Begin Again with Davina McCall

I Broke My Worst Habit With Kindness! Behavioural Change Expert

15 Jan 2026

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Reset Month 3: Habits In this episode of Begin Again, Shahroo Izadi, award-winning psychologist and bestselling author, shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming food addiction and how self-compassion became her key to lasting change. As part of Reset Month, Shahroo discusses how her Kindness Method goes beyond just food, it’s a powerful tool for anyone looking to find balance in areas where moderation feels difficult. Whether it’s sugar, alcohol, social media, or any other habit, her method helps you break free from unhealthy cycles by shifting away from self-punishment and embracing a more compassionate, mindful approach. Shahroo explains how years of dieting, restriction, and shame led to her struggles with food and how shifting from guilt to kindness brought about lasting change. Through her approach, she shows how small, sustainable changes can lead to freedom in not just food, but any area of life where you're looking to break free from old patterns. This episode is a must-watch for anyone ready to reset their habits and find a more balanced, compassionate way to live. Follow for more Reset Month episodes and leave a comment, let us know how you're getting on this January!💚 Follow us here: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod (00:00) INTRO (02:36) Shahroo Izadi Reflects on Her Childhood Struggles with Weight (07:37) Introduction to Shahroo Izadi & Her Book "Why Diets Make Us Fat" (09:01) How Dieting Creates Restriction Cycles and Impacts Our Health (12:03) Discovering the Secret to Building Lasting Healthy Habits(13:42) The Psychology of Addiction: Recognizing the Patterns(19:26) Shifting Your Perspective on Overeating: A Path to Freedom(22:48) The Damaging Impact of Diet Culture on Our Mental Health(27:19) Diet Injections & Addiction Transference: A Deeper Look(30:26) Introducing the 'Kindness Method': A New Approach to Wellness(34:31) Lint Ad(35:41) Ancient & Brave Ad(38:53) Learning How to Eat Mindfully and Nourish Your Body(45:40) Understanding the Mechanisms of Dependence and Breaking Free(49:24) Shahroo Izadi on Relapsing and Believing in Your Ability to Break the Cycle(53:24) Where to Start with Shahroo Izadi’s Transformative Work(58:56) Shahroo’s Top 3 Tips for Making Positive Life Changes Sponsored by: Discover Lindt Excellence… Expect Delicious. Ancient & Brave - Subscribe and Save 20% + Free Ritual Scoop at Ancientandbrave.earth/planet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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