Mari Paulus LBO, AS, BSD Molly McNeal, COTAL

Weight! What? Rational Talk About Addiction

Mari Paulus LBO, AS, BSD Molly McNeal, COTAL

  • Pilot Weight! What?

Pilot Weight! What?

Wednesday 2nd February 2022

Mari Paulus and Molly McNeal discuss obesity as a symptom of addiction, advocating for a new approach to fitness and dieting.
30 minutes
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Weight! What? Rational Talk About Addiction
Author:
Mari Paulus LBO, AS, BSD Molly McNeal, COTAL
Overview:
Categories:
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Rethinking Obesity: Addiction and Compulsions in a New Light

Rather than this is a symptom of nicotine addiction...it's just a symptom of a compulsive behavior.
Ever wondered if your struggle with weight might be more than just a lack of willpower? In this pilot episode of 'Weight! What?', hosts Mari Paulus and Molly McNeal dive into the often-overlooked connection between obesity and addiction. Drawing from Mari's extensive 30-year experience in dealing with compulsions, they challenge the conventional wisdom surrounding fitness and dieting.
Instead of seeing obesity as merely a genetic predisposition or a result of poor choices, they explore it as a symptom of deeper compulsive behaviors. The episode sheds light on how emotional and psychological dependencies on food mirror other forms of addiction. Mari and Molly discuss the mind-altering experiences tied to food compulsions, emphasizing the need for preventative measures and a shift in focus from just 'what' and 'when' to eat, to understanding 'why' we eat the way we do.
This isn't your typical diet talk; it's a candid conversation about the societal views on obesity and the real emotional battles many face. If you're tired of the same old fitness advice and ready for a fresh perspective, this episode offers valuable insights and practical strategies for developing a healthier relationship with food.
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