging, & just poor eating habits. - The underlying psychological reasons whywe binge. - How to identify if you’ll benefit from doing “deeper work”. - The three pillars of psychological wellness that protect against binge eating: - A loving relationship with yourself. - A healthy relationship with your emotions, & - Safe supportive personal relationships. - What creates a p...
Emotional Freedom Techniques, often called EFT or Tapping, is an amazing therapy that’s been scientifically shown to reduce food cravings, improve emotional wellbeing, and lead to weight loss without dieting. So what is tapping, why does it work, and how can YOU get the most out of this innovative and easy-to-learn technique? In this mind-opening interview world-leading researcher and master trainer in tapping for food and weight management, Dr. Peta Stapleton and I discuss: - What tapping actually is. - The new science revealing why tapping works. - Why people who tap are so damn lovely! - What areas (other than food and weight) tapping works for. - How to make the most out of the technique. - Tapping is part of the “Fourth Wave” of psychology. - A sneak peek into Peta’s new book “The Science of Tapping” (out now!): https://www.amazon.com/Science-behind-Tapping-Management-Technique/dp/1401955738/ - The 3 steps required to free yourself of old baggage. - Troubleshooting tappin...
Today’s episode features probably the biggest name in body image today - the dynamic, authentic, sparkly powerhouse and Director of the Embrace Documentary Taryn Brumfitt. Taryn vulnerably shares her personal story, we explore the often missed “how-tos” of developing an authentically positive body image, and dive deep into the relationship between body image, eating, exercise and weight. In this special conversation Taryn and I discuss: - That we are over hating our bodies. - How health professionals are as ready for change as their clients! - Taryn’s viral “Reverse Before-and-After” shot that “broke people’s brains” - How you can Embrace the miracle of your body. - Why we need to share our personal body image stories - Using our social media for the power of GOOD! - How to become AUTHENTICALLY body positive. - Judging less and loving more. - Having conversations with people we DON’T agree with! - Why it’s important to be vulnerable. - How to “find your tribe” of suppor...
Many people feel they’re too fat to get really fit…which is what Louise Green believed until she had a transformational personal experience. Her journey lead to authoring the book Big Fit Girl and helping women all over the world of ALL shapes and sizes unleash their INNER ATHLETE. In this thought-provoking interview Louise & Glenn discuss: - Louise’s English Bulldog Henry (and what he has to do with size diversity). - Changing how we view success (weight loss is just a by-product). - Glenn doing a weight-inclusive workout wearing a 20 Kilo weights vest! - Separating your worth from your weight. - How slow change is not sexy (but finding your personal power is). - That Australian women “do diet culture brilliantly”. - Cultivating a positive body image in a culture of body shame. - Surrounding yourself with body positive influences (and who to follow). - Reversing the hierarchy of power with your trainer. - Feeling completely comfortable to give your trainer feedback. - Communic...
Welcome to the Glenn Mackintosh show, I’m Glenn Mackintosh - a psychologist who is super-interested in eating, physical movement, weight, body image and holistic health in general, I’m talking – physical, mental, emotional, social, existential and even spiritual health. I’m so glad you’ve found me, and soon you’ll soon hear I can talk about this stuff all day, and that’s really where the idea for the podcast came from. I already had my Q&A video series Thursday Therapy and my blog “52 thoughts for the chronic dieter”, which I’m turning into a book called “Thinsanity”, so even though lots of people were asking for a podcast, I’d sort of put it off for a little while. But then I found myself having all of these amazing conversations with unbelievably inspiring people – groundbreaking scientists, bestselling book authors, world leaders of important social change movements, and I’m having these conversations and thinking “literally millions of people would benefit from h...