Brian Baumal

In this episode, I sit down with Brian Baumal — a registered psychotherapist who specializes in eating behavior, weight management, and restrictive eating disorders — and someone who has lived through the exact struggles he now helps others overcome.

Brian shares the moment everything changed for him — not through motivation, but through shame. A moment at Disney World forced him to confront the reality of how he was living, and instead of running from it, he used it as a catalyst for change.

This episode challenges a lot of what people believe about weight loss, discipline, and motivation. It’s not about doing more, trying harder, or being perfect. It’s about slowing down, building systems, and learning how to work with your psychology instead of against it.

We also get into perfectionism, the “f*ck it” moment, and why so many people stay stuck in cycles of starting over.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still falling back into old habits — this one’s for you.

Key TakeawaysLasting change comes from systems, not motivationPerfection is the fastest path to failureShame isn’t the enemy — avoiding it blindly isYou don’t need to fix everything — you need to understand what’s driving itProgress comes from awareness, not punishmentSlow, consistent change will always beat quick fixes

One Question to Reflect OnIs my desire for quick results being driven by progress… or by shame?

This conversation is a reminder that resilience isn’t about being perfect —

it’s about staying in it when things don’t go perfectly.

🛠 Resources & Links — Brian Baumal🌐 Learn more: https://alivapsychotherapy.com

🛠 Resources & Links — Kevin Wood🎧 Podcast: Resilient Humans

🌐 Blog: https://www.crossfitmoncton.com/blog

📸 Instagram: @kevinwood