EPISODE · Jul 29, 2025 · 18 MIN
“My Dr Told Me To Lose Weight” How To Navigate These Conversations | Ep 280
from What's Eating You Podcast with Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Georgiou
That gut-punch moment when you finally make peace with your body…And then your doctor says: “You need to lose weight.”Pause. Let that land.Because I know how common — and how harmful — this experience is for so many women I work with.In today’s episode, I want to walk you through:@Why this kind of advice can do more harm than good@What the research actually says about weight and health@How you can respond (with evidence-based, respectful language)@And how to stay focused on your actual health goals — not the number on the scale👉 Want to dive deeper into behavioural patterns, emotional regulation, and schema modes? Join us inside ADHD Journey — an easy-to-follow video course and community where we untangle your brain, one week at a time.🎁 Use the code ADHDVIP for 50% off your first month and get instant access to the Emotion Regulation Toolkit and Burnout Recovery Guide.🔗 visit mindfoodpsychology.comWant to build a healthy relationship with food?Book a FREE 1:1 eating evaluation call HEREBook a retreat call HERE Visit the retreat website HEREAsk StephTo access more of my courses use this LINKFREE Resources:Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]Experiencing burnout? Free guide herePsychological support:ADHD Assessment enquiryWebsite: http://www.mindfoodpsychology.comSocial media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines Review the podcast on Apple By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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That gut-punch moment when you finally make peace with your body…And then your doctor says: “You need to lose weight.”Pause. Let that land.Because I know how common — and how harmful — this experience is for so many women I work with.In today’s episode, I want to walk you through:@Why this kind of advice can do more harm than good@What the research actually says about weight and health@How you can respond (with evidence-based, respectful language)@And how to stay focused on your actual health goals — not the number on the scale👉 Want to dive deeper into behavioural patterns, emotional regulation, and schema modes? Join us inside ADHD Journey — an easy-to-follow video course and community where we untangle your brain, one week at a time.🎁 Use the code ADHDVIP for 50% off your first month and get instant access to the Emotion Regulation Toolkit and Burnout Recovery Guide.🔗 visit mindfoodpsychology.comWant to build a healthy relationship with food?Book a FREE 1:1 eating evaluation call HEREBook a retreat call HERE Visit the retreat website HEREAsk StephTo access more of my courses use this LINKFREE Resources:Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]Experiencing burnout? Free guide herePsychological support:ADHD Assessment enquiryWebsite: http://www.mindfoodpsychology.comSocial media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines Review the podcast on Apple By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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