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182. Dismantling Diet Culture with Psychotherapist Brian Baumal

The Obesity Doctor Podcast··25 May 2026·41 min

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Brian Baumal lost 100 pounds, and more importantly, he’s kept it off for over 14 years. But what he really understands is this: it’s not a lack of knowledge that keeps people stuck, it’s the psychology. The urgency that drives all-or-nothing thinking. Brian works as a Toronto-based psychotherapist and is the guest on today’s episode of THE OBESITY DOCTOR PODCAST. We break down why urgency isn’t discipline, and what actually works if you want change to last. Work with Brian: https://alivapsychotherapy.com/ WORK WITH ME O​​ntario-Wide Virtual Obesity Management Clinic https://www.highmetabolicclinic.com Join my Weight Loss Coaching Program for women, Best Weight https://www.sashahighmd.com/bestweight Recover Strong for Binge Eating https://www.sashahighmd.com/bed Taking the first step toward weight loss can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. I’ve created a curated list of my podcast episodes to gently guide you as you begin your journey. https://www.sashahighmd.com/podcast-guide FOLLOW SASHA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sashahighmd/