Having difficult conversations about weight and body image with psychologist Glenn Mackintosh
In this week's episode, we are joined by Glenn Mackintosh, a psychologist who is incredibly passionate about all things eating, physical activity, weight, and body image! Glenn is the author of the best-selling book Thinsanity: 7 Steps to transform your mindset and say goodbye to dieting forever and is the founder of the Weight Management Psychology clinic in Brisbane, Australia. He is also the creator of the member-only online support group, The Transformation Support Community, which helps people all over the world use the power of psychology to completely transform their relationship with eating, physical activity, weight & body image. I asked Glenn to join me on the podcast to talk about weight stigma in health and shed light on the psychological impact of society's pursuit of thinness.
We discuss…
What weight stigma is (12:10)
The psychological impact of weight stigma and society's pursuit of thinness (16:20)
How weight stigma shows in health care (19:04)
The relationship between weight and health - can you really be healthy whilst living in a larger body? (21:10)
Whether weight loss is the answer to improving self-confidence and body image (32:05)
Factors that influence our body image (32:10)
How to respond to well-intended comments when you’re trying to avoid conversations regarding weight (47:30)
Setting boundaries with friends and family who fat shame, and/or talk about dieting or other topics underpinned by weight biases (54:00)
Practical tips and mindset advice for listeners looking to improve their body image
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