Today Alex discusses the fundamentals of weight loss and sustainable weight management including:

 - How to approach the problem of being overweight or obese

- The role of nutrition, exercise, sleep and alcohol 

- Understanding different phases of weight management

- How to measure your progress

- The psychology of weight loss

- How to get started 

.. and much more.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not appropriate for individuals with a previous history of restrictive eating disorders or extreme body image issues. 

Presented by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Alex is a consultant psychiatrist and a UKCP registered psychotherapist in-training.

Alex is doing a live event with Rose Cartwright in London on Feb 3rd 2026 - tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mental-health-reimagined-beyond-the-medical-model-tickets-1978111353307?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

If you would like to invite Alex to speak at your organisation please email [email protected] with "Speaking Enquiry" in the subject line.

Alex is not currently taking on new psychotherapy clients, if you are interested in working with Alex for focused behaviour change coaching , you can email - [email protected] with "Coaching" in the subject line.

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