Brian Baumal
Registered Psychotherapist Specialist in Weight Loss, Overcoming Deep Shame, CBT for Sustainable Behaviour Change, Food Addiction and Support for GLP-1's or Weight Loss Medications.
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The CBT Mindset HACK to Support Sustainable Weight Loss (& Why “More Discipline” Isn’t the Answer) with Brian Baumal
May 26, 2026
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About this episode
Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
Diet Culture Beliefs That Keep Us Stuck
Why Urgency Feels Like Discipline
How Chronic Dieting Fuels Anxiety
Why Extreme Diet Overhauls Backfire
Why Slow Progress Works Better
Scarcity Mentality & the Binge Cycle
How to Learn from Slip-Ups Without Shame
Using the Scale Without Spiraling
How CBT Changes Weight Loss Psychology
Building Habits That Actually Last
Check in with today’s amazing guest: Brian Baumal
Website: alivapsychotherapy.com/our-team/brian-baumal
References:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1499404621007582
Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.
