Emotional Eating with Principle Psychologist Glenn Mackintosh

On this weeks episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest and Principle Psychologist, Glenn Mackintosh. Glenn is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) where he has researched and lectured in health psychology, the psychology of eating, and sport and exercise psychology. Predominately lecturing at the University of Queensland and Bond University. Glenn is the author of the best selling book 'Thinsanity: 7 Steps to transform your mindset and say goodbye to dieting forever' as well as is the Founder of the Weight Management Psychology  clinic based in Brisbane, Queensland. Where Glenn now has his own Youtube series 'Therapy Thursdays' and podcast 'The Glenn Mackintosh Podcast. With one of Glenns  most prized creations the amazing 'Transformation Support Community', a member-only online support group used to help people all over the world transform their relationship with themselves and others. Where Glenn has also been so privileged to now be the resident psychologist for the Body Image Movement's Embrace You Online Program. Glenn also enjoys training other health professionals to apply psychological principles to support their clients through his popular workshops and online programs. On this weeks episode our fantastic guest Glenn will be diving deep into the topic of emotions and emotional eating. To better help provide more of an understanding around what is actually happening when we don't want to acknowledge our emotions. Providing more insightful and meaningful messages around how to actually start to process what is going on in our lives and what we may actually need in life to be better fulfilled. So on that note, please enjoy our lovely guest Glenn and happy listening!  Podcast Summary 1. Emotional eating is overeating to deal with unpleasant emotions 2. Emotional eating is a defence mechanism 3. Emotional + habitual eating 4. The emotional rollercoaster of diet culture 5. Processing your emotions 6. Meeting your true wants and needs 7. What’s going on for you? Links to Glenn Instagram: glenmackintosh Weight Management Psychology clinic and psychologists: https://www.weightmanagementpsychology.com.au/psychology/ Link to Glenns book Thinsanity: 7 Steps to transform your mindset and say goodbye to dieting forever Link to Transform Support Community: Transformation Support Community Links from the episode: BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/ BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline:  Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email

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