Insulin Resistance and GLP-1s - The missing piece you may need | Ep 335

Have you ever been told you have insulin resistance, PCOS, or prediabetes and that all you need to do is lose weight?Get control of your binge eating, download our free binge tracker tool here: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph Today’s episode was inspired by a Psychology Sunday question on Instagram:“What’s your view on insulin resistance affecting weight? And how can the mind help with that?”Insulin resistance is often reduced to simple advice like "lose weight" or "cut carbs," but the reality is much more complex especially for women with a history of dieting, binge eating, emotional eating, ADHD, PCOS, or body image struggles.@02:26.94  What is insulin resistance? @04:22.76  How does your GP discover if this could be you? @05:29.87  Factors that can influence whether or not you have insulin resistance is genetics@16:26.65 What actually does improve insulin sensitivity@22:40.47 Is a GLP-1 the right choice?Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.I am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt.If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food here: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph/mindfoodsteph_funnel_52681  The 3 Step System to Food Freedom: Enjoy Food Again without binge eating, fear or guilt! - https://youtu.be/XcgkOVF7fiw?si=uxwbw6YGZy-YQ3HJ Social media:TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfoodsteph Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindfoodsteph/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindfoodsteph/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.