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Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life is a straight-talking, compassionate podcast about the real journey with weight loss surgery or life on a GLP-1 Medication.
Hosted by bariatric therapist, and award winning podcast host, Kyla Holley, this show goes beyond the scale to explore mindset, emotions, habits, identity, relationships, and long-term success.
Each episode blends practical guidance, psychological insight, and honest conversations about the wins, the struggles, and the surprises no one warns you about. If you’re preparing for surgery or navigating life years after it, this podcast is your reminder that the goal isn’t just a smaller stomach — it’s a bigger, fuller life.
Kyla Holley was the winner of the Best Psychology Podcast at the Women in Podcasting Awards 2024.
*The content shared on Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life is based on the personal experiences, professional observations, and opinions of the host and any guests. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Every individual’s medical situation is unique. Listeners should always seek the guidance of their own qualified medical practitioner before making any changes to their health care, diet, exercise, medication, or treatment plan.
Listening to this podcast does not create a therapeutic or clinical relationship with the host. If you have concerns about your physical or mental health, please consult your healthcare provider promptly.
In case of a medical emergency, please contact your doctor or emergency services immediately.
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Tell or Keep Quiet? The Bariatric & GLP‑1 Disclosure Dilemma
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May 25, 2026 |
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Dump the Diet Mindset!
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May 04, 2026 |
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The Single Most Important Thing To Do During Surgical or GLP-1 Weight Loss
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Turn Down The Volume : Silencing Food Noise
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Why Before & After Photos Can Mess With Your Mind
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Enjoy Nights Out Without the Overwhelm
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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When Obesity Begins in Childhood: A Bariatric Surgery Perspective - Dr Evan Nadler
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Who Am I Now? The Identity Shift After Major Weight Loss
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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The Foundations for Success: My Pre-Op Patient Roadmap
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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The Weight is Over?
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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When Weight Loss Rewrites Your Relationships
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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The Number One Fear After Weight Loss Surgery!
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life!
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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What's All The Fuss About Protein?
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Are you Mistaking Pleasure for Happiness?
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Meet Hayley from Los Angeles
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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New Year, New Ideas
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Eat the pudding, not the shame!
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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You don’t need another plan. You need a plot twist!
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Achieving Stuff: Beat Anxiety and Procrastination
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Guests, Grub & Boundaries: Surviving Holiday Food Pressure
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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STOP shrinking!
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Beyond the Injection: Life After GLP-1 Weight Loss Meds
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Why Stress Makes Us Starve or Stuff
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Are You Stuck in The Diet Loop?
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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When unexpected things happen....
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Soothe Without Food
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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The Psychology of Cravings: What Is Your Body Really Asking For?
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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The Unusual Acronym That Might Fix Your Relationship with Food
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Health Halo Exposed: Don’t Be Fooled by the Food Industry
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Rethinking Therapy: Why People Avoid It—and Why You Shouldn’t
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Talking Bariatric Surgery: With Dr Andrew Ramsay.
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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5 Sneaky Ways Diet Culture Shapes What You Eat
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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From All-or-Nothing to Always-Something: Mindset Shifts for Strength & Sustainability
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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5 Intuitive Eating Myths That Might Be Holding You Back
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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10 Things That Make or Break Your Results on GLP-1 Meds
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Are you healthy?
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Silencing Food Noise Starts with One Small Habit
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Raising a Bigger Kid in a Smaller-Minded World
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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The Challenge of Accepting Help
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Vitamin Supplements: Are They Just a Way to Make Expensive Urine?
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Ditch the Diet and Think About This Stuff Instead!
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Knowing Me Before Finding You: Body Image and Dating
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Who’s in Charge? You, or Your Inner Child?
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Breaking Free from Recipe Jail: Discover Intuitive Cooking
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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May Contain Nuts! : Navigating Life with Severe Food Allergies
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May 26, 2025 |
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Weight Loss injectables: The easy way out?
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May 19, 2025 |
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Should I be Worried About My Teenager?
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May 12, 2025 |
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Empowering Women through Podcasting: Jennifer Henczel’s Journey
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May 05, 2025 |
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Supermarket Psychology: How they make you spend more
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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10+ Reasons I Love My Ugly Body with Andrea Matthes
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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How Many Energy Drinks is Too Many?
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Breaking the Menopause Myths with Ailsa Hichens
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Could Weird Wednesdays be the Solution to Food Boredom?
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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From Stage Lights to Self-Love: Justin Nault on Nutrition and Well-being
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Stressed? What Are You Doing About It?
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Surviving Night Shifts: A Nurse’s Tale of Balancing Health and Work
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Unraveling Identity: Alcohol’s Role in Our Lives
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Meeting the Sugar-Free Man: A Conversation with Michael Collins
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Goodbye BMI: A New Perspective on Obesity?
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Ditching Diets for a Nourished Life with Jamie Wolf- Episode 56
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Breaking Free from Food Rules: Discovering Healthy Boundaries
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Nutrition Nonsense with Parker Nelson
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Self-fulfilling prophecies: How Our History With Diets Can Influence our Expectations
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Breaking Free from Diet Culture with Hayley Perkins
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Unlocking Your Best Year Yet: Small Changes, Big Impact
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Festive Fun: Reflections and Resolutions
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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”Unmasking Food Addiction: Insights from Clarissa Kennedy”
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Consumerism: Redefining Your Relationship with Food
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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”Managing an Invisable Disease: Becca’s Journey with Crohn’s”
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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The One Sentence You Must Know If You Want To Change Anything In Your Life!
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Exploring South Korea: A Journey Through Food, Culture, and Health
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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Think About the Drink: Unveiling the Hidden Impact of Beverages
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Navigating Life and Food Choices as Empty Nesters
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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From HR to Nutrition: Mel Overall’s Journey to Transforming Lives
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Embracing Change: Jan Sansom’s Journey to Counselling
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Overcoming Fear: Transforming Your Relationship with Food
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Challenging the BMI: Exploring the New Body Roundness Index
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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The Weight of Happiness: Exploring the Connection Between Emotions and Bodyweight
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Body Image: Are you positive you actually want to be positive?
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Is Obesity a Disease? Unpacking the Debate
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Are We Missing the Root Causes?
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Unmasking Coercive Control: The Hidden Abuse
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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How much power does the number on the scale have over you?
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Embracing Vulnerability: When Inspiration Runs Dry
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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The Diet Trap: Why Quick Fixes Fail and Sustainable Change Wins
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Navigating Menopause: Understanding the Impact on Body and Food Relationships
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Unlocking Your Food Habits: The Power of a Seven-Day Diary
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Unmasking the Stress-Weight Connection
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Navigating the Fork: Transforming Your Relationship with Food through ACT
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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The Weight of Perception: Challenging Societal Views on Weight Loss and Health
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Breaking the Stigma: A Journey Through Bariatric Surgery with Kara John
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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How do you really feel about your body? Let’s find out!
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Unlearning Diet Culture
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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My Perfect Body: A Journey of Self-Acceptance
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Break the Binge
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May 27, 2024 |
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The Power of Powerlifting with Kimberley Szeredi
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May 20, 2024 |
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Toxic Productivity and Its Impact on Our Health
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May 13, 2024 |
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Pole dancing towards self-acceptance with Nelly Rose
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May 06, 2024 |
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Gain what you want, without losing anything
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Gut-directed hypnotherapy with Bianca Skilbeck
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Can childhood beliefs ruin adult intentions?
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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The truth about Dietitians with Rachel O’Brien
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Cognitive Dissonance - Have you got it, and does it matter?
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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A Conversation with Mary Pearson - Author of Weighed Down
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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You and chocolate can be friends!
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Mar 17, 2024 |
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The grey area between a diet and an eating disorder
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Can weight loss ruin my relationship?
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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How does trauma affect my relationship with food?
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Secrets and lies
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Is bariatric surgery for me?
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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What’s all the fuss about Ozempic?
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Are sweeteners OK?
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Why do I have food cravings?
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Why can’t I love my body?
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Why can’t I stick to a diet?
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Jan 18, 2024 |