If you like to stay up to date with the latest developments in nutritional science, you might be able to relate to this experience: A new book, study, or diet method is released with much excitement and fanfare, but when you take a closer look, you realize there's not much that's "new" about it after all. It seems like the experts just keep rehashing the same old themes: how to get rid of weight or lower your cholesterol, what foods will save your life and what foods will poison you. For sure, these studies can include some useful tidbits, but have you ever wanted something truly different, a real breakthrough? If so, then you won't want to miss this podcast episode, where Emily Rosen, Director of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, shares some surprising new insights that can transform the field of nutrition for good. You'll never look at your diet the same way again!

Lee has been struggling to lose weight for over 30 years. He feels uncomfortable in his body and would like to lose 150 pounds to relieve the stress on his knees and ankles. Each time Lee has tried to follow a diet, it ended in a backlash of compulsive eating. He knew that he was approaching dieting from a place of hostility toward his body, but he couldn't seem to find a different way to create the change he longed for, until Marc David, Founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, helped him to see that he still has some inner work to do around his feelings about being adopted. In this surprising session, Marc shows Lee how finally dealing with his past will allow him to truly step into his mature masculinity.

Most people who are trying to lose some extra weight don't care about how it got there -- they just want it gone, and preferably yesterday. But 99% of people who lose weight on a diet gain it back within a year, often because they haven't fully addressed the underlying reasons why the excess weight appeared in the first place. Weight can be a powerful teacher, and it tends to show up when there's something we need to learn. If we try to bypass or ignore the lessons, weight has a funny way of hanging around until we actually listen to what it's trying to tell us. In this illuminating new podcast episode, Emily Rosen, Director of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, explores several of the messages that excess weight can have for us. If you've struggled to lose weight, or if you've lost weight and regained it, tune in and see if one of these messages might be for you.

Margaret is an accomplished professional doing powerful work in the world. However, ever since she had children, she's noticed that she hears her own mother's judgmental voice in her head, putting her down, and her relationship with food and body has suffered as a result. She'd like to lose the weight she gained during her pregnancy, but hasn't been able to let it go. Tune in to this illuminating session where Marc David, Founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, helps Margaret see how tapping into her true voice can help her finally get unstuck.

Those of us who love to learn about nutrition may sometimes feelthat if only we could share the knowledge we’ve gained with therest of the world, everyone around us would be happier andhealthier. But it can be frustrating when we’re trying to educateothers, and they don’t seem to care. The good news for anyone who’son a mission, like we are, to change the way the world eats, isthat there are several great strategies we can use to make apowerful impact on the global nutritional landscape. Our time, ourenergy, our money, our influence, and the quality of presence thatwe bring to our own lives can all create real change in ourenvironment. If you’re passionate about building a world thatoffers better nutritional options for the generations to come, youwon’t want to miss this uplifting new podcast episode. Emily Rosen,Director of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, shares 5practical, doable techniques you can start practicing right now tomake this future a reality!

Sometimes, getting close to achieving our goals for our ideal bodycan be pretty scary. After all, our body may have altered itsweight, shape, or appearance in the past because that's what itthought we needed to keep us safe. Lindsey has done plenty of selfexploration and healing work, and she's now ready to take it to thenext level and release the last remaining challenges: an extra 10pounds, chronic eczema, and a less than friendly body image. Inthis inspiring session, Marc David, Founder of the Institute forthe Psychology of Eating, coaches Lindsey toward accepting andempowering herself as a beautiful young woman. Tune in and see howLindsey is able to connect the dots between her past, her dreams,and her struggles with emotional eating.

It's no secret that nutrition is a big business. In the US alone, tens of billions of dollars are spent each year on supplements such as vitamins and herbs. But what the diet industry doesn't want you to know is that the most important substance you can consume to boost your metabolism is 100% free, and available to everyone in almost infinite quantities. This crucial element not only helps to regulate appetite and digestion, it also enables the body to burn more calories, and even get a better night's sleep. Curious? Join Emily Rosen, Director of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, for a fascinating look at Oxygen - Vitamin O. This exciting podcast episode is full of practical tips that you can start using right away. These simple yet profound actions have the power to change your metabolism for good.

Bridie spent many years pouring all of her energy into her career as a professional actress - until she realized she was stuck in the real-life role of Ms. Perfect Helper. When she discovered that she was consistently putting others' needs before her own, and that her health was suffering as a result, she made the courageous decision to leave the stage so that she can truly take care of herself. In this poignant session, Marc David, Founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, helps Bridie to let go of her acting career so that she can fully step into her own life. Tune in and experience the magic that can happen when we learn to soften and surrender!